Contrary to popular belief, every girl can achieve an hourglass silhouette (sans the workout, mind you). The power of fashion can be wielded to your advantage, giving you an illusion of a curvier body. And to get you started, here are a few simple styling techniques you can do:
#1 Use strategic color blocking techniques
Reach for pieces with side panels that taper toward the waist. These panels will guide the eye into seeing a slimmer waistline and wider hips. It works with cutout dresses, too!
#2 Opt for A-line silhouettes
That said, choose fit and flare dresses that come in stiffer fabrics (no jersey, please!). These dresses will hug your natural waist and will flare out toward the hips to replicate an hourglass shape. This trick also works with fitted tops paired with flared skirts.
#3 Maximize your off-shoulder pieces
Off-shoulder tops will not only accentuate your décolletage; they will also help draw a horizontal line across the body’s widest part a.k.a. your shoulders, making your waist smaller by comparison.
#4 Make use of accessories
Cinch your waist with a belt (or with a bum bag!) to break the torso, especially if you have a boxy silhouette. But mind the thickness of the belt, too. If you’re on the petite side, opt for slimmer belts so the accessory won’t overwhelm your frame.
#5 Embrace the power of prints
Stripes can easily help you play with your curves. If you want to look slimmer, go for vertical stripes; but if you want to accentuate your curves, opt for horizontal or diagonal stripes. By wearing diagonally printed stripes on your bottoms, your hips will instantly look fuller.
#6 Opt for high-waisted garments
Wearing mom jeans, paperbag trousers, and wide leg pants that sit on your natural waist will create a slimmer waistline for you while also elongating your legs. Neat!
#7 Add volume where it counts
Do you want it to look like you have a fuller bust? Do you need to bulk up the lower half of your body to balance the look? Adding frills and ruffles will do the trick!
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