https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/side-view Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:47:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/side-view#post-868339 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:23:38 +0000 cciele 868339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm leaning toward rectangle with apple tendencies, (reminds me of my body proportions!) . Welcome and I look forward to seeing your WIWs! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/side-view#post-868335 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:19:05 +0000 Vicki 868335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome, hedgie, and I really like what Parsley said! I still haven't done my body type and I'm no expert, but is there such a thing as a curvy rectangle!? You'll get lots of direction and support here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/side-view#post-867669 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:11:03 +0000 lyn67 867669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I see a pretty hourglass with apple tendencies, as like me:-) I'm soo glad you found YLF, as this is the very right place to start feeleing better about your own body, and dress it accordingly stylish and fun. Wellcome and remember: YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/side-view#post-867447 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 02:51:32 +0000 hedgiehog 867447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, ladies for your kind words and wisdom. I've always had body issues and never dressed to flatter, but rather to hide. At 42 yo, I've decided that since this is what God gave me I better start making the best of it. Im learning that coordinated, stylish clothes are not just for slim people. Thanks to all of you and YLF!</p> <p>When I look in the mirror, I see a rounder, fuller, bottom half with a little bit of waist definition. I'm not small on top so I hesitate to think pear. I'm thinking I'm more apple with slight hourglass. I will read Angie's rules and see what applies to me. </p> <p>Again, thank you all for your help. I have been a lurker for a while so I will be sure to post some WIW soon.<br /> xx Mary </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/side-view#post-867385 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 02:09:46 +0000 Charmian 867385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First off, I think beating yourself up for your body is not right -- this is <em>your</em> body, and if you don't love it who will?</p> <p>Second, I think part of the reason we're all over the map is that there are many elements of your body that you can choose to highlight or hide. For example, you have a strong shoulder line, and although it's not wide, if they make you feel self-conscious you may choose to apply some of the IT concepts to your dressing (while ignoring the rest of the IT recommendations about creating hip curvature). But you also have a lovely full bust that would be a shame to hide, so you might borrow some of the hourglass tips for highlighting that.</p> <p>From the front, I see you as a primary apple (tending towards rectangle). To Suz's point, I think you may find that bottoms which get fab reviews from pears may be bottoms which work well for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/side-view#post-867358 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:46:01 +0000 Suz 867358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. I seem to be an outlier here. Although you do have apple tendencies, and your waist is somewhat less defined as a result, I still see you as a curvy hourglass/pear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/side-view#post-867352 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:27:39 +0000 carolbee 867352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HH, thanks for posting this. I've always wondered about my shape and judging by your photos, we could be twins, so I shall be looking up these shapes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/side-view#post-867336 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:06:39 +0000 Debora 867336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm seeing an adorable apple with rectangular tendencies, too. Speaking of adorable, you have the cutest screen name, ever! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/side-view#post-867333 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:02:59 +0000 rachylou 867333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're real cute, hedgie I still say rectangle overall, visually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/side-view#post-867326 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:59:12 +0000 Aziraphale 867326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree. (I've looked at your front pictures too). I'm seeing an adorable apple, with rectangle tendencies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/side-view#post-867313 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:38:44 +0000 Parsley 867313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HH, please don't be hard on yourself! We are all shapes and sizes here, and all of us can look fab!<br /> I'd say you're a apple-ish rectangle, or vice-versa. (Although I don't claim to be an expert) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/side-view#post-867303 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:26:50 +0000 hedgiehog 867303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not pretty, but real. </p>