https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-figure-out-my-body-type Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:46:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-figure-out-my-body-type#post-1143642 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 16:40:35 +0000 E 1143642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We must be a similar age Endlessness, because I also spent my teen years in super low rise jeans, and trying on higher rises was *such* a revelation! In fact, I have such a long rise, that 'high rise' are even more comfortable on me than mid rise (I now look for about a 10" rise, although it can be difficult to find). I still feel sad I spent so many years feeling like my trousers were falling off and having to wear super long shirts to keep me covered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-figure-out-my-body-type#post-1143514 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 07:40:18 +0000 endlessness 1143514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much everyone for your help and tips! This has been very eye opening. I realized I never really look at my body shape before and what you all pointed out make absolute sense!</p> <p>I already found two pairs of jeans that seem to help, thank to the realization that I should go for mid rise, and not low rise like my teenage years has taught me. Never even TOUCHED one before today, that should say something about teen brainwashing Also, curvy fit is AWESOME!&nbsp;Why have I never tried it on before?!</p> <p>I'll definitely take a look at the brands you suggested too, thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-figure-out-my-body-type#post-1142958 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 15:03:52 +0000 Janet 1142958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that you seem to be quite hourglassy, and with strong shoulders -- I can relate to some of your dressing concerns, although I am very short-waisted, while you appear to be long-waisted. </p> <p>I have quite pronounced saddlebags regardless of my weight or how many miles I run (sigh), and even though I think bootlegs can be my most flattering cut in general, I really think any style can work well if the fit is spot on and the fabrication is either substantial or has enough drape to skim without clinging. </p> <p>That said, some of my favorite jeans right now are straight legs and baby boot cuts. Brands that work well for me in accommodating the saddlebags are Paige, Hudson (the Beth baby boot cut), and sometimes AG. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-figure-out-my-body-type#post-1142942 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 14:49:21 +0000 LAR101 1142942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote with the X camp<br />and in addition I think&nbsp;you might be slightly long waisted,<br />but I can't quite decide.&nbsp;</p> <p>I really liked Imogen's Lamport's distinctiion between the X hourglass and the 8 hourglass. &nbsp;I no longer think of the X as having saddlebags but hip bones.<br />Gigi's post has the weblink. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-figure-out-my-body-type#post-1142893 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 13:59:19 +0000 E 1142893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh your figure is very similar to mine! Which means you should also look at Suz and Tanya, who have a similar shape as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-figure-out-my-body-type#post-1142872 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 13:12:29 +0000 anne 1142872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A definite X . I am one too. I think the fact that the 2 horizontal lines are at shoulders and thigh rather than, say, bust and high hip means that the body lines are straighter and less curvy.</p> <p>So far as dressing tips go there's a lot of similarity between pear and hourglass anyway_-just no need to add shoulder emphasis. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-figure-out-my-body-type#post-1142748 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 05:28:44 +0000 Gigi 1142748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also agree with Caro that I don't find body types all that helpful either, because a person is&nbsp;rarely a single body type. I like to go with the individual parts of the body: how do you dress a small bosom, wide hips, wide shoulders, etc. You might want to check out a book called *The Triumph of Individual Style* from the library (you can get it on interlibrary loan if your local library doesn't have it), because it has a list of various body parts (large thighs, short legs, long neck, low bosom, etc.) and how to dress each one. I have found it helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-figure-out-my-body-type#post-1142535 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 01:40:50 +0000 K. Period. 1142535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep. That waist says hourglass to me. &nbsp;ITs are generally pretty straight, with little in the way of a defined waist. &nbsp;You have strong shoulders though because you are slim and I think it looks even more so because your arm is up to take the photo. &nbsp;So you are an hourglass with maybe a strong shoulder line. &nbsp;Pears have noticeably&nbsp;smaller shoulders and tend to have particularly long and elegant necks. &nbsp;I didn't get a chance to look to see if your neck is very long, but my general impression was that it was pretty normal, not short (typical with an IT) or very long (pear). &nbsp; </p> <p>Also, I agree with Caro's recommendation for a looser leg on pants. My friend who is a pear wears trousers with a very fitted waist that flow out loosely from her hips and she looks fantastic in them. &nbsp;Skinny jeans are her nemesis. I've heard lots of pears say bootcuts are the absolute best for them.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-figure-out-my-body-type#post-1142534 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 01:37:57 +0000 Caro in Oz 1142534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yo have a strong shoulder line that balances your lower half so I don't think you are a true pear.&nbsp;Personally I've never found body types much help with my clothing choices, it always depends on so many factors. My suggestion is to try on lots of different styles of clothing to see what works for you. </p> <p>If you want to minimise the lower hip area then a pant or jean that falls straight from the widest part would be my recommendation </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-figure-out-my-body-type#post-1142533 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 01:36:53 +0000 endlessness 1142533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh that is very helpful, and I think you just figured out why I had so much trouble figuring out my body shape (with the much longer slope from waist to hips). Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-figure-out-my-body-type#post-1142516 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 01:22:28 +0000 Gigi 1142516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say hourglass also. You might also be what Imogen Lamport calls an "X" shape--see her blog Inside Out Style:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/2010/05/real-life-body-shapes-x.html">http://www.insideoutstyleblog......pes-x.html</a>.</p> <p>She gives lots of clothing suggestions.</p> <p>I think whatever shape you are, you also have a bit of inverted triangle thrown in, because your shoulders are wider than your hips. I think that a pear shape has narrower shoulders than hips. But someone can correct me if I'm wrong...I'm terrible at body-typing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-figure-out-my-body-type#post-1142481 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:49:46 +0000 endlessness 1142481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really? :O Even with the saddlebags? I always assumed I was some kind of pear!</p> <p>Anyone has any idea on what sort of jeans I need to buy to reduce the appearance of the&nbsp;saddlebags? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-figure-out-my-body-type#post-1142475 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:42:07 +0000 Anonymous 1142475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hourglass with a strong shoulder line. (Inverted triangle tendencies) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-figure-out-my-body-type#post-1142466 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:31:13 +0000 Anonymous 1142466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like an hourglass to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-figure-out-my-body-type#post-1142463 Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:29:20 +0000 endlessness 1142463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm planning on refreshing my wardrobe for a change (New Years Eve syndrome anyone?), and I feel like I need to make adjustments to&nbsp;the type&nbsp;of clothing I purchase. I would love to take advice on the Web based on my body shape, but I have no idea what my body shape <i>is</i>! I tried to take measurements, but I'm getting different results, and I'm not even sure I'm measuring correctly...</p> <p>What do you guys think? Banana? Pear? Some other delicious fruit?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://tinypic.com/r/2k4paa/5">http://tinypic.com/r/2k4paa/5</a> </p>