Ask Angie: Body Type?

Kris Ann

Hello,
I have gotten some advice in the forum and I thought I would double check with you.

I'm confused about my body type. I was told by an expert that I am a rectangle. The clothing styles for that style do not resonate with me. And I feel like my waist is one of my better features. I used to think I was a pear.

My measurements are:

shoulders: 38.25
bust: 34
waist 26.5
hips: 35.5

[IMG]http://i65.tinypic.com/658w2c.jpg%5B/IMG%5D

[IMG]http://i68.tinypic.com/sy721j.jpg%5B/IMG%5D

I'm looking forward to knowing and going clothes shopping.
Thank you,
Kris

8 years ago

Body Type

4 replies

Latest reply was from Kris Ann

Suz

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Veteran

Kris Ann, I am not Angie, obviously, but I just wanted to chime in to say she's super busy with the NAS preselections from today on, so she might not get a chance to look.

I tried to look at the photo but wasn't able to, but it sounds like you got great advice on your other thread.

8 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Hi Kris. You look like a straight hourglass or rectangle - which is actually my own body type. Slap bang in the middle of the two. Enjoy your beautiful body.

8 years ago

StyleFinder

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Active Member

Hi Kris,
I'm not Angie, but I am a master style coach. More often than not, women aren't a true body type, but a combination of two, and I think is your case. I would put you between a rectangle and a slight hourglass. Many of the principles that work for rectangles will work for you. However, I always encourage my clients to play to their assets and yours is your waistline. So, this is where you get to break the rules. Wear a belt. Play up your waist. Show it off! It may take some playing round to determine your best look, but I can tell you that wearing things with slight waistline definition is going to be your best bet. Good luck!
xo Mary Michele, Founder of StyleFinder (http://www.shopstylefinder.com)

8 years ago

Kris Ann

Active Member

Thanks so much to everyone, i appreciate it greatly. I was starting to get frustrated. At almost 50 years old I want to get my figure figured out! So that I can start having some fun with my clothes instead of winging it and failing. Xoxoxo

8 years ago

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