https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:13:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape/page/2#post-519304 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:34:32 +0000 Meredith1953 519304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Lunead,<br /> I read about the X shape and can definitely see some of this being me. Especially because the lower hipline. Thanks for the feedback! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape/page/2#post-519058 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:12:43 +0000 Anonymous 519058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think an X-shaped hourglass like me!<br /> <a href="http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/2010/05/real-life-body-shapes-x.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.insideoutstyleblog......pes-x.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape/page/2#post-518371 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:34:10 +0000 Meredith1953 518371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Janet-<br /> Indeed that does help! I will be looking at you, and Coco Lion's outfits closely since you both mentioned similar shapes and problem areas! Thanks for the feedback. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-518364 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:28:07 +0000 Janet 518364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Meredith, you are I are very close to being body twins, give or take an inch here and there. I consider myself to be pear/hourglass, so I hope that helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-518355 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:21:27 +0000 Meredith1953 518355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Amy,<br /> Just checked out your links and I think you are right about where my hipline lies. Really interesting reading. I hadn't heard of the "X" until ChelleNZ and Jeneva mentioned it above. Maybe I should play around with belt loop placement? Angie mentioned that and I think lowering where my belt sits might make me more willing to tuck in some tops! Thanks for all the encouragement.</p> <p>Taylor- Thanks for welcoming me so warmly to the "fashion family"! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-518100 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:16:15 +0000 Amy 518100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What you say makes a lot of sense to me. I feel the same way you do about dressing my figure, i.e. elongating my upper torso. From your pictures, though, I don't see a need to do that.</p> <p>I believe I have an hourglass figure with pear tendencies too. I also have narrow, sloping shoulders. However, there are some interesting differences between our figures. When I look in the mirror, I see a shape something like this lady's (8-shape):</p> <p><a href="http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/2010/05/real-life-body-shapes-8.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.insideoutstyleblog......pes-8.html</a></p> <p>See how her hips come out right beneath her waist, leaving very little space between hips and bust? She and I have very little room there to wear things like wide belts and high waisted pants.</p> <p>When I look at your pictures, I see something more like this lady's (X-shape):</p> <p><a href="http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/2010/05/real-life-body-shapes-x.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.insideoutstyleblog......pes-x.html</a></p> <p>There's a nice side-by-side comparison there too.</p> <p>While I find Angie's basic body types VERY helpful, learning about these particular variations within them helped me even more. I can't rely on the hourglass or pear recommendations, without modifying them for my hip placement. It may be helpful to you, too, to think about this as you experiment with new clothes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-518052 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:26:51 +0000 Meredith1953 518052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Amy,<br /> Actually I am always trying to lengthen my torso. It's strange but as I have gained more in the chest I feel shorter in the waist. Does that make sense? Anyway, I tend to like to keep tops untucked or semi-tucked to make my torso look longer. I realize my photos weren't the best. I am getting good feed back and it does re-inforce my idea of being somewhere between an hourglass and a pear. Darn my wimpy shoulders!! Thanks for the feedback! I havent' tried anything higher waisted in awhile but I am open to trying. The department stores are full of all kinds of silhouettes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-518033 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:49:06 +0000 Amy 518033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Meredith, you have a lovely figure that appears very trim to me! I agree with the others who suggested that you have a combination of an hourglass and a pear figure. Do you feel that your hips are a little lower than average? Mine are higher, so I generally wear longer tops to make my upper torso appear longer than it is. I bet you'd look amazing in high-waisted pants and skirts, which don't work on me at all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-518031 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:45:31 +0000 taylor 518031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are part of this group!!<br /> More like a fashion family:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-518028 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:43:17 +0000 Meredith1953 518028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Taylor,<br /> Thanks for the very warm welcome! I feel like I have my own personal fashion magazine to refer to with this group! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-518021 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:37:42 +0000 taylor 518021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to another member of the FAB over 50 bunch!<br /> You look amazing, Thanks for posting:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517952 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:20:55 +0000 Meredith1953 517952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Coco Lion-<br /> I am indeed a little sensitive about my tummy. Doesn't stick out bad but I feel it is soft and I have little love handles. I think that what you say about picking things that "skim" this body part is really good advice. I dislike wearing "shapewear" and feel it actually forces the little bulges elsewhere! I'll check out some of your posts since you sound like a really similarly shaped person. Thanks for the advice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517903 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:06:30 +0000 CocoLion 517903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a fuller bust and your shoulders aren't much different from your hips. I would say you are hourglass with pear tendencies. Which, incidentally, is my shape as well. I follow the guidelines for both body shapes.</p> <p>ETA: I have the same tummy issues, I got them starting age 50. However, I don't follow apple dressing plans; I pick clothing that will not cling to this body part. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517899 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:59:47 +0000 Meredith1953 517899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi ChelleNZ-<br /> I will definitely check on Imogen's system. Sounds really interesting. I don't think I have heard of an "X" body type before.</p> <p>Hi Angie,<br /> Thanks so much for the sweet words of encouragement. I will check out recommendations for both hourglass and pear. I'm so glad I found this community! I have been loving this entire site.</p> <p>Hi ClearlyClaire-<br /> You are so sweet to think I don't look 58! I love the gray-haired sisterhood! Yours is beautiful! I look forward to posting some outfits. I don't do much with accessorizing and can really use advice! I amit to downloading pics of some of the amazing pictures on this site. I need them for inspiration when I go shopping next!</p> <p>Hi Jeneva,<br /> I am glad to find someone with the same body type! I'll definately check out Imogen's info on the "X" body type! