The hourglass figure type can rightfully be considered the most feminine, seductive and beautiful: a clearly defined thin waist, proportional hips and chest, and incredibly beautiful body curves. Girls with such a figure are incredibly lucky; they can wear almost anything and look stunning.
“What will this article be about then,” you ask?
Incredible, but true, even such a beautiful figure can be visually ruined by choosing the wrong styles and poorly emphasizing your advantages. Therefore, today we will look at how to dress girls with an hourglass figure in order to present their luxurious forms in the most advantageous light. The stylists of our fashion site have selected mega useful tips, beautiful photos and fashionable looks.
Album of basic recommendations for the Hourglass figure
| In this Album: | |
| shoulder line correction | |
| how to emphasize breasts | |
| how to effectively highlight your waist | |
| correction of the abdominal area | |
| how to reduce wide hips | |
| how to make your legs slimmer | |
| how to dress if you're short | |
Swimwear
Bando
Bandeau swimsuits generally do not have straps in the bodice, which will highlight the line of your shoulders. But you can also choose models with straps that are tied around the neck in a standard way or have ties in the form of the letter “V”.
Bikini
The main emphasis in this type of swimsuit is on the panties. They always come in a more open and sophisticated look, which will make your beach look simply unforgettable.
Hourglass figure type: body features
The X body type is distinguished by the following parameters:
- » Height: any.
- » Shoulders: fairly wide and fairly high. Approximately equal in width to buders.
- » Breasts: medium to large.
- » Waist: clearly defined. The position of the waist is usually proportional.
- » Hips: Quite wide and steep. Approximately equal in width to shoulders.
- » Buttocks: quite dense and convex.
- » Legs: generally of proportional length.
- » General impression: graceful, soft lines, feminine curves.
There are practically no very thin women with an hourglass figure. All of them are distinguished by very graceful and soft body lines, as well as rich forms: lush breasts, steep hips and dense buttocks. Even excessive thinness still leaves the hips very pronounced and graceful.
- » Photos of famous women
- » Body type test
Ideal shoes and harmonious accessories
An elegant type of figure is complemented by appropriate shoes that do not weigh down your feet:
- without sharp corners;
- massive heels;
- volumetric platform and wedges;
- unnecessary accessories.
Hourglass choices include almond or round toes, open toes, dainty stilettos or medium-sized chunky heels, ballet flats, simple sandals.
The handbag must correspond to its name - ladies' handbag. Clear geometric shapes, voluminous backpacks and bags - no, everything else - yes, without being too fond of decoration.
Jewelry is a purely personal choice. Both jewelry and costume jewelry are suitable for a harmonious appearance; you just need to use the general rule. For those who are slim – elegant, light, fancy accessories; for those who tend to be plump – massive, classic, abstract; for blondes – light, transparent; for brunettes – bright, showy.
An hourglass should have many belts. For those with a long waist, wide belts and voluminous buckles are suitable. For ladies with a larger body, it is better to choose a golden mean in a contrasting color. Narrow straps and small buckles look great on short waists and petite shapes.
Full Hourglass Figure: Distinctive Features
The complete set is distinguished by the following features:
Subcutaneous fat in women with such a physique is distributed evenly on the chest and hips, therefore, if a woman gains weight, then these areas become fatter, while the waist remains noticeable no matter how full she is.
Extra pounds can be deposited only in the lower abdomen, which is especially visible in profile.
When you gain weight, your hips become fat first and “weight” your silhouette. “Sciatic bags” may appear.
The legs become plump along the entire length: including in the calves and above the knees.
Wardrobe for an Hourglass figure
Suitable silhouettes in clothes
To highlight the beauty of the Hourglass figure, stylists advise working with natural, softly curving lines and under no circumstances hiding them under baggy or overly loose clothing.
To do this, you should choose close-fitting (if the figure is ideal), fitted and semi-fitting silhouettes . Overweight women should be more careful when choosing a silhouette. It's important to choose clothes that fit without being tight. The lucky owners of this constitution are suitable for almost any style and model of clothing that emphasizes the waist and graceful lines of the body.
- » What types of silhouettes are there in clothes?
