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russianchic

How to determine your primary body type?

I'm dainty petite (5.3') boyish. My shoulders are wider than my hips. I have a long neck. My chest is small. I have a waist( I think I 'm short wasted), narrow hips, and pancake flat bottom. Am I inverted triangle, rectangle, or lean hourglass?

What should I pay most attention to when selecting a garment: being petite, being short wasted or my primary body type? Thank you.

15 years ago

Body Type

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Latest reply was from Itari

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Hi and welcome to the forum, russianchic.

If you can manage to post a picture of yourself in sleeveless body hugging attire, we'd be able to help you determine your body type.

15 years ago

russianchic

Active Member

Hello Angie,
I apologize to headless pictures and attire with sleeves.
I must mention that I have a 3’ heels on.
I appreciate your expertise.Thank you.

Front view: http://twitpic.com/1m58au
Back view(incl. ultra flat bottom): http://twitpic.com/1m58dt

15 years ago

Veteran

Welcome russianchic!

I'll let Angie and the others who are good with body shapes answer your question. I just wanted to say hello. You have a beautiful figure. To me it is similar to Angie's and Greenglove's.

I think your jacket is FAB!

15 years ago

Itari

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Active Member

In my not so humble opinion, you're an inverted triangle. Your body is so lean and beautiful! *jealousy mode on*

15 years ago

russianchic

Active Member

Hi AJ and Itari,
Thank you for your kind words. It is not something I am used to.
My significant other often jokes about my body type, especially luck of bottom, comparing it to sparrows knee.

15 years ago