5 Best and Worst Style for Hourglass Body Type

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[@lizhermann4964]

"sometimes you look heavier than you actually are" omg that spoke to my soul 😭 It's funny how the "most desirable body" shape is actually the one that's so hard to dress.

[@PetiteDressing]

Totally understand where you are coming from!!

[@ghaoi3012]

Any bodytype has their own struggles bruh

[@sirenenoire4091]

Just emphasize the waistline.

[@sirenenoire4091]

@@ghaoi3012 so true.

[@sweet_citrus]

@@PetiteDressing same, this is like the best video how to dress if you are hourglass

[@alexvd4l]

I was just thinking of the struggle with jeans today. Having hips is all fun and games, until you have to put your jeans on 🤣

[@PetiteDressing]

Totally understand!

[@magdalenafijalkowska9251]

Fortunately, there are brands like Salsa who make jeans for hourglasses.

[@blueaesthetics2983]

"If you don't jump to put jeans on, baby you don't feel my pain."

[@jasmineswaffles6511]

Girl i fit in my jeans until it comes to my waist then i gotta bring in the belt 😭

[@pinkprincessinthecity1177]

#struggleisreal I have a classic hourglass body and I am also very petite in height at 4'10". I rarely, if ever , buy pants or jeans. I mainly wear dresses and skirts these days , for it is just a lot easier for me to get items that will fit me properly without needing any tailoring work.

[@paulineperry155]

This is the first video I saw that really describes my body type. In other videos they always just say "you can wear anything you want, you have the perfect shape" but that is not true at all, you really recognized the issues that we deal with. thank you.

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you Pauline! So glad you find it helpful!

[@sapphirecamui6447]

Can wear whatever i want! AHAHAHAHA Right! it's so hard to find fitting clothes because most of the clothes are made for people with a smaller difference between their bust/hips AND waist. If it accommodates my chest, i look pregnant or 10kg heavier. If it fits right around my waist, then my chest will be half exposed.

[@dinkypinky9343]

yeah and you really look heavier most od the times, so truue

[@meishadressler3357]

I thought my body was an hourglass figure gone wrong; now I understand that those struggles are actually just a normal part of my natural shape! Thank you! Having the affirmation that my body is perfectly normal, I feel like I can be more gracious with what I have!

[@frizmagnet2246]

Exactly everything looks so frumpy on me but others have no problems with basic redshirts and jeans I just look round.

[@jlp6864]

Wait i never knew having bigger arms was connected to the hourglass body shape! I always thought i was alone haha

[@soumayahassan5040]

Me too

[@jlp6864]

@@soumayahassan5040 fat arm 🙋 sisters

[@FiddleYourTiddle666]

Saaame!!! I used to hate my arms lol 😭

[@stadot1427]

These bat wings about to fly me away!

[@sofiaguerrero0969]

Oh girl yes. Just think Marilyn Monroe.. she had very thick upper arms. They were beautiful and she looked very feminine, but most hourglass figures are full and curvy. Not deathly thin.

[@elementalella787]

Just a reminder that not all hourglass shapes are extremely curvy or busty, not all of us look like Marilyn lol! I actually didn’t know I had an hourglass shape until someone told me I did. As for clothes I’m also 5’3 so now I almost exclusively wear high waisted everything and crop tops, makes me look taller and my waist super cinched. She’s very right, anything high neck or low rise I avoid these days, unless I’m at home. I literally look 15 lbs heavier in T-shirt’s it’s crazy, so these tips are especially helpful for us truly petite ladies 😊

[@magicalbunnies9999]

Yep same for me as a 150cm petite hourglass

[@trinitygrau4978]

Came to say this. SO hard! I was always told I was just skinny and flat, but in reality I’m a skinny hourglass! Trying to find clothes that works for a small hourglass girl that doesn’t make me look pudgy le like a child is so hard and I mostly wear hand me downs. 😢

[@haskell87]

Should be a total different video for small busted hourglass

[@luvism]

I'm 4'6 and 108 and like I don't wanna look more bigger than I already am 😭😭

[@myrddinmekel206]

@@trinitygrau4978 I'd child clothes until I was 18, all makes sense too me now.

[@darysaura]

I have watched tons of videos like this with ''tips for an hourglass body shape'' that basically just say that as an hourglass you have the perfect body and you can wear whatever you want. But really your video has better, more practical, and realistic advices than any other!! You actually address the real issues a natural hourglass body represents (unless you have an artifical hourglass body made out of surgeries and implants). Thank you so much for this amazing video, Chi!!! and it was very funny as well! Greetings from Cuba!!!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you Dary! So glad to hear!

[@gsahara8405]

También te leo desde Cuba, eres el primer comentario del video.

[@ginadoyle4089]

I soooo agree. This is perfect for me!

[@jenniferxia5512]

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[@HumanimalChannel]

The humour is great!!

