The first thing you need to know about style and shopping is what kind of body shape you have. There are tons of different shapes: pear, apple, etc. This article will focus on the girls with the curves– the hourglass figure, or the “X” figure, as it is also known.
How do I Know if I Have an Hourglass?
If you’re not sure if you’re an hourglass figure, look in the mirror after you shower. Your shoulders should be the same width as your hips. If one is disproportionate to the other, you have a different body shape. Your waist should be significantly smaller than both your hips and your shoulders. Your body fat should be distributed evenly around your body. Technically, an hourglass figure is one of the rarer body types, with only 8 percent of woman falling under the hourglass shape.
How Should I Dress an Hourglass?
The key to every hourglass figure is the waist. Sorry, ladies: boxy dresses and loose-fitting clothing may make you look bigger than you actually are. You need to draw attention to your slim waist in order to accentuate your curves. Tailoring is essential. Your clothes need to be fitted in order to show off your curvy figure; otherwise your hips and shoulders will make you look rounder and boxier. Draw attention to your waist with high-waisted skirts and pants. These styles will hug your waist and hips beautifully. Look for shirts that end at your waist to pair with these high-waisted designs. This way, everyone’s eyes will be drawn to your waist. Use belts whenever possible to further accentuate your waist. Avoid boxy jackets, as they make your shoulders look unevenly proportioned. Tailored jackets paired with a high-waisted skirt will make you look phenomenal. Slim-fitting dresses or A-line skirts and dresses are additional good choices for an hourglass figure.