Styling your Hour Glass Figure

Possessing an hour glass body shape is the most coveted body type for women as it epitomizes femininity and what we perceive to be attractive to the opposite sex. The hour glass figure is characterized by full bust which is or nearly is the same size of the hips, with a much smaller waistline generally 9 inches smaller. Just picture an hourglass and that’s exactly it! Women with the hour glass body are generally viewed as the perfect specimen of what a woman’s body should look like, Marilyn Monroe and Sophia Loren were prime examples of this. However, these women find it at times hard to dress their bodies and also, may garner much unwanted attention from their male counterparts.

So how can a woman sporting an hour glass figure tone down her sexuality, when she is not looking for that attention? The way in which you dress your body can give you the look and feel to suit any occasion. Depending on the event, you may not want to be overtly sexy. As such, you may want to downplay your curves but still retain that feminine appeal. To help you with this, here are some tips to guide you in dressing that well proportioned body:

Shirts & tops

Shirts and tops with a swoop or v- neck are ideal. However they are not to be cut too low or be too hugging to the body. Try to exclude tops with ruffles or frills, especially those with frills at the neckline and hem, from your wardrobe as they will make you appear even bustier than you already are and add width to your hips.
 Jackets

Fitted and tailored coats of any length will work well with your body type. Stay away from bulky jackets and those that are double breasted, have a lot of pocket detailing or accentuated shoulders. Shorter frames should try to wear jackets that cut right at their waste so as to ensure that they do not look bulkier and shorter.
 Jeans & trousers

Trousers that are wide-legged and loose fitting will give you the look you need and are very comfortable. Tailored or stretch denim jeans with boot leg or flare cut is ideal for the hour glass body type as they balance out the appearance of your hips.
 Skirts

A-line or pencil skirts with low waist that ends at or just below the knees, will show your curves the way they were meant to be shown. If you are a shorter hour glass frame then you may want to go to a ¾ length, to elongate your body.
Dresses

Dresses are a God send for your body type, there is not much mistake that you can make. Just stay away from dresses with a lot of ornaments or embellishments. They can make you look bigger in the wrong areas. So stick to simple yet elegant and classy styles.
 Underwear

Don’t make the mistake of purchasing a smaller size bra to downplay the size of your breast. This in fact achieves the opposite. Have your breast sized and then purchase a bra that will give the support that you need. It is not recommended that you invest in padded bras; you need absolutely no help in that department. Playtex brand of undergarments has a full range of sexy and comfortable bras designed specifically for women of curves.

So if you’re wondering, where you will be able to find clothes that will suit your body type. Well designers such as Trinny and Susannah are ideal. Also, many department stores such Express and Gap, produces the simple styles that you will need in your tops and skirts. For the fuller hour glass shape that may have a few extra pounds Lane Bryant designs are to die for.