https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:06:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-1882081 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 02:22:09 +0000 Pasteldreamrose 1882081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm an IT, because my shoulders are an inch wider than my hips, although like others here have said, it is not the reason for being one, even though I disagree. My shoulder circumference is 34 1/2; waist 24 1/2 and my Hips are 35 1/2. Those measurements alone would make me seem like a pear but most of my weight is gained in my thighs and butt. My waist is also 11 inches smaller than my hips so I have a defined waist too. Honestly not sure what mix of body shapes I seem to be lol. My hips are really 33 1/2 if it weren't for my butt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-1875874 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 10:57:47 +0000 Staysfit 1875874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m an IT, but Angie categorized me as a Rectangle, and when I started on the forum, I thought I might be a Pear! How’s that for shape confusion! :-)</p> <p>Seriously, going by measurement alone, my shoulders win the race. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-1875857 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 09:12:31 +0000 Alex Lloyd 1875857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, I have broad hips AND shoulders, so it's really hard to tell. My shoulders are broader than my hips, so when I wear a loose shirt you can't see my curves. I am a bit of an inverted triangle, my hips stick out and so do my shoulders. I don't know exactly what the criteria is but I'm trying! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-1009029 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 17:39:16 +0000 cinderskill 1009029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's nice to see that other women have the same shape as me, It makes me feel less alone! I hardly see anyone with this shape on the streets around here, but in the media I see a few of them. Pamela Anderson (even before the breast augmentation) and Angelina Jolie both have this shape.&nbsp;</p> <p>My shoulders are 40", my bust is 38",&nbsp;my waist is 30",&nbsp;and my hips are 38". I know that sounds much more even than any other inverted triangle but I actually just have a round&nbsp;butt with narrow hips. If I just measure the front part of my shoulders and hips my shoulders are 20" across and my hips are 16" across.&nbsp;</p> <p>Does anyone know if swimming as a child could have influenced my body shape? I was in swimming&nbsp;lessons for most of my childhood. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-969443 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 01:33:38 +0000 Ana 969443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IK, I think crewnecks emphasize the bust, so if a person is busty, they might want to avoid it (but certainly don't have to!). :)</p> <p>I miss Maya too. I wonder what she's up to these days.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-969349 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 00:16:38 +0000 K. Period. 969349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, you are so right! I didn't even see that. &nbsp;It is nice, though, that I get to identify my favorite IT posters, all in one easy thread!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-969317 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 23:35:41 +0000 ironkurtin 969317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm an IT but I dress like a rectangle.&nbsp; </p> <p>Also, I love crewnecks.&nbsp; Why can't we wear crewnecks again? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-969309 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 23:25:01 +0000 Anonymous 969309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a really old thread! I miss Maya. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-969303 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 23:20:02 +0000 K. Period. 969303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL! Peri, you crack me up.&nbsp;I haven't even thought about measuring my shoulders. &nbsp;It could get really ugly. &nbsp;I do know this: I typically have at least a three size difference between my tops and my bottoms. &nbsp;Now I have a new way to look at it: lots of arm swinging room!!!&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> <p>hojarasca, I'm an IT too if the above wasn't obvious enough. &nbsp;I'm more of an IT/rectangle. &nbsp;Very little waist, so I'm boyish and athletic looking when thin/dressed well&nbsp;and stocky and mannish looking when not. &nbsp;Other than my lovely chest, that is. &nbsp;The girls save me. &nbsp;Thank goodness for the girls!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>You have me wondering, though, because of your small waist, wouldn't you wear fuller, gathered bottoms well? That could give you hourglass balance. &nbsp;My non-waist won't let me wear them well, but pencil skirts are my best friend. </p> <p>As far as tops, I think that&nbsp;wraps, thicker straps on tank styles and peplums are lovely on us big shouldered gals. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-969290 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 22:45:27 +0000 Peri 969290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear...I must be the IT-est of the ITs.</p> <p>My shoulders are 42 inches around!!! My hips are 37. </p> <p>But if your shoulders are smaller than your hips, where do your arms go?! They can't hang straight down? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-967902 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 00:24:06 +0000 qfbrenda 967902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another IT here... 35" hips and 39" shoulders.&nbsp; :)</p> <p>Jade, maybe you've seen it but in case you haven't... Angie has a good article about dressing the IT body:<a href="http://youlookfab.com/2010/05/20/how-to-dress-the-inverted-triangle-body-type-2010/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2010/05/.....type-2010/</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-967894 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 00:15:03 +0000 jade 967894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have unbelievably broad shoulders- they're 38 inches compared to my 29 inch hips and 26 inch waist and I really struggle to find things to wear but I like the skater skirts at the moment, they can really emphasise your hips and if you wear a black cardi I find it makes your shoulders look smaller does anyone have any tips for me about what else I can wear? It would be much appreciated </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-125655 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:39:53 +0000 shana 125655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am inverted triangle (with apple tendencies) although in my case, I feel like it's not even that my shoulders are wide but that my back is broad. My waist is undefined &amp; my hips are slim in comparison. </p> <p>I don't think that everyone with wide shoulders is an IV triangle though - like the others have stated, it could just be a tendency and you might be more of a rectangle (which is what I think most models are anyway even though we say they are inverted triangles). The visual makes a big difference! </p> <p>Body shape analysis does seem to be an art rather than a science. Often, it seems that anyone with carrying extra pounds gets classified as an apple and it's not until they shed the extra pounds that we see their true shape. I wonder if working out &amp; lifting alot makes a difference in terms of women being classifies as inverted triangles - I'm sort of thinking of female body builders here.