Note: The body shape theory is somewhat outdated and best used to conceal or balance out particular body parts. If you are interested in a more comprehensive styling theory, check out style essences. It is difficult to categorise your body into just one of the basic body shapes. Be open to a possible secondary body shape:. The key to dressing this body shape is to follow its natural silhouette by proportionally dressing the top and bottom of the body while accentuating the waist.
You need to ensure that you don't unbalance the body frame by making it either top- or bottom-heavy. This means maintaining the body's naturally balanced proportions without drawing attention to only the lower or upper body.
Wearing anything that draws attention to the waist helps bring out the body's balanced proportions. Necklines must not unbalance the natural silhouette of the hourglass body by either visually widening the shoulder line or adding unnecessary volume to it e. Because they are not extremely wide or narrow, they don't draw any attention to them.
Lower and wider necklines - such as scoop or sweetheart necklines, will show off your bust. If you don't want to show off your bust, avoid wide necklines, like the ones mentioned before, square and boat necks, as well as high necklines and turtlenecks, as they will add volume to that area. Instead, opt for slimming necklines like a V-neckline. Just like necklines, sleeves must not unbalance the natural silhouette of the hourglass body by either visually widening the shoulder or hip line or adding unnecessary volume to either.
The best type of sleeve is a fitted one. If you opt for light shoulder-enhancing sleeves such as cap sleeves , make sure to balance the extra volume out on your bottoms. Look for shirts that will accentuate your waist and maintain the balanced look of the hourglass shape, i. They should nip in at the waist without adding bulk to your chest unless you have a smaller bust. Belted tops and wrap tops are great to accentuate the waist.
If you want to de-emphasise your curvy hips, choose tops that extend right to your hipbone. This shape is already very proportionate, so the goal is to maintain that proportionality and not lose it in excessive fabric. A lightweight, form-fitting sweater is the best option, especially since it highlights your curves.
Belts are also great to further highlight the waist. Lightweight fabrics and fine knits will complement your shape by highlighting your silhouette. Form-fitting and belted jackets are great. Short jackets that stop just above your hips accentuate your curves. If you are petite, stick to shorter jackets that end at your hips. And steer clear of heavy detailing and embellishments that let you appear top-heavy.
Like jackets, coats should be form-fitted and tailored to follow the hourglass body's natural silhouette. To keep the silhouette uncluttered, keep coats simple without too many details or embellishments, which could make you end up looking unbalanced. And that is exactly the reason why I would go with hourglass.
Almost nobody falls into classic description of body shapes to a t, but most of us are definitely more close to one or another, some people are almost the same distance between two, so I prefer to think about body shapes as starting points for finding what fits best than something that once found explains it all.
Hello, for a long time now, I have found it very difficult to determine my True Body shape. I have a slightly curvy long torso, slightly curvy hips, and an average butt.
So overall, I look like an hourglass, but I have very broad shoulders that appears wider than my hips. And when I use a body shape calculator, it tells me that I have an hour glass body shape but I doubt it because my shoulder looks wider than my hips. You are totally right about inverted triangle.
But at the same time you definitely do have waist and hips, so I would actually mix and match recommendations for inverted triangle and hourglass. So just try to see the goal of the body shape advice and decide if it is applicable to you or not.
Most of inverted triangle advice for balancing hips and shoulders should be totally applicable, everything about hiding midsection — no, advice about hips and legs — hard to tell, a mirror will be the best judge.
You are commenting using your WordPress. You are commenting using your Google account. You are commenting using your Twitter account. You are commenting using your Facebook account. Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. There are three very common myths about the hourglass body type. Hourglass X means big breasts. Actually you can be average and be hourglass. The same goes to women with slim, curvy or petite silhouette; as long as your body measurements falls under this category, you are an hourglass.
Everything that you wear is about highlighting your waist and accentuating or concealing your curves. To achieve a dynamic look, balance your proportions by choosing form fitting outfits. Always remember that you are your own inspiration.
Embrace and love your body by accepting yourself the way you are. Style helps you to determine your own individual true voice, and embracing it is a growing experience. You want to create your own image using non-verbal communication i.
Style is a powerful tool, create your own, and you will inspire others. The type of underwear you choose will help to create the right frame balance for your overall outfit. Give your bust ample support by choosing the right size of bra. Well fitted bras make your clothes fit better and you look more polished, even in a simple outfit. Same thing goes for under pants. Avoid panty lines by wearing the right fit, seamless cuts are even better! You will be amazed how great body-shapers can change the whole outfit.
Try them out,they streamline your curves. V-neck tops helps to elongate the appearance of your neck, and because of their open neckline, they tend to flatter the shoulder line and bring the eyes upwards. Form fitting tops that creates curves looks great on you, belted tops highlights your slender waist. Go for tops that has banding and nips at the waist. Wrap styles cinche easily around your waist while still giving you a great coverage on your bust.
Avoid hems that end at the widest part of your hip as this makes your curves more wide. Instead, let your hems finish between your waist and hips. Try tops and cardigans with a snugly fit in a light weight fabric like silks and stretch fabrics, they look best on your figure. Halter tops can be flattering.
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