Hello again, my stylish readers, today, it’s the curvy and all proportionate hourglass shape that have the floor. Your shape is the ‘ideal’ shape which means every look put together by other body types seek to achieve what you already have naturally! I sound biased right?but it’s true! This is the silhouette fashion and personal stylists strive to create on their models or clients. Having the curves on the right places indicates femininity and is appealing to the eye. Think Scarlett Johansson, Sofia Vergara, Marilyn Monroe and Selma Hayek! good company huh.
The reason your body shape is considered ideal is because of its proportions and defined waist. the bust and hip are about the same size, and the waist is narrow. This gives you a set of sexy, killer curves. Yes they all come in different sizes – you can be a skinny, average or curvy/full hourglass. And no, you don’t need to have a big bust to be an hourglass! It’s all about that trim waist of yours.
When dressing your hourglass figure, look for styles and fabrics that reduce bulk and prevent boxiness. Also look for pieces that draw attention to your narrow waist.Tops and dresses should nip in at the waist without adding bulk to your bust. Extra bulk on your bust will throw your proportions out of sync so you need to learn not to drown it in too-baggy clothes but also not go too overtly sexy either – unless that’s the look you’re going for! always avoid shapeless baggy jumpers or clothes that will hide your wonderful waist. Again, make sure to keep your top relatively simple and smooth to complement your feminine hourglass body shape. If you want to wear a ruffle or detailed top, or a funky necklace, you’ve got to be careful with their placement on your frame. Focus on clothes with vertical details such as pleats, vertical prints, buttons placed downwards, etc.
Look for snug, tailored pieces. Everything from your casual t-shirts to your button-down blouses should be fitted, nipping in slightly at the waist. Stretchy materials hug your curves and work especially well if you have a flat stomach.Wear a lowish neckline to slim down your torso.If you have a muffin top then try not to wear anything too fitted around the waist, wear clothes that skim past the area and make sure you add some interest on top and bottom to make your waist look thinner. Wear tops that extend below your hipbone to further slim you down. A top that stops just short of your waist will accentuate your curves, but if you would rather slim your curves down, look for a top that lengthens your torso by extending just below your hipbone or past your thighs. Try a fitted cardigan with the top buttons undone. Lengthen a short torso with vertical stripes.
Stick to short, shaped jackets. Look for belted jackets, trench-style coats, or other fits that draw in toward the waist. Short jackets that stop just above your hips or like cropped jackets accentuate your curves in a flattering way.Jackets that hit above or below your behind are best as they emphasize your waist. When a jacket ends at the rear it makes your already full rear look bigger. Try fitted button-under-the-bust blazers as they will look fabulous for your figure. Avoid baggy boyfriend jackets and swing coats, and stay away from slouchy, shapeless styles. Drop-waisted coats are a definite no-no for you so stay away from them.
Go for soft fabrics like knits and silk blends. These materials gently drape over your natural curves, keeping your bust in proportion with your hips. Avoid stiff fabrics, since these may end up making you look boxy.
Wear low, slimming necklines. Look for V-necks, V-neck halters, sweethearts, and scoop necks. Narrow necklines slim down your bust, keeping it looking balanced, and low necklines draw the eye closer to your narrow waist. Avoid wide necklines like boat necks and squares, since these tend to make you look top-heavy.Wear tops that are short or that extend just below your hipbone or past the thighs.
Your curves were made for dresses – so have fun! Just stick to styles that highlight, not hide your waist. Consider a wrap blouse or dress. Wrap tops and dresses pull the fabric in at the skinniest part of your waist, drawing the focus to your waist without adding any extra volume to your bust. Hourglass figures with a short waist or petite figure may not like this style, however, since it often falls out at the wrong part of their waist. Wrap dresses and back-tie styles will work that waist, You’ll look fab in ‘Fit and flare’ and strapless dresses as they suit your shape to no end. Empire line and straight sheaths are a ‘no’ for you. If you’re busty avoid frills and bows on the bodice, if you’re heavy on the bottom skip tight skirt styles.
Go for classic skirt cuts. A-line and pencil skirts are universally flattering. They work well for hourglass figures because they hug your curves and keep things streamlined. Your feminine figure loves flirty skirts. Go for those that fall from the waist and not sit on your hips. Pencil skirts and A-line skirts will both be flattering. Try a full circle skirt for a fun fifties look! Also, knee-length skirts will work better than maxi length. Avoid tight stretchy skirts as they may look at tad too sexy! Fishtail skirts may bring out your bottom too much and flounce numbers will hide those curves completely.
Avoid volume-enhancing details. Stay away from ruffles, bows, and other dimensional details that add volume. If placed at the bust, these details may make you look top heavy. If placed at the waist, they detract from your waist’s natural narrowness.Wear voluminous skirts. Look for dresses and skirts in full circle and tulip cuts especially if they have a high waist. These cuts hug your hips and hang off them naturally, which accentuates your curvy lower half without adding bulk.