[@gsahara8405]

The worst part is when I realize that all the clothing I actually like, won't flatter me (I love giant t-shirts, high necklines... and I've always hated A-lines 😢)

[@marloes1124]

"Flattering" is a social construct girl, just wear whatever you like and makes you comfortable!

[@bethrivera867]

I agree with Banana Party. Lately I've been wearing whatever the heck I want and it feels much better 😌 Usually people don't even look at me, they really just don't care what you're wearing.

[@BuuWaterloo]

Same, I love sweatshirts. And I'll keep wearing them! lol even tho I look pregnant and heavier

[@sugasinfireration5863]

I also love oversized shirts and hoodies and usually they work for me as long as they are really oversized. Due to my bust I have the size M (but technically S when you consider my stomach area) when it comes to shirts) When I buy oversize shirts I buy like XL or bigger, depending on the brand itself since they aren't all the same. This is my opinion but if I go for a L or something that's just a little bit oversized in general it makes me look heavier which I don't like but if I buy really big clothes, it gives me a somehow cute look. It's kind of important to find the in between of "just making you look heavier" and "potato sack" which is XL or XXL for me most of the time. I don't know if that is helpful but when I was younger I often bought just slightly bigger things that were comfortable but didn't flatter me or at least I didn't like it. Ever since I go all out on those hoodies and shirts it definitely looks much better.

[@austrianpenguin]

I wear high necklines all the time and honestly, I look bomb! Just maybe avoid seethrough material and you will still look modest (if that is what you are worried about) but also very feminine.

[@toloveistodestroy41]

Omg the 'you look heavier than you actually are' is sooo true. I remember one time, my friend (who btw is skinny) asked me how much I weighed (she wanted to calculate my BMI or something, don't know why🤷‍♀️) and I told her my weight and turns out, it's smaller than hers. So she gave me one of those looks that said "Really? Do you expect me to believe that?" cuz of my fleshy underarms and wide torso. I'm still very self-conscious of them to this day :(

[@PetiteDressing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@marianaortiz5489]

I am skinny and people expect me to weight way less than I do. It's usually them giving me the "you expect me to believe that?" looks. people are just never happy. You do you!!

[@stadot1427]

Use it to your advantage: win the carnival/fair guessing game.

[@ashlynnvinson1212]

Same. When i was in my 1st relationship and i met his friends, one girl was like "oh, she thick" and we all laughed but in my mind i was like LIES 😂 i'm just thin and curvy (bottom hourglass) but probably cause of the high-waisted jeans

[@moirarusaw9567]

yesss ive had so many experiences like that

[@CassidyDrew13]

I almost cried. I always thought it was in my imagination how bad baggy clothes looked on me. I also thought I couldn't be an hourglass shape while having a pudgier tummy and upper arms. This has boosted my confidence immensely in both my style and my body. Thank you so much!

[@Weeeewriter]

*Having an hourglass figure is great butttttttt, it's frustrating that things fit the hips but too loose on the waist. Or when you buy a dress that fits the waist but tight on the hips, arggggggggggg lol I love your sense of humor by the way Chi, you crack me up lol*

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad to hear!

[@kashitakhalate9116]

Hey but sometimes i get confused whether my body is hourglass or pear like same issues i faces but my breast are basically average size not busted

[@morbhainwilks4237]

@@kashitakhalate9116 it's not actually about your bust measurement, it's about your shoulders and hips being the same (or very nearly) and your waist being a certain amount smaller in comparison. Audrey Hepburn was and hourglass even though she had quite a small chest.

[@morbhainwilks4237]

@@kashitakhalate9116 kzbin.info/www/bejne/en-no4mMpK2nd9k I hope this is helpful :)

[@tulip5210]

THANK YOU

[@MidMaddle]

Finding clothes with an hourglass body type has always been the most frustrating thing. It's so depressing buying cute clothes just for them to look rubbish on me! This video has been eye-opening and I'm so ready to start looking good in clothes! Thank you for the wonderful tips, definitely the best I've seen around. Your personality is amazing as well!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much Madison!

[@froggo603]

Dont forget the top cuts where it technically would fit you but it it refuses to pull down past your wide shoulders, or alternatively, pants that would fit but the hips say no. I had to put back the cutest yellow dress due to the shoulder issue 😭

[@kat284]

People always say that being an hourglass is a blessing however as someone who has more than 45% difference between chest/hips vs waist it’s almost impossible to find clothing that fits! Waist gaps whatever I buy and getting clothing tailored is a struggle as then I can’t fit my hips into my waist measurement..the struggle is real! Great video btw!

[@Nametag_101]

The best advice i can give is learn to sew, it has helped me so much

[@annaluciaschmitz]

Yes, finally someone said it.

