https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-body-type-9 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:09:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-body-type-9#post-123221 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:34:50 +0000 Lans 123221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! This has been very helpful. I'm loving the blog; I've learned so much recently. Keep up the good work, Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-body-type-9#post-123156 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:32:54 +0000 MNsara 123156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome, Lans. I am still a body-type rookie, so it was nice to read what others said and try to see it myself in your pic.</p> <p>All I dare say is that you have an adorable figure </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-body-type-9#post-123145 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:10:00 +0000 Angie 123145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome to the forum! You're a very slim inverted triangle :0) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-body-type-9#post-123077 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:33:38 +0000 AJ 123077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Lans! Welcome! My first thought was inverted triangle because of your strong shoulder line, but you also have a defined waist. So slim hourglass with inverted triangle tendencies?? I'll let Angie be the final say on your figure.</p> <p>As far as playing down your shoulders...I tend to keep dark colors on top and light colors on the bottom to draw the eye away from my shoulders. If I need to wear a light color on top, then I try to focus the attention to a strong middle vertical line by using bold/high contrast scarves and necklaces:<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearabouts_town/3599249461/in/photostream/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....otostream/</a></p> <p>Also look for narrow v necklines. </p> <p>The summers where I am are brutal so I need tank tops. Again, I try to deflect attention from my shoulders by wearing lighter colored bottoms. Wide strap halter tops seem to also work. Here is an example of where I combined a skinny strap tank with a wide halter bikini top last summer:<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearabouts_town/3856122159/in/set-72157623168731522/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....168731522/</a></p> <p>I hope that helps! If you would like, feel free to look through my photos:<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearabouts_town/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearabouts_town/</a><br /> Not all are good, but I'm still learning! : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-body-type-9#post-123060 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:29:59 +0000 chewyspaghetti 123060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look like an inverted triangle to me. Have you looked up Angie's body type posts yet? Here are some for inverted triangles:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2006/05/22/the-statuesque-inverted-triangle/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2006/05/.....-triangle/</a><br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2007/06/04/dresses-for-inverted-triangles/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2007/06/.....triangles/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-body-type-9#post-123053 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:08:59 +0000 Louise 123053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bodyshapes are not my strong point so i'll leave it to the others but wnated to welcome you aboard x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-body-type-9#post-123052 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:05:10 +0000 Queen Mum 123052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh, and excuse my manners-- welcome to the forum! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-body-type-9#post-123051 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:57:32 +0000 Queen Mum 123051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say either hourglass or pear. Maybe hourglass with hint of pear? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-body-type-9#post-123050 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:52:59 +0000 Lans 123050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, excuse the mess in my apartment! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-body-type-9#post-123049 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:52:05 +0000 Lans 123049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, here's a picture I just took. I've actually never done the photo sharing thing yet, so hopefully this works:</p> <p><a href="http://i802.photobucket.com/albums/yy308/als827/IMG_0201.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i802.photobucket.com/al.....G_0201.jpg</a></p> <p>Thanks Kristine! I never thought I was a rectangle because of my hips, but maybe I'm wrong? And I suppose my neck is a bit long-ish. I never liked the feeling of turtlenecks, but I've been meaning to give them another try. I struggle with button downs fitting me in the shoulders, and having long enough arms, while not being too big and bulky for the rest of my body. I guess just rolling up the sleeves solves some of that, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-body-type-9#post-123045 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:39:34 +0000 Kristine 123045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A photo would be helpful, but my first guess would be rectangle. That's my body shape too. I believe I read on here that an hourglass has 10" difference between bust/waist or waist/hips while a rectangle has less. So maybe rectangle or slight pear?</p> <p>I have a small chest and somewhat squared shoulders also. I find that tops with 3-d texture, detail or even frill in front helps add some volume on top. I do wear scoopnecks and tanks, but it's more flattering if they have a little bulk or I layer something under or over them. </p> <p>Do you have a longer neck? Fitted turtlenecks (either slim or cabled) and button downs work pretty well for me too. Lately I've been adding a scarf around my neck which draws the attention up and gives me a little more volume. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-body-type-9#post-123038 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:22:52 +0000 chewyspaghetti 123038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you can post a full body shot in fitted clothes, we can help you determine your shape and make specific advice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-body-type-9#post-123036 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:20:38 +0000 Lans 123036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi there!</p> <p>Just wanted some body type advice. I've always been confused by the different descriptions I've seen because I don't fall perfectly into any category. I'm tall and slim overall. Measurements are something like 32-26-35. Shoulders a bit wider than hips, but I definitely have hips (but not much of a butt), and quite a small chest. So I'm not sure if I'm an inverted triangle or a rectangle or what.</p> <p>One issue I have is finding things that work with my both shoulders (which are more square than really huge) and small bust. Advice on necklines would be particularly helpful. Should I try to avoid all low cut tops, including tank tops and camis? </p> <p>Thanks a ton,<br /> Lans </p>