https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:27:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/7#post-1339047 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 13:49:19 +0000 anne 1339047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the thread that never dies!!&nbsp; Thanks to everyone who has contributed and an especial welcome to another body twin in vengenzx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/7#post-1338787 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 22:06:58 +0000 columbine(erin) 1338787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've read this old but very enlightening thread several times but didn't find my twin. I'm 5'3'', 35/36-26-35, hour-pear. I have some similarities with Mo as far as shape&nbsp;but am shorter and more pearish I think. I wear US size 6 top and bottom most often, often need a petite for tops. I think my inseam 28 inches.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/7#post-1338729 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 20:04:13 +0000 maraxcee 1338729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>anne, it actually sounds like we could be body twins! &nbsp;Like you, I have:</div><div>-square shoulders</div><div>-long waist</div><div>-short legs</div><div>-bust bust</div><div>-muscular thighs</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm 5'2, and I have been classified as an X shape by Imogen too! &nbsp;On here, a lot of women say I look like an IT with hourglass tendencies or vice versa.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/7#post-1324067 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 21:09:02 +0000 manhattanhawkeye 1324067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late to this topic, but just found YLF in the past month! I think my shape is an&nbsp;an 8ish-hourglass leaning toward an apple.<br />Bra:&nbsp;36DD or 38D**<br />Chest: 43&nbsp;<br />Waist: 38**<br />Hips:&nbsp;42</p> <p>Sloping shoulders, flat-ish bottom,&nbsp;very high hips/long femur&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;muscular calves. Thighs&nbsp;proportionately&nbsp;smaller than hips/waist. Pants are usually too low in the rise and&nbsp;baggy in the&nbsp;thighs/butt. I recently discovered high-wasted Gap skinny jeans, which actually sit at my natural waist!</p> <p>**I have IBS and have lots of issues with my tummy. Because I'm food-sensitive,&nbsp;I look preggo half-way through the day and gain "weight" right&nbsp;under my bra&nbsp;line. So frustrating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/7#post-1309349 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 00:03:47 +0000 gardenchick 1309349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, I've read through this thread a few times with the hope that I'll find my body twin...some of you are close but haven't quite seen anyone like me. If you're out there, be in touch!</p> <p>5'4"<br /> Weigh 128-130<br /> Classic hourglass 37-31-37<br /> 34DD bust which is the greatest challenge in shopping/fit of clothes<br /> Narrow shoulders, longer legs, feel generally short waisted.</p> <p>Anyone? Still feel somewhat puzzled by clothing fit so would love to see images of someone with a similar figure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/7#post-1266975 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 02:41:52 +0000 nancywalters 1266975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 5'7" and a size 14 top and size 14 bottom.&nbsp; Broad shoulders a fluffy waist and hips proportionate to shoulders. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/7#post-1216021 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 04:17:13 +0000 fathenry 1216021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting topic! I don't know my measurements but I am a size six on bottom and size eight on top. I am average height 5 foot6 and 132 lbs. I have long skinny legs, short waist and a straight waist, narrow straight hips. Bra size is 34 B, pretty average there. Problem area is my mid section. I'd love to find a body twin so we could share styles, it can be had to find flattering tops! I would say I'm an rectangle with tummy? Any others like me out there? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-1214842 Sat, 05 Apr 2014 16:05:56 +0000 Ria 1214842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I'm interested in giving this a try.</p> <p>Height: 5'4 (166cm)<br />Weight: 167.5lbs (76kg)<br />Bra Size: 36C or 36D<br />Bust: 41"<br />Waist: 34"<br />Hips: 43"<br />Top Size: AU 12-14<br />Bottom Size: AU 14-16<br />Shoe Size: AU 7-7.5<br />Foot Type: Duck<br />Body Type: Hourglass<br />Secondary Body Type: Pear</p> <p>My bra size could be inaccurate because I've gained some weight over the past couple of months. Also,&nbsp;I'm not actually sure if I'm an hourglass since my bust is 2" smaller than my hips, but my shoulders align exactly with my hips and I have a short waist, so I'm going with that classification for the time being.</p> <p>*crosses fingers and hopes to find a twin* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-1201151 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:09:45 +0000 LACeleste 1201151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok.