https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:25:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7/page/2#post-1303430 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 23:59:51 +0000 kelli 1303430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203972576338879&amp;set=pb.1356829057.-2207520000.1405381940.&amp;type=3&amp;theater" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/photo.....38;theater</a>&nbsp; its an afterwork photo but its the only full length recent enough photo I have&nbsp; that would show.Its always been hard to find clothes because of my framebeing so small but what fits one part of my body doesnt fit the other. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1294672 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 10:18:56 +0000 katniss 1294672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone, I would like some help to identify my body type too, photos coming soon! My bust measurements are wider than my hips. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1252148 Thu, 15 May 2014 03:45:49 +0000 jackiec 1252148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey Torontogirl, we are almost body twins! When I saw your photos I thought wow! I think we are close! I have a couple inches on you on the hips, and probably a bit on the waist, although I cinched the tape at the smallest part of my so-called-waist above my belly button I did the exercise fully clothed in jeans &amp; tshirt but got 37.5-38 shoulder, 33 bust, 28.5 waist, 37.5 hip. If you are rectangle with IT tendencies, then I must be rectangle with pear tendencies. I must ask Angie and do some more work on that. I'm 5'7.5".<br /> I usually cry when I go to Victoria Secret or la Senza....it sucks when you can barely fit a training bra </p> </p> <p>ETA - gear photo from MaryK's post the other day.</p> <p>ETAA - you are definitely much more willowy than me. Sorry about the funny face ;)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1252067 Thu, 15 May 2014 02:19:49 +0000 MsLuna 1252067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually want to say IT with slight rectangular tendencies. But it looks like it's agreed upon that it's rectangle/IT! My reason for picking IT is the shoulder in proportion to the hips (broader shoulder), but you already mentioned that the shoulders aren't particularly broad. So... Yay!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1252004 Thu, 15 May 2014 01:36:45 +0000 Gigi 1252004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking forward to it, Vivi! :^) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1251826 Wed, 14 May 2014 22:29:06 +0000 vivi 1251826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hey, i'm really curious what you think my body type is, i shall upload a pic as soon as i become an active member </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1207327 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 05:50:07 +0000 Golden 1207327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks as if you have a definite waist but no matter what you look great! I think slim soft rectangle since you have a waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1207225 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 03:05:33 +0000 adorkable 1207225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party - but I also see slim hourglass/rectangle.</p> <p>Also, totally sympathizing you with on VS. They don't make a small enough band OR a large enough cup for me.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206946 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 20:20:23 +0000 fuzzylogic 1206946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, rectangle it is! You do look like you have a lovely little waist though! </p> <p>You could probably use guidelines from each of the groups you mentioned depending on what you wanted to accentuate or minimise. </p> <p>VS - what the?? Have you tried Calvin Klein? If you don't need a lot of support perhaps you could try some of those gorgeous, lace triangle bras (that I have oft wanted to wear....). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206906 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 19:06:33 +0000 Anonymous 1206906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to this, but I agree, rectangle. You are slimmer tthan I am in the hips and legs, but we have a very similar body shape I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206897 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:52:28 +0000 Helena 1206897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie - rectangle it is then. I am not broad-shouldered particularly, although I am not at my best in tops that accentuate the shoulders, for example a fluttery short-sleeve. So I will follow the IT guidelines for that, and rectangle for the rest.</p> <p>Thanks one and all - a truly helpful group, as always! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206888 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:44:18 +0000 Angie 1206888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rectangle with IT tendencies. Are your shoulders broad, TG? It's hard to make an accurate assessment with the angle of the photo - which makes your shoulders look broader because it's taken "top down".&nbsp;</p> <p>If not, I would say Rectangle. You are an athletic creature. xo</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206868 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:32:04 +0000 Helena 1206868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks, i will do that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206862 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:26:08 +0000 Aziraphale 1206862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, you really are quite a bit taller. I'm only 5'1". But your shape is still similar -- my measurements are 33.5"-27.5"-34", so very close to yours, but your extra four inches makes you more willowy. I'm definitely a rectangle because my waist doesn't "go in" as much as yours (no room between the bottom of my ribcage and top of my hips!).&nbsp;But we're close enough that we could definitely compare notes. I see you wear your belt low, like me.</p> <p>You and Suz aren't so different, either.