[@bossytweed6664]

Exactly! My measurements are 36"29"44 and I'm 5'1. People praise me for my shape nowadays but it's really not all that it's cracked up to be. Jr High & High school were tough because back in my day, low rise jeans were the style but they never fit right. At one point I literally wore nothing but leggings and bodycons dresses because that's all that would fit me without making look big and frumpy. Things have gotten better since hourglass figures have become a trend but still can't wear a lot of styles I actually like😞

[@caroline5535]

lol same i literally just gave up and learned to sew so I could make my own clothes

[@official_nini6058]

@@bossytweed6664 if your body measurements is what you have written then you are an pear shaped

[@manda8512]

The turtleneck/high neck trick is my go-to move for first dates 🤣🤣🤣 you’ve covered up all skin but somehow your chest just becomes the focal point of admiration. I’ve also discovered that wrap dresses make us look AMAZING! PS- as a slender but tall hourglass who lugs some DD jugs, I’ve never felt more understood fashion-wise than in this video 🙌🏼 thank you!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thanks for sharing Manda- I think that's cute to do!

[@manons6984]

That s my go to first date too. Some high rise jeans that are a bit large and a crop turtle neck. ⏳ Without looking like I am trying hard, it makes my figure look its best. 😎

[@manda8512]

@@manons6984 YES! It’s just a shirt and jeans but it highlights all the assets!

[@HB-pz1cg]

Wrap dresses are my shiiiit I love how we've all independently come to the same conclusion

[@manda8512]

@@HB-pz1cg right?! A lot of trial and error my friend. The universe gave us wrap dresses to make for the fact that we look like Oompa Loompas in relaxed fit T shirts! 😂

[@meganelizabeth3114]

I love this! Babydoll dresses, turtlenecks, I’ve never understood why I can’t pull them off and now you’ve explained it! Makes me feel better.

[@vivalachoba]

Omg the baby doll dresses! They look so horrible on me

[@HB-pz1cg]

It's better now that I'm getting older but teen clothing was such a struggle sometimes. It's not even that it didn't fit me, but it didn't look the way I wanted it to because my body type was "too womanly" for it.

[@ArtemisMoon12]

GOD YES, once I got the money to buy my own clothing, nice wide necklines and I metaphorically burnt my turtlenecks! It’s so good to be able to articulate *why* it looks better though!

[@no.reply_]

I tried a baby doll dress and was so disappointed now I know why

[@shishi6799]

Baby doll dresses make me look pregnant. 😩

[@alyk]

The problem with show your waist is, when right under the waist u have a belly... then it looks great from the front and horrible from the side...

[@bluemoon32299]

I honestly don't think it looks bad! That little pouch is there to protect the uterus, knowing that always made me feel better. :) go show off that waist babe!!

[@bookssssss]

Omg finally someone feels like me!! It is so hard to wear anything! I want to show off my waist but hide my stomach! And that’s just not possible

[@alyk]

@@bookssssss yeah exactly! Sometimes a nice wrap dress does the trick but not really something for everyday

[@bookssssss]

@@alyk I’ve honestly never tried a wrap dress (shame on me I know) but I always thought people are staring at my chest so much. I might give it a try though cause I’m desperate 😂 if you guys have any other tips let me know💕

[@letmesleep6056]

YESSS

[@laurakissthechef4674]

Pro-Tip: On days when I want to go for that really relaxed, athleisure look, I wear a tight sports bra under my loose shirts, works like a charm to prevent the tent-look.

[@littlerocker121314]

Wow I’m starting to realize this when I wear a sports bra I changes how the shirt sits for the better.

[@chantehr5748]

Bruh I have G size, dont think this would help 🤣

[@jjbowman4653]

@@chantehr5748 nope now you just have a uniboob balloon in the centre of your chest (however it is a must for my job 😭

[@laurakissthechef4674]

@@jjbowman4653 I wear a size G, as well. And I wear sports bras for my job, as well (I am a chef). They will be a uniboob and look squished and not great, but under an oversized shirt it helps me a lot in not looking pregnant and more sporty casual. Depends a lot on the type of bra IN MY CASE, of course everybody's chest is different.

[@thatgirlmaria5557]

Tight sport bras are my best friends

[@miwttttt]

when u hourglass shaped but needs to be modest too 😭

[@BlackBat808]

The struggle is real...

[@michalgarcia9248]

Girl sameee

[@iamalonelystar5270]

Sammmeee ToT

[@janar.9670]

Omg yesss it’s so hard 😭😭

[@sembat7852]

What? present however you want! It's your life

[@haleyherbig1540]

Finally someone understands 😭. The jean gap has been a constant struggle for my whole life 😭😭😭

[@aish0_0frr]

Me too :( that’s why I prefer casual pants which have elastic

[@gwennygrausamt]

I always thought it’s normal to have that gap

[@hellennakisha2194]

@@gwennygrausamt me too,,I gat to start making my jeanwaists fit

[@gee5837]

ThE JEAN GAP😭

[@rithe07]

Fashion nova jeans works for me

[@BrendaKRivas]

I've never felt so seen and understood. I am so tired of people around me telling me what a perfect body shape I have and how jealous they are, when deep down I feel insecure about everything I wear because there's no middle point. I look like a homeless person, or I look like I'm going to a nightclub. I'm so casual and relaxed but normal/everyday clothes look awful on me. What a struggle! Thank you so much for being so acertive. Your tips are very valuable! Great video.

