The hourglass shape, popularly known as the figure 8, has long been a point of attraction for some men. As a result, many women aspire to have an hourglass figure. This body shape comes in different variations—hourglass, bottom hourglass, and top hourglass. Statistics show that less than 10% of women have a true hourglass figure. It is characterized by a narrow waist and curvy hips.
Many men find this shape very appealing, considering it to be the most attractive body type a woman can have. Many female celebrities on social media present their bodies as the perfect figure 8, often celebrating this body shape without acknowledging others. As a result, many women go beyond just working out to try and achieve this shape.
However, not many realize that the hourglass figure is just one of many body shapes a woman can have. There are over nine recognized body shapes, including hourglass, bottom hourglass, top hourglass, spoon, rectangle, diamond, oval, triangle, and inverted triangle.
According to Wikipedia, a person’s general shape or figure is primarily defined by the structure of their skeleton, as well as the distribution of muscles and fat. The way fat is distributed throughout your body determines your body type. Some women gain weight faster in their bust area, others in their belly, and some in their hips.
Knowing your body shape should be a priority. If you tend to gain weight more in your thighs or hip area, you are likely to have a triangle body shape. The inverted triangle shape gains weight more in the bust area. Each body shape has unique features. Women should learn how to accentuate the positive features of their body shape.
A perfect body shape does not exist. Every body shape can have characteristics like hip dips or love handles. Beauty lies in imperfections. Women should focus more on outfits that highlight the best aspects of their body shapes. Fashion experts have identified styles that flatter different body shapes.
Workouts can help sculpt your butt and tone your belly and glutes, making any body shape look fit and appealing. Going beyond exercise to alter your body shape may indicate body dissatisfaction and negativity. Body positivity should be embraced, no matter your shape. You do not need surgery to look attractive!
Embrace your body shape! Eat healthy and work out regularly. Wear outfits that flatter your body type. Do not compare your body to others. Treat your body with care, and avoid altering its natural composition and fat distribution. How you look is what makes you unique!
Do not believe everything you see on the internet. Many women online edit their photos to create a perfect figure. Do not be deceived—many of them have the same body type as you. Embrace your insecurities as part of who you are, and do not dwell on them.
Lastly, let’s stop body-shaming one another. It’s a habit many of us may have, but it’s time to stop. Let’s support each other in building a strong, body-positive mindset!
