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a Simple way to
Find Your Body Type
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What's My Body Type?
So, why does knowing your body shape matter when you’re getting dressed? It’s simply the easiest way to pick out the most flattering styles for you. As someone with a straight body shape, I’ve learned that adding waist definition creates a curvier, less “straight up and down” look.
Here, I describe body shapes by their actual proportions and characteristics. I’ve included the traditional names for reference. If any one of those descriptions sounds like your shape, you’ve likely found your body type! Ready to discover yours?
A Balanced Frame
With Minimal Curves
Your body can be described as either athletic or rectangular.
Your body has a streamlined look from bust to hips, and your waistline doesn’t have a well-defined curve.
Shoulders and hips seem about the same width or very close to in width.
Your weight is evenly spread out all over your body. So if you gain weight, you gain it all over, not in one particular area.
Your body is also proportionate.
If this sounds like you, your silhouette is balanced with minimal curves a.k.a the rectangle or straight body shape. Click here to see a pop-up example.
A Defined Waist
With Narrow Hips
You possess a naturally commanding presence as your shoulders are broader and wider than your hips.
Look at it like this: Your body is broader through the top and then tapers down towards your lower body.
Your waistline doesn’t have a well-defined curve and your hips are narrow.
You have great legs.
A.k.a The Inverted Triangle Body Shape.
Click here to see a pop-up of your body shape.
A Defined Waist
With Balanced Curves
Your overall look is curvy and proportionate.
Your waist is well-defined – it curves in and creates a focal point on your body.
Your bust and hips are about the same size or almost the same in width.
You have a naturally balanced body shape.
A.k.a The Hourglass Body Shape.
Click here to see an example of your body shape.
Fuller Midsection
With Great Arms & Legs
Your shoulders and bust are wider than your hips.
Your stomach is rounded; if you gain weight, it will come here first.
You have slimmer arms and legs that need to be shown off.
A.k.a. The Apple Body Shape.
Click here to see an image of your body shape.
Curvy Lower Half
With a Defined Waist
Your body shape is considered to be curvy and feminine.
Your shoulders and bust are narrower than your hips.
You have a well-defined, curvy waistline, just like the hourglass.
Your wonderfully curvy hips are wider than your shoulders and bust. If you gain weight, it will appear on the lower part of your body first.
A.k.a The Pear Body Shape.
Click here to see an example of your body shape.
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