Identifing your body shape: Women
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and there is no “perfect” body shape. In fact, the ideal body shape may change based on what celebrities are hot at the moment, what country you are in, or even runway trends. We all come in different shapes and sizes. One year your hourglass figure may be “in” the next, it might be all about the pears. Having a good understanding of your body shape and proportions, is the first step in looking your best. From there, you will be able to identify the best clothing for your body, and also how to manipulate your shape.
So, how do I determine my body shape?
The easiest way is to stand in front of a full length mirror, and observe the relationship between your shoulders, hips and waist. Tip: Be sure the mirror is standing straight, or attached to the wall. A leaning mirror may distort your true shape. This relationship will help you determine which of the six body types you fall into. Keep in mind that the six body shapes outlined below are a guide, and not everyone fits definitively into one category or another. You may be a mix of two shapes, or your shape might even change based on where you gain or lose weight.
Triangle (aka Pear)
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The width of your chest is proportionately narrower than your hips.
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You typically have narrow shoulders
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The bottom half of your body is generally fuller. (Hips, thighs, butt)
Inverted Triangle
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Proportionally large bust and/ or broad shoulders
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Narrow hips and slim legs
Hourglass
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Bustline and hip-line measurements are equal, with a well defined waist
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Typically, the top and bottom halves of your body are equal
Oval (aka Apple or rounded)
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An overall round appearance, with and undefined waistline
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Wide hips and full thighs
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You may have a large low sitting stomach
Diamond (also known as an apple)
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Same as the oval listed above, however you typically have a large high sitting stomach. Giving the appearance of a diamond.
Rectangle (Aka Boyish)
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Bustline and hipline measurements are equal, with little or no definition to the waist.
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Proportionately slim legs and arms
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The appearance of having no hips.
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The Ideal Body Shape according to the general public is only an opinion shared by a person or a group of people which implies that in this world with so many Different body shapes there is no ideal one. Consequently, you should get hung up about you Body Shape as you can always work toward a beautiful body shape!