Say No
Plus-Size Hourglass No-No's
The plus-size Hourglass body shape has a wonderfully balanced silhouette with hips and shoulders roughly the same width, and a defined waistline. But wearing clothes that hide your waist, pay undue attention to either your shoulders OR hips, or cast light on every godforsaken lump and bump can push your naturally balanced plus-sized shape out of whack.
Your Body Shape Gone Horribly Wrong
Are you wearing tops that add volume to your waist? Tiny shirts or pants that taper in making the rest of you appear larger in comparison? Remember, the best plus-sized hourglass styles…
- Cinch your waist
- Show off your already balanced shape
- Slim and lengthen you overall
So make sure you dress in ways that maintain your enviable plus-size Hourglass shape and…
Say No To Styles That Add Bulk To Your Curvy Frame
Steer clear of plus-size tops that…
- Crop at the waist, chopping you visually in half
- Puff out around your middle
- Button, tie, or close in at your neck
- Thin-strapped sleeveless tops that make your shoulders look bigger
- Have a boxy shape, such as the Chanel jacket
Worst plus-size hourglass tops: empire waist; crop tops; crew necks; turtlenecks; peasant tops; mandarin collars; spaghetti straps; Chanel jacket.
Avoid plus-sized dresses and skirts that…
- Have a high waistline that make your small torso look bigger
- Have details at the hip area
- Fall to your ankle or at the widest point of your calves
- Are decorated with busy patterns or stripes which draws attention to your hips (unless paired with a top with details on the shoulder which balance you out).
Worst plus-size hourglass dresses: pouf skirts; bell-shaped; circle skirts; patterned or striped skirts.
Say no to pants that…
- Sit low on the hip
- Have details at the hip area, such as angled pockets or a hip belt
- Have distressing, whiskering, or bleaching on the thighs
- Have small back pockets that (eep!) make your butt look bigger in comparison
Run-for-the-hills plus-size hourglass pants: low-rise; angled pockets; diagonal pockets; distressed denim; whiskered denim; bleached denim.
Put a stop to fabrics that…
- Wrinkle or bunch, such as stretchy lycra cotton
- Are too flimsy for your frame
Worst plus-sized hourglass fabric: lycra cotton; shiny fabrics such as satin or silk.
Ditch shoes and boots that…
- Visually cut you off at the ankle
- Are daintily constructed (think strappy stilettos)
- Add bulk with chunky details
Worst plus-sized hourglass footwear: ankle straps; ankle boots; thick soles; chunky heels.
Boycott accessories that…
- Have frilly details which only serve to add volume to your plus-sized frame
- Belt at the broadest point of your hips
- Cover up your neck or cleavage
Worst plus-sized hourglass accessories: bows; ruffles; hip belts; scarves; choker necklaces. Now that you know what styles to avoid at all costs, find out what to wear to rock your plus size hourglass look. And for the latest tips and tricks to dress your plus size body shape, read our blog.