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simba2737

Hi everyone!

I'm wondering what body type I might have..I've thought rectangle because of my body's straightness and lack of bust, or possibly inverted triangle because of my larger shoulders and thicker arms. I have a small bust, flat stomach, and slimmer hips but full bottom. My measurements are 39'' around shoulders, 33/26/37

http://s574.photobucket.com/al.....simba2737/

What do you think? Thanks!

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8 replies

Latest reply was from Tanya

Tanya

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Hi Simba, and welcome to the forum! I would actually say that you are an hourglass, a bit straighter one, like Angie.

Lee Hovey

I totally agree... look at that tiny little waist!!

ImogenL

(website)

You look hourglass to me and are not straight at all through the waist! You are beautifully shaped!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Thanks for posting, Simba! Great that you managed a photo. You are an hourglass for sure. No straight lines on that hot bod!

simba2737

Well thank you ladies! I would have never pictured myself as an hourglass. It's helpful to know that now. Looking at those pictures is so different than looking in the mirror, and shows me features I'd like to emphasize and minimize. I've always thought an hourglass has a very full bust, but I've found some good topics about dressing a small busted hourglass and some info about Imogen's X shape..I think I fall into that category. Again, thanks, I appreciate your responses!

Tanya

Veteran

Yep, it can be difficult to know this in the beginning. I have a similar figure to yours,
hourglass/X shape - with a very defined waist ( 24/37 waist/hips). I too have a smallish chest ( 32C bra). Anyway, I have a bunch of outfits posted on what I wore daily, no password or anything on my photobucket album; so I would be very happy if looking at them helps you.

simba2737

Thanks, Tanya..I checked out your photobucket album. You look great and seem to have mastered dressing for your body type! I especially like your cowl neck blouse from Express with the pencil skirt and the white turtleneck with the belt over it. They look wonderful on you. I'll definitely be able to pull some inspiration from you.

Tanya

Veteran

Thank you Simba, I am very glad I was able to help! Sometimes seeing pictures is so much more clear than many words, especially if you are a visual person like me.