Thick Hourglass Body: Styling Guide for Curvier Hourglass Shapes
The thick hourglass body combines classic hourglass proportions with fuller curves. Learn how to dress this beautiful body shape.
What Is a Thick Hourglass Body?
A thick hourglass body has the same proportional characteristics as the classic hourglass, but with more overall body mass and fuller curves:
Thick Hourglass Characteristics
Fuller bust and hips (balanced within 5%)
Defined waist (25%+ smaller)
More body mass overall
Pronounced curves
Styling a Thick Hourglass Body
Best Choices
- • Wrap dresses in structured fabrics
- • High-waisted wide-leg pants
- • Belted styles
- • V-necklines
- • A-line skirts
- • Fit-and-flare dresses
- • Structured blazers
- • Supportive undergarments
Avoid
- • Shapeless, boxy clothing
- • Empire waistlines
- • Very clingy fabrics
- • Horizontal stripes
- • Oversized tops without definition
- • Stiff, unforgiving fabrics
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a thick hourglass body?
A thick hourglass body has the classic hourglass proportions (balanced bust/hips with defined waist) but with more overall body mass and fuller curves. The proportional relationships remain the same.
How do I know if I have a thick hourglass body?
If your bust and hips are balanced (within 5%), your waist is at least 25% smaller than both, and you have a fuller, curvier frame, you have a thick hourglass body.
What should thick hourglass bodies wear?
Thick hourglass bodies look great in structured fabrics that define the waist, wrap dresses, high-waisted bottoms, V-necks, and styles that follow curves without being too tight.
Is thick hourglass the same as plus size hourglass?
Not necessarily. Thick hourglass refers to having more body mass with hourglass proportions. Plus size hourglass specifically refers to larger clothing sizes. Both maintain the hourglass proportional characteristics.
What fabrics work best for thick hourglass?
Structured fabrics that hold shape work well: medium-weight cotton, ponte, structured jersey, and fabrics with slight stretch. Avoid very clingy or stiff materials.