4 Tips for Creating an Hourglass Figure

Looking to enhance your curves and create that iconic hourglass shape? Whether you have natural curves or want to create them, achieving an hourglass figure isn’t as hard as it may seem! With the right waist trainer and style tips, you can define your waist, enhance your bust, and highlight your curves. Let’s dive into how you can create this look effortlessly.  

What is an Hourglass Shape?

An hourglass shape features a narrow waist that contrasts with a fuller bust and hips. This doesn’t depend on size—anyone, whether a size 2 or a size 22, can rock this look! The key is to enhance your natural curves, defining the waistline and creating an overall hourglass frame!

1. Define Your Waist

The staple to any hourglass figure is a defined waistline. Whether you have a natural waist or want to create one, a waist trainer or corset can help. These garments provide firm compression instantly reducing the waist, smooth your sides, and accentuate your curves.

Our Top Picks for Creating a Defined Waist:

• Maximum Curves Waist Trainer: With adjustable hooks and flexible steel boning, this waist trainer slims instantly and provides support while encouraging gradual waist reduction.
• Luxx Curve Corset: This short-cut corset offers dramatic waist cinching with steel boning and lace-up back, for an eye-catching, hourglass effect.

2. Enhance Your Bust

A full, lifted bust is another key to an hourglass shape. Whether you want to enhance or simply support your bust, a waist trainer can help. For natural lift and shaping, try a waist trainer or vest-style shapewear. 

Bust-Boosting Favorites:

• Latex Waist Trainer Vest: This trainer provides extra back support and lifts the bust naturally, giving you a fuller look.
• Smooth & Chic Molded Seamless Bodysuit: For all-over shaping, this bodysuit has underwire cups for a lifted bust and crisscross tummy panels for a slimming effect.

3. Shape and Lift Your Butt

the smaller the waist the more dramatic your booty will appear. A round, firm butt completes the hourglass shape. If you want more lift and shape, shapewear like shorts, leggings, or butt-lifting jeans can help round out your curves.

Best Picks for a Curvier Bottom:

• BBL Shorts: Smooths the waist and hips while lifting the rear for a natural, lifted appearance. Get the look without the surgery.  

4. Accentuate Your Best Features

With the right shapewear foundation, you’re ready to dress for your body type to highlight your best features.

Outfit Tips Based on Body Type:

• Apple Shape: Focus on creating a waist with waist-slimming shapewear. Try V-neck tops or wraps to highlight your neckline.
• Pear Shape: Balance your proportions by adding volume on top with peplum, square-neck, or cowl-neck tops.
• Rectangle Shape: Create curves with structured tops, flared jeans, and detailed dresses that define the waist.
• Hourglass Shape: Already well-proportioned, focus on fitted tops, high-waisted pants, and dresses that accentuate your waist.

The key to achieving an hourglass shape is all about enhancing the curves you have. With the right shapewear, clothes, and styling tricks, anyone can create a balanced, curvy silhouette. Check out our full selection of shapewear to get started on your hourglass transformation today!