Body type - am I a rectangle? Pics added

Makrame

I always assumed myself to be either an apple or a rectangle. Was looking at some pictures today and thought I'll ask all of the wise ladies here. Does this look like a rectangle to you? Do I need a better picture or some measurements to figure this out? Thanks in advance for your help!

OK, as suggested, I took a couple of new pictures. I think I see a busty rectangle with apple tendencies, or an H-shape according to Imogen.

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13 years ago

Body Type

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Aida

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I think a front view with feet more together and arms down (no shifted weight) and a side view of the same are what's usually required. Slim pants and a slim top (like leggings and a cami, if you're comfortable) would also be good so we can clearly see your waist, hips, and shoulders. You can always hide the photos as soon as you get an answer

13 years ago

Makrame

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OK, sounds like a plan. Now I know what I'll be doing when the sun comes out tomorrow.

13 years ago

bran888

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From the photo, I would say yes

13 years ago

Makrame

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After doing some reading, I think I figured out why some rectangle dressing guidelines are not very helpful for me - they are geared more towards slim rectangles. So I need to combine apple/rectangle dressing, which is more or less what I've been doing.

13 years ago

rute

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I'm not specialist, but I would say you are an apple..

13 years ago

Makrame

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Rute, apple was the assumption I started with since my entire family is full of adorable apples. Maybe that's it, then.

13 years ago

Makrame

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Actually, re-reading apple dressing guidelines, they all make sense to me and match what I usually try to wear - V-necks, longer layered non-clingy tops, nipped in the waist jackets, knee-length skirts, wide-leg or bootcut jeans. The only thing I am not entirely sure about are skinnies - I believe the original suggestions for adorable apples from Angie were to avoid skinny pants to avoid unbalanced look of skinny legs and wider top. But I think skinnies sort of work for me with appropriate tops (i.e., when I am hiding my waist and adding some length up top).

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13 years ago

yellowgirl

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Interesting observation regarding the skinny-leg pants. I, too, am a busty rectangle, with apple tendencies (depending on where my weight is). I also have broad shoulders. I have yet to really like the look of myself in skinny jeans; something always looks off to me - I think it's the top-heavy thing. I feel like bootcut is a better balance and I'd like to see what a straight leg does, but I've just not shopped for them yet. It could also be that a skinny leg pant needs a chunkier shoe or boot to help balance out the silhouett.

13 years ago

bran888

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I really like the skinnies on you

13 years ago

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