</p> <p>Most of the guidelines for rectangle apply to&nbsp;me, but I've also found that some of the ones for IT work too, because of my shoulder line. Your shoulders look just like mine, so you might find it useful to check some of the IT stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206813 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:37:13 +0000 Suz 1206813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah..that is a shame. Well, I will PM you when I get a chance with some suggestions. &nbsp; :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206792 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:18:46 +0000 Helena 1206792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I will not be able to make it in the end I have one friend's business grand opening to attend in the morning/early afternoon and then another friend's 30th birthday (which is just mean since I am turning 40 soon) in the evening ... I was hoping the birthday would fall on a different date, but alas. So I don't think I can make it down and back in time in addition to those. I sent an e-mail but maybe just hit reply instead of reply all.</p> <p>But glad to know that I am not alone with VS and I'll take any tips ya got ... I'm told I need to get the "cutlets" from La Senza ...</p> <p>So sorry I will miss meeting you in person (THIS time round, at least). And thanks for all the help, to all!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206785 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:13:19 +0000 Suz 1206785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got some bra tips for you when we see each other this weekend. I have had that same experience at Victoria's Secret, yeah....</p> <p>But I have a few good TO leads for lingerie at different price points.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206778 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:10:28 +0000 Helena 1206778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ideal maybe, but I've had Victoria Secret tell me they don't make bras small enough for me ... everyone's got problems ... just sayin' ... ;)</p> <p>Thanks for the kind words all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206746 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:46:25 +0000 carter 1206746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep. Pretty much ideal. I agree with the others, slim hourglass with strong shoulders. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206722 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:23:59 +0000 Helena 1206722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aziraphale, that is so funny - I wish I had her hair and makeup team!! My prince is better though ;)</p> <p>Thanks for the input - I'm actually 5'5" so pretty average height-wise - I think I'm more long-legged than long-bodied so that might be why I look a little taller. Glad to know of some 'body twins' that I can learn from! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206700 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:00:19 +0000 Aziraphale 1206700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In that third picture, you look EXACTLY LIKE KATE MIDDLETON. I see why people compare you!</p> <p>I think slim rectangle/hourglass with square shoulders. You're shaped a lot like me, only you look quite a bit taller. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206695 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:57:31 +0000 Helena 1206695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks carambola and&nbsp;Suz, I will take a look at the rectangle ones and IT ones too. I do notice that if I emphasize the shoulders, it looks wrong, although usually okay if I leave them alone.</p> <p>Thanks all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206681 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:34:24 +0000 Suz 1206681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Slim rectangle-hourglass with square shoulders, similar to me. Except you look more willowy and slender. :)</p> <p>Because of my other body type modifiers &nbsp;(long neck, small bust) and my style persona, I tend to follow the rectangle guidelines, but I also pay attention to the hourglass ones at times, especially for my lower half.&nbsp;</p> <p>Some styles that work for ITs also work for me because of the strong shoulder line and relatively slim hips.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206630 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:14:07 +0000 carambola 1206630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, if forced to pick one, I would probably agree with slim hourglass.<br /> But, I also see rectangle and a strong shoulder line, so I can see why<br /> you're getting mixed results from the calculators. How's that for definitive </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206617 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:59:27 +0000 Helena 1206617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Jules, although my baby-belly-pouch at the front might beg to differ!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206606 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:54:42 +0000 Jules 1206606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Slim hourglass with strong shoulder line. Basically designer-perfect clothes hanger </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206604 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:54:06 +0000 Helena 1206604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much Janet - that's sort of what I thought, but the calculators made me doubt. Appreciate your help very much </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206599 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:52:52 +0000 Janet 1206599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Even though I'm no expert, I would say slim hourglass -- lucky you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206596 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:49:36 +0000 Helena 1206596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, here's a couple - any good?&nbsp;Thx so much!&nbsp;:D </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/body-type-help-7#post-1206585 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:41:53 +0000 Janet 1206585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think photos are more helpful than measurements. Can you post a photo in form-fitting workout gear or something similar? </p>