Wednesday, January 29, 2014

"Body Shape... the Perfect Fit" [Hourglass]




Hey everyone, the last time we posted about body shapes we realized we needed to know more about our body shape. We started out with the Straight Body Type and as promised, we will now discuss the Hourglass Body Type



Hourglass body type has a shapely chest (boobylicious) and bottom that is almost of equal size and a defined waist.  Just think of the old adage that women use to say when describing their shape: 36-24-36.




As an Hourglass body type your assets are your rounded bottom and shapely legs.  So, if you’re an hourglass shape, remember two things:  one… I need to accentuate my waist and two… I need to show off my shapely legs.


Ok, now what is the best clothing to buy?


Your tops should be:

  • Form-fitting shirts 
  • Tailored Shirts
  • Shirts with banding at the waist, V-neck, U-shape
  • Wide Belts 
  •  Bra with support and control

Your bottom should be:

  • High-waist pants and skirts
  • Pencil skirts
  • Boot cut and straight leg pants
  • Skinny jeans and Jeans with flap pockets
  • Can wear any length dress


Your dress should be:


Your Jackets should be:



Extra Tips:

  • Avoid the straight lines style, it will cover up your curves and make you appear heavy.
  • To show off your curves try using proportions by adding a bit of volume to your upper and lower body.



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99 comments:

  1. Great tips, as usual. Looking forward to your next post.

    Sharon
    http://www.afashioncrowd.blogspot

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    1. Thank you Sharon, always great seeing you.. :)

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  2. Didn't know this kind of body shape! Thanks for sharing!
    Kisses
    Oriana

    P.S. Thanks again for your help!

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    1. Thank you for passing by as always Oriana.. hope the link we sent you worked!!!

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  3. Sofía Vergara is the best! I love her!
    http://dhariascloset.blogspot.com

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    1. yes.. she is great isn't she?? thanks for passing by Dharia!!!

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    1. Don't be jealous honey… you look just as great.. even better!!!

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  5. I'm and hourglass, and find your tips for dressing to be true. I always have to define my waist and baggy clothes never look right one me.

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    1. hmm.. you know, you can try proportions, you can wear a form fitting bottom & a baggy top. you can do it in reverse but you have to be careful with the baggy bottom it can make you look bigger.
      :)

      Thank you Toyas for passing by!!!

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  6. I really love the Kardashian's looks!
    xoxo
    G

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    1. Yeah.. love them as well..

      Thank you Giulia, good to see you here!!!

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  7. great post !!!! Amazing dress! i love it
    kisses
    Ann'so M
    http://annsom.blogspot.fr/

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  8. Great tips but even more challenging when you are 4'11" !

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    1. you know what that's a great point.. our mom is 4'9.. so we will do a post on petite women soon!!!

      Thanks Heather :)

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  9. OOOOH GREAT ARTICLE!!!!!!!!!!!! THX :*
    wwww.thegrisgirl.blogspot.com.es

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  10. Great post! Thx for sharing. Would you like to follow each other on GFC? Please let me know on my blog so I can follow back. Thank you.
    xox
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  11. I love Kim's looks.. they are perfect for her body shape <3

    xx Chaicy - Style..A Pastiche!

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    1. we do to.. we think she dress well for her body shape.

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  12. great post !! following you now, hope you follow me back at http://ithinkiloveittoo.com

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  13. Super cool! This is such a good post! Xoxo
    Http://www.littleprettymess.com

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  14. Oh, I remember the days when I was 36-26-36........these days the hourglass is a little fuller.

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  15. Great post, thanks for the visit.
    effortlesslady.blogspot.ca

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    1. thanks Diana.. no problem.. we love visiting our blogging community!

