https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:42:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when/page/2#post-1144829 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 23:12:39 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1144829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing to add, but loved reading everyone of these... The best part of losing weight was that as it&nbsp;&nbsp;happened my chest and hips shrank in unison,and every time i measured they were equal to each other! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when/page/2#post-1144817 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 22:55:10 +0000 BB 1144817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeap! Hourglass gal right here! </p> <p>Ughh, as much as I loveee my shape (my friends envy me), it is so hard to find clothes that fit "just right". I almost always have to have my jeans tailored at the waist. I look sexy in almost anything even without trying. LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when/page/2#post-1144802 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 22:45:37 +0000 Sal 1144802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this thread, I am an hourglass shape and like most of you, the best looks can be a bit va va voom for every day.</p> <p>In saying that, you have to go with it, because trying to hide it looks frumpy and aging.....</p> <p>I find a boat neck is great for a covered up but flattering look!</p> <p>And capri pants work on me - I am tall.&nbsp; I kid myself maybe, but I think they work with curves if they are well cut, without pockets and skimming.&nbsp; You can rock them for a 50s or 60s look.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when/page/2#post-1144798 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 22:43:52 +0000 Sal 1144798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this thread, I am an hourglass shape and like most of you, the best looks can be a bit va va voom for every day.</p> <p>In saying that, you have to go with it, because trying to hide it looks frumpy and aging.....</p> <p>I find a boat neck is great for a covered up but non-sexy look!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when/page/2#post-1143846 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:25:07 +0000 SandyG 1143846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This thread&nbsp;somehow got revived and is SO MUCH BETTER than stand up comedy!! I could take a dozen&nbsp;of your&nbsp;quotes and make them into refrigerator magnets that reflected the story of my wardrobe life at work and play. Much unanticipated drama happens to hourglasses ... like it or not.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when/page/2#post-1143838 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:14:15 +0000 April 1143838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another IT longing for just a little more waist, but this thread is reminding me that every shape has its trials with&nbsp;fit. &nbsp;</p> <p>Also it made me laugh pretty hard. &nbsp;Thank you, hourglass ladies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when/page/2#post-1143764 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 19:52:01 +0000 Suzanne (ambergreen) 1143764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loulou, I am in the same camp. </p> <p>One thing I am (re?) discovering right now is stylish "gear" wear, especially with raglan shoulders. I find that it accommodates the features you list pretty well (but it can be long at the bottom, which can be its own issue, depending). But since your question is quite general, don't know if that would work in any of your life contexts? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when/page/2#post-1143759 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 19:44:50 +0000 Suzanne (ambergreen) 1143759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...you feel like your body type is decades out of style--you sometimes lament that you should have been a young adult in the 60s (instead of, in my case, just being born in them).</p> <p>Oh my, yes to ALL of the above. So sad to realize that I lived through the 80s and 90s pretty much as a frump because I had to steer clear of bombshell territory constantly. Still do, but I can handle such situations better now and have more freedom to choose how and where I have to "appear."</p> <p>So many sad chuckles too to the one about tucking button fronts into pencil skirts. It was such freedom once it dawned on me that it wasn't a law I had to follow! Also learned to avoid many skinny-belted looks, such as over longer shirts, sweaters, and tunics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when/page/2#post-1143611 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 15:52:26 +0000 loulou 1143611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bit late to this post, but I am nodding like an idiot to the comments above. Has anyone any suggestions what and how to wear for hourglass with short waist and a strong shoulder line?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when/page/2#post-1098182 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 04:03:29 +0000 SandyG 1098182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a TOTALLY embarrassing trick, but when items get impossibly stuck on me, I use a hanger hook to use leverage at the nape of my neck; &nbsp;lift straight up gently. Things fit me but&nbsp;get stuck at a bad angle on the torso. Sweaty sports bra, fitted top, clingy wispy fragile top -- they&nbsp;all disengage with this aid, easily, no heavy breathing required :)</p> <p>Life is not easy as an petite hourglass and lends itself to&nbsp;a rich fantasy life. Streamlined dressing would be fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1098132 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 02:57:32 +0000 Laurinda 1098132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You buy "Tall" tops even if you are petite in height so they&nbsp;have enough fabric to stay tucked in front.</p> <p>You know you can live a full and rich life WITHOUT a single buttoned woven blouse in your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1097649 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 19:19:54 +0000 Emily 1097649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lol @ Rae - "<span>... your DH refers to any garment without a tailored middle as maternity wear." &nbsp;</p> <p>Here's what I'd add:&nbsp;<br /></span>A bra meant to enhance rather than actively&nbsp;restrain your décolletage can pretty quickly turn a&nbsp;G rated outfit&nbsp;14A. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1097629 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 19:01:18 +0000 Von 1097629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When the terms "relaxed boyfriend, sexy boyfriend and skinny boyfriend' all invoke bad dressing room memories, and you've decided to stay single!</p> <p>&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1097296 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:04:48 +0000 ramya 1097296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know you are an Hourglass when you keep nodding at each of the comment above :)</p> <p>Man!!!! You guys rock :)</p> <p>Oh Rae you must have been in my head </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1097275 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:29:48 +0000 Anonymous 1097275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know you're an hourglass when you wear the same size top and bottom,&nbsp;<u>and</u> the following 2 things also apply:</p> <p>You buy a top to fit your bust and it's too big in the waist.