Note. I DO NOT claim any of these pictures as my own.. 🙂

Clothes!! omg we all love em’ but how you choose to wear them can really break or make your whole appearance! BUT Have no fear! These tips will definitely help show off your curves like you should or de-emphasize the least favorite, to achieve that balanced look!

In society today the hourglass shape is the IDEAL shape for any woman, and I can rest to sure this is agreed by many! Now this doesn’t mean it’s time for surgery, this means let’s work with what we got and make the best of it…Now lets start with these simple but proven tips:

Do you have an hourglass figure?? 

YES… ( You can pretty much wear whatever you want, just avoid…)

  • Avoid too loose clothing, they make you appear wider and bigger
  • Avoid heavy and bulky fabrics, DO soft and clingy fabrics
  • Avoid too short and too tight shorts and skirts or they’ll push your legs together( -_-)
NO… (Let’s emphasize)
  1. Apple shape? Does it appear your top is much larger than your bottom?  YES.. 
  • DO wear detailed jeans and pants with detailed back pockets/trousers ( look for pocket flaps, sewing details, buttons, gems and etc…)
  • DO wear horizontal stripes on your bottom half (hips will appear wider).. AVOID horizontal stripes and too many details on your upper half… If you must wear stripes on top, stick to verticle stripes (It will help you appear longer and leaner)
  • DO wear wider leg,flare and boot cut jeans to create long lean legs and a balanced look up top
  • DO wear bold colors on the bottom to distract from the top.. 
  • DO avoid too many prints, ruffles, puffy shoulders and frills, especially at the bust area ..
p.s black never fails in the slimming effect department, so a black or darker color top can definitely soften your heavier top..
Pear shape?? Does it appear you have a larger bottom than your top?? This may mean you have rather larger hips and/or butt and thighs..  I’m all for embracing curves, curves are beautiful!! Now with a pear shape, I can definitely offer some tips that will help balance your upper body to achieve the hour glass..
  • DO wear ruffles, bold prints and frills on the top (this will help your bust area appear larger as well, showing off balance!)
  • DO wear  bolder, larger accessories like necklaces and scarves for a little bit more weight on top ( it creates the perfect distraction)
  • DO wear looser tops and bulkier tops
  • DO wear shoulder pads and  and wider necklines 
  • AVOID too bold prints and colors on the bottom
  • AVOID bulky and heavy fabrics on the bottom, and too much details, especially around the butt and hips isn’t necessary in your case.. unless you want them to pop out more!
RECTANGLE SHAPE?? IT’S COOL.. Not much curves, too down right at all?? WE GOT THIS.. The boyish look has been applauded lately so the ‘boyfriend’  style jeans, jumpers and cardigans can be epic for you, so are sack dresses and billowing blouses being a number for you.. But many want to create the curves they don’t have…
  1. Creating volume on top and bottoms, will create the illusion of that teeny waist effect, thus achieving the hourglass figure to your advantage!
  • Small chest? opt for higher neck lines, polo, slashes or halter tops (low neck lines can be balanced with a vest top for instance..)
  • Flares  from the waist can create an illusion of instant volume and curvaceous hips
  • Focusing on low-rise jeans and dropped waists are your best bets..
  • AVOID loose clothing and too tight clothes
  • vertical patterns and lines as they will just make you appear lanky
  • cropped jackets that end at your waist
  • high waisted bottoms, skirts or trousers
  • straight cut jeans and trousers as they will only emphasize your shape
  • Belts at your waist and wraps also are your best friends creating the cinched look! P.s so are shoulder pads!
General tips like…
SMALLER WAIST..No matter if our waist is bigger or slimmed, it seems you can never have  too small of a waist! Its pleasing, attractive and a sign of health.. Read on how to emphasize an itty bitty waist 🙂
IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A SLIMMED WAIST..
  • All tops and shorter jackets should end at your waist or you will be in danger of covering up your tiny waist. 
If you don’t, it’s all good just…
  • Do wear wrap tops and belts that fit not too tight but snugly and grips nicely at the waist (Bonus tip: avoid too tight tops but rather aim for looser tops with the belt at waist)
  • Lets be honest with ourselves.. if your stomach over laps or is rather large.. stick to wider belts…
  • Highwaisted pants/jeans are your bestfriends, AVOID low-rise jeans and be sure you the waist bands are nice and snug (NO MUFFIN TOPS ALLOWED 😉)
  • A-line and tulip skirts are flattering on most and creates a smaller waist automatically!
ALSO..
  1. YOU CAN ELONGATE YOUR TORSO (cut off your arms and legs..whats left besides you head..that’s a torso) WITH LONGER TOPS AND JACKETS, BUT AVOID ANYTHING LANDING ON THE WIDEST PART OF YOUR WAIST..unless larger hips is the goal..
  2. WEAR SUPPORTIVE BRAS… IT CREATES AN OVERALL SLIMMING EFFECT AND MAKES YOU LOOK MUCH PUT TOGETHER WHEN YOU HAVE THE RIGHT SIZE BRA.. see your nearest department stores for the  CORRECT measurements…
  1. CHUNKIER HEELS CAN BALANCE YOUR OVERALL SHAPE GENERALLY, WHILE STELLITOS WILL MAKE YOUR TOP LOOK HEAVY..
  2. IF WORKING OUT AND EATING BETTER ISN’T THE GOAL HERE( OR EVEN IF IT IS) MEANWHILE TRY CONTROL UNDERWEAR THAT CAN HELP TUCK SOME THINGS IN 😉
  3. BATWING SLEEVES AND SMOCKS MAY HIDE YOUR FIGURE..
  4. WITH A DRESS OR JUMPER FOR EXAMPLE… KEEP IN MIND CHOOSING ONE COLOR HELPS CREATE A LONGER AND LEANER FIGURE!
BONUS TIP: Color blocking helps distract..
THE GOAL here is making sure your choosing colors, prints, and styles to your BEST ADVANTAGE. IT’S ONE THING TO BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY WHAT GRABS YOUR ATTENTION… BUT IT’S EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO WEAR FLATTERS AND COMPLIMENTS WHAT YOU’VE BEEN BLESSED WITH..

Note. I DO NOT claim any of these pictures as my own.. 🙂