What Makes An Hourglass Shape…Hourglass?
While most men claim an hourglass figure is the ideal womanly
shape, it can be difficult to find flattering clothing if you’re
blessed with the shape of a Roman goddess. An hourglass body
shape is one in which the shoulder and bust area is proportional
to the hip area. The waist is clearly defined and is much
smaller than the bust and hip in circumference. The reality is
most women who identify as being an hour glass shape aren’t a
size 2. Thus, it can be difficult to enhance the beauty of their
shape while trying to hide their “problem areas”. However, plus
size and full figure women can learn to balance their shape with
fashion tips and tricks.
Balancing An Hourglass Shape
She trick to balancing an hourglass shape is to create
perfect proportions with clothing. It’s important to define
slimmer areas and draw attention away from larger areas. In
addition, balancing an hourglass shape requires a woman to fall
in love with her curves. She must never want to hide them and
instead accentuate them to their fullest potential with fashion. We recommend
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Pencil Skirts Offer Office Solutions
Many women with an hourglass shape often look confused when
wearing work attire. At least, they look like they were confused
when they dressed themselves before work! The truth is it can be
too easy to quickly throw on a simple straight-lined dress each
day and head to the office. However, if you’re an hourglass gal
it’s essential you pick items that work with your body type and
not against it. A dress without any apparent shape will leave
you looking much larger than you actually are because it won’t
accentuate your womanly curves. Instead, you may end up looking
like you’re wearing a long paper bag.
Instead of reaching for the boring dress without a definite
shape, consider opting for a pencil skirt. One that hits
mid-knee is ideal for any office environment. Think of choosing
on that doesn’t hug your body but instead skims it nicely. It
should fit well, allowing your natural curves to shine though.
One trick to knowing if your skirt fits well or not is to notice
how it performs while you’re sitting. If it bunches up tightly
while sitting, it’s too small. Pick pencil skirts that are in
black, brown, blue, gray or small pinstripes. Pair it will a
button-down silk blouse and a skinny belt for ultimate fashion
flair. We recommend
One Stop Plus for this item.
Bootcut Pants Can Balance
Beautifully
If skirts aren’t your “thing” and you’d rather opt for
pants, don’t reach for the first pair on the rack. Instead,
choose a pant with a straight leg. Look for a pair with a slight
flare at the bottom for ultimate proportion control. Most brands
refer to this style of pant as a “bootcut” option. The straight
leg will elongate your bottom half while the slight flair will
balance out your bottom areas with your shoulders and bust
width. The result will show a well defined waist and a longer
look overall. We recommend
Roamans for this item.
Well Tailored Pieces Are
Essential
When you’re an hourglass queen, it’s essential you choose
pieces that are well tailored. You cannot get away with wearing
a dress without form. The ever-popular t-shirt dress will simply
not work for you, as it has no apparent shape. If you choose to
wear non-tailored pieces you’ll be adding pounds to your
visibility.
Look for jackets made for women like you. Blouses and jackets
that have accents around the middle waist area are ideal.
Jackets that tie with a bow or sash and flair out a bit at the
pant-waist or hip area are terrific for an hourglass shape. They
can draw attention to the smallest area of your body while
properly adding balance to your bust and hips. Shirts that have
darting in the front and sides are also great because they will
accentuate your smallest areas and flair out where you need the
extra space. We recommend
Avenue for this item.
V-Neck Tops Are Ideal For
Hourglass Shapes
If you want to go a little more casual, you can easily grab
a v-neck tee and pair it with a cute pair of bootcut jeans.
V-neck tops automatically lengthen your neckline and bring
attention to face. This is a great thing when you want to
accentuate your best characteristics. In addition, it can create
a visual line downward to your waist, which is also a place you
want to draw attention to. We recommend
Woman Within for this item.
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