What is my body type? (I'm so confused!!!) Pictures included

Hi everyone, I'm new here- this is a great place!!!
Here are some pictures of my body. I am confused because I used to always think I was pear shaped, but now I realized I have broader shoulders than the rest of my body so maybe I'm inverse triangle? Thing is from some of these pictures I look apple shape (my stomach doesn't normally look like this but only after I eat a big meal,which is when I took these!). I also realized I don't really have hips or a shapely waist so I could be a rectangle?? One thing for sure is I'm short/petite/ and am flat-chested. I really wish I had bigger breasts and more feminine shoulders and legs...and curvier waist/hips. Anyway, I'm working hard on my self-image and self esteem and doing many exercises to keep toned! Thank you all for your feedback!

http://i374.photobucket.com/al...../front.jpg
http://i374.photobucket.com/al.....front3.jpg
http://i374.photobucket.com/al...../Back1.jpg
http://i374.photobucket.com/al...../back2.jpg
http://i374.photobucket.com/al.....deways.jpg
http://i374.photobucket.com/al.....eways2.jpg
http://i374.photobucket.com/al.....imsuit.jpg

17 years ago

Tanya

Veteran

Hi Kin and welcome! I am not very good at this, but my initial guess would be rectangle. Let's wait for Angie and the others though.

Kim

Active Member

Hi Tanya, thank you for the feedback! I also feel I'm a rectangle though on some days and from different angles I'm not sure..but I'm most likely closest to rectangle. Thanks again!

Antje

Welcome, Kim, you've come to the right place. I'd say rectangle, too, and am confident that you'll find many good tips here that'll help you feel fab and stylish.

Oneirix

(website)

Hi Kim! To me, you seem like predominantly rectangle with VERY slight inverted triangle tendencies. Angie's a pro at pegging it though, so you'll get a good answer from her. Welcome to YLF! Everyone here is really nice; your self-esteem will skyrocket!

Hi Antje and Oneirix, thank you for the welcome and for answering!
I am rectangle then! I'm just a bit confused because when I wear certain clothes (like in the pictures I posted) it appears like I don't have waist/hips (I look straight) but when I'm naked I do have curves at the sides of my waist (not very evident ones but still). Can rectangles still have a slightly curvy waist? Also, when I was younger I had a smaller waist so my hips looked larger, I guess body types can change?

Hi again ladies! I was wondering, since I'm a ruler what should I focus on and what should I not focus on? I know that it's about creating curves so belts are a good idea but I don't look good in belts for some reason! Also, are my shoulders really bigger than the rest of my body?? I'm also confused because on some days I don't like them as they're masculine and make me look athletic but on other days, I think broad shoulders are actually quite attractive..I feel I would look more proportionate if I were taller ( a ruler like Charlize Theron) but I'm short! Thanks you for your input!:)
here's another picture of my back/shoulders
http://i374.photobucket.com/al...../white.jpg

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Hi Kim and welcome to the forum!

You are a rectangle with apple tendencies. That’s a common rectangular shape. Of course broader shoulders can be attractive

Amanda

Kim -- read Angie's blog posting for "racy rectangles" -- it will give you good advice for dressing for your body type -- and yes, broad shoulders can be attractive.

http://youlookfab.com/2006/05/.....rectangle/

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