How to Dress for Hourglass Figure

So, you’ve taken the effort to figure out your body type and learned that you have the much-desired hourglass figure. So, what’s next?

Understanding your body type is a crucial step in developing your personal style. It can help you figure out what silhouettes to wear, which styles to avoid or adjust, and how to put together a wardrobe full of items you enjoy wearing on a regular basis.

This will be your all-in-one guide to styling your hourglass figure and showcasing those lovely curves.

What is an Hourglass body?

The hourglass body shape is defined by a nearly equal bust and hip measurement, as well as a small waistline with your body’s thinnest point at the natural waistline. These measures might work in your favor or against you, so let’s look at how to assemble a wardrobe, which styles are most flattering, and styling ideas to help you feel more confident in your form.

Tips to dress hourglass body type

Wearing garments with clean lines and/or a defined silhouette to balance your shape is the finest thing you can do for the female hourglass. Consider the following example:

• Wear a pencil skirt with a blazer that is just fitting enough in the breast and hips, or leave it free to show off your waist.
• For a proportioned look, choose dresses that are snug at the waist yet flow gently out through the chest and hips. For easy wins, choose gowns that are fitting or slightly tapered.
• Wear a pencil skirt with a tucked-in fitting blouse or top.
• On this body type, a fitted or tight wrap dress is always flattering.

Best tops for an hourglass figure