How to Get an Hourglass Shape

The most sought after women's figure is the hourglass shape. Some women are born with it, and others have to work for it. If you belong to the latter category and are looking to add some curves to your body, follow these steps to get an hourglass shape.

Instructions

1. Keep a healthy body weight. An hourglass figure is easiest to obtain when you have a healthy BMI; not too heavy, and not too thin either.

2. Work to build muscle in the gluteus and thighs. This will give your lower half the hourglass shape. Lunges and squats are great for creating the a strong, firm hourglass shape.

3. Trim your waist. Situps, oblique exercises, and cardio can all help to keep whittle your middle. The oblique exercises are especially important as they are what will give you the hourglass shape; right under the rib cage is where there would be the smallest part of the hypothetical hourglass.

4. Dress to create an hourglass figure. Wearing belts that rest at the true waist (versus the much wider hip bones) can give you an hourglass shape. Dresses that fall mid calf also create the look, as do high waisted jeans.