OK, what shape am I?

deb

I am not a good photographer and taking these of me was a challenge, but I am posting them anyway. I am new to the site and could really use some help. I did not realize how much until seeing recent pictures. I will be 59 in January and due to medications, menopause, and age have gained weight and I am struggling with my fashion choices. I have always been very thin and had the same size and shape since my 20’s. But since a stoke five years ago, I am now accepting the fact I need to dress the body I have now. At first I thought I was a pear, then after finding this site, thought maybe a rectangle. Now after seeing these pics, maybe an apple? What do you think???

How do I post a picture?

12 years ago

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Latest reply was from Beth Ann

annagybe

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You can't post pictures directly until you are an Active Member. That'll take a about a week or two of commenting and postings. Until then you could upload to something like Photobucket and link to the picture.

12 years ago

deb

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OK, now I get the message box. Here are the pics.

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12 years ago

anne

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Welcome!!
I am thinking rectangle, secondary apple

12 years ago

Beth Ann

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So glad to see you post! I know it's a little unnerving at first! I'd like to say that you that you have gloriously long, slender arms and legs and beautifully balanced hips and shoulders. These are great assets and will help you dress well!

At 49, and not near my goal weight, I know your struggles with changing body identify and how that makes it harder to dress. I'll let other, sharper eyes chime in, but you seem to appear as an hourglass (I see a waist here, too) from front/back. From the side, you are a little more apple. I was once a pear, too, although now I realize that my shoulders were always broad, I just carried weight lower in the body than I do now.

12 years ago

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