Angie, Can you help? I'm following the thread on proportions that Kari started & reading things on Imogen's site & Academichic. Here is some information to help.

Shoulders: 40-41"
Bust: 37"
Natural Waist: 30"
Hips: 41" (eek)

Length from bottom of rib cage to hip-bone is about 10-11cm. So, almost border-line long-waisted - correct?

I was always thinking pear. However, after reading on Imogen's site thinking X or 8 after doing shoulder measurements. Now, I'm wondering Pear or Hourglass.

Here's what I understand from reading your information on body types.

• Pear – when the width of your torso is smaller than the width of your hips. You’ll constantly want to balance the difference between the top and bottom part of your body
• Hourglass – when you are well proportioned with a shapely bust and defined waist. You’ll always want to strive to look taller and slimmer

And, figuring out how that translates to X or 8. I think X vs. 8 because I think my weight is lower on my hips. This is soooo interesting.

Please advise & thanks a bunch!!