https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-in-defining-my-bodytype Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:00:50 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-in-defining-my-bodytype#post-794395 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:25:53 +0000 cobaltblue 794395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that Rachylou is on to something - sometime dressing tips for your primary body type (lovely hourglass) won't seem to be working. When that happens, try to bring in some tips for the pear type. Remember to have fun, as the shape guidelines are just one of many possible starting points. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-in-defining-my-bodytype#post-794309 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:04:23 +0000 ManidipaM 794309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with Rachylou and CocoLion. That helps personalize 'hourglass' a little more, doesn't it, in terms of finding clothing shapes that flatter? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-in-defining-my-bodytype#post-794256 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:00:23 +0000 CocoLion 794256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hourglass, X type hourglass that is, with secondary pear. This is the same body shape as I have. Welcome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-in-defining-my-bodytype#post-792733 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:08:12 +0000 Lauren 792733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I definitely don't believe in the measurements that "define" body shape. According to those measurement charts I am half hourglass half pear with a little apple thrown in. I just focus on trying to dress my body in ways I think are most flattering, wide hips and all! It is all about trial and error and finding what works :)</p> <p>Lauren<br /> blogger @ Thepearshape.com </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-in-defining-my-bodytype#post-792663 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:27:06 +0000 Nilda T 792663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hourglass </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-in-defining-my-bodytype#post-719186 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:13:10 +0000 Suz 719186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hourglass! And welcome!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-in-defining-my-bodytype#post-719175 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 16:54:09 +0000 rachylou 719175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hourglass, definitely. But not wasp-waisted. So, for example, you may or not find a fit-and-flare dress flattering on you. A dress where the skirt bells out immediately at the waist might, for example, strike you as off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-in-defining-my-bodytype#post-718838 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 04:04:57 +0000 Clarissa 718838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think hourglass too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-in-defining-my-bodytype#post-718833 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 04:02:10 +0000 anne 718833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see on hourglass too. I don't think you have the 8 shelf - more like an X shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-in-defining-my-bodytype#post-717449 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:21:25 +0000 Inge 717449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exactly! It's the shoulder/waist ratio that is often the determining factor. You have a very lovely figure, and I'm looking forward to learning more about your style </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-in-defining-my-bodytype#post-717448 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:20:34 +0000 Anonymous 717448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely hourglass. You have the same silouette I do. It's what your body looks like from the front that counts, and your butt does affect your hip measurement. I know mine does! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-in-defining-my-bodytype#post-717443 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:16:49 +0000 Thyme 717443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I might have been overthinking it. I measured the circumference of my hips and shoulders, and according to those measurements my hips are wider than the shoulders. But of course, the hip measurement is wide because of the butt, too, whereas the shoulder measurement is wide simply because of the width across the shoulders...</p> <p>So yes, you're probably right, Inge, JR and milehighstyle. Thanks for pointing that out. I should've trusted what I can see in that silhouette instead of staring at the tape measure.</p> <p>I do find many instructions on how to define your body type confusing, because many of them rely on chest, waist and hips measurements only and don't take shoulders into consideration. And if I only consider those measurements and not my shoulders, I really do seem like a pear. Some of the instructions I've read actually emphasize that shoulder width is irrelevant to defining your body type! Confusing.</p> <p>Thanks for the comments! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-in-defining-my-bodytype#post-717441 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:13:04 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 717441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely hourglass. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-in-defining-my-bodytype#post-717432 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:03:50 +0000 JR 717432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like a very nice silhouette to me. :o)</p> <p>And it does look like an hourglass to me too: well-defined, curvy waist and evenly proportioned shoulders and hips. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-in-defining-my-bodytype#post-717428 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:58:40 +0000 Inge 717428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you sure your hips are wider than your shoulders, Thyme, because the drawing seems to indicate otherwise. To me it looks as if both are about as wide, and I see a waist too, so I would say hourglass (you don't need a full bust to be an hourglass at all). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-in-defining-my-bodytype#post-717425 Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:54:41 +0000 Thyme 717425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello! I'm new to the forum and the whole website. I find it very informative and interesting.</p> <p>I've been reading about bodytypes and trying to figure out mine. I still can't seem to figure out which type I am. Would you perhaps like to help me out? I would appreciate it very much! :)</p> <p>Here's a picture containing my full silhouette and body measurements: <a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v462/Miia/?action=view&amp;current=siluetti_05.jpg">http://img.photobucket.com/alb.....tti_05.jpg</a></p> <p>At first I thought I was a pear because my hips are significantly wider than my waist, and my chest is more narrow than my hips. But then again, it seems that my shoulders are too wide for a pear. Am I right? Which might lead me to consider the possibility I might be an hourglass (gasp!)... but isn't my chest too narrow for an hourglass shape? Then there's the 8-shape... Do you think I have the "shelf" or not? Because I just can't tell. :-D</p> <p>I would appreciate any comments! </p>