https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pls-help-me-figure-out-my-body-shape Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:06:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pls-help-me-figure-out-my-body-shape#post-945261 Fri, 31 May 2013 00:39:05 +0000 Anonymous 945261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say you're a pear like me. Now if your chest is the exact same measurement as your hips, then you're a hourglass. You're lucky to have a defined waist so jackets will be your best friend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pls-help-me-figure-out-my-body-shape#post-921424 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:10:09 +0000 Anonymous 921424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks everyone for your help (and your kinds words too!). &nbsp;I had thought I was an hourglass with pear tendancies, which is what most of you have suggested too.&nbsp;<br /><br />RoseandJoan, yes I do think I have a short/high waist. I think I also have a long rise ... or is that to be expected? Still trying to figure out the proportions side of things. I do know that whenever I try to buy pants/trousers/jeans, I struggle to find ones that give me enough coverage. Bending down is just not an option for me in pants!!<br /><br />Lantana, I have been reading Imogen's blog for a little while now. She has some really interesting body shape descriptions. I think based on those, I would be an X as I don't think I have a high hip?<br /><br />Beth Ann, believe me, the shoe questions will be coming! I can never seem to find strappy sandals that suit my size 10 feet - they always look so much longer than I want them to!!<br /><br />Liz, I always thought I was a pear until I read in several places that the shape is based on your shoulders, rather than your bust. When I measure my shoulders and hip, they are almost identical. My bust line is a good 12-15 cm / 5 or 6 inches less than my shoulders. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pls-help-me-figure-out-my-body-shape#post-920792 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:24:56 +0000 Suz 920792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hourglass with secondary pear and you have a lovely shape and smile! Welcome!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pls-help-me-figure-out-my-body-shape#post-920788 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:22:20 +0000 Liz A. 920788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, this is interesting.&nbsp; I have a similar shape, and I've always thought I was a pear... now I'm not sure what to think.&nbsp; But you will likely find help in guidelines for both shapes. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pls-help-me-figure-out-my-body-shape#post-920717 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:28:00 +0000 Beth Ann 920717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hourglass!&nbsp; Welcome, and good for you for starting with the most important things (rather than, say, cool shoes).<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pls-help-me-figure-out-my-body-shape#post-920651 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:31:33 +0000 Lantana 920651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>100% hourglass and very pretty too. There's much good advice on YLF to absorb. You might also like to pop over to Inside Out Style;Imogen has great insights on dressing for body type. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pls-help-me-figure-out-my-body-shape#post-920637 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:57:35 +0000 Deborah 920637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with Ceit and Jules, hourglass with pear tendencies. You do have a lovely figure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pls-help-me-figure-out-my-body-shape#post-920632 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:31:26 +0000 RoseandJoan 920632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You have a fantastic figure.<br /><br />I also see a classic hourglass with secondary pair tendencies. I also believe (like many of us) you may have a high/short waist which may affect how you choose to dress your shape. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pls-help-me-figure-out-my-body-shape#post-920617 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:26:30 +0000 Anonymous 920617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see an hourglass and maybe secondary pear? Welcome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pls-help-me-figure-out-my-body-shape#post-920616 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:25:35 +0000 Anonymous 920616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Ladies,<br /><br />So, this is me, front, back and side! I think I know what shape I am, but I'm not entirely sure, so would welcome your thoughts please.<br /><br /><br />