Prom and Party Dresses for Hourglass Figures
- Statement-Back Long Prom Dress by Atria
- Atria Ruched Long Mermaid Prom Dress 6754H
- Atria Ruffled Long-Sleeve V-Neck Formal Dress 6753H
- One-Shoulder A-Line Atria Long Formal Dress 6812H
- Criss-Cross Neck Long Atria Prom Dress 6820H
- Atria Halter-Bodice Long Mermaid Prom Dress 6815H
- Atria Backless Long Mermaid Prom Dress 6811H
- Atria Strappy-Back Tight Long Prom Dress 6808H
- Atria Cut-Out Long Prom Dress with One Long Sleeve
- Atria Sexy Long Prom Dress with Cut-Out Waist
- Long Atria Prom Dress with Statement Back
- Criss-Cross Back Long Tight Prom Dress by Atria
- Atria Simple Long Tight Prom Dress 6768H
- Atria Ruched Long Formal Dress with Lace-Up Back
- Open Tie-Back Long Ruched Prom Dress by Atria
- Strappy-Back Tight Long Prom Dress by Atria
- Form-Fitting Backless Long Prom Dress by Atria
- Atria One-Shoulder Long Prom Dress with Cut Out
- Long Beaded Formal Gown with Fringe
- Amarra 87173 Beaded One-Shoulder Homecoming Dress
What Dresses are Flattering for Hourglass Figures?
What to Wear
When you are dressing an hourglass body type, a figure-flattering look will typically accentuate your narrow waistline. Look for dresses with natural waistlines, belted waist dresses, wrap dresses that cinch in at the waist, and form-fitted styles that are well balanced from top to bottom. Low slimming necklines work best for hourglass figures. Plunging deep v-neck dresses, v-neck halter dresses, and dresses with open necklines are flattering choices for hourglass figures, as these details keep the overall look balanced and draw attention toward a narrow waist. As for the skirt of the dress, it should hug the curves and keep things streamlined so not to add any additional bulk. Try dresses with tulip cut, full circle, a-line, or pencil style skirts to achieve a truly breathtaking style.
What to Avoid
Remember, with an hourglass-figure dress, the goal is to emphasize your well-defined waist which will highlight your shapely silhouette. You will want to avoid wide necklines as they tend to make hourglass figures appear top heavy. Also, any dress with volume enhancing details like ruffles, bows, and popovers near the bust area will add volume and could create an unbalanced look. Avoid empire-waist dresses, high-waist dresses, and babydoll dresses, as they are loose through the waist by design and usually not as flattering for hourglass figures.
