Do you have a defined waist, aligned hips and shoulders, and a curvy figure? No doubt about it, you have an hourglass shape!
The hourglass body type is very feminine and easy to enhance because it’s naturally balanced. The key is to keep the alignment of your shoulders and hips while highlighting your waist.
However, not every woman feels comfortable with it, as it’s a voluptuous silhouette, often with a fuller bust and rounded hips. The goal is to showcase your shape while making sure you feel at ease.
Hourglass shape: the clothes to favor
By dressing according to your body shape, you highlight your figure and your best features. With an hourglass silhouette, you can try out plenty of styles.
However, be careful to avoid fashion missteps.
The best pieces for hourglass figures:
- Fitted tops, tucked into pants, skirts, or shorts
- Wrap-style tops and dresses
- High-waisted jeans and cigarette pants
- High-waisted skirts: straight, pencil, and A-line
- Fluid fabrics
- Body-hugging dresses: sheath, A-line, straight...
- Tailored jackets
- Light V-necks, square and round necklines
- Belts to accentuate the waist
Clothes to avoid:
- All low-rise bottoms
- Ruffles and frills
- Horizontal stripes
- Loose cuts (tops, coats, cardigans, jackets… that don’t define the waist)
- Leggings
When it comes to colors, it’s best to choose those that suit your complexion by determining your color profile. We’ve written an article on this very topic: read our article on color analysis.
