Confused: Am I a pear or inverted triangle?

Sarah

I know they seem like total opposites, but I can never decide whether I am a pear or inverted triangle! I have a petite frame, but I feel like I have broad shoulders. My shoulders are wider across than my hips when viewed from the front. (about 16 inches wide shoulder to shoulder, compared to about 12 inches wide for my hips.)

But my hip circumference is 2 inches larger than my bust circumference, and I'm definitely curviest on my bottom half, leading me to believe I'm a pear. (Right now I wear size 4 Petite bottoms and size XS tops.)

Another thing that confuses me: my waist is over 10 inches smaller than my hips. (So am I an hourglass? Is that even possible when I'm not busty?)

13 years ago

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Beth

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Syrah, could you post a few pictures?

13 years ago

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Syrah, I agree pictures are really the only way to tell. But, regarding being an hourglass without being busty - apparently it is possible. I had the same doubt but lo and behold I am an hourglass with my modest 32C bust, 26.5 waist and 36.5 hips.

13 years ago

Polly (thunalata)

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I have broadish shoulders but am definitely a pear. I have a smallish bust, too.

Pics are definitely the best way to get a final answer. Standing straight in reasonably form fitting clothes, hands by your sides, facing the camera. Could you manage that?

13 years ago

catgirl

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I agree, we need pics. I am definitely an IT, and I don't think it has to do with bust as much as shoulders. You can have a large or a small chest and still be an IT. At least that's my understanding.

13 years ago

Joy

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Pictures would be best, but I'm betting that you are an hourglass. I don't think you don't need to have a bust as large as your hips. Your shoulder width will complete the top of the hourglass silhouette

13 years ago

Aida

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Mo my bust is much smaller than yours and I am also an hourglass Syrah, your measurement description sounds similar to mine; it's entirely possible to be an hourglass with a strong shoulder line and curvy bottom half (like me). Photos will help to to get you the best answer though.

13 years ago

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