As a Personal Stylist in London, I have upscale clients from all over the world. Are these women all a size zero? Absolutely not. The most common body shape is hourglass, and whatever their size, all of my curvy clients complain that fashion does not suit them.
They are right.
For the past two years, my hourglass-shaped clients have all had the same complaint: “I can’t wear trousers anymore. Skirts no longer suit me, the tops don’t fit right and make me look pregnant.” Many women just refuse to buy clothes, and make do with a scant wardrobe.
Thankfully, Vivian Westwood, Roland Mouret, John Galliano, Dolce and Gabbana, Karen Millen, Pinko, Tara Jamon,Thakoon, and Victoria Beckham all design for the hourglass.
Here are some style rules to accentuate the desirable hourglass shape:
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Wear fitted clothes.
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Celebrate and exaggerate that great waist.
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Refuse to buy hipster skirts and trousers which are cut straight. Look for high-waisted styles instead.
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Buy tops that nip in at the waist.
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Wear short tailored jackets.
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Choose pencil or slightly A-line skirts.
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Belt whenever you can.
Images courtesy of the Fashion Spot forums.