Look for pants that have a slight flare. Think wide-leg and boot-cut styles. The flare keeps the bottom portion of your leg in balance with your wide hips. This also creates a longer, slimmer appearance for your legs.Wear skinny-leg pants with caution. Skinny jeans make most hourglass figures look short and stout. If you have naturally long, lean legs, though, you may be able to get away with a tight-fitting skinny jean, especially if you pair it with high heels that add extra length to your leg.Stick with mid-rise or high-rise pants. Avoid low-rise pants, since these may make your hips look wider and your legs look shorter. Mid-rise and high-rise cuts elongate the leg. Styles with wide waist-bands are especially flattering.Avoid bottoms with too many details at the hip. Your trousers should have flat fronts and pockets without flaps or large buttons. You should also avoid decorative embellishments or other decorations at the hip.If you’ve slender thighs give slim legs a try!To avoid adding width to your legs and hips, wear leggings with long length tops also. If you’ve bigger thighs steer clear of skinnies. Don’t hide a curvy bottom in very slouchy jeans. Combat style side flap pockets will just add bulk too.
Stick with solid colors. Muted patterns may also work, but solid colors flatter your figure best. You’ll look great in a solid color head to toe because you’ll create a nice long lean line against which to show off your hourglass shape. You can also wear light on the top and dark on the bottom or the other way around depending on what you are making your focal point. The eye will go to the light or bright area, not the dark one.You can “color block” by having contrasting shades above your waist and below your waist, or you can stick with a single, solid color top or dress to keep your bust evenly balanced with your hips.Wear dark colors and vertical stripes if you want to downplay your curves.Some hourglass figures would rather look thin and not curvy. If this describes you, slim down your upper half by wearing dark colors, vertical stripes, or vertical pleats.
Choose the right undergarments. A supportive bra will help you lift and tame your bust, giving your upper half the right proportions. If you’re a slightly uneven hourglass use shapewear to bring more balance by slimming either your top or bottom half. Try magic knickers if you’ve a pronounced tummy. Balconette bras are ideal with square neck tops. Note that any unsupportive old bras should go in the bin! Baggy T-shirt style nighties are no good for you or baggy tee shirts altogether.
The right shoe or belt can flatter your figure by drawing attention to your curves and slimming down your thicker portions.Wear dark belts around your natural waist.Fashionable waist belts are your best friends. A belt worn around the narrowest part of your waist acts as the focal point of your entire outfit. Skinny belts often work for hourglass figures of all heights, but wide belts may shorten the torso if you have a short waist or petite height.If you have love handles or extra weight around your tummy, stick to belts with a slightly elastic material. Thick materials tend to add bulk and emphasize your cute pudge.To avoid the extra midriff bits from spilling over, wear the belt with a woven top or dress. Don’t worry about the slightly rigid (stiff) fabric – it’ll conceal your midriff and the belt will keep the outfit from looking boxy on you. If you have a short waist, make sure the belt has a similar hue (eg. black with dark navy) as your top to help you keep up a streamlined, lean silhouette.
Most accessories will look great on hourglass curves – just remember not to unbalance your perfect proportion, you could try retro round button earrings for a cute look… however, hip belts will only emphasize a bigger bottom so that’s a no go area for you and huge angular jewellery will detract from your curves too so try to play it down or use feminine earrings that fit your feminine look.
Look for slimming heels and rounded or curvy toe shoes to suit your shape. Also, Peep toe high heels will give you instant glamour and complement your curvy hourglass body! Your curvy hips may make your legs look thick and short when you wear flat shoes. Heels elongate the leg, however, creating a slimmer, better proportioned look.Think curvy to complement that hourglass figure and not pointed or angular shoes. Ankle boots with skirts will hide those elegant ankles and very pointy shoes look better with more boyish bodies so use them to a minimum if at all.
Draw attention to your neckline with the right necklace. A bright splash of color at your neck can add personality to your outfit. Look for short necklaces that hug your neck or long necklaces that come down in a “V.” A long necklace like this with a pendant close to the breast or waistline will draw attention to your waist while necklaces that hang low and wide over your chest may make it look larger and unbalanced. Because of your curvy hips, your thighs and legs need shoes that are simple to visually lengthen your lower body. So avoid ankle straps (however, T-straps are slimming) or details that visually shorten your legs. Some shoes you’ll love are cone heels, Wedge heels and shoes in similar tone as your skin tone.
Note and Note Again that If you have short and/or curvy legs you should add heels if you’re wearing skinny pants. Shortening the legs of an hourglass body shape make them look frumpy and you’ll seem more of a Pear.
There you have it lucky ladies, show off your shape in creative and classy ways and rock those curves!
Hugs :))
Molekor
Hey stylish readers, If you live in London then over the next about two weeks, you will be surrounded by lots of glamor and fashion from the many movie premieres. London Film Festival which celebrates the best in British and International film began yesterday. There was the gala night hosted by IWC and then we had some movie premieres. Here are a few of the red carpet appearances…
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