</p> <p>I will give this a shot. &nbsp;I am not really curvy now that becoming a mom/time have filled in my waist. I am not willowy or&nbsp;angular either. &nbsp;I don't see my body type around much although I did see some recognition when I watched the Olympics. &nbsp;While definitely not a professional athlete :), &nbsp;I have the&nbsp;tall and strong body type.</p> <p>Although I have long legs because I am on the tall side, I am not short or long- waisted--I'm pretty&nbsp;proportionate on top and bottom.</p> <p>I am almost 5' 9" with measurements 38-30-38.</p> <p>I am incredibly full busted so while most size 10s fit well for tops and bottoms, jackets and button downs can pull a little. &nbsp;</p> <p>Where are you twin???? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-1201144 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 17:53:42 +0000 Kiwichik 1201144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Zapotee I know the feeling - lots of pear shapes on the forum but none that quite match my body type. Just checked the weight on my original post and I'm a bit lighter than my original post currently at 182 pounds with 17 pounds to loose. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-1094621 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:23:40 +0000 Anonymous 1094621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unless we have another 5.8, size 6-8, curvy latina on board, which is kind of a "white elephant" on its own kind, I am abandoning my search for a body twin. Seeing lots of you IRL made me realize I am much unlike anyone in this forum, even if we are at the same size range. It's allright! Fun thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-1094603 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:05:56 +0000 Marmee 1094603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope it's not too late to add to this conversation! &nbsp;I just found it.</p> <p>Height: 5'3.5"<br />Weight: 127<br />Bra size: 32D<br />Bust: 35.5"<br />Waist: 28.5"<br />Hips: 37"<br />Body Type: IT&nbsp;(with 39" shoulders (I wasn't sure exactly how low on my arms to measure...at what point does a shoulder measurement include the arms?)&nbsp;<br />I'm not sure what my secondary body type is...when I look at pictures of myself I look hippy, so maybe it's a pear?<br />Jeans size 27 (or sometimes 28 for a looser fit)<br />Tops XS-M/6-8 depending on brand</p> <p>I have a high waist and my legs always look short to me in pictures, but according to this ratio&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://ladyshortlegs.blogspot.com/2010/10/measuerments-proprotions.html">http://ladyshortlegs.blogspot......tions.html</a>&nbsp;I am average (although I measured myself, so perhaps I should get someone to help me)</p> <p>From looking at the replies in this post,&nbsp;I think that my body type is&nbsp;similar to those of&nbsp;Brenda, Kelly, Trix and Una.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-1057631 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:37:30 +0000 catgirl 1057631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've often wished I could siphon some body fat around! I look forward to getting to know your style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-1057625 Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:32:43 +0000 trix 1057625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you're right! Don't know how I missed it earlier...the "flat derriere" was one thing I didn't include in my description but should have. If only the fat in front (the stomach) would migrate a bit to the back and down (the rear view). So we should probably be looking at a lot of the same tops, even if I can't pull off the skinnies so well... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-1056773 Sat, 19 Oct 2013 17:58:10 +0000 catgirl 1056773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Trix, you sound somewhat close to me in proportion although I am 5'1".&nbsp; I'm 120 pounds at the moment, 32DD, size 4 or 6 (P depending on brand), and a round IT with little waist definition and proportionate legs. :)&nbsp; However I have no hourglass tendencies and my legs are muscle but quite skinny. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-1056518 Sat, 19 Oct 2013 14:32:17 +0000 Suz 1056518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva, Mo's right about the bra size -- i suspect you're in the wrong band width. And there are others like you! (Me, for one -- at least in that department!) We are close in height, too, but I don't have your longer limbs.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-1056462 Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:54:30 +0000 trix 1056462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another late poster! Hm, there are so many variables that I'm having trouble figuring out who might be my "twin." Breaking this down into general aspects of descriptions so that I can see who might match me in each of these areas:</p> <p><u>Shape:</u> between hourglass (figure 8) to inverted triangle (V)<br />muscular legs (both thighs and calves--this is the one reason that IT clothing recommendations don't work, as they assume thinner legs)</p> <p><u>Measurements:</u><br />height: 5'3"<br />weight: usually between 127 and 130, but I think this is shifting more toward fat as I get older :-(<br />bust: 34C<br />measurements: a few years ago I was 35-27-37, but I think I might have to add half an inch to them nowadays<br />sizes: almost always 6P in both tops and bottom at Ann Taylor and J Crew but on large side of 6P at some other retailers (e.g., Boden, BR), or small side of MP; 28-29 in jeans (29 for the thighs but they tend to bag around the rear view); 8W to 8.5M in shoes</p> <p><u>Proportions:</u> petite<br />round (as opposed to elliptical)<br />short neck<br />short arms<br />strong shoulders</p> <p>The funny thing is I always thought I had short legs, which should mean that I have a long torso,&nbsp;but if I have short legs and yet am almost at the height limit of petite sizing, doesn't this imply that I should fit regular sizes on top? But no, I need petite sizing for both length (arms, legs, torso -- actually I still need arms shortened)&nbsp;and width (in the ribcage).