FAQ | The Skinny on The So-Called Cheongsam Figure | The Hourglass Variation Types

3 Hourglass Types

• Hourglass
  Big bust, short waist, big bottom.
  Tight body hugging cheongsam is your best friend. Choose a cheongsam with sharp tailoring to balance your curves.
  
  


• Vase
  Elongated hourglass. Big bust, tummy, flat bottom.
  As with ourglass, go for body-hugging styles, but with more give at the hips for the look of a fuller bum.
  



• Cello
  Hourglass stretched horizontally. Big bone. Usually big built.
  Avoid short sleeve cheongsams, instead choose halter type with less coverage on top. A bit of body-con applique with also save the day.