[@onewiththeuniverse1283]

I feel this comment so much. Always homeless or too dressed up. No between. I just want to be modest and not too stand out in my workplace but the casual clothes make me look so messy and not put together. Some of my co-workers even think I must be poor and have a hard life. If I dress more formal, they will think that I'm trying too much and not fit the situation but it's just how my body was created 😢

[@michaelabel9566]

This is the best style channel I've come across. I'm not petite but you give such outstanding advice for every body without being obnoxious and annoying in the process. Your presentation has as much class as your sense of style. I will be s subscriber forever. Thank you so much!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you!

[@jennbetween8842]

I've also told her this exact same thing!

[@biancap.6558]

I agree! She and her advices are really great 👍

[@aloofpickle]

This video made so much sense as I always tell my friend “Why do I make everything I wear hoe-y?!” I’m born to dress as a hoe, I didn’t choose it. 😌

[@soumayahassan5040]

I love this 😍

[@kingaburger1118]

I feel this! Basically I want to dress super casually. But as a chunkier hourglass all loose causal clothing makes me look like a pregnant elephant. I feel like I have to dress up all the time just to look somewhat presentable. And everything I wear looks like the Halloween ‘sexy’ version of that thing.

[@Bakerygo]

Omg so true! Anything looks extra flashy when you have an hourglass figure. Even minimal effort can be perceived as too much. Most of the time we are just trying to look worse not better.

[@bookssssss]

😂😂😂🥰👏🏻

[@Bakerygo]

@Florentina you reassure me. I have also perceived this kind of behavior and didn't know why. I least now I know that I wasn't imaging things.

[@vsmoxs8382]

It’s so hard to try and dress casually. And when people say just throw a jacket on I’m just like 👁👄👁

[@avm6414]

Lmao thight fitting dresses fit me so ugly, its always way to baggy arnd the waist

[@vsmoxs8382]

@@avm6414 exactly!! I find dresses with ties around the waist work the best for me because I can tighten the waist and adjust it.

[@ghostsheet777]

@@vsmoxs8382 I will safety pin it back so it's tight if there isn't a rope to tie it!!! N then I'll just kinda hide it w the material it looks rly good l

[@vsmoxs8382]

@@ghostsheet777 literally same sis!! I just wish we didn’t have to. Like for people who have issues with trousers being too long they can easily get them altered, but it’s not easy to alter waist lines of trousers and dresses, without altering the size of the whole thing, which might make them tighter around the thighs. Fml we always have to sacrifice our our thighs or waist and unfortunately there isn’t much way to get around the thighs, so it has to be the waist.

[@CampLJNC]

I've redefined casual for myself: If its comfortable and washable I wear it. In the summer I wear a lot of dresses that tie around the waist, even around the house. :)

[@harrietcolaco7645]

Finally someone addressing struggles of being an hourglass ⌛.

[@steph744]

thank you for this video. I have had a hard time admitting to myself that I am a hourglass shape because it is always defined as "ideal" but it really doesn't feel ideal at all. when i was younger I dreamed of having an androgynous style but what looked really cool on other girls made me look like a barrel. and dresses that look cute and feminine for someone else look directly porny on me. now I am getting older and feeling more at ease with my curves and your advices really help to figure out what works or not.

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad to hear!

[@steph744]

@@PetiteDressing and I am 1m59 so a lot of your content is really helpful to me!

[@JR-sx3gl]

I love what you said about not wearing pointy end shoes. Yes, I can so relate. I have always avoided it and look so much better in a more natural, rounded shape.

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad you think so!

[@notdolgutz9728]

this is actually SO helpful. having an hourglass figure and very fleshy/round features is so hard to figure out to flatter, especially with current trends. but this seriously helped me understand why i just cannot pull off a turtleneck correctly!!!

[@rayyaibrahim3622]

This video perfectly sums up all the challenges I have been facing about my body shape. It finally feels like someone understands. I have had such a difficult time trying to make my mom understand why I shouldn't be wearing loose clothes or pants that make me look short and wide when I know it doesn't have to be that way. I also love the explanation you gave about the short waist, arms and bust and how to dress better. I always prefer shorter cuter a-line dresses that flair out. Not gonna lie, I was gonna switch videos but this has been amazing. Thank you so much for sharing. I am definitely a subscriber now.

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you! So glad to hear!

[@hannahthaplanna]

This is by far the best advice for hourglass figures I’ve ever seen all in one place! It’s taken me most of my 47 years to figure out on my own things like always wearing fitted tops to avoid looking boxy and heavier than I am. I’ve been so glad for the trend of people trying to make their butt/hips bigger because finally, there are jeans out there that don’t leave such a giant gap! Such a great video! Thank you!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thanks for sharing Hannah! Glad you like it!

