Body Shape
This is your official housewife guide to body types. Anytime I refer to a particular type of clothing that will go best on a certain body shape, you can refer back this.
If you have any question about what type of body shape you might have, feel free to email me and send me a picture of yourself. I promise I will help you figure it out!
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Hour Glass Shape
A much sought after body, with a curvy body type. Well defined waist and proportional breasts and hips. If you turn sideways you can visualize an S shape on your body’s profile. Their only flaw? If they gain weight, they have a tendency to gain it all over the body. Celebrities with and Hour Glass Shape include Jessica Simpson and Angelina Jolie.
Signs you are an Hour Glass:
1. When shopping for clothes, your tops’ size always matches your bottoms’
2. You tend to have the most common body size, and have trouble buying clothes during a sale
3. People tell you “You should be a model”
Tips: You’re one lucky woman! With your body type you can pretty much wear any style you want.
Apple Shape
You’re top heavy, and smaller from the waist down. The Apple is similar to the Hour Glass, but you have slightly larger upper body with broad shoulders.
Think of an upside down triangle with the two corners on the top. That would represent your shoulders. Celebrities with Apple shape bodies include Tyra Banks and Dolly Parton.
Signs you are an Apple:
1. Large chest or breasts for your frame
2. Broad shoulders
3. Or generally your upper body has a larger frame compared to your bottom’s
Tips: Avoid wearing low cut tops, instead wear shirts with high necklines or thick straps. Wrap shirts and wrap dresses are best for your body shape. V necklines are flattering as long as they don’t show too much cleavage. Because of your large chest, if you show too much, it can look sluty instead of flattering.
Pear Shape
You are smaller on top, and larger on the bottom. Think of a tear drop shape, it gets larger at the bottom. Chances are, you have trouble finding a dress the right size and your pant size is 2 or more sizes bigger than your shirt size. If you have a similar body type to Oprah, then you’re a Pear.
Signs you are a Pear:
1. Large hips and thighs
2. Smaller upper body
3. When you gain weight, it tends to show up around your thighs and hips
Tips: If you want to draw the attention from how big your thighs and butt are, wear loose fitting tops with slim fitting pants or jeans. If you don’t mind your shape, then show off your curves with slim fitting clothes that accentuate your small waist. Remember that you should wear solid, dark colors on the bottom and lighter colors on top (light colors draw the attention to your top).
Round Shape
Most of your weight is around your tummy, and you probably have large breasts. You have an overall rounded body shape with a wide waist. Many women at one point or another will fall under this shape due to natural changes in the body.
Signs you are a Round shape:
1. You have narrow shoulders and hips.
2. You don’t have a well defined waistline
3. The centre of your body is largest
4. Or you may wear plus sizes.
Tips: Prints and patterns will help distract the eyes away from the body. A staple item for you should be a body shaper. These are great when you want to wear dresses. Tummy control underwear or pantyhose will to help flatten your gut. Shorter shorts will make your entire body appear longer. You want to try to define your waist as much as possible. Buy clothes that will accentuate your waist and make your top and bottom appear bigger. Remember the goal when dressing is to have an hourglass figure in the end.
Slim or Athletic Shape
You’ve got a small frame in general, with little or no curves. Slim/Athletic women have small bone structures, with lower than average body fat percentage.
Signs you’re Slim/Athletic:
1. You’re an athlete!
2. Your body hasn’t fully matured yet
3. People always tell you “You’re so skinny!”
4. You wear tall or petite sizes
5. Or you have a small bust size
Tips: If you aren’t very curvy, your goal should be to create curves (in the right places). If you have small breasts, wear push up or add-a-cup-size bras to make your top half larger. Wear knee-length skirts that flare out. A-line skirts are very flattering. Choose solid colors and avoid designs that are too detailed. You want a smooth appearance to make your breasts and butt pop out.
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hi
Im 5’1″ my bust measures 32″ my high waist is 23″ and my hips are 31″ and my thighs measure 15″
as u can see im very very thin. i am looking for a body shaper could u plz suggest??
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i have a 47 bust, 40 waist and 54 hips,
whats my body type
It really is just common sense on figuring out your specific body type. Unless you live in a bubble, most of us know what to wear to flatter the parts that need flattering and hide or camoflouge the parts that need it! No real secrets here, a full length mirror is about all you really need. And that goes for choosing the right bikini, too. Be honest, be real, and most of all be really honest with yourself. XXXOOO
Hi guys
I am a 34F bra and a 14 bottoms wise. Sometimes i find myself buying a 16 in dresses and various tops because of my large chest and at 5ft9 people tend to notice them first! My birthday party is in 6 weeks and i am struggling to find a dress that fits everywhere…im not a fan of high neckline i prefer scoops so if anyone has any websites that they would recommend me to look for a dress for my party it would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
C x
I was just reviewing your body types. I agree with them, it is an inverted triangle, but not similar to hourglass shape.
I agree with your comments on wearing low cut tops – My philosophy too is don’t show too much cleavage.
I agree with you, Oprah is a pear shape when she was heavier, but when she lost her weight, she looks more like a rectangle shape than pear.
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Hi,
My measurement is 40″-31″-41″ and my bra size is 36DD. My thigh is about 39.5″ also
I am slightly overweight. So then, what do you think my body shape is?
Thanks
hi! i just wanted some help with finding my body shape! i can’t really get a picture on here, so i was just going to give some measurements. thanks if you can help, and even if you can’t!
Bra size: 34/32 A
:35 inches
Shoulder “circunference” ( i just went all the way around)
Hips (all the way around):just under 35 1/2 inches
waist: just under 25 1/2 inches
i think i have an idea, but i just wanted to be sure! thatnks so much!
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Thank you for the nice post. Post is very helpful to women to know about their body shape. This is very helpful to think women about weight loss.
Hey everyeon!
I am wondering what body shape I am. Also, if I need to loose weight… I am 37-32-38. Thanks!
Wear fashion is fit with body shape are important to get beauty appearance