Tops that work
- Wrap and surplice tops.
- V and scoop necklines.
- Fitted knits and bodysuits.
- Tops tucked into a high waist.
Bottoms that work
- High-waisted straight, flared or wide-leg trousers.
- Pencil and midi skirts.
- Stretch denim with a high rise.
Dresses
Wrap, sheath and fit-and-flare dresses with a defined waist. Bias-cut slip dresses also follow your curves. Shirt dresses work best belted.
Jackets and coats
Choose jackets that nip in at the waist or can be belted. Boxy jackets work when cropped to the waist or worn open over a fitted base.
Easy outfit formulas
- Wrap top, high-waisted wide-leg trousers, heeled boots.
- Fitted knit tucked into a midi pencil skirt.
- Belted trench over a slip dress.
Related guides
What else should you know?
Can an hourglass wear oversized clothes?
Yes. Tuck, belt or crop one piece so the waist still shows.
Do high-waisted jeans suit an hourglass?
Yes. A high rise sits at the narrowest point and makes the most of a defined waist.