https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-and-dresses-for-my-shape Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:07:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-and-dresses-for-my-shape#post-241149 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:31:00 +0000 catgirl 241149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awwww, you guys are SWEET- Trinity from Matrix is hot and would love to look like her. The sad thing is I was in unbelievably good shape before I had my son. He's more than worth it, of course - but I wish I'd appreciated how good I looked and felt back then. </p> <p>Will get to some proper photos per Angie's instructions. It is hard not to suck in the gut and try to hide the "flaws" in photos.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-and-dresses-for-my-shape#post-240934 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:23:15 +0000 Marley 240934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AG - I don't know what your body-type is - but just wanted you to know that whatever it is, it's beautiful! We (women in general) are much too hard on ourselves and our FAB bodies!<br /> I guess I'm going to have to do one of these posts aren't I? I think I know what my body type is - but I may just be telling myself that in order to avoid posting THE pic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-and-dresses-for-my-shape#post-240917 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 05:37:50 +0000 elpgal 240917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bummer that you have to take new pics but like Vix, I thought you looked very Matrix Trinity-esque in the pics </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-and-dresses-for-my-shape#post-240884 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 04:18:52 +0000 catgirl 240884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie! *howl of misery*</p> <p>Okay, tomorrow I'll do it. Thank you so much for taking the time to advise! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-and-dresses-for-my-shape#post-240862 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 03:42:21 +0000 Vix 240862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whatever your body type (I'm guessing you will be a Rectangle or fall just over the line into IT) you have a super-fit looking shape! Very kick-arse now/take names later. </p> <p>If you read Angie's recs you'll see you have many options for dress shapes, but as a hip-challenged sort myself I find more pronounced A lines often droop sadly without roundness to fill them out, but very mild ones will work. </p> <p>Sheaths will underscore straight lines, which is fine if that's your goal, but when I wear them I will usually try to push my silhouette to a more rounded one by pairing them with a jacket/top that creates a defined waist. </p> <p>For necklines I usually buy (or have altered to) V or scoopnecks -- otherwise I feel very block-on-block.</p> <p>[The wider-set the V or U the broader your shoulders will look, so you may want to keep an eye on that and go for straps/Us/Vs that sit closer to your neck.]</p> <p>Did you say you were short-waisted in another thread? If so, I avoid natural-waist dresses like the plague -- empire or no-waisted only pls thx! </p> <p>Maybe try a shirtdress with a slightly flared skirt? Seems like it would fit your rather tailored style and could be funk'd up/down depending on fabric and/or color. </p> <p>ps Dresses with tulip/tapered skirts (draped!!) will amp up the hourglass factor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-and-dresses-for-my-shape#post-240802 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:26:17 +0000 Angie 240802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on posting these pictures :)</p> <p>I need you with your feet together and your hands by your sides. Sorry </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-and-dresses-for-my-shape#post-240757 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:13:39 +0000 Jonesy 240757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would also guess inverted triangle, but I am no expert. I like your gunslinger pose :). Re. dresses (again I'm no expert): I would think sheath dresses would be great, or a shirtdress style...I'm thinking Angie has done blog posts about body shapes and various clothing options, including sheath dresses, but I'm not a pro at the search function. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-and-dresses-for-my-shape#post-240747 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 23:46:33 +0000 Lisa 240747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm voting for triangle but I'd love to hear what a few others think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-and-dresses-for-my-shape#post-240597 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:01:25 +0000 Jenava 240597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think to balance a narrow hip you want a neckline that cuts up your shoulderline. So, not something that hits right at your shoulder, but maybe covers it completely (a fitted, 3/4 sleeve), or cuts in a bit (a halter neckline)</p> <p>AK girl, have you tried sheath dresses? If you're a rectangle I think sheath dresses are supposed to be good?</p> <p>I'm not an expert, but that's my two cents. (-: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-and-dresses-for-my-shape#post-240592 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:54:55 +0000 shana 240592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AG, I think you're right about being an IT though your secondary category could be rectangle or apple. I have a similar body type (and I'm the same height) though I'm probably packing about 10+ lbs more than you so my apple tendencies are much more apparent! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-and-dresses-for-my-shape#post-240543 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:47:08 +0000 Barbara 240543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One thing is for sure, alaskagirl, you are beautiful! I think you are a rectangle with inverted triangle tendencies.</p> <p>Waiting for other ladies with similar shapes to advise you about dress choices. I'm a tall hourglass, so I'm not really sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-and-dresses-for-my-shape#post-240541 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:42:06 +0000 Irene 240541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inverted triangle/rectangle? Not an expert, but I don't thing you'd be considered an apple. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-and-dresses-for-my-shape#post-240536 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:39:09 +0000 catgirl 240536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>San, thanks! I wasn't sure, and I always tend to stand like I'm in a gunfight. I will say that there is no doubt my shoulders are wider than my hips.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-and-dresses-for-my-shape#post-240532 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:31:34 +0000 Anonymous 240532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I'm sorry to say this after all the work you've done to post these pictures here, but I believe you are supposed to stand with your feet together so it can be seen if your shoulders are wider than your hips, or visa versa. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-and-dresses-for-my-shape#post-240530 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:27:01 +0000 MsMaven 240530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on taking the risk in posting. I envy your shoulders and good posture. I'd agree on inverted triangle, but I don't think apple. Does a bit of a belly make you an apple if you are otherwise a different shape? </p> <p>You are beautiful in the first photo. I don't know why you can't find dresses. I have the same problem--dresses are serendipity. I am much taller than you though. I hope someone can give you dress suggestions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-and-dresses-for-my-shape#post-240529 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:26:47 +0000 Crystal 240529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you're body shape looks similar to mine, so I'm going to say rectangle... but you may want to wait for some more experienced ladies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-and-dresses-for-my-shape#post-240519 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:08:34 +0000 catgirl 240519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How I've dreaded posting these photos! Here's me. 5'1", 32D, no butt, wide shoulders, no waist (or high and long waisted). I'm a size 4 to 6, depending on brand.</p> <p>What is my body type? I'm thinking inverted triangle from the front, apple from the side. Although I was not as apple pre-PG, never have my abs been flat, even at my lowest weight 20 pounds ago.</p> <p>And what dress styles are best for me? I have the WORST time finding dresses I like that fit and look good. </p> <p>TIA. </p>