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  16. Great tips, very useful! :)
    xxx
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it

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  17. Amazing post on this great topic
    Want to follow each other on GFC, Bloglovin, FB and Twitter? Love
    New Post Fashion Talks

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    1. Hey Sandy we are now following you you on GFC, Bloglovin, FB & twitter

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  18. good post. I absolutely agree with you
    kss
    new post:
    http://tupersonalshopperviajero.blogspot.com.es/2014/01/oasap-tartan-scarf-for-winter-days.html

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  19. Love how Sofia Vergara knows her body type so well. She's one of the best!

    www.kholaskloset.blogspot.com

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    1. Yes.. she is … thanks for passing by Khola..

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  20. great post! thankyou for sharing!
    anw, i already followed you dear. i hope you mind to follback so we can keep in touch:)

    kisses from Jakarta, Indonesia.
    raynamarchyiane.blogspot.com

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    1. Hi raynamarchyiane… thanks for following us… we are now following you back… :)

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  21. nice tips, too bad that's not my body shape LOL Looking forward for more posts :)

    WWW.STYLEVANITY.COM

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    1. Hi Alyssa.. lol.. we do have more posts on body shape to come.. don't know your shape but you can also check out our last body shape post… http://dina-bella.blogspot.com/2014/01/body-shape-perfect-fit.html Straight Shape!!! Thanks for passing by!! :)

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  22. Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

    xx,
    www.mellowyellowblog.com

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  23. Interesting post! Thanks for sharing this! :D

    http://www.caterina-m.blogspot.com

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    1. Glad that we were helpful… thanks for passing by!!!

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  25. I wish I had an hourglass figure :(
    But really cute post!
    Alley xoxo
    http://classygirlschic.blogspot.com/

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  26. So many beautiful dresses, love how they look!
    Alessia
    THECHILICOOL
    FACEBOOK
    Kiss

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  27. If only I had an hourglass body shape...
    Great post though! :D

    www.typicaltarene.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you Tarene… lol.. we will have posts for every shape!!! :)

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  28. So perfect post... I like it!!! Thanks for tips :) Check out my blog... and what do you think... do you wanna follow each other?
    www.styleofdarina.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you Darina.. glad you liked the tips… we've checked out your blog… & it's great.. we are now following you.

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    2. Thanks! I am following you back :)

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  29. Great tips! Awsome post! Your selection is always great! It is not my body shape but it's good to know.
    Thank you for visiting me.
    Nelly.
    http://imperfectmuse.blogspot.com/

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    1. Hi Io Nelly... we are going to post all body shapes.. so comeback.. you might find yours...

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    1. Oh.. No problem Chiara.. we love our blog community!!!

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  31. Great advice and styling tips! Dressing to flatter your body type really makes a difference.

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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    1. yes.. it really does.. thank you for passing by Rowena.. hope to see you again soon :)

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  32. Wish I had an hour glass shape, what a great article.

    http://thealternativelymainstream.blogspot.com.au

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  33. Nice post, I think it's very helpful for people who don't know what kind of clothing to buy! I'd say I have the Hourglass body shape :)

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  34. Wow ! great fashion blog ! Wish I have an hourglass body shape ! Thanks for commenting on my blog.

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    1. thank you Elvierose.. no problem.. love visiting blogs in our community..

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  35. very informative post! i love kim kardashian's style!

    you have a lovely blog, following you on gfc & bloglovin :)

    glossedbeauty.com

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    1. Thank you Glossed Beauty…. we will follow you back.

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  36. beautiful post!
    would you love to follow each other?
    we could follow each other here and also on another socials like instagram or twitter
    just let me know on my blog :)
    smiles' avenue
    kisses

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  37. Great looks! kisses.
    http://www.solaanteelespejo.blogspot.com.es/

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  38. Its a great post!! But what to wear when someone is just 5" and has hourglass shape!!
    Happy Valentine's day to you & your family!! :)

    Hugs & kisses
    Charu
    http://www.myglossyaffair.com/

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    1. Thank you Charu… Ahh… we were just discussing a post on height… stay tuned.. LOL.. thanks for passing by Charu.

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