</p> <p>Aside from pears being the dominant body shape, statistically speaking, I think pears &amp; hourglasses are traditionally associated with the "feminine" form with their shapely (i.e. child-bearing) hips </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-125620 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:51:46 +0000 anne 125620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can really relate to your comment about your torso being so long "that you totally forget I have a waist by the time your eyes hit my shoulders!" I have said before that I think a long torso makes it harder to determine body type because of the distance between shoulders and hips (in my case I have a strong shoulder line, and fairly slim hips but a fuller bottom and thighs. I don't carry any extra weight at the top of my body)<br /> According to Angie's description here<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2006/05/22/the-statuesque-inverted-triangle/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2006/05/.....-triangle/</a><br /> I don't thing you are a "classic" IT but you probably have tendencies in that direction. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-125600 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 04:25:19 +0000 Maya 125600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Having wider shoulders doesn't mean you're an inverted triangle. It's a question of visual balance. Two people with the exact same measurements can be two different body types. That is why pictures are so important. One person can have 40" sloping shoulders and another person can have a very straight. upright shoulder line of the same measurement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-125598 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 04:20:06 +0000 Carole 125598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hojarasca- I can relate to your reluctance to use belts. I find if I wear them on my natural waist, it is not flattering, but if I wear them lower more towards my hips, that helps balance things out, I will attach a photo of an example...</p> <p><a href="http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss54/cagremillion/DSC03415.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i561.photobucket.com/al.....C03415.jpg</a></p> <p>I have read differing opinions about halter tops for broad shoulders, I personally think<br /> they are one of the most flattering necklines for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-125579 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:19:12 +0000 Dusty 125579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm an inverted triangle, with rectangular tendencies. I do think we're more on the rare side, but since we're looking for them, we notice them more, you know? </p> <p>I've heard halter tops recommended for broad shoulders - I think they break up the shoulder line a little bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-125577 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:05:18 +0000 hojarasca 125577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AJ - I am actually a little hesitant to draw attention to my waist with belts...my shoulders measure about 38" and my waist 25.5" so I feel like belts only draw attention to the stark contrast (without enough hip to even out the picture). Do most of you other I.T.s take the belt route?</p> <p>So perhaps I'm not 100% I.T.....maybe I should consider taking a picture like April mentioned.</p> <p>I welcome any other clothing recommendations, because I'm still figuring this out. The sad thing is that I LOVE sleeve/neckline embellishments. The puffed sleeves and boat necks have slowly been making their way out of my closet. I'm also making an effort to purchase light colored pants and skirts, something I rarely considered before. By the way, as summer approaches, is there a verdict on halter tops for broad shoulders? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-125549 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:07:56 +0000 April 125549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, good question whether every shape with shoulders slightly wider than hips is an I.T. I remember Angie telling my sister that she was "a slight hourglass with a strong shoulder line," so it seems like wider shoulders by themselves aren't the only criterion.</p> <p>I'll defer to Angie on this, but I have always thought the I.T. shape was defined by both the wider shoulders/narrower hips AND the lack of much waist definition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-125543 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:40:31 +0000 April 125543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It does seem that the forum has a number of I.T. shapes, myself included, but I think it's hard to tell what people's "true" shapes are when you see them dressed in street clothes. When people post to the forum to find out their body shapes, it's very difficult to give an opinion until they photograph themselves in something like a cami and leggings. So those triangles you're seeing on the street might look different in their skivvies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-125537 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:09:43 +0000 CK 125537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am an inverted triangle as well, though I have a larger bust and am short waisted. I think most women are a combination of body types - it sounds like you may also have some of the characteristics of a racy rectangle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-125534 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:59:51 +0000 Carole 125534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm an inverted triangle, in fact, that is how I found YLF! I was looking for help in finding clothes that fit and flatter my shape. I struggle with looking like a football player, or masculine in certain tops and jackets. Having bigger boobs seems to make the problem a little harder to solve, but I could be wrong. While it seems most gals stuggle with looking too big in the hips or middle, this is not my problem. Just knowing that I should look for "V" type tops, and avoid detail at the shoulder or boat neck, crew type tops and jackets has helped me find more flattering clothes without all the frustration and discouragement . Knowing that A line skirts and detail at the hem can bring attention to my best asset, my legs, has helped too. I'm realizing that skirts and dresses are my friend and have begun to add those to my wardrobe. </p> <p>I've read what AJ refers to about most models are inverted triangles, I'd be interested to see what others think! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-125489 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:18:58 +0000 AJ 125489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Hojarasca!</p> <p>I'm an inverted triangle but I haven't really noticed many others. Well, I haven't really been looking for others. </p> <p>Are you highlighting your small waist with wide or colorful belts?</p> <p>I once read somewhere that our body shape is what most models' body shapes are because clothing hangs better off our wider shoulders. So wear your clothes with some runway sass. : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-inverted-triangles#post-125449 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:43:50 +0000 hojarasca 125449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are we really a "rare breed"?</p> <p>Lately I have become very conscious of the fact that my shoulders are about an inch broader than my hips. And the more I look around, the more women I see who are the same way! Practically 20% of the population, I'd say. So why do the pears steal all our thunder? :P</p> <p>Also, I'd like to clarify something...is ANY woman with more shoulder than hip considered an inverted triangle? I have a fairly small bust and a small waist, but my torso is so long that you totally forget I have a waist by the time your eyes hit my shoulders! </p>