Ok, interesting exchange between Angie and Roxanna about shape. Roxanna, I think you are proportioned somewhat similarly to me (I mostly wear a 6-8 on top and 8-10 on bottom, and my measurements last time I measured were pretty much 2” more than yours in each spot, so it would make sense).
I also consider my shape to be hourglass with pear tendencies, but since I am sensitive about the size of my hips and thighs, I tend to err on the side of dressing for pear flattery.

@Janet - thanks, that is so helpful. And I think you hit the nail on the head. I am sensitive about my hips/rear (even though I love my curvy bod), so it's probably huger in my mind, and so I dress more like a pear to minimize. I just never realized that before!