What size is an hourglass figure?

Many believe an hourglass body shape translates to bust-waist-hip measurements
bust-waist-hip measurements
In human body measurement, these three sizes are the circumferences of the bust, waist and hips; usually rendered as xx–yy–zz in inches, or centimeters.
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of approximately 36-24-36 inches, respectively. The truth is, though, an hourglass-shaped body simply describes roughly equal bust and hip measurements with a significantly narrower waist.
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What measurements are an hourglass figure?

You are an hourglass if your waist is at least 25% smaller than your shoulder or bust (waist ÷ shoulders or bust ≤ 0.75), your waist is at least 25% smaller than your hips (waist ÷ hips ≤ 0.75), and your shoulder and hip measurements are within 5% of each other.
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What is the average weight for a hourglass figure?

The average height was 65 inches (5'5”) with a range of 60 inches (5') to 71 inches (5'11”). The average weight for the Hourglass category was 133 pounds with a range of 103 to 211 pounds. The body measurements used to define the Hourglass category were the bust, waist, and hips.
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What is a realistic 32 26 34 body shape?

Rectangle body shape measurements: E.g. 32-26-33, 34-30-35, 36-33-37.
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Do hourglass figures have big thighs?

Contrary to the body shapes of most supermodels, the hourglass figure is more round and curvy, with a well-defined waistline, fuller hips and bust/chest and generous thighs.
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What is the rarest body type?

What is the rarest body type? The hourglass body shape is the rarest body shape as it requires equal bust/shoulder and hip proportions with a dramatically smaller waist size. While this body type is frequently coveted, ideal body shapes are always changing and one body shape should never be looked at as superior.
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How rare is a true hourglass figure?

A true hourglass figure is fairly rare. Less than 10% of women come by the shape naturally. Much more common are the banana, apple, or pear shapes with the banana shape being the most common.
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What size is a 36 24 36 figure means?

The specific proportions of 36–24–36 inches (90-60-90 centimeters) have frequently been given as the "ideal", or "hourglass" proportions for women since at least the 1960s (these measurements are, for example, the title of a hit instrumental by The Shadows).
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What is a realistic waist size?

What should your waist measurement be? For men, a waist circumference below 94cm (37in) is 'low risk', 94–102cm (37-40in) is 'high risk' and more than 102cm (40in) is 'very high'. For women, below 80cm (31.5in) is low risk, 80–88cm (31.5-34.6in) is high risk and more than 88cm (34.6in) is very high.
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Is 35 inch waist too big?

A waist circumference of greater than 40 inches for men and greater than 35 inches for women is "considered elevated and indicative of increased cardiometabolic (heart disease-related) risk," said Craig Peters, DO, an HonorHealth cardiologist.
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Where do hourglass figures lose weight?

For people with the hourglass shape, the goal is to target fat around the lower part of the body. An effective eating plan for that is to make sure you are getting about 25 percent of your daily calories from high-quality protein.
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What waist to hip ratio is hourglass?

Q. What waist-to-hip ratio is considered to be an hourglass? A. Ratios between 0.68 and 0.7 are considered hourglass proportions, which many women tag as 'ideal' proportions.
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What is the best figure size of a girl?

According to the class 12 CBSE Health and Physical Education textbook, 36-24-36 is considered the best shape for females.
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What is a slim hourglass figure?

The hourglass body shape characterised by hip and bust measurements nearly equal in size, with a narrower waist measurement. This makes the body appear like an hourglass shape.
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Do hourglass figures weigh more?

For hourglass-shaped women the hip and bust measurements are of a similar size, with a much narrower waist measurement. Weight gain tends to accumulate on the chest, arms, hips and bum rather than the abdomen.
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What is the most attractive waist size?

Many have concluded the secret lies in the size of a woman's waist in comparison to her hips. A waist measurement exactly 70 per cent of the hip circumference usually scores the highest marks.
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What celebrity has a 26 inch waist?

Kim Kardashian West is continuing her trip back to 2010. The star, who has been chronicling her post-baby weight loss journey, shared a Snapchat Thursday of her waist being measured – and she was pleased with the results. “Yes! 26,” she shouted in triumph after being told she had a 26-inch waist.
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What is a perfect waist size?

Now that you've measured your waist circumference you need to know what it means. To have your best chance at maintaining good health, you should aim for: Men should have a waist circumference of 40 inches or less. Women should have a waist circumference of 35 inches or less.
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What is the perfect hourglass ratio?

Many believe an hourglass body shape translates to bust-waist-hip measurements of approximately 36-24-36 inches, respectively.
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Is 24 waist size small?

24 inches is small waist, even if you're shorter.

A waist to height ratio says you're at a . 39 which it says you should “take care” because you might be underweight.
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Who has the most hourglass figure?

Probably the most famous hourglass figure is Marilyn Monroe. Other notables include Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, Christina Hendricks, Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Priyanka Chopra, Salma Hayek, Nigella Lawson, and Sofia Vergara.
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Is hourglass waist genetic?

Is it healthy to have an hourglass figure? 'Genetics play a role in the "hourglass figure" however, only 8% of women have a naturally small waist and wide hips,' cautions Dr Perry.
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What causes an hourglass waist?

Hourglass syndrome (HS) is a term that refers to habitual stomach gripping or sucking in of the abdominal muscles. There are various potential causes of HS. Examples include abdominal pain, poor posture, and body-image concerns that may cause pressure to achieve the appearance of a smaller waist.
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