I’m so happy to be able to share this basic series on the hourglass shape. I have been trying my best to share as much as I can on social media, but truthfully social media doesn’t have enough room for all the things I want to share. Before we get started, everything I’ve shared/linked below are items I’ve hand selected to suit your hourglass shape. We all have different body dimensions, so this is a general guide. I do offer more personalized services where I can get you set up with your very own (tailored to you) personal styling profile, you can book that HERE. But I know these general styling tips below are incredibly helpful for your shopping and styling experience.
Measurements
My very first blog post is how to measure your shape, if you haven’t seen that yet you can check it out HERE (it’s how you determine your shape).
The circle shape: The largest measurement is the waist. The smallest measurements are the hips and shoulders. When your body fluctuates, gain weight goes to the waist. Your legs and arms are more slender. The circle shape is often referred to as apple, and your shape is beautiful. While styling we look for natural ways to show off your curves.
Styling Basic’s
Below are several links and basic styles that flatter your shape. I tried to keep these styles relatively basic so you could see the styles and shapes of these pieces. I’ve not only shared flattering tops, bottoms, and dress styles but also necklines, sleeves, coats, jackets, blazers to play and style with. This may be cheesy, but I believe that fashion should be fun and you should feel confident in your skin and that the clothes only enhance your beauty. When it comes to shopping and styling make it your own. Incorporate your favorite colors, textures, and patterns!
Tops for the Circle Shape
As a circle shape we’re all about showing off your curves and those killer legs and arms. Wrap, swing, tunic, and draping tops allow for comfort and femininity on your upper body. Embellished/ruffles/flutter/ and cap sleeves enhance your beautiful shoulders and upper body. Necklines are another way to add dimension into your tops. Scoop neck and V-neck are a go-to for the the circle shape, and are easy to find when shopping. But strapless and off the shoulder can be a more sexy and flirty style.
Bottoms for the Circle Shape
Like I mentioned above you want to enhance your curves and balanced your midsection. You can continue to compliment the circle shape with how you pair your tops and bottoms. I LOVE the way boyfriend jeans look on your shape because it inherently balances out your look and is fun and casual style you can wear day to day. Straight leg and boots are beautiful too. One of the circle shapes fav’s for denim is madewell. When it comes to shorts you can do more fitted or looser styles, the same goes for skirts. Shorted styles above the knee are going to enhance those gorgeous legs too!
Dress’s for the Circle Shape
The best dress styles for the circle shape are going to be the empire, aline, wrap, and tulip. The tulip style draws attending to your legs and elongates your legs. Make sure that the dresses fit well along the shoulders and bust, also that the wrap, aline, and empire style dresses are most fitted directly under the bust.
Swimwear for the Circle Shape
I will be devoting an entire post to swimwear for your shape next month! But I’ve linked some of my current favorites for the hourglass below.
You can be in-between, two shapes… and sometimes even in-between 3. It’s why I offer personal styling sessions. I can tell you your exact shape(s) and tailor the session to you with styling and shopping tips to last you a life time. You can book your session HERE).
But there are a couple factors that come into play when you’re looking for the most flattering styles for your body. #1: Your measurements, you have to know your measurements. Not only does it help us determine your beautiful shape and how to dress it. But knowing your measurements will help with your shopping and styling experience. It helps you avoid some of the sizing/try-on/and returning issues you may run into without knowing your sizes. #2: How those measurements relate to your body; the shoulders, bust, waist, and hips. Weight and height do NOT factor into determining your shape. Body shapes work in proportion to YOUR own body, to help you flatter YOUR specific figure 🙂
Let me know if you use any of these styling tips. You can always tag me on social media (HERE for instagram) and (HERE for tiktok). I love sharing you guys on my social channels!