Q. I have a very curvy figure - think Madmen's Christina Hendricks - so when it comes to spring and summer dresses, I find it hard to get styles to suit me. Any tips for on-trend styles that'll work with my curves?
A. You lucky girl, celebrate those lovely curves in a figure-flattering 50s-style prom dress. The high street is full of them this season - I've spotted some really cute ones in Monsoon, River Island and Coast. This style will work with your figure, not against it - the high neckline will emphasise your bust without any cleavage spilling out, it'll nip in your waist for a slimming effect, and the full skirt will skim effortlessly over your hips.
See our pick of the high street's curvy figure flattering dresses here.
Hourglasses should wear fitted clothes that show off their curves, rather than trying to disguise them and the key to looking incredible is that enviable waistline of yours; so always make sure that you choose dresses that cinch in your narrowest point. Choose lighter weight fabrics without extra bulk to give you a lean look, so look at silk, lace and chiffon for the ultimate in old school glamour.
You will also look great in a halter style neck-line because this glamorous shape will accentuate your best features and give the illusion of an elongated shoulder line. A two piece, with strap or strapless, is also well suited to the hour-glass figure, especially if your hips are a little wider.
Remember to flaunt your assets but make sure you have ample support. Go for built-in cups or a boned corset dress, which will give you great shape but be careful to avoid shapeless shift or bias-cut gowns, as these styles over accentuate your hour-glass figure and may give the appearance that you hips and bottom are larger than they really are.
The hour glass is reminiscent of the 1950‘s old Hollywood starlets. For evening, mermaid gowns are absolutely flattering on a medium to taller body so if you want to turn heads for all the right reasons, this is the ideal shape for you. Finish your look with sleek hair, red talons and ruby red lips to match and you‘ll end up feeling like a million dollars
