hourglass silhouette
Narrow-waisted body outline
An hourglass silhouette describes a body shape or garment style that is full at the bust and hips but narrow at the waist, creating curves that resemble the shape of an hourglass.
In fashion, designs emphasizing this silhouette use fitted waists, full skirts, or structured bodices: The 1950s dress featured a classic hourglass silhouette.
The term also describes body types with these proportions naturally.
- curvesBends in a line
- hourglass figureNarrow waist between fuller bust and hips
- waistTorso's narrowest circumference
- figureOutline or numeral
- corsetBoned waist-shaping undergarment
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hourglass silhouettesack dress
Loose, straight-hanging garment
shapeless · loose-fitting · tent dress · unstructured · relaxed fit
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