Best Tops for an Hourglass Body Shape
The job here is to keep the waist visible, so tops that end at or just below it work best.
This guide is for the hourglass body shape: bust and hips within 5% of each other, with a waist at 75% or less of the wider of the two.
Look for
- Fitted knits, tees and bodysuits that follow the torso
- Wrap and V-neck tops that draw the line inward at the waist
- Peplum or cropped hems that finish at the narrowest point
- Tucked or half-tucked shirts with the shoulder seam sitting on the shoulder bone
Skip or adjust
- Oversized, boxy tops worn untucked, which hide the waist
- High necklines with heavy detail across the bust, which can add width up top
- Button-front shirts that gape at the bust; look for hidden snaps or stretch poplin
More for the hourglass body shape
Tops for other body shapes
These are starting points, not rules. If you love a style that isn’t listed, wear it.