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Fashion Tips For Your Body Shape: Hourglass

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Fashion Tips For Your Body Shape: Hourglass

Learn how to dress to flatter your shape with our fashion guide for people who are 'hourglass' shaped and have a large bust and hips with a narrower waist. Learn how to dress to flatter your shape with our fashion guide for people who are 'hourglass' shaped and have a large bust and hips with a narrower waist.

The hourglass is the classic voluptuous shape. If you are an hourglass you have a large bust and hips and a narrower waist.

Emphasise your natural curves with a wrap dress which will show off your slim waist. If you have straight shoulders, choose A-line dresses and skirts which will balance your shoulder line.

Wear fitted jackets and complement your curves with rounded hems, pockets and lapels. Avoid too much detail on top such as large pockets or buttons which will make you look larger.

Flared or boot cut trousers will balance the curve of your hips. Trousers should be flat fronted and fastened at the side to minimise the bulk around your hips.

Wear tops with gently defined waists and feminine, gathered or fluted sleeves. Show off your cleavage with V-necks, scoop necks or wrap tops. Avoid spaghetti straps or halter-necks if your arms are un-toned.

The hourglass shape doesn't need any extra volume so avoid thick, bulky fabrics and too many accessories.

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  1. jackiechen

    Been trying to figure out my body shape. 40-34-41. Some say it's rectangular and some say it's hourglass. Any ideas? Anyone?

  2. konata66

    yeah, i never knew what to wear for my figure, but i can now wear nice smocks and nice leggings to make my figure look nice, though i dont want to show ANY cleavage!

  3. foxymardy

    I always thought I was a Pear, when in truth I was just a fat hourglass! Now that I've slimmed down, I can see it pretty clearly. What a relief that was. Thanks to this video I now know what works!

  4. aintrainging

    my breasts and waist aren't big enough for that!! and neither is my waist... could you do somethign for "small?"

  5. Anonymous

    very very good!

  6. Anonymous

    i've got an hour glass body but my bust are not great...gee...

  7. Anonymous

    Hey, thank you so much! This was really helpful. I've spent very much of my life hiding my body with huge tent-like shirts and such that I have had no idea on what to wear. I've looked at so many sites, but none have done close to what this one has. Thank you!

  8. Anonymous

    what about the other body types?