Suitable clothing lengths
As you know, correcting any figure involves striving to get closer to the reference Hourglass figure. From this we can draw the wrong conclusion that women with an ideal figure can wear everything. The difficulty is not to spoil the natural beauty.
The waist is the main focal point. Clothing should emphasize the waist as well as the legs. To do this, they should be opened to the knee.
That is why the basis of a woman’s wardrobe with an Hourglass figure should be a dress . Its length can vary from mini to just below the knee.
The length of the shoulder pieces should be no lower than mid-thigh, so as not to create unnecessary volume on the hips.
The length of the trousers should be chosen based on their style. Straight classic trousers are selected to the length of the middle of the heel. Tapered trousers look best if they reach the smallest part of the ankle.
It is better to choose outerwear that is knee-length or below the knee to the level of boots.
- » The golden ratio in clothing: how to find your ideal length?
- » How long should a mini, midi, maxi and knee-length skirt be?
- » How long should women's trousers be?
- » How long should the sleeves of a shirt, jacket and outerwear be?
Skirts
The hourglass figure (photos of women are presented below) is ideal, so its owners can safely wear skirts of any style.
However, the following models look best on the X-silhouette:
- Pencil skirt. Universal style. A moderately strict and laconic option for those with a proportional figure. A pencil skirt effectively emphasizes the smooth curves of the hips and a wasp waist. This model will turn any girl into a true lady, giving her beautiful posture and a confident gait.
- In NewLook style. This model is suitable for X-silhouette women of any age, height and weight. Young girls should take a closer look at youth-style skirts with wide pleats, and women should look at less bright and fluffy styles.
- A-line. The trapezoidal model decorates, adds charm and charm. Those with a proportionate figure can safely choose products with leather inserts, frills, pockets, appliqués and buttons on the front placket.
- Asymmetrical skirt. The bright model makes the image sensual, original and gentle. An asymmetrical skirt emphasizes your figure and hides flaws. It is enough to choose a successful model that will become an integral element of your everyday and formal wardrobe.
- The sun is flared. Suitable for warm periods. Slender girls are recommended to choose a model up to the knee, and curvy girls - up to mid-calf.
- With pleating. Relevant in any season. It is recommended to wear a midi-length model in neutral shades without patterns or decoration.
Individual wardrobe plan
| Step-by-step plan for creating a wardrobe: | |
| Mapping your wardrobe needs | |
| We analyze your existing wardrobe | |
| Filling out the clothing distribution table | |
| Making a shopping list | |
Suitable proportions in clothing
The choice of proportions in clothing depends on height and waist position. As a rule, women with an Hourglass figure type have a harmonious physique and a proportionate waist.
- » Proportion top 1/2 + bottom 1/2 with a knee-length skirt.. A classic proportion in which the horizontal top line runs exactly along the hips, and therefore suits a balanced Hourglass figure.
- » Proportion top 1/3 + bottom 2/3 (skirt/pants). Suitable for women of average and below average height with a proportional or slightly low waistline.
- » Proportion top 1/4 + bottom 3/4 (skirt or trousers). Suitable for short women with a slightly low waistline.
- » Proportion: top 2/3 + bottom 1/3, top 3/4 + bottom 1/4. The top is longer than the bottom should be worn by women with a proportional or slightly high waistline of average or tall height. Well, these proportions are also suitable for women with a full-bodied Hourglass figure.
- »What are the proportions in clothing?
- » Proportional physique of a woman: height and waist position
- » Normal weight, height and build
- »What types of female figures are there?
Clothing styles
If you are slightly overweight, you can wear any tight and fitted models, low-cut sheath dresses, blouses with a V-neck and with ruffles, blouses with bows and drapery, formal blouses with one or two buttons undone, tight suits (both trouser and skirt) , trapezoidal skirts, half-sun skirts and, as well as any clothes with belts and corsets.
Overweight women are recommended to wear clothes with vertical straight lines that visually lengthen the silhouette, trousers slightly flared at the bottom, tunics, and short flared coats look good on them.
As for swimsuit models for a full figure, here you should give preference to bikinis or one-piece sets that highlight the waistline.
