Comments on: The body type “balancing act” http://youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/ Look fab, feel fabulous. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:57:19 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: christine http://youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-65574 christine Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:18:53 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/#comment-65574 same problem here, am 57 average height 1.68 metres or 5' 6" and weigh about 48 kgs, 106 lbs, have very visible scarring on right hand neck and chest, what, boobs are very different sizes so lots of clothes look odd and do not fit as difference is very noticeable, no waist from the back I can pass as a boy, what do I wear other than trousers, jeans white shirts and weaters, my legs are like sticks so skirts, dresses are out out out same problem here, am 57 average height 1.68 metres or 5′ 6″ and weigh about 48 kgs, 106 lbs, have very visible scarring on right hand neck and chest,
what, boobs are very different sizes so lots of clothes look odd and do not fit as difference is very noticeable, no waist from the back I can pass as a boy, what do I wear other than trousers, jeans white shirts and weaters, my legs are like sticks so skirts, dresses are out out out

]]> By: Chris http://youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-64743 Chris Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:01:58 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/#comment-64743 I had no idea that other women went through some of the clothing dilemmas that I do. I am a short (5'1.5") slightly pear shaped individual who - unbeknownst to me before now - has been dressing "smart casual" nearly all of my adult life. I am bookmarking your site !! I had no idea that other women went through some of the clothing dilemmas that I do.
I am a short (5′1.5″) slightly pear shaped individual who – unbeknownst to me before now – has been dressing “smart casual” nearly all of my adult life.
I am bookmarking your site !!

]]> By: Bonnie http://youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-52229 Bonnie Sun, 31 May 2009 20:37:00 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/#comment-52229 I think body type should be determined more by bone structure than weight distribution. It's pretty easy to determine this: just look at the outline of your body in a full-lenght mirror. As far as flesh goes, I am a pear - I carry more weight in my hips and thighs, have a skinny upper body. I don't look anything like the illustration up there though. Really I am a more of a hourglass - broad shoulders and upper back, small breasts, tapered ribcage and small waist, shapely hips and upper thighs. Very much an X-shaped body. It is essential for me to emphazise my waist, otherwise I look both awkwardly thin (I am underweight with skinny arms and legs) and boxy. I think body type should be determined more by bone structure than weight distribution. It’s pretty easy to determine this: just look at the outline of your body in a full-lenght mirror. As far as flesh goes, I am a pear – I carry more weight in my hips and thighs, have a skinny upper body. I don’t look anything like the illustration up there though.

Really I am a more of a hourglass – broad shoulders and upper back, small breasts, tapered ribcage and small waist, shapely hips and upper thighs. Very much an X-shaped body. It is essential for me to emphazise my waist, otherwise I look both awkwardly thin (I am underweight with skinny arms and legs) and boxy.

]]> By: Refresher: Identifying your body type | youlookfab http://youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-44023 Refresher: Identifying your body type | youlookfab Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:24:31 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/#comment-44023 [...] time to update the guidelines on how to dress for your body type. But before I readdress each body type in detail I need to clarify a few starting assumptions and [...] [...] time to update the guidelines on how to dress for your body type. But before I readdress each body type in detail I need to clarify a few starting assumptions and [...]

]]> By: Debbie http://youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-41608 Debbie Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:31:38 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/#comment-41608 I'm basically an hourglass but in looking at myself last night, I now think that now I look more like an apple, not a big round appple, but since the holidays I think I'v gained a few pounds and I think they've all settled around my middle. I still have a waist but not so defined as before. I guess till I lose this extra weight, wearing a belt will help. but when an outfit doesn't call for a waist belt, what other tips canyou give me besides just covering it all up in a big cardigan or jacket I’m basically an hourglass but in looking at myself last night, I now think that now I look more like an apple, not a big round appple, but since the holidays I think I’v gained a few pounds and I think they’ve all settled around my middle. I still have a waist but not so defined as before. I guess till I lose this extra weight, wearing a belt will help. but when an outfit doesn’t call for a waist belt, what other tips canyou give me besides just covering it all up in a big cardigan or jacket

