Please help: What's my body type?

OChoc

Hi!

I am new to this forum and shy to post pictures of myself but I'm in a desperate need of help and people seem really friendly here, so I'll go ahead anyway

I am totally lost regarding my body type and seem unable to find clothes that flatter my figure in the least. I love pretty clothes and fashion but cannot seem to make it work for me.

I think my biggest problem is my hip/thigh area that is a weird shape but after having a baby I no longer have as much definion in my waist area that I used to either. Am I an apple or perhaps a pear?

I'm 5'9'' and around 128lbs, my measurements are 37-27-38. After taking the photos I notice that my scoliosis is kind of apparent in those, which might make analysing them a little more difficult.

Here are my photos, one from the front and the other from the side to better show my not-too-toned tummy:

http://s631.photobucket.com/al.....=front.jpg
http://s631.photobucket.com/al.....t=side.jpg

Password to the album is YLF2011

13 years ago

Body Type

10 replies

Latest reply was from suzanne

Polly (thunalata)

Veteran

Welcome OChoc!

I'm not good at this but I'd hazard an initial guess at hourglass or pear? You seem to have a slim waist.

Anyway, someone more knowledgeable will be along soon!

ETA Yes it is scary posting pictures, but it's definitely the best way to do it!

13 years ago

anne

Veteran

People are really friendly here.

I am wavering between pear and hourglass. Not apply at all.

13 years ago

Ornella

(website)

Veteran

To me it looks like pretty pear with hourglass as secondary type.

13 years ago

rute

Veteran

I don't see any problem! You have a nice slim figure! You look like pretty pear to me!

13 years ago

nancylee

Veteran

I vote with the rest for a (a very slim!) pear with hourglass as a secondary body type. At 5'9" and 128 lbs. you have a lovely slim figure that should be a snap to dress in flattering ways. YLF will have you looking fab in no time! You've come to the right place for fashion advice and a supportive environment.

13 years ago

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Welcome to the forum! I am with Ornela and Nancylee

You have a fabulous figure.

13 years ago

OChoc

Active Member

Thank you all for your replies

After reading the guidelines for both pretty pear and hourglass I'm not too surprised I have trouble finding clothes that look good on me... I don't even have a single A-line skirt in my wardrobe! It seems I haven't been dressing right for my body type at all.

I hope I'll prove to be a quick learner... There's a wedding I'm attending in a few weeks and I'd like to be able to look my best. It seems the situation is calling for some serious shopping

13 years ago

Polly (thunalata)

Veteran

It looks as though you're going to have quite a lot of fun! Do let us in on the journey too!

13 years ago

Aunty

Veteran

Hi Ochoc, welcome, if you are talking serious shopping you have come to the right place

13 years ago

suzanne

Active Member

You have a lovely figure - definitely nothing to be ashamed about. And your waist is teeny! According to your measurements I would opt for hourglass, but when I look at you photos I think you might be an hourglass with pretty pear-tendencies. Hope it helps?

13 years ago

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