New here. (Body type pics added).

Hi! I'm new here and really excited that I found this forum! I just had baby #4 about 6 months ago (2 back-to-back pregnancies!) and have been working to lose the baby weight (Down 16, 16 to go). I'm nursing my baby and feel like I have a tough-to-fit body. (VERY large bust--34K, high waist). I take TONS of clothes into the fitting room and leave the store discouraged and empty-handed. Since I'm nursing and still have some weight to lose, I'm not going to do too much shopping now. But I feel like I need a couple outfits that aren't maternity (LOL) and that flatter my figure and make me feel good about myself until I can really get out there and go hog wild.

Anyway, happy to be here and looking forward to learning from you wise ladies here. If you have any tips for my body style that would be wonderful! I hate, hate, hate my huge bust! (Will post pictures and get your opinions when I can).

Okay, here are my pics. Ugh. Kind of makes me feel like I never lost the 16 lbs. lol I feel like from the front I'm maybe hourglass or rectangle, from the back I'm a pear, and from the side an apple. And then there's the pic with the blue top, which I feel like an inverted triangle. I'm not sure which rules to follow.

Yep. REALLY need to clean my mirror. Sorry! (I took this pic to send to my sister and ask her what she thought of the shirt. I guess I'm returning it.

(Removed links because I realized ALL my pics were public. I will load them once I can do it through the site. Thanks again ladies!)

11 years ago

Hil

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Veteran

Hi! Welcome! I hear you on the weightloss thing!

My best suggestion is post pics, share, share share! The feedback you get here is awesome!

4babiesMe

Active Member

Thank you! How do I post pics? I have some in photobucket.

I think that once you have been around for a few days, you can post pics. Maybe in the meantime you can post a link to a pic? And I use the YLF app on my iPhone to post WIW pics.

ETA: Sorry - I see you posted links - off to take a look now

Tina

Why are you returning that top?! It's gorgeous on you.
No help with the body shape, only to say you have a great shape and encourage you that the bust may shrink a bit after you're done nursing. It did for me anyway. Back to back pregnancies?? You look fab!

goldenpig

I'm not good at analyzing body shape but I would guess hourglass with secondary apple? And I agree with Tina, you look stunning in that cobalt top--that color really suits you! You've got a great figure and lovely hair and skin! Have you gone for a bra fitting yet? Congrats on the new baby!

I can't believe you have had 4 babies! You look amazing! And I think you should keep the top!

Anonymous

I think this top is a keeper, and I see hourglass with secondary apple too. Welcome!

You ladies sure know how to make a girl feel good. My sister said that she didn't like the shirt and felt it emphasized my bust (but what doesn't when they're this size?). I do love the color and thought the rouching did a good job of hiding my tummy.

Thanks for the thoughts on my body type. That gives me a direction to go in, at least. Any ideas on emphasizing the waist while de-emphasizing the bust? I feel like I have no torso right now, so belts and empire waists look terrible. Especially since my waist is so high.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Another welcome from me :).

The ladies have you sorted, although I will add that you have a dainty shoulder line which is why you'll enjoy items that give you a strong shoulder line.

And I second the motion to keep the blue top. Looks terrific!

Angie, Thanks (from another Angie)! That explains why I look good in tops that have a little detail in the shoulder--like a little puff sleeve (not sure if that's the right word).

rachylou

I am shameless about not cleaning my mirror before snapping pics. You should have seen my last pics! Haha.

You have a cute figure. I vote for hourglass/apple. I am also short-waisted and totally sympathize re. coming out of dressing rooms out of luck. But I think tops like your blue one in the second pic are definitely a way to go - the blue top is very flattering on you in both fit and color and length. Length, I find, is especially tricky as a short-waisted person. Not so short so that you truncate even further, not so long that it looks like you've got hippo hips...

cheryle (Dianthus)

I also think hourglass but suspect the slight apple tendency that has been mentioned is the result of the recent pregnancy and will disappear with the final 16. I share a few of your tendencies as I wear a 32F/G and am short-waisted. The upside is that often those who are short-waisted have long legs and this can work to our advantage.

I hope you keep the blue top. The ruching is lovely as is the color on you. I don't think it emphasizes anything but how pretty you look.

Welcome aboard.

Irene

That top is gorgeous on you!!!!!

I think you are an hourglass with a larger than average bust and apple tendencies. I have a large bust myself -and a super small back band- so I know what you are talking about.

Welcome, you have such a pretty hourglass shape! I love that blue top and hope you keep it.

unfrumped

Hi! You look great. If you need tops, that one is very flattering and seems versatile, good color but a solid. KEEP it.

Marley

Woa! You are beautiful! Lovely skin, gorgeous hair - and fabulous body. Seriously, you've had 4 children???? I am just blown away! Your shape is so feminine - hourglass, I'd say for sure. And you know, your breasts will get smaller once you stop nursing, so nothing to be concerned about there. Right now, I think the narrowest part of your "waist" is right below your bustline and so I'd try to find tops that emphasize that area - perhaps wrap tops or dresses? Also, the blue top is perfect on you - the color is so complementary to your skin and hair. Welcome to the YLF forum. (You're gonna' have FUN!)

You ladies are all so kind! Thank you so much. I am definitely going to keep the top, even though DH dislikes it because of "all those wrinkles." LOL (I know who NOT to ask fashion advice from). And I'm not sure what my sister was thinking. Maybe the picture I sent her was a different angle so it looked off? Anyway, happy to be here and looking forward to learning from you all.

ButterflyLady

I love the blue top on you - gorgeous with your skin tone and hair. I would say you are an hourglass with apple tendencies, but I also think your shape might change a little when you stop nursing.

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