https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-shape-styling Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:25:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-shape-styling#post-1611280 Thu, 04 Feb 2016 02:18:53 +0000 coral 1611280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all of your helpful comments and suggestions! I will keep them in mind. My apologies for not replying earlier...I had almost forgotten I had made this post!<br /> It's always helpful to get an outer perspective because sometimes it's difficult to see ourselves as we are. And thank you Diane G for the links! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-shape-styling#post-1610194 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 11:04:32 +0000 Summer 1610194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agreed, <b>Gigi.</b> &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-shape-styling#post-1610156 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 04:49:53 +0000 Gigi 1610156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the definition of an IT is simply that shoulders are wider than hips (?). I think you can have a defined waist, but it is not as common... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-shape-styling#post-1609911 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 18:42:39 +0000 Anonymous 1609911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also see a gentle hourglass shape. You have a fab figure and could basically wear any styles that tickle&nbsp;your fancy&nbsp;and&nbsp; you'll look great! Have a think about what sorts of looks really appeal to you. Maybe you could trawl through the main blog archives and find articles that Angie has written about 'defining your style'. These two are pretty good to get you started </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/01/09/describing-your-style-persona/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2012/01/.....e-persona/</a></p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/01/09/defining-your-style-goals-by-what-they-are-not/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2012/01/.....y-are-not/</a></p> <p>You could also browse Pinterest or other blogs for inspiration too. Good luck!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-shape-styling#post-1609896 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 18:00:28 +0000 Anonymous 1609896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You'll be able to wear a variety of things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-shape-styling#post-1609891 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 17:45:06 +0000 April 1609891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IT here, saying that IMHO you have far too defined a wast to be an IT. &nbsp;You have the defined shoulders, to be sure, but then you curve in and out again. &nbsp;An IT has the shoulders and then -- straight lines all the way. </p> <p>So yes, I agree with hourglass, but I would say "gentle hourglass" because your waist-to-hip curve is not as extreme as some hard-to-fit ladies have.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-shape-styling#post-1609808 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 12:05:25 +0000 Zoe 1609808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From a true rectangle/IT: You have a nipped in little waist! If I had that, I'd be wearing my jackets belted, slim fitted tops with higher waisted bootcuts and flares, and . . . well . . . just about anything!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-shape-styling#post-1609798 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 10:59:36 +0000 Summer 1609798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Gigi: I'd say you are a borderline IT, with shoulders only slightly wider than your hips. With such a neat figure and that lovely, defined waist, I think you should be able to wear most things successfully.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-shape-styling#post-1609795 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 10:26:59 +0000 shaz 1609795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well look at you very Audrey Hepburn type figure definitely not a boyish Shape at all you have a lovely figure maybe keep tops that show of your tiny waist with more of a flow to the bottom half. Flaps on pockets of jeans can make the bottom look a little bigger patterns on the top can make you look a bit more curvy pencil skirts should look good </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-shape-styling#post-1609782 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 05:18:44 +0000 Gigi 1609782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess I will be the spanner and say that you are an IT with a defined waist like an hourglass.</p> <p>I'm terrible with suggestions for clothing, unfortunately. I do know that if you want a feminine look, you will want to stick with pieces that have some type of waist definition. If you wear a looser top, it will need to either have a band at the bottom or else be nipped in a bit at the waist. I have some drapey tops that are nipped in at the waist, and they are very flattering, despite my small bust.</p> <p>I know nothing of dresses, so I can't offer any suggestions. I am one or two sizes larger on bottom than on top, so dresses never fit me. :(</p> <p>If you are shorter than average, you might want to look at petites' clothing to make sure that the waist on the tops is at the right spot, further accentuating the waist.</p> <p>Welcome to the forum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-shape-styling#post-1609736 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 03:39:38 +0000 SandyG 1609736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm seeing a slim X-hourglass with long legs. Cute!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-shape-styling#post-1609715 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 01:52:01 +0000 Anonymous 1609715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are a neat hourglass. I can see you're short waisted and have a long rise like I do. Bootcut jeans work well for me and I'm betting you can rock them, too. Hourglasses look great in V necklines; also scoop necklines. Avoid crew necks and turtlenecks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-shape-styling#post-1609706 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 01:05:52 +0000 catgirl 1609706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Speaking as an IT, I think you're a slim hourglass - looks like you maybe have a long inseam and are shortwaisted, with a high hip?&nbsp; You will look amazing in bootcut jeans with those legs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-shape-styling#post-1609704 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 01:03:31 +0000 MsMaven 1609704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote hourglass as well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-shape-styling#post-1609685 Sun, 31 Jan 2016 00:11:09 +0000 rachylou 1609685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think you're an IT really. I see straight up hourglass... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-shape-styling#post-1609662 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 22:42:18 +0000 coral 1609662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello!</p> <p>As you can see in the pictures, I'm an IT, but I feel I have a secondary body type as well. Probably rectangle/vase shape? (My waist is crooked from scoliosis.)<br /> <a href="https://i.imgsafe.org/7b2cc44.jpeg" rel="nofollow">https://i.imgsafe.org/7b2cc44.jpeg</a><br /> <a href="https://i.imgsafe.org/b79d6e7.jpeg" rel="nofollow">https://i.imgsafe.org/b79d6e7.jpeg</a><br /> <a href="https://i.imgsafe.org/efdbd1c.jpeg" rel="nofollow">https://i.imgsafe.org/efdbd1c.jpeg</a></p> <p>If you have any styling or outfit suggestion, please don't hesitate to share! I've always felt I have a boyish silhouette, and I'd like to look more feminine when I get dressed. As clothing today tends to be quite loose and boxy, I don't want to look outdated if I wear more feminine pieces. Thus, how could I create a more balanced and feminine silhouette while still looking up to date? (I have very small breasts and bum too.)</p> <p>Also I would love to hear your suggestions for a maxi/midi dress for my shape. I'm looking to purchase a custom made long cotton day dress, but am still determining which neckline, length, loose or fitted, straight or flare skirt, etc. Something that is very versatile and easy to wear.</p> <p>Thank you for your help! </p>