Curvy Hourglass Body: Styling Guide for Curvy Hourglass Figures
The curvy hourglass body features pronounced curves with classic hourglass proportions. Learn how to dress this beautiful figure.
Understanding the Curvy Hourglass Body
The curvy hourglass body has all the defining features of an hourglass shape with more pronounced curves throughout:
Curvy Hourglass Characteristics
Fuller bust and hips (balanced within 5%)
Pronounced waist definition
Noticeable curves throughout
WHR around 0.7 or lower
Styling a Curvy Hourglass Body
Best Choices
- • Wrap dresses and tops
- • High-waisted pants and skirts
- • Belted styles
- • V-necklines and scoop necks
- • A-line and fit-and-flare dresses
- • Structured fabrics
- • Tailored blazers
- • Quality shapewear
Avoid
- • Shapeless, boxy clothing
- • Empire waistlines
- • Very tight, clingy fabrics
- • Horizontal stripes across bust/hips
- • Low-rise pants
- • Oversized tops without waist definition
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a curvy hourglass body?
A curvy hourglass body has pronounced hourglass proportions with fuller bust, defined waist, and fuller hips. The curves are more pronounced than a standard hourglass shape.
How do I know if I have a curvy hourglass body?
If your bust and hips are balanced (within 5%), your waist is significantly smaller (25%+), and you have noticeable curves throughout, you have a curvy hourglass body.
What should curvy hourglass bodies wear?
Curvy hourglass bodies look great in wrap dresses, high-waisted styles, V-necks, structured fabrics, and clothing that defines the waist while accommodating curves.
Is curvy hourglass different from thick hourglass?
They can overlap, but curvy hourglass emphasizes pronounced curves while thick hourglass refers more to overall body mass. Both maintain hourglass proportions.
What fabrics suit curvy hourglass?
Medium-weight fabrics with some structure work best: ponte, structured jersey, cotton blends with stretch, and fabrics that drape well without being too clingy.