[@VerenaNelson]

I'm an hourglass who is also tall with a long torso, and many of your tips I already figured out for myself but didn't really know why some styles don't look good on me (high neckline, baggy shirts, some button up shirts, etc)! It's so funny to hear someone actually say it all out loud and explain every single style issue I have. Thank you for the tips!!

[@viola956]

You just enlighten me on why I'm obsessed with wrap tops and dresses

[@PetiteDressing]

So gad to hear!

[@twyla2575]

I love your presentations because you provide very useful information in a fun and unique way. Thank you!!! You are wonderful.

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad you think so Kathleen!

[@heatherb.6218]

It feels very comforting to see a video that talks about all the issues I've had with clothes, most people don't understand so I feel seen right now, thank you

[@PetiteDressing]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@INTJ_5w4]

I love her humor, and everything she says is on point.

[@harshitasingh935]

Finally got someone who's talking on the real issues with a hourglass body type.... thankyou girl

[@AlivetilltheEnd]

I'm hourglass, pretty tal and normal boob size but broad shoulders and back. And literally my waist is tinyyyyy. Figured out that 50s style reallu suits me well and most women with this shape. Not the biggest fan of all the patterns, but the actual cuts look bomb. A loose shirt can work, but only if you wear something tight at your smallest point of waist and accentuate the flat tummy ;)

[@avm6414]

Tall hourglass girl here, where do you buy your clothes?

[@victoriarose5099]

Exactly I have always loved 50s style and it fits my shape so well.

[@Anna-pj8te]

How tall are you and what are your measurements?

[@jessbasi7758]

I'm a petite hourglass. This is so accurate lol thank you!!

[@sciranger6703]

The gripe about pants never fitting at the waist *and* the hips is so true! I love the way you presented this video, so friendly and helpful. Personally, a lot of my hourglass-ness is created by my chest as opposed to my bust, which is more medium-small.

[@PetiteDressing]

I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you ❤️❤️

[@katm8128]

I’ve never heard anyone describe casual clothes making you bulkier. I’ve always had that problem and just didn’t know how to say it. I never thought I had an hourglass shape but now I think I just might. All of the things you said have fit my experiences with clothes

[@chomama1628]

We are not T shirt girls.

[@lenadesu2544]

What the heck..? I clicked on this video without expecting much, but this is so eye opening! I have been dressing in the way you say, and although I like to cover myself in general, it does make me dislike my body. Thanks!

[@wasserminze108]

Every tip is so on point! It took me years but I figured it out some time ago. I ditched pants for good and now I'm wearing skirts and dresses all year. Thin high waisted belts are your best friends. Also, an extra cardigan instead of thick sweaters if you're cold. Winter is still the hardest time and sometimes I don't care about the high neckline, I just don't want to freeze to death. In this case, a scarf distracts from the boobies.

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you for sharing these tips!

[@hotjanuary]

Look to vintage fashion for winter friendly styles. You can absolutely style a turtleneck to flatter your chest. Just wear a fitted vest overtop. I like to wear square and scoop neck vests. I have a long torso, so I avoid V necks. If you have thick dresses with shoulder straps, you can use those instead of vests.

[@wasserminze108]

@@hotjanuary I've been wearing vintage fashion for some years but unfortunatly I cannot wear the style at my workplace (corporate environment) and I feel rather uncomfortable in vests and turtlenecks. I'm glad you found something to keep you warm! For me everything that opens in the front works. Open blazers, open cardigans. With heattech undershirts and thick nude tights with thin black tights overneath. Thank god for heattech underwear 😅

[@hotjanuary]

@@wasserminze108 glad your winter work clothes work for you.

[@majatodorovic8683]

Yesss! Preach it sister! 😂

[@karriek2207]

Love your videos. Boy did you get it right when describing the hour glass shaped gals dos and don'ts. Also enjoyed your sense of humor when divulging that you had to stuff your bra to gives us the clothing demonstration. Thank you for the the videos, they are very helpful.

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad to hear Kare!

[@biancap.6558]

I'm not petite, I'm a mix of hourglass and inverted triangle. Your videos are really one of the best I've seen! They have realistic advices and I like it that you explain exactly what the problem is when something just doesn't look good. I've always wanted to learn how to dress and create outfits for my body shape but I just didn't know how. I'm glad that I've found your channel ❤

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much Bianca! So glad to hear you find them helpful! Yes body shape tips apply to all height!

[@nelaor]

Same!! My shoulders are a bit larger than my hips, but the rest described in this video applies to me. I thought I was alone! Nice to read your comment ❤️

[@jirehlys.h.l.4679]

I'm an hourglass with hip dips. Sometimes I lack confidence with my hip dips, but this video helped me a lot. Thank you very much, loved the video. :)

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you love it! Hey please check out my blog for more tips! blog.petitedressing.com/petite-body-type-style/

[@chineadoconnor1199]

Hip dips are hot!!! Especially on an hourglass figure.

