https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/introduction-and-body-type-info Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:56:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/introduction-and-body-type-info#post-61657 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:49:53 +0000 Antje 61657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Sarah, welcome! Congrats for embarking on your style journey. Glad you got a bra fitting, that's the best way to start. And it's so great to hear that you want to replace your baggy clothes with more fitted ones. Just like you I used to think that looser clothes were more flattering but I've since learned -and experienced first hand- that the exact opposite is true. You will love seeing yourself in more fitted and structured pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/introduction-and-body-type-info#post-61618 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:40:38 +0000 Inge 61618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're welcome Sarah. Don't hesitate to ask if you have questions: just start a new thread, you'll get more responses that way (you could always include a link to the older thread for reference purposes if you like). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/introduction-and-body-type-info#post-61396 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:19:25 +0000 Sassy 61396@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you both for your replies. I also think I'm appley with a tendency toward inverted triangle.<br /> The links you gave me are great, Inge! I've been searching through the archives (though I'm a little hesitant to resurrect old threads, I may give in because I have questions) and finding so many tips and new ideas! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/introduction-and-body-type-info#post-61381 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:57:00 +0000 Inge 61381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to the forum Sassy. Of course there is hope for you! You have a lovely figure.<br /> I'm afraid I'll be confusing you with trying to 'guess your body type' (I'm not good at this), but I see strong shoulders that are about as wide as your hips (is that correct?). So I'm guessing maybe a straightish hourglass with some apple tendencies, or like Anne says, inverted triangle with a bit of adorable apple thrown into the mix...</p> <p>This isn't helping of course;-) But we will get this figured out. Angie will know for sure (she's on holiday and will be back on the 27th).</p> <p>You say you'd like to look more modern and preppy, have you had a chance to read these posts about smart casual? They might give you some ideas to start from.<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2006/09/07/smart-casual-for-ladies/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2006/09/.....or-ladies/</a></p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2008/01/30/the-flop-proof-outfit-for-casual-fridays-and-beyond/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2008/01/.....nd-beyond/</a></p> <p>For more casual days:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2009/03/27/mom-on-the-go-road-test-dresses-and-skirts/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2009/03/.....nd-skirts/</a></p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2009/02/27/roadtesting-angies-mom-on-the-go-formulas/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2009/02/.....-formulas/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/introduction-and-body-type-info#post-61374 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:30:30 +0000 anne 61374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Sassy - I think you look better than you think you do.</p> <p>There are plenty of women on the forum who have a similar body type to you. I suspect you're a mix between an inverted triangle and an apple - have you read the dress tips for those yet?</p> <p>Good work on getting the bra! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/introduction-and-body-type-info#post-61372 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:16:40 +0000 Sassy 61372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello, everyone. I'm very pleased to have found this website since it seems to have answers to many of my questions.<br /> My name is Sarah. I'm 31. I'm 5'2" and weigh 128lbs. I carry most of that extra weight in my tummy which I have been trying to disguise for years by wearing baggy clothing.<br /> I've just started paying more attention to myself and got fitted for a bra at Nordstroms. I went in wearing a 36D and came out wearing a 34E. Shocking what that did to my sensibilities--- omg, now that the "girls" are hiked up I *do* have a waist! So, I'm trying to retire my baggy sweatshirts, hoodies and yoga pants and get into into well fitting jeans, skirts, and (my personal enemy) tops, blouses, shirts, ugh.<br /> I'm considering going the personal shopper route because just thinking about spending hours in malls and fitting rooms makes me want throw my hands in the air and give up.<br /> I have a wide ribcage, a short waist, skinny legs, and a big tummy. It seems if I can get it to fit around my bustline, the shoulders are around my elbows and the waistline is around my hips. I don't usually have a problem with sleeve length but I always have to hem my jeans.<br /> I have always dressed so casually but I'd like to look more modern and preppy, I suppose. I don't watch Gossip Girl but I've seen photos of how the girls dress and I love it.<br /> I've enjoyed lurking on these forums and looking at what outfits you all are putting together and it makes me think there is hope for me!<br /> So, hello all and here's to changing my ways!!</p> <p><a href="http://s700.photobucket.com/albums/ww3/sassmaro/?action=view&#38;current=Picture4.jpg">&lt;img src="http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww3/sassmaro/Picture4.jpg" border="0" alt="Shape"&gt;</a> </p>