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517835 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:13:37 +0000 Jenava 517835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Meredith,<br /> I do not see "thicker in the waist" at all...I see hourglass and pear-shape! I am also fall into the "X" category on Imogen's system. I found her thoughts helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517781 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:31:51 +0000 Anonymous 517781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Meredith, you are so cute. Look at that great silhouette you have. Just what we all try to make our shapes look like! You look much younger in these pictures than 58. Are you *sure* you're 58? I love your natural hair color (but then again I'm biased). It's soft and pretty on you. Can't wait to see some more photos/ WIW's from you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517762 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:11:36 +0000 Angie 517762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see someone with a fab bod who is slap bang in the middle of pear and hourglass. So great to see you post, Meredith! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517751 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:51:36 +0000 ChelleNZ 517751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Meredith,</p> <p>I think you're an X-shaped hourglass, maybe with some pear tendencies. See this link from Imogen at Inside Out Style</p> <p><a href="http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/2010/05/real-life-body-shapes-x.html">Real Life Body Shapes-X</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517737 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:12:45 +0000 Meredith1953 517737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Vicki,<br /> Thanks for the kind words! I WAS going to post in hose and leotard but thought that might be too traumatic for me! I am really getting some great feedback and will be looking for you to post your silhouett pictures also! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517733 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:09:01 +0000 Vicki 517733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats, Meredith, on posting your body type so soon after being here. I think I'll do mine this week. I'm not an expert, but I see an hourglass with possible pear secondary. But, mostly, I think you could identify as an hourglass. You look great and and very natural in your "natural" hair color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517731 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:05:35 +0000 Meredith1953 517731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HI Cinnamon fern,<br /> Well, I get a little confused because when I get a physical, the doc makes be measure around the navel, definitely NOT where I am smallest!! Thanks for the reply! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517728 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:01:07 +0000 cinnamon fern 517728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Meredith, I think my last comment was confusing! Your waist is wherever you are smallest, not where your pants sit, that is all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517720 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:39:57 +0000 Meredith1953 517720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HI Suz,<br /> Thanks for the compliment. I just let my hair go gray and really short this last year. I had been dying it auburn for years but the grays just showing up earlier and earlier. I am still getting used to be 58 AND gray, AND having a little more tummy than I used to. I will check into the hourglass recommendations and also the little bit of muffin! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517718 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:24:05 +0000 Suz 517718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SO lovely to see you post...and you look great! I would never guess that you are 58. </p> <p>I see a terrific hourglass shape here. You might be very slightly verging toward the pear but not much. (It's hard to tell because of the way you had to hold the camera). </p> <p>Anyway...I'd start with Angie's hourglass suggestions. And then, if you feel self-conscious about a bit of muffin, you could consider some of the suggestions for that, as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517707 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:02:08 +0000 Meredith1953 517707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Cinnamon Fern- I am indeed measuring above my belly button at the smaller part of my waist. I thought that was where I am supposed to measure I re-measured down by bellybutton and am 31 1/2" Ugh! Used to be a 29 when I was more active. I NEED to up the exercise and get this area in shape!!!! I feel doughy around the middle.</p> <p>Hi Rosee- I agree that I need to refer to overall guidelines, I'm just so sensitive about having a soft waist. I used to worry about rounded hips and thighs but now all I see is a little muffin top and it bums me out!!!</p> <p>Hi Kiristine- Thanks for the compliment on my having a nice shape. Some days I feel the love and other days I don't. I haven't experimented with any of the shapes you suggested but am open. After all the department stores are free to look in and try any new silhouette just to see how I feel in them. Come to think of it, I do have one pair of "somewhat" wide legged trouses (small glen plaid patter in blackish gray and white) I quite like them because they have a low wide waistband and drop straight from the hip into a full leg. I usually wear them with a untucked turtleneck or top but will try them with tucked in and see how I feel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517705 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:51:16 +0000 Kristine 517705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say hourglass. I definitely see a defined waist and I think it could be a great asset if you become more comfortable showing it off. I agree that you might be a bit short waisted but that isn't a negative. You have a very nice figure!</p> <p>I think cropped tops or defined waists with full skirts or wide pants might be a good silhouette to experiment with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517704 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:50:34 +0000 rosee 517704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you look like an hourglass, even if your measurements indicate you might be a pear. Based on the shoulder to hips ratio, you look more hourglass.<br /> I don't think you are an apple but if you have issues with your stomach area, you can always refer to the dressing tips for that type too to dress that area. But overall you should still refer to hourglass tips (or pear, if that ends up being the final analysis). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517703 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:49:57 +0000 cinnamon fern 517703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I definitely see a waist! I suspect that the smallest part of your waist is above where you are holding the tape measure in that picture, so maybe you are measuring too low? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517702 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:49:45 +0000 Meredith1953 517702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Isis,<br /> I have sloping somewhat narrow shoulders. Just now measured them and they are 37" around. They DO slope so that might make them look a little narrower than they are. I bet you I AM a pear with a somewhat short torso!!!! Thanks for the feedback! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pear-with-apple-tendencies-please-help-identify-my-shape#post-517699 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:44:13 +0000 Isis 517699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>M-- You definitely have a waist. I don't see much apple there. Waist measurements are generally taken at the smallest part. </p> <p>I think you are either a pear or an hourglass. It's hard to see if your shoulders are wider than your hips because your hands are not by your side in the picture. If your shoulders ARE equal or wider than your hips, you are an hourglass. If they are smaller, you are a pear!</p> <p>I'm not an expert, so I could be wrong!!!! </p>