Detailed recommendations for choosing certain types of clothing:
- » dresses
- » blouses, tops
- " skirts
- » trousers, jeans and shorts
- » jackets, coats, cardigans
- » 9 tips for choosing swimwear
Dresses
- » sheath dress
- » high waist dress (Princess style)
- » wrap dress (robe dress)
- " Dress Basques
- » dress in new look style
Review of styles and models of dresses
Blouses and tops
- » blouses with V-neck and halter collar
- » wrap blouse
- » tops with straps, with an American armhole, “bustier”
Review of styles and models of blouses and tops
Skirts
- » A-line skirt (flared skirt)
- » circle skirt and semi-circle skirt
- " pencil skirt
- » wrap skirt
- " Skirt with Basques
- » straight trousers and straight jeans
- » wide trousers and wide jeans
- » tapered trousers and skinny jeans
- » boyfriend jeans
- » How to combine fabrics of different textures?
- » Encyclopedia of fabrics
- » Cotton fabrics: properties and applications
- » Silk fabrics: properties and applications
- » Linen fabrics: properties and applications
- » What types of knitwear are there?
Review of styles and models of skirts
Trousers and jeans
Review of styles and models of trousers and shorts
Suitable fabrics
The choice of fabric also depends on your build. This applies to both weight and texture. Light, flowing fabrics are suitable for slender women. It is important that the fabrics do not create hard corners, but softly drape the roundness and follow the smooth curves of the body. Knitwear is excellent, as well as silk, linen and cotton, and synthetic fabrics.
If you have a full complexion, then you should be even more careful when choosing fabrics: under no circumstances wear heavy or stiff materials. The best choice is medium-weight fabrics with a minimally pronounced texture: medium-weight knitwear, cotton, linen and silk, wool crepe.
Sets of clothing for the Hourglass figure for all occasions..
Preferred fabrics: texture, color, pattern
Flowing fabrics that softly envelop the figure are what is required. Rough materials do not harmonize with a feminine silhouette, do not emphasize curves, smooth roundness makes them protruding, so it is better to forget about them. The current classic combination is light top, dark bottom. The shapes of collars, cuffs and other cut lines are preferably round.
Any fabric with a soft texture, with the addition of elastic fiber, plain or with a small floral, fantasy, or abstract print is suitable. Polka dots, narrow stripes, diagonal checks - this is all permissible geometry. Large ornaments and designs are undesirable.
Diet for the Hourglass: how to lose weight?
By nature, Hourglass women rarely suffer from excessive thinness. They are destined to be steep-hipped all their lives, so any attempts to lose weight and turn into an athlete with a small pelvis will only lead to a loss of natural attractiveness. But “earning” a couple of extra pounds is as easy as shelling pears due to the average or even low metabolic rate. At the same time, the body gains weight evenly on the chest and buttocks, on the arms and legs. It is also worth noting that, despite the even distribution of extra pounds, a rather unpleasant thing can happen to ladies who are unscrupulous in their diet - the formation of unaesthetic “ears” in the hip area.
It is very important for women with this body type to eat regularly, three to four times a day.
Optimal diet (in descending order of importance):
- » raw vegetables, fruits, herbs
- » protein: fish, poultry, veal, eggs
- » low-fat dairy products
- » cereals: buckwheat, oatmeal, rice
- » muesli and natural juices
In small quantities you can use:
- » sweets and flour products
- » nuts
- " coffee
- " alcohol
- » Daily calorie intake
- » Daily fat intake
- » Table of calorie content of foods
- » Table of proteins, fats and carbohydrates
- » Daily diet
- " Weight loss
Exercises for Hourglass: the best types of physical activity
A woman with an Hourglass figure can get into good physical shape without torturing her body with diets and fasting through physical exercise, which also gives peace, confidence and peace of mind. Classes must be organized in such a way that the load on both the upper and lower body is the same.
The best types of physical activity:
- » fast walking and running
- » swimming (including scuba diving)
- » aerobics
- » exercise on an exercise bike
- " skiing
- » step and dancing
Women of the body type in question have a significant advantage - their risk of cardiovascular diseases is extremely low, so intense physical activity is not necessary for them. Yoga is perfect for this body type, which not only allows you to maintain grace, but also strengthens your back, forms excellent posture and adds charm to a woman.
- » Proportionality calculator
- » Grace Calculator
- » Fitness calculator
- " Body mass index
