What is an hourglass figure?
An hourglass figure is a very specific physical form exhibited by some women. Women with an hourglass figure have wide hips and busts which contrast starkly with a very narrow waist, creating a silhouette which resembles an old-fashioned hourglass. The hourglass figure is often considered to be an epitome of female beauty, with some scientific studies suggesting that this form has a distinct evolutionary advantage in addition to a social one. Certainly narrow waists have been prized for centuries, as can be seen in numerous works of art.
