Hourglass body shape – how to dress

The hourglass is a balanced shape: shoulders and hips are about the same width and the waist is clearly narrower. Clothes that follow the natural line of the body look best.

How to recognize this shape

• Bust and hips are about the same width
• The waist is clearly narrower than the hips and bust
• Curves are evenly balanced top and bottom

What flatters

• Wrap dresses and dresses fitted at the waist
• Belts that define the waist
• Pencil skirts and skirts that flare from the waist
• High-waisted trousers
• V-necks and wrap necklines

What to avoid

• Straight, boxy cuts that hide the waist
• Very oversized sweaters without a belt
• Head-to-toe oversized outfits

Try it in MiriYou: Try on a wrap dress and the same dress without a defined waist in MiriYou – you'll see the difference instantly.

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