“Dress according to your body shape”, this is a common advice from style experts. But it’s not always that easy to figure out what body type one have. We at ‘Dress like Marie’ know how to analyze body shapes. Here’s our guide to what defines a hourglass shaped body and what to consider when it comes to styling.
HOURGLASS SHAPED BODY TYPE
Do you have lovely female forms with a well-defined waist? As an hourglass shaped person, as if taken from a movie from the 60s, you have shoulders as wide as your hips and a well defined waist. The bust can be both large or small and also seen from the side, the body is curvy. Enjoy your curves and focus on your waist! For example a wrap dress would highlight you waits beautifully. It can be a challenge to find well-fitting dresses, but e.g. so called princess models such as “Beata” where the waist goes in and the skirt goes out suits you very very well.
If you feel that clothes are just hanging on you like a tent, the best tip is to put a belt around the waist. You can also tie your cardigans at the waist. Regarding patterns and colors, you should completely go by your taste. You fit in most things! Body-hugging clothes suit the slender hourglass best.
This works well on you!
☑︎ Soft pleated dresses and simple models fit you particularly well!
☑︎ Light A-shaped models and wrap models.
☑︎ Clothes that have a soft cut.
☑︎ Shaped jackets that go to the hip.
☑︎ All necklines dress you!
☑︎ Smooth cardigans, not for tightly woven fabrics.
☑︎ Heels
☑︎ Accessories of all kinds, e.g. large earrings and scarves with fun knots.
☑︎ Always emphasize the waist, e.g. fitted models or belts.
☑︎ Slim skirts
☑︎ Soft patterns are more flattering than angular patterns.
☑︎ Try flexible stretch!
☑︎ Do you have a large bust? Do not use oversized tops.
We filtered out the clothes that look extra flattering your body type. TRY OUT THESE GARMENTS!
Above you see a woman with an hourglass body in different tops, of which the one on the left is the least flattering. The top is too straight and shapeless, and it doesn’t highlight the beautiful waist at all. The body looks straight. On the other hand, the other dresses all have a nicely defined waist, and the skirt part is slightly A-lined.
Here you can read more about how easily you can highlight your best sides or conjure up new shapes if you have another of the most common body types. Note that you can be a mixture of different body shapes:
Remember that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and no one can decide how you should dress. You are most beautiful in the clothes you are most comfortable in.
Hugs,
Marie