How to Create or Highlight an Hourglass Figure

There is just something about high waisted, wide leg pants that is just so timeless and chic – a wardrobe essential for sure.  The magic of this type of silhouette is the ability to make the waist look extra small.  If you are an hourglass the high waist will highlight your smaller waist, but when coupled with a wide leg even someone with a rectangle body type (not many curves – like me!)  will appear to have that hourglass figure!  Pure magic!  It also makes everyone look like they have legs for days!  Since the bottoms are so oversized I wanted to balance the proportions of the look and paired it with a fitted faux leather top.  Both of the faux leather bralette and wide leg pants are from the Karlie Kloss x Express collection and I think they are both equally amazing!  The best part is that these chic pieces are very affordable and I know I’ll be reaching for them often!

Top: Express (runs slightly small, would recommend sizing up) currently on sale!
Pants: Express (runs true to size) on sale!
Shoes: Stuart Weitzman
Bag: Alexander Wang (old)
Horn Necklace: Parpala
Choker: rag & bone

Thanks for visiting!  xx Erica

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