What IS my body type? Help a big girl!

I'm very much overweight, but I'd still like an approximation of what my body type is. I'd also LOVE styling tips that will match my type if one has ideas, especially as I lose weight (lost 30 pounds already - wish me luck!).

http://s607.photobucket.com/al.....4352_0.jpg

http://i607.photobucket.com/al.....1233963669

I'm sorry if the images are unclear - I used my phone camera and was disappointed with the results myself, but what can I do?

A bit about me - I'm six-foot tall, bra size 46DDD :(. For proportions I don't know if I'm 50-41-52.

The waist thing puzzles me - I measured the smallest circumference around my abdomen and came up with 41 inches, but considering the fact that I'm overweight and love handles taper a lot at a point, my estimation for waist size might be wrong (I have two "love handles"- one underneath my bust and another just above my hips, both of which meet at my smallest abdomen circumference). I measured the portion of my waist just above my hips and came up with a 47, and since I'm seem to be top-heavy I lean towards my second measurement - 50-47-52. What does anyone think of this and how does it equate to my over-all body shape? I leave you to be the judge.

16 years ago

Nicole

Veteran

Hey Trying. thanks for posting. It's really difficult to see your photo--you're so far away, and the photo is so small. But from what I can see, and the measurements, I think you're an hourglass because you definitely have a defined waist.

Congrats on the weightloss.

As far as "Where Your Waist" is....stand up straight and lean over to one side. Put your hand on your side and find the crease where you side is folding or bending. Then stand up, and your hand will be on your waist. This is where you want to take your waist measurement.

tryingtostyle

Member

Thanks for the reply! I'll look for a clearer picture to post. It won't be a full-body one, but hold for a few moments.

I don't know if this is any better. But here's another one. I tried the waist test, and it seems that my first measurement is correct.

http://s607.photobucket.com/al.....4_6422.jpg

Can't really see all of you in that photo. Sorry.

Maya

It's still really hard to tell. I think we need a much bigger photo and it has to be of your whole body in form-fitting clothes (a cami and fitted jeans is good). For now I say hourglass but that could change depending on your shoulder line. Congrats on the weight loss and good luck with losing the rest!

Tanya

I agree that the it is very difficult to say anything based on the photos. They should ideally be bigger and clearer. Hourglass would be my very rough guess based on what I can see now. Congrats on the weight loss!

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