</p> <p>I can find height/weight twins, and height/shape twins, but not petite size/shape twins. A couple of the "anonymous" posters and ButterflyLady, may be close in terms of shape/proportions though; a couple of people are similar but slimmer (e.g., Sylvie, Ruth, Cinnamon Fern) -- I'll keep an eye out for all of your posts though. Thanks to the OP for starting this! </p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-1056188 Sat, 19 Oct 2013 01:53:39 +0000 Gigi 1056188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that the body shape that most closely suits me is rectangle.</p> <p>Height: 5'2"<br />Bust: 30" (32A)<br />Waist: 24"<br />Hips: 33"<br />Preferred inseam: approx. 29-30"</p> <p>I am short waisted and have a small bust. I don't have much of a rear end; the hips are wide rather than deep. I think that I may be what is called an 8 in Imogen's system--I just checked out her blog today. Any figure 8's on the forum? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-1056091 Fri, 18 Oct 2013 23:49:11 +0000 Janet 1056091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Liz, you and I are very close in height and weight and measurements. I'm quite short-torsoed though, and my legs are long. In reading a recent thread about elliptical vs. round body shapes, I'm also more aware than I am definitely elliptical -- wider rather than deep. Flat belly, not much of a bum, but wide hips and fairly broad shoulders for my frame. </p> <p>So amazing the ways the human body varies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-1055853 Fri, 18 Oct 2013 20:27:47 +0000 DonnaF 1055853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never responded a year ago. . .</p> <p>I think I have pearish tendencies. . .</p> <p>5' 1" (but I used to be 5' 1.75"!!)<br />37" sloping shoulders measured around by myself<br />33" bust, 28F bra since 28" underbust (but until a few months ago I thought I was 32DD with a loose band since that is what is available in b'n'm stores)<br />26" waist<br />34-35" hips<br />Very, very long torso with long waist so regular size peplum tops seem to hit better than Petites<br />I carry my weight in my upper and lower legs and, to a certain extent my upper arms so my torso is about two sizes smaller than my legs, so no skinny pants for me!</p> <p>I think my closest body doubles are citygirlDC and Sarah (whom I haven't *seen* around for awhile). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-1055230 Fri, 18 Oct 2013 06:58:38 +0000 jennifer 1055230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok here goes ..<br /> I'm among the Plus sized out there ..grabbing measuring tape..<br /> underbust 38 inches<br /> full bust 46 -47inches( I wear a 40H bra usually)<br /> Waist 41<br /> High hip 55<br /> low hip 57<br /> inseam 32-33 for flats<br /> I wear a 10 WW best in shoes or a 11 /11w depending on the last . I've noticed that I tend to find a better fit in shoes from Brazil or Italy and may have to size up to a 12 for a Made in China shoe.A 43 in European size shoes is about perfect. Boot shopping is nearly impossible as I have to find a ankle circumference of 12.5 inches and a calf of 21 inches.<br /> My neck is average length,my torso is shortwaisted (6 inches from the underbust to my natural waist about 2.5 -3 inches from the bottom of my rib cage to my natural waist -where my waist creases when I bend at the side)<br /> I have a fullish rear and a bit of a tummy and heavy thighs .I currently weigh around 265 right now (10/18/13) and wear 18/20-1x--22/24-2x in most clothing . I consider myself to be a pear/hourglass as my hips measure larger than my fullbust or shoulders(which are slightly narrower than my hips and don't sloape or square all that much.)<br /> Hope this helps someone sometime! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-1054720 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 20:50:58 +0000 Liz A. 1054720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I take back my previous comment.&nbsp; After looking again, I think my most useful size and fit comparisons will be Mo and Janet.</p> <p>Mo, I'm about a size bigger (6) with about 2 inches on you in the torso.</p> <p>Janet, we are the same size, but your inseam is like 3 inches longer!</p> <p>At least I know that clothes will fit the three of us pretty similarly, so this is useful information </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-1054698 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 20:20:50 +0000 Mo 1054698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva, you might be wearing the wrong bra size. &nbsp;A lot of ladies are. &nbsp;I wore 34A or B&nbsp;ten years ago. &nbsp;Now I'm in 32C or 30D or DD when I can find them. &nbsp;My breasts are not bigger, I just got better fit. (28" underbust and 34.5" bust)<br />Beyond that, we may have some similarities. