Need help figuring out my body type!

vibgyor004

Hi YLFers, hope you all are doing great! I need some help figuring out my body type...the shoulders and hip measurements are equal in width, the bust size is 36 inches, waist 32 inches, hip (the widest part)is 38 inches and the waist slopes out into the hip area making it the widest part of my body...my biggest problem area. Arms and lower legs slender with somewhat flatter rear. My bra size is 36dd and I m on the petite side with my height being 5'1". Buying tops is really a challenge sometimes as they feel too tight around the high hip area so then I always have to size up! Any dressing tips are very welcome....my closet is right now full of jeans, loose Ts with 3/4 sleeve length and some loose fit chiffon blouses as I have a bit of a tummy.Hope I have managed to pass on the information well.
Thanking you all in advance...xo!

11 years ago

Body Type

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froggiebecky

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To me you sound like you are something of an hourglass, with perhaps some rectangle-y tendencies. Hourglass shapes have a balance between the width of their hips and shoulders, and many complain about struggling to fit their high hip. (a difference between 0-2" between bust/hip measurements is about average) I'm suggesting the rectangle-ish tendancies because it sounds like you don't have much of an indentation of the waist, but it might look like more on your petite frame.

As far as how to dress for your shape, I'd be all about showing off that waist and defining your figure! I bet you'd look smashing in a wrap dress. Also, have you tried some skinny belts over those loose and flowing tops?

11 years ago

cinnamon fern

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Hi Vig! Could you post a picture (or a link to a picture on some photo-sharing site if you can't post pics yet)? It's hard to say just from your measurements, especially because the width of your shoulders matters too.

11 years ago

Beth Ann

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Hi there! Yes, pictures in simple, formfitting clothing like exercise wear, and from a couple of angles is most helpful for determining body type. It's a little nervewracking, perhaps, but you can 1. Place a pretty photo in the first slot, so it shows up on the forum view. 2. Hide the photos once you've gotten your feedback, so the photos aren't kept in the archived post.

11 years ago

vibgyor004

Active Member

Hey everyone,

Thank you so much for your responses! I am finally uploading the pics...they are not that great but atleast they will give you some hint!

Thanks again!

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11 years ago

Beth Ann

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Greetings! Sorry for the delay--- I've been out and about alot!

I see an Hourglass here, secondary type of Apple. I also think you may be what some call an "8," because you are larger on the high hip than the low hip/upper high (called an X). Many people are 8 shapes, but it changes the fit of things. Imogen from
http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/ talks about this body type in depth on her blog.

There are a lot of great blog posts in the YLF archives. I'd suggest you pay as much attention to Angie's formulas (MOTG, for instance) and ensembles as to bodytype guides.

Good luck!

11 years ago

Suz

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What Beth Ann said! Welcome!

11 years ago

Anonymous

Welcome! I see an 8 also.

11 years ago

Nicola

Active Member

Definitely an 8. The link from Beth Ann will be super helpful.

11 years ago

vibgyor004

Active Member

Thank you all for helping me find my right body type!
Beth Ann : I am a big fan of Angie's MOTG outfits and have been able to follow a few of them...thanks a ton for all the advice!
Off to the YLF Archives now

11 years ago

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