https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:01:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1198025 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 10:37:06 +0000 Vildy 1198025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looked like pear to me, too. How about the fit of pants, jeans that are designated curvy cut? I'm not sure what "bunching" would look like but whiskering or diagonal drag lines are a sign of not enough room, too tight, and the lines usually point back to where there needs to be inch(es) added. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1198023 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 10:25:33 +0000 Style Fan 1198023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say you are a pretty pear.&nbsp; Also,&nbsp;you are very brave.&nbsp; A brave pretty pear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1192743 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 21:47:24 +0000 rute 1192743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to say you have such lovely legs! I'm glad Angie sorted out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1192728 Wed, 12 Mar 2014 21:22:37 +0000 hissylizard 1192728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not really good at this myself, but&nbsp;would say hourglass. You seem proportioned, not really short or long-waisted.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1179077 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:34:05 +0000 unfrumped 1179077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome fellow pear! But do read about overlapping types and fit issues so you don't get too boxed in.<br /> I wear a lot of pants and fit IS hard I also have to watch pulling/ whispering so I often have to size for ease of fit in hip and have the waist taken in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1178941 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 22:25:02 +0000 Suz 1178941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah -- I was going to say pear at first, too, but in one photo that's how it looked to me, whereas in the other photo it did not. But -- either way, following pretty pear guidelines for the bottom part should be helpful!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1178902 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 22:10:22 +0000 Mo 1178902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, yeah, a 12 1/4" calf girl here, too. &nbsp;Seems we share a few things &nbsp; (hey at least skinny jeans are never too tight on my lower legs!) </p> <p>EDIT: the rise of the pant could be cause for the bunching/whiskering at the crotch. &nbsp;I've found pants only ranging from 8" to 9" rise work for me.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1178893 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 22:06:45 +0000 shiny 1178893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to say pretty pear with strong shoulder line. At least, in the photos it appears your shoulder line is pretty strong? By that I mean not sloped. Which may be why others are saying hourglass.&nbsp;</p> <p>My calves also measure 13" so welcome to the narrow calf club! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1178827 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:19:53 +0000 Alassë 1178827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to say pear, too. Welcome, and we&nbsp;can't wait to meet you! (Pear/hourglass here.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1178812 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:08:59 +0000 Jenny H 1178812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, Angie, that's what I was thinking! Thanks!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1178787 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:49:54 +0000 Angie 1178787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We posted at the same time, so have a peek at my 2 cents when you have a moment.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1178785 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:49:30 +0000 Mo 1178785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might find that what you see with your eye in the mirror vs what you see in pics can be different. &nbsp;It's amazing really. &nbsp;Our minds show us one thing and the camera shows us another. &nbsp;<br />I'm a fellow high hip, or short waisted, gal. &nbsp;Welcome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1178774 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:42:00 +0000 Jenny H 1178774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the comments so far! Keep them coming. The apple tendencies surprised me. But then I looked again at the photos and I completely see it. That said, I think my waist is more defined in real life than in these photos (I just went and looked in the mirror to confirm). I wonder if the clothing I wore in these so photos is so tight that it was changing my shape? Or my posture. That said, my sisters are apples so it could just be that the weight I've gained recently has changed my figure and I'm in denial. But so far haven't heard a lot of pear and that's what I thought the answer would be. Interesting!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1178773 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:41:43 +0000 Angie 1178773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome and great to see you post.&nbsp;</p> <p>You are a pretty pear with a short waist and long leg line.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1178763 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:30:40 +0000 Wendy45 1178763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No expert here, but you look like an hourglass with apple tendenties, too To me your shoulders seem almost in line with your hips. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1178745 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:17:02 +0000 El Cee 1178745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am no expert in this area… but your figure looks a lot like mine, which I have determined to be a high hipped <b>hourglass</b> (sometimes referred to as a figure eight) with (perhaps) some <b>apple</b> tendencies. I get that crotch bunching problem too when the rise on my pants or jeans&nbsp;is not exactly right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1178742 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:13:20 +0000 Suz 1178742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome, Jenny! It's always tough to share those first photos, so no worries!&nbsp;</p> <p>You look to me like an hourglass!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1178737 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 20:10:14 +0000 Helena 1178737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, I'm terrible at assessing body types; just giving you a bump Good luck - you're sure to find lots of great advice on here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-body-type-and-fit-issues#post-1178716 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:55:08 +0000 Jenny H 1178716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello!</p> <p>I'm looking for feedback on my body type as I get started here. Please forgive the creepy blurring of my face. I think I'll feel comfortable showing my face here in real outfits but the blurred face makes me feel better about sharing these photos with skin tight clothes. I can provide my measurements too if that helps.</p> <p>Some things I understand about myself: <ul> <li>I think I am short waisted (if that's the right term for having long legs and a short torso)</li> <li>I have skinny calves-- they measure 13.25 inches around.</li> <li>It's really hard to find pants that fit. One tendency is to get lots of whiskering/bunching problems around the crotch.</li> </ul>