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YOUR HORIZONTAL BODY SHAPE IS an Hourglass (or a figure eight).
Your horizontal shape is important for the clothing silhouettes and design elements that will look best on you.
What does this mean? Lucky for you! You are considered to have the ideal body shape. If you’re an hourglass shape or figure eight, your full hip-line and your full bust-line are the same width with a clearly defined waist, sometimes with a shapely derriere. Weight gain is usually distributed evenly between the upper half and the lower half. Figure eights are only a larger sized hourglass. You look great in almost anything you wear because of your balanced curves. To achieve the perfect look, you want to emphasize your curves, especially your waist, without adding bulk.
Tips on what to wear for EMBRACE
Wraps, knits and dresses with fitted waists enhance your feminine form.
Dresses with defined waistlines.
Fitted and semi-fitted clothes with soft, clingy, flowing fabrics.
Cropped Jackets and low to medium-low necklines with straight to gently flared shirts.
Pencil skirts will emphasize your narrow waist and curvaceous hips. Tuck in your shirt to really let your show your shape.
RECOMMENDED: A-line, empire waist, fit-and-flare, RECOMMENDED: Body-con,Body-con, drop-waist, one-shoulder, sheath, shift. halter, sheath, wrap.
for an hourglass AVOID
Stiff, bulky fabrics.
Baggy clothing that will hide your curves.
Open-pleated skirts and tapered pants.
* all images are examples of what flatters your figure
DENIM Most denim works for you. Look for skinny jeans as well as straight cut and gently flared pants.
TYPES OF
SHAPEWEAR CONTROL Light
Medium
Provides lightweight support; used to smooth out panty and bra lines.
Provides more compression and cinching to hold in problem areas; covers and smooths panty and bra lines.
Firm
Extra Strong
More reinforced panels to bring in the waist and other problem areas; smooths out curves and other areas; can be worn comfortably for up to eight hours.
Highest level of contouring; will use paneling and reinforced materials like boning; may not be suitable for use for more than a few hours.
SHAPEWEAR
Waist Cincher
2-way Shaping Tank Slimmer
Torsette Brief
Bust Camisole
Body Briefer
Waist Cincher - Reduces the waistline, alleviates back pain and corrects posture. Lifts the breasts and emphasizes natural curves. 2-way Shaping Tank Slimmer - Wear as a layer under a top. It offers full coverage and smooths spots under the arm or above the bra strap in the rear. Reversible from a v-neck to a crew neck. Toresette Brief - An open bust so you can wear your own bra. Adds shaping and support at the waist, tummy and back. Perfect for knit dresses and clinging fabric. Bust Camisole - Lifts breasts, removes bra lines, sometimes control the tunny. Wear as a layer under a fitted top. Body Briefer - Wear for complete torso control. Smooths the back, controls midriff and tummy.
for P L U S S I Z E S
Thigh Slimmer
High-Waist/ Thigh Slimmer
High-Waist Brief
The Brief
Full Body Shaper
Thigh Slimmer - Wear to smooth and shape your tummy, rear, and thigh at the waistline. High-Waist Thigh Slimmer - Smooths out many common areas, including the tummy, thighs, hips, and rear. Moderate control throughout the torso. High-Waist Brief - Designed to sit right below the bust to smooth and shape your tummy and hips without riding up or rolling down. High-waist brief starts controlling at the midriff and continues through the waist, tummy, and derriere. Wear underneath your jeans, dresses, and skirts. The Brief - Tummy control so there is no muffin top. Perfect to wear under skirts, dresses, and high cut pants. Singlet Bodysuit - Wear for complete torso control. Smooths the back, controls midriff and tummy. Provides the most coverage and prevents your thighs from rubbing under dresses.