Q. I have been asked to a friend’s wedding reception and because my ex boyfriend will be there I want to look drop dead gorgeous; just to show him what he’s missing. The invitation says that it’s a black tie affair – I’m 41 and have an hourglass figure - what sort of a dress should I choose?
A. Forty something stars such as Salma Hayek, Cate Blanchett, and Catherine Zeta Jones are certainly helping to make the hourglass fashionable again and when they hit the red carpet they certainly know how to turn heads for all the right reasons. Want to know their style secrets? Then read on. With eveningwear, the trick for those with an hourglass figure is not to hide any part of your figure, but to show it off in all its glory. 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 evening 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 Hollywood Glamour.
Sexy hourglasses look best 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 ball gown, 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. Mermaid cut 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 – your ex boyfriend won’t know what hit him.
