Body Structure: Hourglass

Your focal points are your neck bone, shoulder line, and the center of your torso. Highlighting the waist is essential to maintain balance.

Key Guidelines:

• Waistline: Always define the narrowest part of your waist.

• Fabrics: Opt for stretchy fabrics with spandex or textured materials.

• Necklines & Sleeves: Invest in scoop necklines, off-the-shoulder, one-shoulder designs, puffed, or ruffled sleeves.

• Top Lengths: Tops should not extend more than one palm above the hip line.

• Lower Body: Choose fitted, mid-rise bottoms in lightweight fabrics with spandex. Keep clean cuts around the hip area, and side zippers are preferred.

• Balance Point: The center of your torso (narrowest part of your waist) is key. Medium-width belts with medium, round buckles work best.

• Silhouettes: Always accentuate your waist.

• Lines & Details: Curvy seam lines, pockets, lapels, buttons, and rounded prints or accessories enhance your shape.

• Prints & Accessories: Opt for medium-sized details.

• Shoes: Pointed-toe and strapless shoes or sandals elongate the legs.

• Oversized Tops: Only wear oversized tops when paired with skinny jeans, and vice versa.

Avoid:

• Bulky, stiff, or overly thick fabrics.

• Halter tops.

• Deep angular V-necks—stick to softer lines.

• Pockets, prints, or heavy structure on lower-body garments.

• Ankle straps or horizontal lines starting from a palm above the hip downward.

• Straight lines, such as in shift dresses.

Shoulder Considerations:

• Avoid dropped shoulder lines, as they visually widen the hip area.

Height Proportions: Longer Torso

Golden Rules:

• Opt for high-waisted bottoms to balance proportions.

• Invest in flared styles like bell bottoms, boot cuts, or straight cuts to elongate the legs.