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The best dresses for hourglass shapes

Hourglass shapes: Hourglass shape — Hourglass shapes are curvy with a defined waist and bust. A one-piece outfit that makes the most of the waist is a good look for this figure, so try a figure hugging dress. Empire-style shaped dresses are good, as they accentuate the top half and skim the bottom. Deep V necklines are great, but try and avoid high, round necks or bulky knits on your top half. Patterns work well on the bottom half with a plain top if you have a particularly big bust Photograph: Rob Biddulph

Hourglass shapes: Black sequined dress — Black sequined dress, £75, Monsoon, 020 7313 3000 Photograph: PR

Hourglass shapes: Blue dress — Blue dress, £460, Cathy Pill, www.brownsfashion.com Photograph: PR

Hourglass shapes: Blue floral dress — Blue floral dress, £485, Balenciaga, www.matchesfashion.com Photograph: PR

Hourglass shapes: Burgundy sequined dress — Burgundy sequined dress, £60, Wallis Photograph: PR

Hourglass shapes: Green leopard-print — Green leopard-print, £595, Ashish, www.brownsfashion.com Photograph: PR

Hourglass shapes: Pink Ombre Sequin Dress — Pink Ombre Sequin Dress, Next, £95 Photograph: PR

Hourglass shapes: Purple print dress — Purple print dress, £605, Matches, www.matchesfashion.com Photograph: PR

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