Hourglass Body Shape : Styling Tips and Fashion Advice
![Hourglass Body Shape : Styling Tips and Fashion Advice Hourglass Body Shape : Styling Tips and Fashion Advice](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-dab4202d--type2.png?v=1585324956)
X - HOURGLASS BODY SHAPE
Your bust and hip have similar width and balance; you have a well-defined waistline (min 25% smaller) and curvy frame, fuller bust and hips, and slightly rounded shoulders.
Hourglass figures have well-defined waists, and this asset should be accentuated.
Below you can find some basic recommendations that you can follow to balance your silhouette and enhance your look.
Necklines: Keep the natural balance, do not go to extreme wide or narrow lines and embellishments. Round shape low necklines such as scoop, oval, jewel, sweetheart, and v style. Avoid high necklines with collars, and turtlenecks.
![Scoop Neckline Scoop Neckline](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-216447dc--scoop.jpg?v=1585321753)
![Jewel Neckline Jewel Neckline](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-46ebd23e--jewel.jpg?v=1585437057)
![Sweet Heart Neckline Sweet Heart Neckline](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-d3c4e86a--sweathhearth.jpg?v=1585321682)
![V Neckline V Neckline](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-5875bb61--V-Neck.jpg?v=1585222358)
![Bateau Neckline Bateau Neckline](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-76efe624--Bateau.jpg?v=1585222517)
Sleeves: Fitted sleeves would follow your natural curve; use elbow-length sleeves; cap or flutter sleeves to draw attention to the waist area. Avoid loose and wide sleeves with embellishments, they draw too much attention to your upper body.
![Bracelet Sleeves Bracelet Sleeves](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-bf6c18b6--bracelet.png?v=1585486888)
![Shirt Sleeves Shirt Sleeves](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-1dbc38e1--shirt.png?v=1585486963)
![Kimono Sleeves Kimono Sleeves](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-b5e1eca4--kimono.png?v=1587143206)
![Raglan Sleeves Raglan Sleeves](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-860a6305--raglan.png?v=1585437322)
![Bell Sleeves Bell Sleeves](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-a3d5d8bb--bell.jpg?v=1585346151)
Shirts: Form-fitting tops that will accentuate your waistline and maintain your balance look; mid-length that hits the hip bone or crop tops; wrap tops; peplum style or belted tops, lightweight jersey knits. Avoid loose sweaters, chunky knits and embellishments in your bust area.
![Bust Pockets Shirts Bust Pockets Shirts](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-7f28ac52--belted.png?v=1585347271)
![Jabot Shirts Jabot Shirts](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-fdec6084--peplum.png?v=1585438043)
![Pussy Bow Shirts Pussy Bow Shirts](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-4f416f2d--fittedwrap.png?v=1585437979)
![Ruffle Shirts Ruffle Shirts](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-2f089b77--fittedshirt.png?v=1585437936)
![Knot Front Shirts Knot Front Shirts](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-a954f837--knotfront.png?v=1585487553)
Jackets: Fitted layers that follow the natural body line; single-breasted fitted blazers; leather jackets, cropped silhouettes; bomber jackets with elastic waistbands, belted jackets.
![Leather Jackets Leather Jackets](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-cc6c91cd--leather.png?v=1585487716)
![Single Breasted Jackets Single Breasted Jackets](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-bd93fb0e--single-breasted-short.jpg?v=1585487816)
![Cropped Jacket Cropped Jacket](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-b8376fec--crop.png?v=1585487867)
![Bomber Jacket Bomber Jacket](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-04b542ee--bomber.png?v=1585488008)
![Peplum Jacket Peplum Jacket](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-092bc11b--peplum.png?v=1585412763)
Coats: Form-fitted, tailored classic styles, such as trenches or wrapped coats. Avoid straight, boxy styles, they hide your natural waistline. Also, avoid too many details which make you look unbalanced.
![Chesterfield Style Coat Chesterfield Style Coat](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-cfb60c54--chesterfield-single-breasted.jpg?v=1585488282)
![Trench Coat Single Breasted Trench Coat Single Breasted](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-acadcb54--trench-single-breasted.jpg?v=1585488803)
![Single Breasted Belted Coat Single Breasted Belted Coat](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-ce883a6b--belted-coat-single-breasted.jpg?v=1585488851)
![Princess Coat Princess Coat](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-51ffa099--princes-coat-single-breasted.jpg?v=1585488922)
![Single Breasted Military Coat Single Breasted Military Coat](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-3a3bee25--military-coat-single-breasted.jpg?v=1585489018)
Skirts: Maintain the natural waistline and avoid adding too much volume to the bottom. High waist skirts hit below the knee; pencil or tube skirts or voluminous skirts that define the waist such as godet gored or circle skirts.
![Circle Skirt Circle Skirt](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-d04bbeba--circle.png?v=1585489332)
![Pencil Skirt Pencil Skirt](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-ad26f42f--pencil.png?v=1585489397)
![Godet Skirt Godet Skirt](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-cccac568--godet.png?v=1585489828)
![Tube Skirt Tube Skirt](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-aaefb2cf--tube.png?v=1585489495)
![Gored Skirt Gored Skirt](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-aa5641f8--gored.png?v=1585489925)
Dresses: Dresses that follow your curves and focus on your waistlines such as bodycon, tulip, wrap and peplum style dresses; flowy dresses with a belt, knee-length. Avoid volumes around the hip such as pockets or ruffles, empire vests, straight or boxy styles and oversize dresses.
![A Line Dress A Line Dress](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-4fa020aa--bodycon.png?v=1585490458)
![Shirt Dresses Shirt Dresses](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-810419e8--shirt.png?v=1585490418)
![Tulip Style Dress Tulip Style Dress](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-bb929465--tulip.png?v=1585490356)
![Peplum Dress Peplum Dress](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-2745baee--peplum.png?v=1585490296)
![Wrap Style Dress Wrap Style Dress](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-a817c40d--wrap.png?v=1585304413)
Pants & Jeans: Medium to high waist flares; wide leg loose-fitting pants; jumpsuits; mid-rise slim, straight, flared or boot-cut jeans; leggings. Avoid pleats or pockets around the hip, baggy pants, large seams or cargo pockets and low waist styles.
![Boot Cut Pants Boot Cut Pants](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-45b056dd--boot-cut.jpg?v=1585304743)
![Flared Leg Pants Flared Leg Pants](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-55ee86c1--flared.jpg?v=1585304784)
![Tapered Pants Tapered Pants](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-30f03c82--tapered.png?v=1585306203)
![Skinny Trousers Skinny Trousers](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-4736e47c--skinny.jpg?v=1585490867)
![Classic Trousers Classic Trousers](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0256/9787/8082/t/5/assets/pf-46bf7cd7--trouser.jpg?v=1585306420)