https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-an-inverted-triangle Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:13:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-an-inverted-triangle#post-89170 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:35:41 +0000 Angie 89170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny, you have met your body type twin - just three inches taller. Shiny has you covered :0) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-an-inverted-triangle#post-89086 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:58:25 +0000 shiny 89086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are built so similiarly! I like to say I'm an hourglass with inverted triangle tendencies. For comparison, the measurement taken under my armpits and above my chest is exactly equal to my hip measurement. Waist/hip ratio is 0.8 and will never get any lower than that, with all the dieting and weight loss in the world. My shoulders - I have no problems finding jackets and tops that fit in the shoulders, so I think they are probably average, not overly wide, it's just my shoulder line is super strong, so it can give me the appearance of inverted triangle (which is exaggerated by things like cap sleeves). Thighs and hips - pretty scrawny - no fat to properly fill out pants. :-(</p> <p>Ultimately the label doesn't matter - it's just a good starting point. Don't get too hung up on it. Take tips from both body shapes and combine, experiment, see what works. I find it helps that, instead of thinking, "I need to dress for my body shape," I think, "I am dressing to achieve a more hourglass appearance." Does that make sense? It's probably why I like to focus on the term "hourglass." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-an-inverted-triangle#post-89059 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:14:17 +0000 SunnySof 89059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops! I've added the photo link to my last post now. Thanks Inge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-an-inverted-triangle#post-88906 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:55:36 +0000 Inge 88906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Sunnyof, I think you forgot the link to the new picture;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-an-inverted-triangle#post-88888 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:58:59 +0000 SunnySof 88888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the replies so far. Here's a new form fitting photo. </p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41783878@N05/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/41783878@N05/</a></p> <p>Funny, the only form fitting thing in my closet was long underwear and this maternity top. It has cap sleeves, which make the shoulders look more squared off. </p> <p>Anyway, thanks for your advice everyone! Inverted triangle or thick hourglass? I did my waist to hip measurements and there is only 6 inches difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-an-inverted-triangle#post-88712 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:34:43 +0000 Angie 88712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome Sunny Sof and thanks for showing us a picture on your first post! </p> <p>I can’t accurately tell your body type from the clothes you have on, so if you could pop on more formfitting styles, that would be great. </p> <p>I'd say hourglass at first glance, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-an-inverted-triangle#post-88639 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:07:36 +0000 shiny 88639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's hard to tell because your clothing is loose. This photo makes you look more like an hourglass to me, but that may be the clothes you are wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-an-inverted-triangle#post-88632 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:39:27 +0000 rute 88632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you are right.. let's see what Angie says.<br /> You have a lovely petite figure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-an-inverted-triangle#post-88626 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:02:34 +0000 malcontent 88626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your assessment is right. Your hips are narrower than your shoulders, giving you an inverted triangle silhouette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-an-inverted-triangle#post-88625 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:44:49 +0000 SunnySof 88625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just new to this great site, and figuring out all my fashion faux pas over the years! It's making so much sense! I am still scratching my head about my body shape. I am short, 5'3, and I think I'm therefore a petite inverted triangle. </p> <p>Using T &#38; S's types, I think I'm either a vase or goblet, but without the long legs.</p> <p>Here's a photo of me, minus the face. I'm still internet shy.<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/41783878@N05/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/41783878@N05/</a></p> <p>I don't have a tape measure so can't tell you my measurements, but I am usually a C or D bra. The black sweater does make me look smaller, I must say! Opinions on my type would be greatly appreciated! </p>