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-1054693 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 20:17:51 +0000 viva 1054693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is really a fun thread! But I'm having trouble finding a twin. Every time I think I have one, I get to bra size and it's all over.<br />I'm pretty much a rectangle with a hint of pear.<br />5'5'', 129 lbs<br />small chest - barely 34 A <br />short-waisted, long legs and arms, narrow calves<br />smallish head, longish neck<br />I'm feeling very awkward and alien-like as I read this over!<br />Is there anyone out there like me?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-1054664 Thu, 17 Oct 2013 19:32:32 +0000 Liz A. 1054664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow!  I love this kind of thread.  Sorry to revive so late, but Claire just linked to it, and I have to know who my twin is!</p> <p>My closest matches allowing for a size up or down or slight variation in height seem to be lyn*, mrseccentric, MNSara, and Ginkgo.  Do any of you recognize yourself in my proportions?</p> <p>height: 5'6.5"<br /> weight: 142lbs.<br /> shoulders: 41" around<br /> bust: 36.5"<br /> underbust: 32"ish<br /> waist: 28.5"<br /> hips: 38.5"<br /> shoe size: 8.5<br /> inseam: 29.5" or so</p> <p>long chest, short waist, long rise, short legs especially in the calf</p> <p>I think I'm an X-shaped hourglass with a strong shoulder line and pear tendencies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-686243 Mon, 06 Aug 2012 17:38:48 +0000 Anonymous 686243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks like fun!<br /> ~I'm 5'4<br /> ~Medium build<br /> ~Size 14/16 Misses - Lg/XL<br /> ~8 Shaped Hourglass - slightly wider shoulders visually so may tend to IT???<br /> ~Short waisted, High hip, 2" between hip and rib<br /> ~Busty 40H (over bust measurement - 36" under bust)<br /> ~Around shoulders: 47", Fullest Bust: 46", Waist: 36", Fullest Hips: 47" (Working on shrinking after 5 babies!)<br /> ~Bootylicious<br /> ~Defined waist<br /> ~Short neck<br /> ~Big calves (hard to fit boots!) but little wrists and ankles<br /> ~Size 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 shoes, depending<br /> ~Very high arches<br /> ~Long rise<br /> ~Longer torso than bottom 1/2<br /> ~Inseam: 29" to bottom of foot</p> <p>Off to read posts to find my twin!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-614130 Mon, 07 May 2012 16:02:08 +0000 transition 614130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know my measurements yet, but I think they may be similar to Katje.</p> <p>I'm 5'7", 160 lbs. I wear a 12 or 14 in most things (Thankfully, fitting into more 12s recently). My bra size is 40D but I'm still nursing and expect that to shrink this summer. Both my wide shoulders and large post-baby belly cause me the biggest fit issues with tops. I'm still asked fairly frequently when the baby is due, even though I weigh less and am a smaller clothing size than I was pre-kids.</p> <p>My "natural waist," the smallest part of my short torso, is a full 4 or 5" above my belly button. I have a flat bottom and very long legs.</p> <p>I wear an 8W in nearly all shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-597031 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:58:17 +0000 Ginger 597031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>kimana517, I'm brand-new so you haven't seen me around, but I think we're pretty close to being twins - tall, mostly slender, pear/hourglasses, and proportionately short-waisted.</p> <p>Height: 5'9"<br /> Weight: 145ish (I'm working on losing 10-15 pounds I've put on in the last 2 years)<br /> Dress: 4/6<br /> Shoe: 9 (smallish feet - it's hereditary)<br /> Small bust (32D)<br /> Short-waisted (for height)<br /> Wide-hipped, high hipped<br /> Long rise<br /> Long legs<br /> "Hips about a size bigger - disproportionate to torso" (Check!)<br /> Actual measurements: 34-28-41 (will be 34-28-39 when I lose the weight) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-591361 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:02:37 +0000 Kiwichik 591361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi body twin hope you're out there as I'd love to compare notes. I'm a juicy bootilicious pear (even if I do say so myself).<br /> Height: 5 foot 9 inches<br /> Weight: 186 lbs<br /> Bust: 36.5 in (36b)<br /> Under bust: 31 in<br /> Waist : 31 in<br /> Hips: 46.5 in<br /> Inside leg: 33 in<br /> Head to shoulder: 11.5 in<br /> Shoukder to hip: 19.5in<br /> Hip to knee: 19 in<br /> Knee to floor 19 in</p> <p>Where are you bootylicious twin sister ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/find-your-ylf-body-twin-or-tripletetc/page/6#post-591360 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:00:23 +0000 Kiwichik 591360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi body twin hope you're out there as I'd love to compare notes. I'm a juicy bootilicious pear (even if I do say so myself).<br /> Height: 5 foot 9 inches<br /> Weight: 186 lbs<br /> Bust: 36.5 in (36b)<br /> Under bust: 31 in<br /> Waist : 31 in<br /> Hips: 46.5 in<br /> Inside leg: 33 in<br /> Head to shoulder: 11.5 in<br /> Shoukder to hip: 19.5in<br /> Hip to knee: 19 in<br /> Knee to floor 19 in</p> <p>Where are you bootylicious twin sister ? </p>