Evening Outfit Idea for Hourglass Body Shape

Evening Outfit Ideas for Hourglass Body Shape Details

Likely, over the next month, you will have a few more evening events to attend and you'll need multiple evening outfit ideas to get you through the season.  If you are a woman with an hourglass body shape this outfit will suit you beautifully.

The dress is a wonderful shape to suit hourglass proportions, and the belt will highlight your tiny waist even more.  This outfit idea would work well on a woman who wants to a vintage vibe to her personal style.  I picture this woman standing at a home cocktail party sipping on her glass with crimson red lips... perhaps singing carols around a piano.  So romantic.

You may want this romantic look for the holiday season, but need the just right pieces to achieve it.  Let's go shopping together and find your perfect holiday look(s).

Wendy 'Woulds' | Batwing Sleeve on Hourglass Figure

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Question submitted by Lisa: "I am seeing many dolman/batwing sleeve tops and sweaters in the stores.  They are cute, but don't have any waist definition.  Can this style be flattering on an hourglass figure?  Is the only option to belt it to nip it in at the waist?  If so, how long should be top be to avoid it looking all bunched up?  What type of bottom should it be paired with?"

Hi Lisa, thanks for the question!
 
I find that most women with hourglass figures are not comfortable in a batwing style, as it is a difficult style for them to wear.  It is best on women with inverted triangle figures (these women have hips that are narrower than their shoulders) as the style tends to balance out their body shape, and accent the narrowest part of their figure.  In general, if you try to belt this style to define your tiny hourglass waist, it looks messy... and not quite right. 

If you have an hourglass figure, and would really like to wear this style, you can make it work, it's just a little tricky.  I would suggest looking for a shirt that has a sleeve that starts to narrow just above your waist, or right at the waist (higher under the arm), so at least you bring attention to your waist even if you don't get the definition.  You could also use a necklace that ends at the top of your waist to bring attention to the narrow part of your figure, or look for a shirt in this style in a sheer fabric so you can see the outline of your silhouette underneath.

You will want to pair this style of shirt with a narrow pant or skirt, like skinny jeans or a pencil skirt, to balance the extra fabric from the sleeve.

Hope this helps you make your buying decision!
Wendy

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