[@nandineethakre3112]

Finally someone talked about this! Everytime I try to explain this to people, they think I'm flexing but it's honestly a pain to find the right pair of pants when you're an hourglass

[@jennbetween8842]

You nailed it, Chi! You really understand body shapes and proportions. I wish I would have found you long ago. The trial and error and conflicting points of view from stylists has been an expensive experiment.

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you Jenn! So happy to hear!

[@pj806]

I really need to thank you. Many people don't bother giving advice to hourglass but no we also go wrong. I use to wonder y my arms are fleshy and how certain clothes make me look so heavy. Thank you for making video for us

[@TrangNguyen-gi1qw]

You explained everything I have experienced as an hour glass so far. Now I know why certain clothes do not look good on me (double breasted, frills, turtle necks...) and vice versa. I will certainly look heavier than I actually am with jersey fabrics and casual clothes. Since I learnt to dress for my body type, people have always commented I look put together all the time. For me it's out of necessity rather than choice, but it's a great thing to do. Your videos are very informative and fun to watch. I love your personality too, great job!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much!

[@kirsicat]

This makes so much sense, I always wondered why even when I was a fit and healthy, yet underweight or average weight, (according to the bmi), I would sometimes be refered to me as being a 'big girl', I certainly didn't think I was and I wore small or medium sizes and am average height, but now after hearing this you have given me so much happiness, I wish someone had of told me this years ago, (to think of all those years I wasted crying that no matter how much I weighted I'd never be skinny enough). Now I'm going to go out and strut my body with pride 🥰

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you! I am happy to hear you feel that way! ☺️ I really appreciate you taking the time to express that ❤️

[@amandinekirion8444]

Only halfway through the video and I love it!! I needed this 20 years ago.

[@remy9051]

Size 34D here. I started wearing sports bras underneath tshirts to make them look more flattering lmao

[@carmagurl317]

Same !

[@lilyjawad13]

Same!! I love oversized tees and shorts so I wear a sports bra that's a size too small 😭

[@katkatkat5]

Me too lol

[@meganmariesnyder5305]

I used to wear sports bras in HS to flatten my chest and divert attention. One day I went to school and wore a "real" bra, and everyone spread rumors I stuffed my bra. One of my colleagues recently asked me if I had plastic surgery..

[@Alyssa-qp7io]

I only trust this woman. I appreciate her comprehensive information, it is life-changing!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much Alyssa!

[@marte1376]

I have some of this problems, but I'm not hourglass, i am rectangular body shape. This proofs all body types struggle in some thing or other, we all are beautiful ladies ❤️❤️

[@kashvi-eb8re]

i love your channel so much, i am a teen age girl and this whole body image issue has been with me for so longg but i today i totally feel seen and safe this has to be the best channel thank you

[@pamelahoney874]

this was so helpful, thank you so much for not just brushing aside the whole dressing struggles because “oh, you have the most desirable body type!!” i always hate buying jeans, what you said about the shorter torso to work with is so true. i’m very high waisted, meaning that most jeans don’t even get fully past my hips, making me look a lot more blocky than i really am, especially since it all goes out again at the chest. i always look best in the a-line skirts, they cinch my waist just right and actually show my body type correctly lol

[@renza4441]

Well well well, looks like my body is perfect but the way I dressed was wrong af lmaooo. Thank you so much! ❤

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad to hear, and you DO have a perfect body!

[@April_believes]

I am just now discovering that I am a petite Top heavy hourglass. I love wearing tshirts and leggings so for the longest time I thought I was an inverted triangle. But when I wear fitted clothes I can tell I have that Christina Hendricks shape. 40-40-30-36-39 (5'3 150lbs 34D) I've already tried some of these tips and I already feel 10 lbs lighter and I haven't lost any weight.

[@PetiteDressing]

I'm so glad to hear that!

[@jamb1579]

Love your attitude and humor. AWSOME tips!

[@PetiteDressing]

So happy to hear! Thank you!

[@annmariecarolan7698]

Most sensible hourglass video I've seen.

[@annaluciaschmitz]

Yes, finally someone said those struggles out loud. I have an hourglass figure and I always struggled with the waistline of jeans. (I literally can fit three water bottles in my waist part of some of my jeans, but every other part like hips legs fit perfect in those jeans. But if the waist fits, than I cannot get my jeans up above my thighs. I also have a bigger chest, but my arms are toned, because i work out a lot.) Thx, love your video💖

[@orangepudding3876]

Thank you so much for these tips! When I was younger I wore a lot of loose tops and thought I was plump when in reality I wasn't. It was also much harder to hide my chest under certain clothes as my body developed and there were things I could not wear that were not sexual but they just brought out my figure. This has made getting the right jeans much easier then before because whenever certain parts of my body felt too tight and others didn't I blamed it on my weight rather then connecting it to my body's true shape. This will also come in handy a lot as well since I have school coming up. All these years I thought I was chubby but in reality it was my clothes and shape. I am so grateful I found this video, especially since so many individuals believe that hour glass shaped women have the perfect body and do not struggle.

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad to hear you find it helpful!

