Tips for looking your best when you have a "Hour Glass" Figure. A typical hour glass figure type is characterized by having a almost even or balanced hip and shoulder width and a distinct waistline. Contrary to what most people believe, you can be any size from a 2 - 24 and have an hour glass figure. The goal for women with this type of figure is to define their curves without looking too top or bottom heavy. Here's how: •Selecting items such as jackets, dresses, knits and blouses with some gentle nipping at the waistline suit you best. • fabrics that are fluid, drape and are of light to medium weight. •Avoid items that are too rounded, tight or alternatively boxy as these styles and pieces will create the illusion of added weight. •You can wear belts with confidence from sleek chain belts to wider width contour belts. Avoid cinching your belts too tightly however, as this can create the illusion of being top and/or bottom heavy and it looks trashy .