Body type?? - YouLookFab Forum

I'm wondering if someone can help me figure out my body type. I know pictures are helpful, but I don't have access to that right at this moment so I will try my best to describe my body.

My bust is 36", my waist is 30", and my hips are 36". I've always thought I was a rectangle (hence, the larger waist) or an inverted triangle (since my bust is a bit larger and my hips/butt are smaller). I'm 5 feet tall and weight about 105-110 lbs. Most of my fat tends to gather towards my torso so that's why I think my waist is a bit larger. I have a shorter torso and longer legs, but my legs are quite small because none of my fat goes there. I don't look fat in clothing, but because I have a shorter torso and all my fat tends to gather there, I feel that my torso gives my body more of a rectangle shape. I also have somewhat broad shoulders and a smaller butt. Even though I said most of my fat goes towards my torso, I almost can't gain weight, but my torso still holds the most amount of fat. My arms are fairly skinny as well, but toned and I do have some muscle in the bicep area. I find that when I stand or sit up straighter and correct my posture, my torso looks a little longer (duh :P) and sort of improves my rectangular shape, but not by much.

I'm not really sure what else to include so if you have any questions please ask!

I'm also asking this because I'm looking for a bathing suit for the summer and I would like to know what looks best with my body type

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These are the best pictures I could get. What do you think?

10 years ago

rute

Veteran

a picture would help.
The triangle has larger shoulders than hips (it has not to do with the bust).

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

(website)

I would say rectangle or inverted triangle. Since you've got your arm raised to take the pics, it's hard to see your shoulders, which as rute mentions are the determiner of whether you're an IT or not. Do you often have a hard time buying shirts or jackets to fit your shoulders, because they're broad? Then you're probably more of an IT; otherwise I see a lot of rectangle influence.

Danielle

Active Member

Thanks Laura. I think I'm more of a rectangle then. I don't really have a hard time finding things to fit my shoulders. My shoulders are only a bit broad, but not so broad that I find difficulty finding jackets.

rachylou

A bit hard to tell, but I'm thinking rectangle as well. It just goes to show how the bust/waist/hip measurement really doesn't give shape.

Inge

Moderator

Hi Danielle,

It's a bit hard to tell from the first photo, but it seems that your shoulders are wider than your hips? If so, then I would think inverted triangle, otherwise I'd say you are more of a rectangle shape. And you have a lovely figure!

viva

Probably rectangle with IT tendencies because of the slightly broader shoulder. I am very familiar with the larger waist / shorter torso shape -- that's me, too. PS I see no fat gathering anywhere, BTW. You have a great shape!

Chrissie

I say rectangle with IT tendencies. It looks like your shoulders, hips, and waist are in line, like a rectangle, but you gain weight in the top half, not all in your stomach, like an inverted triangle.

Another vote for rectangle. Nice figure!

Gigi

I vote for rectangle too.

Thanks for the compliments I used to feel so self conscious about my body, but I'm leaning to be happy with it :))

CocoLion

You have the kind of figure I always wanted!!! I see rectangle. Your long slim legs are gorgeous. You may be a secondary IT (inverted triangle), it's hard to tell because your arm is lifted to take the picture. I would have to see you with your arms at your side.

You are very slim. But if you gained weight, it would probably go to the waist which would give you apple tendencies. Does that sound right?

cocolion, yes that's correct! If I were to gain Abby weight, it would go straight to my waist. thankfully, i have a high metabolism so I don't worry about it too much

fathenry

Hi Danielle, my body is a similar proportion but not as petite and slim as you! For bathing suits, I look for low waisted bikini bottoms with ties on them and pair it with a tankini top. I find the lower waist sort of elongate s my torso, the ties on the hips add a little bit of curve in that area, and the tankini top hides my tummy. I don't think you need to worry about tummy though, you look great!

hissylizard

Hi Danielle, I am very similarly shaped, slightly smaller in the waist and narrower shoulders. I'm just over 5' and so I know when you are petite and short waisted, the waist can only go in so much. I feel your pain

My advice to trim excess weight around the stomach is to eat less carbs and sugar. Yeah, no one wants to hear that, but it helps me a lot. I have PCOS so I have to watch that area. The sad thing is that my body is very sensitive to carbs so I crave them a lot.

I would say rectangle based on your measurements, but I can't really say that with conviction since your pictures are at an angle and not front facing. Like others have said, you have a nice shape. You look very fit.

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