]]> By: Adrienne http://youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-41545 Adrienne Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:19:00 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/#comment-41545 Im an inverted triangle as well. I am 54. I have broad shoulders... and big boobs too. My hips are smaller as I wear a 12 pants and 14/16 top. I have found that clothes from Ann Taylor, Talbots, ATLoft have good fitting tailored classics. I also have found Chico's, Lane Bryant tops, and Kohl's has a brand that fits(apt 5) Coldwater Creek is good too. J. Jill for some reason just doesn't flatter me at all. I am steering away from busy print tops and keeping the busy prints for skirts and scarfs. The key for me was to find the right jacket length and proportion in the skirt length. If the jacket is too long, past my butt I look so top heavy. If it is too short just below my natural waist Channel style, I can look extra heavy too. It really matters as to my pants width at the hem. Playing with the proportions has really helped in the balancing act. I also have short hair which can also make you look like a pimple head with all of the weight on top. So I just make sure it is short and softly curled and keep it cut every 4 weeks so the hair cut always looks crisp. Dresses that are hemmed knee length work best. The worst length is mid calf. I always look doudy in that length. Im 5'4' so the misses length is never too short on me. Petites in jackets work but in pants are high waters. Ive discovered ribbed knits in sweaters never look good because my boobs stretch out the ribs, smooth knits are my friends. I dont like necklaces that drape off my chest. To me it looks like someone going over Niagra falls. Too big of a drop,if you get what I mean. I ll post a picture of me so you can see what I mean, If I can figure out how to do that. Im an inverted triangle as well. I am 54. I have broad shoulders… and big boobs too. My hips are smaller as I wear a 12 pants and 14/16 top. I have found that clothes from Ann Taylor, Talbots, ATLoft have good fitting tailored classics. I also have found Chico’s, Lane Bryant tops, and Kohl’s has a brand that fits(apt 5) Coldwater Creek is good too. J. Jill for some reason just doesn’t flatter me at all. I am steering away from busy print tops and keeping the busy prints for skirts and scarfs. The key for me was to find the right jacket length and proportion in the skirt length. If the jacket is too long, past my butt I look so top heavy. If it is too short just below my natural waist Channel style, I can look extra heavy too. It really matters as to my pants width at the hem. Playing with the proportions has really helped in the balancing act. I also have short hair which can also make you look like a pimple head with all of the weight on top. So I just make sure it is short and softly curled and keep it cut every 4 weeks so the hair cut always looks crisp. Dresses that are hemmed knee length work best. The worst length is mid calf. I always look doudy in that length. Im 5′4′ so the misses length is never too short on me. Petites in jackets work but in pants are high waters. Ive discovered ribbed knits in sweaters never look good because my boobs stretch out the ribs, smooth knits are my friends. I dont like necklaces that drape off my chest. To me it looks like someone going over Niagra falls. Too big of a drop,if you get what I mean. I ll post a picture of me so you can see what I mean, If I can figure out how to do that.

]]> By: Glenda Hightower http://youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-36477 Glenda Hightower Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:41:34 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/#comment-36477 Please, please. I am still trying to get some indea about what clothes to put on this inverted triangle shape of mine. It seems some other folks are having the same problem--older, short waisted, thick middle. I am not interested in clothing the compliments women under 30!!!! Won't you please reply? Thanks so much. Please, please. I am still trying to get some indea about what clothes to put on this inverted triangle shape of mine. It seems some other folks are having the same problem–older, short waisted, thick middle. I am not interested in clothing the compliments women under 30!!!! Won’t you please reply? Thanks so much.

]]> By: Glenda Hightower http://youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-34120 Glenda Hightower Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:18:08 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/#comment-34120 I, too, am an inverted triangle I think: wider shoulders, waist and hips the same measurement, 5' tall. I feel so discouraged trying to shop stylish clothing that is suitable for women 50 and over (I am 64 now)...this is the only sight I have found that even addresses the issue!! No pictures exist that I have been able to find. I am a good seamstress but would also like to buy some clothes and accessories but don't know what to get. PLEASE HELP...THANKS FOR CARING. I, too, am an inverted triangle I think: wider shoulders, waist and hips the same measurement, 5′ tall. I feel so discouraged trying to shop stylish clothing that is suitable for women 50 and over (I am 64 now)…this is the only sight I have found that even addresses the issue!! No pictures exist that I have been able to find. I am a good seamstress but would also like to buy some clothes and accessories but don’t know what to get. PLEASE HELP…THANKS FOR CARING.

]]> By: treaceii http://youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-24277 treaceii Wed, 21 May 2008 21:05:22 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/#comment-24277 i meant to ask wat shape am i i meant to ask wat shape am i

]]> By: treaceii http://youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-24276 treaceii Wed, 21 May 2008 21:04:56 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2006/04/18/the-body-type-%e2%80%9cbalancing-act%e2%80%9d/#comment-24276 my measurements are 43-37 or 36-45 or 44 my measurements are 43-37 or 36-45 or 44

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