</p> <p>You buy a pair of pants to fit your hips and they're too big in the waist</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1097200 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 07:07:34 +0000 Ariadne 1097200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too tired to.craft my own quips, but "yeah, that" to this entire thread, esp. What rae said about bombers and banded tops! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1097199 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 07:05:56 +0000 Jeanie 1097199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, you crack me up! &nbsp;And how could I forget about the maternity wear. &nbsp;How I would love to wear a poet's blouse w/o everyone asking when I was due. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1097194 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 06:48:27 +0000 rae 1097194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>... banded hem tops and bomber jackets always ride up into a big, inner-tube-ish&nbsp;lump around your middle.&nbsp;</p> <p>... your DH refers to any garment&nbsp;without a tailored middle as maternity wear.</p> <p>... your first aim at the relaxed "boyfriend" fit just made you feel like a doughy cross-dresser.&nbsp;</p> <p>... you start to admire your husband's slim, boyish hips and think how much harder he could rock the new skinny jeans you've been eyeing... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1097185 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 06:30:17 +0000 KeepTheKey 1097185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't really add much, other than a hearty "I concur!". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1097181 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 06:27:16 +0000 Jeanie 1097181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have tried everything imaginable to get a button up blouse not to gape.</p> <p>You buy the most conservative straight lined dress you can find only to realize straight lines only seem to emphasize curvy parts popping out everywhere.</p> <p>Know that jeans are never going to fit in the waist. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1097171 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 06:15:48 +0000 jayne 1097171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>when the good ol classic, the button down shirt, is the hardest piece to find.&nbsp; Fits your bust/shoulders, won't button properly without gapping, is too short at the waist (won't stay tucked) because it has to fit the top half and the material can only stretch so many ways,</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1096925 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 00:17:05 +0000 Von 1096925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, The dressing room trick involves getting the garment at least over the big part of your busy, raising both arms straight up (squeeze in those shoulders!) bend in half and while bending arms only at the elbows, grab what pieces you can of the garment and carefully drag it down towards the floor. </p> <p>It ain't pretty, but I've stopped my seam popping ways! Speaking of seam poppers...raise your hand if you know the sound of an hourglass getting into a rectangle :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1096739 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 21:40:07 +0000 dustt 1096739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>you know you're an hourglass when....the IT's(that's me)&nbsp;are lurking with longing for a waistline... any waistline </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1096730 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 21:31:34 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1096730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh man, I'm probably a bit more of a pear, but so many times I've gotten almost stuck in dresses in fitting rooms. "Maybe if I tug it over my head...Nope, OK, if I suck everything in will it go over my hips..."</p> <p>I love it when you look down and realize that your skirt has flipped halfway around the circumference of your body and the back zipper is nearly at your belly button. :/ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1096620 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 18:50:45 +0000 Sage 1096620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Finally fellow dressers who know the feeling! I've had the best time reading all responses in this thread, especially: </p> <p>Irene: "Everybody thinks you have 'the perfect proportions' and that you must be so easy to dress. They don't know you have problems finding both fitting tops AND bottoms, because you have curves all over. "</p> <p>Peacechick: "You wish you had your own tailor for perfectly fitting clothes instead of living in knits."</p> <p>Aubergine:<br /> "I hate having to work really, really hard just to find a middle ground between bombshell (or, worse, looking like I'm trying for bombshell but just succeeding in looking tacky) and shapeless lumpiness." </p> <p>Every fashion advice and any benevolent friend tells you that you can pull off anything, while off the rack clothing just turns you either into frumpy-lumpy or bombshell. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1096593 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 18:30:15 +0000 lyn67 1096593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bruhaha, Carter(and Aubergine), really, my familly doesn't understand why am LOsoL for minutes, now!!!<br /> :-))) OMG!!!:-))) It's better than a stand up comedy+ Thanks for the good laughters fellow hourglasses!:-))</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1096591 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 18:29:34 +0000 Anonymous 1096591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>. . . . When you can't read advice about office-appropriate&nbsp;fashion that starts with "Just tuck a classic button-down into a pencil skirt" without hysterical laughter.</p> <p>I think I'm more of a pear with a big bust than an actual hourglass, but can relate to a lot of these. In particular, I hate having to work really, really hard just to find a middle ground&nbsp;between bombshell (or, worse, looking like I'm trying for bombshell but just succeeding in looking tacky) and shapeless lumpiness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1096589 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 18:27:56 +0000 carter 1096589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know you're an hourglass if you have all the top half issues of an IT AND all the bottom half issues of a pretty pear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1096587 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 18:27:08 +0000 lyn67 1096587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, You girls are so hillarious! I used to be a pretty&nbsp;moderate hourglass in my youth, and pretend am still one (a grown up girl has to have confidence, isn't it?)&nbsp;but&nbsp;with broad shoulders, apple tendencies and&nbsp; a flat rear&nbsp;sice:-) </p> <p>Can it be worse than that???:-)))</p> <p>I can so relate with so many of you, esp. peaceschick's statements-but I love seath dresses for a matter... LOL&nbsp;&nbsp;again, I share all your mares, Von's too:-))</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/you-know-you-are-an-hourglass-when#post-1096580 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 18:10:50 +0000 Gaylene 1096580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These threads are funny, but really informative. For the first time, I'm understanding why my hourglass-shaped sister isn't always eager to wear fitted clothing. To my IT eye, her small waist and shapely proportions are exactly what I aspire towards, but I'm starting to understand how easy it is for her to project a bombshell vibe even in situations where it might not be very comfortable. </p>