Ask Angie: Your verdict on my body shape

nancylee

Angie, I've finally summoned up the courage to post photos of myself, and I thought the best place to start was body shape. Most YLFers have voted for hourglass, but I have always thought of myself as an apple. My waist isn't very well defined (my measurements are approximately 35-27-37) and it's the first place I gain weight. I'm about 5'5" and weigh between 120 and 125. Also, my shoulders are somewhat broad.

I'm new to YLF and I am so impressed by your knowledge and generosity. I feel like I'm late to the party...but so glad I found it!

I'd really appreciate your opinion. Am I an hourglass?

13 years ago

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Latest reply was from MsLuna

mumtojessandluke

Active Member

In the pic, your hips look about as wide as your shoulders, and it looks like you have a defined waist. Although you may think that you are apple, I'd still be voting a lovely hourglass. (Even before I read your post, and just took a squiz at the pics).
So Yep, I think you are an hourglass.

13 years ago

Kappy

Veteran

You look perfectly proportioned to me. Your stomach sticks out the tiniest, tiniest, tiniest bit, but I'm not sure it would push you into an apple. I'd kill for your figure, you look awesome!!!!!

13 years ago

CocoLion

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Your waist would have to be something like 29 or 30" relative to your 35" bust to be an apple. Also, Apples often have hip measurements smaller than their busts. So you are an hourglass. You have a great figure and can wear anything!

13 years ago

nancylee

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Thanks everyone! I am now officially an hourglass (Angie chimed in on my other post on this subject....since I wasn't sure how to go about it, I posted in the regular forum and "Ask Angie"...still learning!) This is so interesting to me....I always thought of people like Marilyn Monroe when I thought of hourglass shapes....someone with a super tiny and defined waist.

If I had known how kind and helpful everyone would be I would have posted earlier! Now, to rethink my wardrobe....hmmmm.

13 years ago

Lynne

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so glad you took the plunge and posted....I am sure it will not be as scary next time :).

13 years ago

MsLuna

Veteran

Hi Nancy,

From the looks of your photo - you have balanced hip and shoulder line and a defined waist. I would definitely say you are an hourglass!

13 years ago

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