[@BrightonDestiny]

Why my whole wardrobe fits oddly is starting to make sense... Thank you, I've been watching a bunch of your videos and really enjoy and find them helpful

[@tinycalypso465]

Hii thank you so much for that amazing video! I've lost a bit of weight recently but my arms still stayed pretty thick causing me to feel insecure about them. Hearing that thicker arms are normal with a bigger bust makes me feel a lot better! :)

[@pinkcupcake4717]

I appreciate the humor and levity you bring to your videos! Sometimes being a woman is a struggle, but sometimes it can be hilarious!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thanks Pink Cupcake!✨

[@yukiakai4662]

I AM SO HAPPY I FOUND THIS! Everything you said is me to a T! I am a double F with a 29 inch waist and 40 in the hips, so my ratios are insane, and as a young adult who had ZERO surgery's I constantly am told to just accept that I'm "blessed" or to wear super covering/ showy things and to embrace one extreme or the other. Now seeing this I was experimenting with my closet as I watched this. everything you say is so accurate and true about synching in the waist and how to flatter my curves but still be modest since I attend school. Being both a petite and an hourglass makes shopping for clothes so so SOOO difficult but using this as a guide should really help me in the future! Thank you < 3

[@ladyreverie7027]

Omg same, I have the same kind of ratio. But I like wearing flamboyant clothes. Not sexual but pretty.

[@emmarichardson965]

Oh my gosh, I found people with the same ratios as me!!!

[@pamelarodgers6659]

Thank you! This is the first video I’ve ever seen that perfectly describes the challenges of being a petite hourglass. Thanks for all the great tips!

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kaambrose36]

This is so me! You hit hourglass right on!

[@bhaminivenkat]

I can completely relate to every point in this video😅 One thing that I've found very flattering for me is crop tops with high or mid rise jeans. Since our waists have a natural curve, it is very flattering even if we're not thin

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you for sharing, Bhamini!

[@MsAaannaaa]

I'm a 6ft tall girl with an hourglass shape and found this so very helpful!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you! I'm really happy to hear that! ✨❤️

[@nehamalik3971]

Thank you for your tailoring recommendation, being an hourglass myself, always found it difficult to fit into style, but now I just buy a size larger and take it to the tailor to fit it to my size! Opened up so many brands and new styles for me! Thanks

[@dancingcorpses5750]

This video is totally on point, so helpful! I know all of those struggles as an hourglass with a big chest. I used to wear loose t-shirts to hide my curves, but they actually end up making me look way bigger. Unfortunately, many popular stores like H&M, House, Bershka, Cropp etc. don't have clothes that flatter my body type - I wish I had more options.

[@glovesfashion]

Great video! I am an hourglass and I never like casual outfits because they don't flatter me at all. People always compliment me and tell me I look better in skirts!!

[@brigittedossor8167]

A line dresses and skirts always suited me best and now after all these years I understand why lol. I'm 5'2

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad to hear Brigitte!

[@brigittedossor8167]

@@PetiteDressing plus I'm hour glass too.

[@anne-catherinedegive344]

The high waist, super elastic Zara jeans saved my life! Truly recommend, the fit is awesome. Xx

[@TheFreakyVibes]

no wonder im addicted to wrap dresses! theyre so easy to wear and they are sooooo flattering to my body shape

[@PetiteDressing]

They look perfect on hourglass!

[@chopichopi1026]

this video helped me a lot!! I am a petite hourglass and I found this video practical and realistic!!! many people say hourglasses can wear anything and its cap lmao, however, I still have to get my clothes tailored lmao, I love how you mentioned the things that we should not wear and mentioned the replacements, like, you didn't leave us empty-handed lmao, btw loved this vid!!!

[@mol830]

Lol I'm glad you mentioned the shorter torso, my legs are so much longer than my torso lol. Great video!👍🏼

[@bonnieramirez4701]

It's me ! Curvy hourglass ⌛.. thank you for this video!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you Bonnie!

[@enkay3795]

You are a genius. I don’t know how you know so much but you are so right. When I think about the clothes I feel the best in, it’s everything you are describing.

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@divyaagarwal945]

Oh my goooodddd the jeans being tight at butts and loose on waist- defined my life

[@_theaven_5907]

I have an hourglass figure, with a long upper body and relatively small breast (B cup) A few weeks ago I realized that high waist Jean's don't fit me that well. My legs are smaller than my upper body and create the illusion that I'm smaller than I am. I thought I could "fix" that with high waist Jeans, but when I think about it looks kinda "off". A long skirt wouldn't be a problem, because like you said, nobody can tell where the legs start. I think I'm going to buy a few mid/ low waist Jeans. In those my butt looks better anyways. And as a teenager I realised that my boobs look better in a turtle neck etc. Because they appear bigger. This video was good for self reflection and acceptance of my body type 😌

[@101spacegirl]

I basically have 2 moods: ski pants and jacket and dresses w/ heels.

