I’m having a lot of fun with these posts! Today we’re looking at the Hourglass Body Type. This is the body type that is full of curves. I can’t help but picture Marilyn Monroe when I think of the Hourglass shape.
Here are the characteristics of the Hourglass Body Type. Do any of these describe you? (Added weight to this body type can give you the appearance of the apple body type.)
- The bust and hip are approximately the same size
- You have a defined waistline
- A round bottom and you’re generally curvy all over.
Here are some guidelines on what the hourglass body type can wear. Remember these are only guidelines and they’re a good starting point.
- Wear a good fitting bra
- Opt for flat front boot cut trousers, preferably with some stretch
- Wear darker colors on top to make your chest appear smaller.
- A good rule of thumb is to keep the top relatively simple, and smooth
- Choose tailored single breasted jackets with defined V-necklines.
- Dresses are your friend! Wrap dresses are perfect for you because they create a V on the neckline and tailor the midriff
- Flat-front, mid-rise, wide waist-band, boot-cut jeans are the obvious flattering choice
- You can wear skinny or straight legs if you match them with A-line tunics, dresses and heels
- Belted coats with a V neck line. Think classic trench coat
Clothes for the hourglass body type to avoid:
- Straight shapes that hide your waist
- Fussy styles and details that create additional volume around your bust, tummy, or thighs
- Boxy jackets, or double breasted style jackets
- High necklines such as a turtleneck
Here are some clothes that would work for the Hourglass Body Type. All these pieces can be found at Macy’s and I added them to my Fashion Over 40 Pinterest Board.
Are you the hourglass body type? What do you find that works great for this shape?
Here are the other body types we’ve talked about:
Beauty For the Heart~~Would you change the way you live if you knew that every word and thought would be examined by God first? As you begin each day, determine that God’s love will guide what you say and how you think?
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14
Have a blessed day!
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