https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-thursday-5 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 15:43:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-thursday-5#post-1337768 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:31:12 +0000 E 1337768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look very balanced in both of those pics, so you definitely look like an hourglass! :)</p> <p>And yes, I try to keep the bows age appropriate, hehe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-thursday-5#post-1337086 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 18:42:23 +0000 Alassë 1337086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha, Eva! I love the "bow-bedecked woman"&nbsp;line.&nbsp;Age appropriate, of course. :)<br />Yes, I was wondering if straight on vs. side view was the key. If it helps any, here's a side picture I dredged up of me at my skinniest (usually more tummy), plus the front picture that got me wondering if I could possibly be an hourglass. I couldn't see a pear looking so, well, pleasingly balanced. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-thursday-5#post-1336999 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 17:27:44 +0000 E 1336999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I was going to comment on how eerily similar the polka dot top &amp; skirt were! hehe Sounds like a great DIY project. Now that I've begun using a sewing machine, I'm looking at my closet to see if anything could be fixed by a quick straight line&nbsp;hem or two (not up for anything fancier at the moment). lol It's funny how we have to 'admit' we enjoy sweet/traditionally feminine stuff, isn't it? But I went through the same experience: now I just figure I'll be an empowered, bow-bedecked woman. ;)</p> <p>I bet the reason why you're an&nbsp;hourglass, despite your measurements, is that more of your hip measurement is in 'depth' rather than 'width' (or to put it differently that measurement shows up mainly in profile), so head-on your shoulders look equal to your hips. And more similarities to you is also a good thing in my book!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-thursday-5#post-1336800 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:59:05 +0000 Alassë 1336800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for weighing in, Kiwigal! I knew I wasn't an 8 shape from reading Imogen's site, so X was no-brainer choice.</p> <p>Thank you, MuseumGal! My shoulders aren't as big around as my hips - 36.5 shoulders, 38-39 hips. Based on measurements, therefore, I always assumed pear (that and once I was told never to wear straight skirts, only flared, because of my hips).</p> <p>E, more similarities to you is a good thing in my book. Yes, that waist is a lot higher; shall I tell you why? It <i>is </i>a dress. I cut apart a polka dot dress that felt too twee and made the polka dot skirt from a couple WIWs and this 2-fer dress. I got the bow belt when I admitted I really like sweet/feminine, so I should embrace it.</p> <p>Thanks for commenting, Suz! I guess I'll go with the hourglass consensus since you twisted my arm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-thursday-5#post-1336463 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 01:25:18 +0000 Suz 1336463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What the others said on body type. Long waisted slim hourglass - and a lovely graceful shape it is.&nbsp;</p> <p>#1 is just fantastic on you! It looks so very pretty tucked into the skirt.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-thursday-5#post-1336454 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 01:20:35 +0000 E 1336454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alasse, our shapes are more similar than I realised! I see long waisted X hourglass too, although I'm definitely not an expert.</p> <p>Love the polka dot &amp; how it tucks into that skirt in #1! Breathtaking. The waist is a bit higher than you usually wear, which makes you look super leggy (interesting how just a couple of inches can make that big a difference!). Your regular belting spot is excellent too &amp; makes you look very 'proportional,' as Rachy says. :)&nbsp;Also, I love the bow belt. And it's fun how you combined very similarly coloured tops &amp; skirts to make a dress effect! Your hair always looks great, so no suggestions there. Just admiration for all those pretty curls. hehe </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-thursday-5#post-1336423 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:59:17 +0000 MuseumGal 1336423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Number #1 is just about perfection on you.<br />It's hard to tell from teh phots - do you shoulders come out as far as your hips?&nbsp; If so, then hourglass.&nbsp; If your hips jut out further, then pear.&nbsp; Since you usually wear flared skirts that emphasize your slim waist, you generally give the impression of being a slim hourglass. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-thursday-5#post-1336391 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:25:51 +0000 Sal 1336391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you are an hourglass too, as your shoulders seem to be similar to your hips. &nbsp; More the X type than the 8 type. &nbsp;You have a lovely shape.</p> <p>I think the polka dot top is great on you, I think I have seen it before and I like it just as much this time.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-thursday-5#post-1336361 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 23:53:40 +0000 Alassë 1336361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, columbine!<br />Thank you for offering your help on proportions &amp; tops, Rachy! I did see an X shape, so I was partly on the right track. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-thursday-5#post-1336284 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 22:04:45 +0000 rachylou 1336284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dark green is a nice infusion! #1, 3, 4, and 5 have really nice proportions. You're wearing the belt in #4 in a particularly good spot, proportion-wise. The blouse in #3 is both pretty and grown up; I like that a lot. </p> <p>I see a long-waisted hourglass X re. your shape. Maybe your long waist made you feel you were a pear - which I don't see. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-thursday-5#post-1336280 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 21:56:08 +0000 columbine(erin) 1336280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the waist definition and subdued colors in your outfits, it's very becoming for you. I think my favorite is the first one...dots are just so much fun! I'll leave the shape question to more knowledgeable ladies. I think of you as an hourglass with your waist though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-thursday-5#post-1336264 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 21:14:14 +0000 Alassë 1336264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I collected enough outfits to make a post worthwhile, so please pardon the extra forum time. Outfits 1-5 are the beginning of Capsule C for summer, containing the last of my new tops (2 not pictured yet). Almost there (fall)!</p> <p>Outfits 6-7 are the form-fitting "what is my shape" pictures. I'm curious to hear&nbsp;your take. I've always assumed I was a pear, but lately when I look in the mirror, I almost see hourglass. Perhaps a combination?</p> <p>As before, if you have any suggestions on how to further my style/proportions /use of colour/accessorization/hair/shoes/makeup/etc., fire away. Thanks for reading! </p>