How to Master The Hourglass Silhouette...

Ladies, we can finally celebrate what our mama’s gave us! Spring fashion has decided to shift in the direction of flattering cuts and silhouettes and has given us an opportunity to celebrate our curves!

We all may not have been born with the perfect hour glass figure, but strategic placement of accessories, the proper under garments and the perfect shoes can help us fake it till we make it!

Here’s how to create an hourglass figure that will make you feel like sexier than Sophia Vergara!

1. The Undergarments: Most starlets will never confess to this, but as a true believer in telling the truth, Spanx are a girl’s best friend. It doesn’t matter if you are a size 12 or 2, unless you are made of plastic, your body probably isn’t exactly comparable to Barbie.  So fake it.  We all do.  Look for particular pieces that have a front panel, which will nip your waist, and make you appear flawless.  The next step is a proper bra.  Ideally, look for something with the utmost support. Whether or not you go padded is your choice.  And lastly, skip the nude stockings.  Nothing says cheap like nude stockings.

2. The Dress: Dresses with a pencil skirt will give the illusion of a lifted tush (with a little help from your heels, but that’s another point), while ruching strategically placed at the mid-section helps bring attention to the smallest part of the waist.  Any woman can wear this look; you just have to know how.

3. The Shoes: Ladies, whether you go sky-high or kitten, it’s essential that you wear a heel.  Most podiatrist are probably cringing at the thought, but heels will give you an instant tush-lift, make you walk slower and more seductively, and make your legs seems endlessly long. Our favorite for this lady-like-man-killer look: D’Orsay Peep Toes. While regular peep toes are just fine, a D’Orsay Peep Toe is curvy, and will compliment the look that you are trying to create.

4. The Accessories: Take any pencil dress and create a waist by adding a belt.  Yes, it’s that easy.  Make sure you position it at the smallest part of your waist to emphasize the tiniest part of your midsection.  Don’t own a belt? No problem.  Use a thin scarf, fold to create a long line, and tie it around you waist like a belt.

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