[@aniani198]

Thank you! I'm around 5'3 and I tended (or still tend) to wear some of the clothes you mentioned. I have bigger bust and I sometimes wear lose shirt, but I'm going to stop because it does look like a tent. I will use your tips next time I'm going to the departament store.

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad to hear!

[@Ida03]

i love the little bits of humor you give with actual helpful tips❤️

[@eliseruiz8922]

This was very helpful! I always thought I was a pear shape, but your explanation made it more clear! Also, I feel so understood 😭

[@stellabari246]

This helped a lot. It’s also nice to know that it’s my body shape that makes me think I’m fat, even though my doctor tells me I’m not, I’m even on the lower side. Body dismorphia is a horrible thing…

[@ZainaDeMiddelaer]

My breasts look like balloons when i wear a high neck or a loose fitting t-shirt anyway and a tight high neck looks amazing on me. A tight high neck may attrackt attention, but looks the best

[@deepshikha9]

I struggled with jeans all my life . Always found it difficult to find the right tops. Pants always lose at the waist. This video has helped me! ❤ thanks a lot. I’m throwing the turtle necks away !

[@flwg2154]

Can I just say how happy I am to find your channel?! So so grateful for the tips, im a petit hourglass with a short waist and DD cup and look bigger no matter what I weigh or do

[@PetiteDressing]

Welcome! So glad to hear from you!

[@barbararuiz3638]

Everytime I go to purchase clothing ,I think about your videos of great suggestions for my body . Thank you 😊💖

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you find them helpful!

[@elisabethm9655]

Fittted tailored shirts (with hidden placket snaps to mind the gap) and wrap tops - anything that creates the v neckline look best on me. I love my turtle necks because of how they flatter my neck, so I pair them with the wrap v top or a v cardigan to break the wide chest line. Fitted waistlines with an A line skirt also look good on me - I’m not a perfect hourglass as my bottom half is slightly narrower than my broad shoulders and full bust. I also like long open cardigans as it creates a long line which makes me look a bit taller than 5’2”🤗

[@PetiteDressing]

Thanks for sharing these wonderful tips!

[@vampiresca]

Chi please make something about broad shoulders in petite with no chest there's nothing out there 😭

[@PetiteDressing]

I will!

[@jaijai91]

Check out Jenny Mustard on KZbin! I recall her doing a great video on this x

[@sowhat5853]

Square shaped necklines are really good!!

[@biorebeca]

Love channels where every shape is embraced & changing to fit the new trend (that will change again with time soon) is not promoted at all. Thank you. ❤️

[@sarahpalmer9157]

Every problem I've ever come across while shopping.... this video is incredible

[@user-og7qq5zy8p]

I love this video, could you make one for dressing modestly as a curvy/petite woman? ❤

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you, yes, that's a great video topic!

[@MisoSanSoup]

Wow I felt so attacked with everything she said in this video. I could never relate to any of the body types before but this video is so genuine and full of relatable qualities! Thank you so muchhhhh

[@happygolucky6284]

I never got the whole hourglass thing! I realised that I am a petite hourglass! My waist is only 72% of my hips

[@Barbaradavies690]

You seem like such a lovely and genuine person🥰🥰

[@PetiteDressing]

Wow, thank you! ❤️

[@kernilee]

Wow this is spot on! I rarely find detailed info on an hourglass figure. This is super helpful!

[@PetiteDressing]

I'm glad that my video helped you! ✨❤️

[@danib712]

Yup jeans too tight on the hips and butt and roomy in the waist 😭

[@alicecodenotti619]

I feel you😫 the struggle is real

[@Rissy617]

Yes! Where does everybody buy their jeans? I usually just go to TJ Maxx or something so I can try on a variety of brands but still have trouble finding stuff

[@07Kavril10]

I think I'm lucky. My waist is exactly 70% of my hips and I have butt and all 🙈 so I'm hg.I wear trousers/jesans all the time and actually nearly all of them fits perfectly 😀

[@oceans.and.deserts]

@@Rissy617 There used to be brands way back in the day but not anymore, or I can't find them and definitely not at TJ Maxx or Marshalls as I also shop there. You can probably find something at a Levis store or outlet if you try on enough pairs. I gave up in my 40s and found a tailor to take in the waist. It's not cheap, but it works. The fashion industry took a huge nosedive after the recession and I've been lost ever since then. I really can't stand shopping anymore due to the cheap fabrics, ill-fitting cuts, and so on. Sigh.

[@oceans.and.deserts]

@@07Kavril10 I think you are getting lucky with brands. I'm 28%/72% (10" difference as the percentage doesn't make much sense to me) and always get a huge gap in the waistband due to how jeans are cut nowadays. It's so frustrating.

[@novalinnhe]

Thank you so much for this video, I feel really 'seen' and this is one of the first videos I've come across which actually talks about the issues you can face and how to cover up your curves, not just always saying to wear a bodycon dress every day haha. You have a really great sense of humour and presenting style, you made me feel right at home! It's no wonder this video is so popular :) xx

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad you like it!