How to Get an Hourglass Figure: Shapewear, Exercise & Style Tips

The hourglass silhouette is one of the most searched body goals online — with queries like "how to get an hourglass figure", "hip dip shapewear", and "butt lifting underwear UK" trending consistently. The good news? You don't need surgery or a strict gym regime to achieve it. For the complete deep-dive, read our full hourglass figure guide.

What Is an Hourglass Figure?

An hourglass figure is characterised by a defined waist with balanced bust and hip measurements. With the right tools, any body type can create this effect.

1. Instant Hourglass: The Power of Shapewear

For Hip & Butt Enhancement

Our Hip Pad Shaper Panty is engineered specifically for this — built-in hip pads create instant width at the hips while the smooth outer finish stays invisible under clothing.

For Butt Lifting

The Seamless Tummy Control & Butt Lifter uses circular knit technology to lift and round the glutes while simultaneously cinching the waist.

For Waist Cinching

Our Belly Slimming & Core Support Waist Trainer uses dual-compression neoprene to sculpt the midsection instantly. Browse our full waist trainers collection for all cinching options.

For Full Hourglass Sculpting

The High Waist Shapewear Shorts deliver 360° targeted compression — tummy control, butt lifting, and thigh slimming in one garment. Browse our full women's shapewear collection for more options.

2. Exercises That Build an Hourglass Shape

• Glutes: Hip thrusts, glute bridges, sumo squats — 3 sets of 15 reps, 3x per week
• Waist: Side planks, Russian twists, oblique crunches
• Hips: Side-lying leg raises, clamshells, lateral band walks

Pair your workouts with our Waist Trimmer Belt to increase thermal output and support your core during training.

3. Styling Tips for an Hourglass Silhouette

• Belted waists — always cinch at the narrowest point
• A-line and fit-and-flare skirts — emphasise the waist and flare at the hips
• Wrap dresses — naturally create a V-neckline and defined waist
• High-waisted bottoms — elongate the torso and define the waist

Your Hourglass Starter Kit

• ⌛ Hip Pad Shaper Panty — instant hip definition
• 🍑 Tummy Control & Butt Lifter — lift and sculpt
• ⚡ Waist Trainer — cinch and define
• 💪 Waist Trimmer Belt — workout support

Browse our full women's shapewear collection and waist trainers to start building your hourglass look today. For postpartum body recovery and reshaping, see our postpartum shapewear collection. For the science behind waist training, read our waist training guide.