Advice On What To Wear With An Hourglass Figure

You are lucky enough to have an Hourglass figure but how should you dress?
You have natural curves like Jessica Simpson, Nigella Lawson and Kate Winslet.

The hourglass figure will have a wider bust and thighs paired with a thin waist. This sexy curvy shape benefits from showing off your best assets and creating a natural balance.

How to choose the correct Top if you have an Hourglass figure.

Showing off your assets stylishly will slim an hourglass frame, bringing the eye to areas you love while helping you skim over areas you’re not so confident with.

Shape: Wrap around tops and dresses are great for an hourglass figure as they emphasise your naturally thin waist. The same goes for cinched waist clothing or items that belt or cinch at the true waist. Or you might wish to try a waist cincher for even better shape.

Materials: Thin weight fabrics like matt suiting gives a slimming line to your figure but doesn’t add any bulk. Bear this in mind when shopping for knitwear as well – the finer the material the more flattering the finish.

Support: This includes supportive semi-firm fabrics in a dress to supportive bras that lift the bust or thicker straps on a top that keep a nice line across the shoulders. (Check out our fuller figure Bras for some examples) Because you have curvy figure support is key – And plus size shapewear can really help here.

Neckline: You will find items that come to a V are the most flattering along the neck. This is because they draw the eye down to the décolletage but also slim and narrow your quite wide chest. Seaspray make a great range of swimwear especially for the fuller figure and their plus size swimsuits will give you excellent support.

Because hourglass figures usually boast larger busts it’s also important not to make a large bust look completely out of proportion by pairing it with a neckline that is too high.

Colours: Keeping colours monochromatic gives a classy finish and keeps you looking really well proportioned and subtly sexy. While you can definitely wear colours and patterns well, care must be taken to not look too ‘loud’. The more subdued the better.

Sleeves: Sleeves not only add a little more shape across the shoulders, they are also a great way to flatter bigger arms. Fluted, three quarter and puff sleeves can instantly slim the entire arm as well as adding another layer of dimension.

Choosing the correct trousers or skirt if you have an Hourglass figure.

What you are trying to do is flatter your shape without adding any unwanted bulk.

Skirts: Skirts are a great way for you to flatter your natural body shape if you want to wear tops and bottoms as opposed to dresses. Pencil skirts, knee length straight skirts and high waisted skirts are all great options. Make sure to choose styles with a little stretch for comfort and the best fit.

Trousers: Softly flared pants and jeans help balance out the figure below. Hourglass figures may also benefit from skinny leg cuts and wide leg cuts, which are tailored.
Mid-rise items are always great and flattering to an hourglass shape as they can cut across and diminish curves in the belly area. High waists too are a great option and a good way to show off your naturally thin waist but try and avoid low cut jeans or trousers.

High Waist leg shapers can also give you the support that you need.

Remember… It’s great to have an hourglass figure because you have killer curves. Show them off with dresses and skirts which embrace femininity and seduction.