Customer Lookbook-Hourglass-Trang D.

Trang D.

Measurements:
Waist: 26 inches
Hips: 37 inches
Thighs: 34 inches

Body shape: skinny hourglass

A 360 view: a unique way to look at your unique body

At Rita and Phill, we analyze your body shape using a 360 degree approach. This is unique to the average articles you’ve probably read online. The standard method is to look at your body profile from the front - but this gives only a 180 degree understanding of your silhouette. The missing piece is what your profile looks like from the side. Recognizing that a woman can be a rectangle shape from the front and a pear shape from the side helps us to create skirts that are truly a perfect fit for each woman’s unique body shape. This is only one of the many steps that we take when creating your custom skirt.

In the page below, we have analyzed your measurements and body images to determine your body shape. We then suggest a few ways to style your custom skirt to fit with different occasions. We hope you enjoy this personal lookbook, and please let us know if you have any questions or feedback.

What is a skinny hourglass body shape?

Women with hourglass figures have shoulders and hips that are the same width and a defined waistline. Their bust is average to large and tend to have a fuller bottom. As a skinny hourglass, you have those same amazing curves - body shapes are about proportion, not size. However, your curves may be less apparent if you aren't wearing clothes that fit you perfectly. Many women with skinny hourglass body shapes believe they are a ruler shape and wear clothing that make their figure very straight. Your goal is to highlight your natural curves.

Fashion tips for hourglass body shapes

CINCHING WAIST

Accentuate your waistline with sashes that wrap around your waist, belts and belted tops, sweaters, and jackets. This simple trick draws attention to the smallest part of your body, enhancing your curvy body shape and hourglass figure.

TOP LENGTHS

Any item going on your top half (shirts, blouses, jackets, vest, etc.) should end either above or below the widest point on your hips. This helps to pull attention to a smaller part of your body. Tops that fall right above your waist, such as crop tops, are also great at highlighting the top half of your silhouette.

PANTS

Select pants that are boot leg, straight leg or flare. They will help to elongate the appearance of your legs. Skinny jeans and pants will emphasize your hips and rear-end (which may not be a bad thing, depending on the occasion) but for daily wear, a pant leg that is equal to or slightly wider than the calf and ankle area will give you a more balanced overall look. Your defined waist will be highlighted by mid-rise and high-rise waistlines.

AVOID EXTRA BULK

For tops, stay away from big ruffles, bows, and embellishments. For bottoms, avoid extra trimmings, zippers, and designs. Extra bulk on hourglass figures will throw off your natural proportions and hide your defined waistline.

Celebrities with your body shape

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4 different ways to pair your skirt

Casual

Pencil skirts aren’t just for the office anymore. Pair your Lillian custom skirt with a cute top and a comfortable pair of sandals or flats and you’re ready to take on the day. Complement the outfit with a couple accessories such as a necklace or a hat to add some flare.

Top: Topshop $22, Jacket: Shein $30, Bag: H&M $18, Shoes: Make Me Chic $22

Your Lillian custom skirt is great even outside of the office because our fully enclosed silky lining ensures you will be comfortable all day long. Since the lining fabric is sewn onto the main fabric, you will never have to reach up your skirt to pull down bunched up fabric again. The skirt will remain as comfortable as the moment you put it on.

Business casual

Whether you work in a conservative or business casual office, you can’t go wrong with a classic pencil skirt as the base for your outfit. Pair your Lillian custom skirt with a jacket with structured shoulders and cinches in at the waist to broaden the appearance of your dainty upper body and enhance your small waistline. This will enhance yor curves, while still maintaining a professional overall look.

Top: Pursue $78, Jacket: Jacques Vert $193, Bag: Michael Kors $195, Shoes: Ann Taylor $128

The fit of your Lillian custom skirt is designed to provide you with a professional and sleek overall look and also to maintain your curves for a feminine silhouette. By making your skirt to your measurements and adding our signature enhancing seam, we ensure the skirt will fit perfectly.

Brunch

Your Lillian custom skirt makes it easy to throw together a cute and comfortable outfit for a morning of fun with your friends and family. Pair your skirt a fun blouse that accentuates your bust and waistline. Crop tops are great for your body shape but if it's not your taste try tops with fun patterns, gentle ruffles, pockets, or draping and tuck it into your skirt. This will add volume to your top torso and pull attention to your waist, the smallest part of your body.

Top: Miss Selfrige $44, Bag: Gabriella Rocha $34, Shoes: DSW $70

The classic shape of your Lillian custom skirt makes it easy to mix and match with anything in your wardrobe. Every outfit is enhanced with a pencil skirt that accentuates your body shape.

Date night

Turn some heads with your Lillian custom skirt by pairing it with a top that accentuates your shoulders and bust such as a strappy or halter top. Add a statement jacket and a killer pair of heels and you’re ready for a great night on the town.

Top: Genuine People $32, Jacket: Topshop $160, Bag: Dorothy Perkins $17, Shoes: Carlos Santana $50

Whether it’s a first date or 10th anniversary dinner, look elegant and classy in your Lillian custom skirt. Our proprietary pattern system creates a feminine silhouette by minimizing your waistline and enhancing the curvature of your butt.

Customizations you can do for your next skirt

Colorful lining fabrics

Beautiful both inside and out! Our lining fabrics are made of soft satin blends and come in a variety of vibrant colors. Traditional store bought skirts mostly come with a black lining or no lining at all. We provide you with different options so you can add a bit of your own personality to your custom skirts.

Rita and Phill fun fact: You’ll notice that our lining fabrics are extremely soft to the touch. This is because we do not use traditional lining fabrics, which can be quite dry and scratchy, with little to no stretch. Our lining fabrics are made from fabrics that are traditionally used for blouses and tops - meaning they are high quality fabrics that are smooth and very comfortable. Slip into a bit of luxury every morning!

Customizable length

Customize your skirt length to fit your height, or to create new looks for different occasions. We use our proprietary system to calculate the best length for you based on your height. If you would like a longer or short length (e.g. mini skirt, ankle length skirt, etc) we can easily make those adjustments for you. Simply measure down from the waist to your desired length and email us that measurement. All your body measurements are added to our database, so you will only have to go through the process once. If you have any questions or need any help with taking your measurements, just let us know!