Body Type Request + Keep/Return

Sylvie

I have a guess as to what body type I am, but I'd love an "official" opinion.

Photos 1-2: My hips/bust are the same size, but the widest part of my body is actually on my thighs. There's a good 3 inch difference between hip measurement/thigh measurement. I have a bit of a belly but my waist is still narrower than hips/bust.

Photos 3-4: BR sweater + Gap skinny jeans bought during Black Friday. The sweater has a nice button detail on the cuff but it's too long for my extremely short waisted torso. The store doesn't carry the petite version. Should I return or is there a better way to style/scrunch it so it works?

Thanks in advance!

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13 years ago

Body Type

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Latest reply was from Sylvie

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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Pear trending toward hourglass? That would be my guess but I'm no expert. I have that 'thighs as widest part' thing too, although your shoulders are nicely broad so you aren't too pearish.

I'm not in love with either item, although the jeans might work ok if you shorten them, so that they don't hang up on your shins. I think you could wear the sweater if you bloused it up at the waist, but it doesn't thrill me either. *shrug*

13 years ago

Kristine

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I'd guess hourglass with a hint of pear?

Were you planning to wear the sweater and jeans together? If that's the case I don't think the sweater's too long, in fact I think it's not quite long enough. For skinnies I'd aim for something at upper thigh length. You also might try balancing the slim fit of the jeans with a top with more volume.

I think the jeans seem fine. The sweater is a nice color on you (from what I can tell), although I think you can do better for cut and length. It might work well as a layering piece if you want to keep it. I could also picture it belted with skirts or bootcut jeans.

13 years ago

Kate

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My money is on hourglass.

Does the sweater naturally come down this far, or did you tug at it a bit? I would put it on, lift your hands above your head, put your arms back down at your sides, and then see if it's too long.

What would you be wearing the jeans with?

13 years ago

Angie

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Hourglass and no pear tendencies. Welcome to the forum!

13 years ago

Sylvie

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Thank you all for the feedback! I was originally thinking hourglass with pearish tendencies, so I'm very glad I asked.

I wasn't planning on wearing the jeans + sweater together. Last Friday night, I wore the jeans with a tank + cardigan + heeled boots. I'll try to post a photo when I can get some daylight tomorrow.

When I lift my arms up the sweater sort of lies in ridges around my waist. I'll try styling it as a complete outfit with a pair of bootcuts. If it looks decent, I'll post, otherwise I'll go ahead and return it. I'm 90% ready to return it - guess I'm just trying to make it work because it is warm/fits well at the shoulders/fills a wardrobe hole.

Lesson learned: When getting opinions on clothes, putting together a complete outfit as you plan to wear it makes it much easier for people to tell how/if it works.

13 years ago

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