If you have a balanced hip and shoulder width and a defined waist then your silhouette is an hourglass.

Goal: 

Follow the body’s naturally balanced silhouette by proportionally dressing the top and bottom of the body while accentuating the waist. Note: If you have a bit of a tummy fullness- focus on side seams and back darts to define your waist instead of having them in the front. 

Wear:

• Tops tucked in
• Belts, providing they are not too wide
• Jackets, shirts and dresses that have darts, waistline tucks or princess seams
• Skirts and pants that sit just below your natural waist rather than low on the hips
• Necklines including, scoup, crew,  off shoulder, sweetheart and V-neck necklines
• Sleeves that are fitted rather than loose
• Fitted tops & jackets with waist definition
• Pencil, straight & ruched skirts
• Tapered & straight leg trousers
• Dresses with waist definition, like ruched, belted or wrap.
• Styles that hug your hips and mid or high rise cuts to elongate your legs
• High mid or high rise pants/ jeans
•  Detailed waistbands 

Avoid: 

• Fabrics that add bulk and hide your curves- look for fabrics that drape nicely
• Boxy, oversized blazers, jackets and tops
• Asymmetric and square necklines