What Is My Body Type

Determining your body type can help you understand your proportions better and guide you in choosing clothing that flatters your shape. Once you determine your body type, you can choose clothing styles that enhance your features and provide a flattering fit. Remember, everybody is unique, and the goal is to feel confident and comfortable in your skin! If you’d like more personalized advice based on your measurements or any specific questions, feel free to share! Know your body type so that you can know how to dress it, what works for you, what best fits your shape and the most flattering outfits to wear. This is the best advice I have ever read about body types and even suggestions on what flatters your body type more. Here’s a brief overview of the common body types:

1. Apple: Characterized by a fuller bust, broader shoulders, and a wider waist. The hips are narrower compared to the upper body. Weight tends to be carried around the midsection.

2. Pear: This body type features a smaller upper body (narrow shoulders and bust) and wider hips. The waist is well-defined, and weight is often concentrated in the hips and thighs.

3. Hourglass: The bust and hips are approximately the same width, with a well-defined waist. This shape is often considered the most balanced and curvy.

4. Rectangle: Also known as the "banana" shape, this body type has a straight silhouette with similar measurements for the bust, waist, and hips. There is little definition at the waist.

5. Lollipop: Characterized by a larger bust and narrower hips, with a defined waist. The overall shape resembles a lollipop, with the top being fuller than the bottom.

6. Diamond: This body type has a narrower bust and hips, with a fuller waist. The shoulders may be rounded, and the waist is the widest part of the body.

7. Inverted Triangle: Defined by broader shoulders and bust, with a narrower waist and hips. This shape often has a more athletic look, with the upper body appearing wider than the lower body.

How to Determine Your Body Type

1. Measurements: Take measurements of your bust, waist, and hips.

   • Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your bust.
   • Waist: Measure around the narrowest part of your waist.
   • Hips: Measure around the widest part of your hips.

2. Comparison: Compare your measurements:

   • If your bust and hips are similar, and you have a defined waist, you might be an hourglass.
   • If your bust is larger than your hips, you could be an apple or lollipop.
   • If your hips are larger than your bust, you might be a pear.
   • If your measurements are similar across the bust, waist, and hips, you could be a rectangle.
   • If your waist is the widest part, you may be a diamond.
   • If your shoulders are broader than your hips, you are likely an inverted triangle.

3. Visuals: Sometimes, looking at a silhouette can help you identify your body type. Consider your overall shape and proportions.

Here are some of the most common body types that we have, we can all identify which one best describes our shape.

Lollipop/Goblet Shape

Typically known as "top-heavy." This person has large breasts, a big stomach, is short waisted, and has long, skinny legs.

Pear Shape

This person has a long slender neck, narrow shoulders, a small bust, a slim waist with hips that widen dramatically, a larger rear end, and full thighs. The waistline of this body type is small and feminine; it should be accentuated.

Diamond Shape

This type has narrow shoulders, a small bustline, broad hips, and larger thighs. This type is lucky in that they get to wear the new-style tops that accentuate their face and shoulders.

Straight Shape

This is just what it sounds like: The bustline and hips are equal in size. This person has an average-size bust, a large rib cage, an undefined waist, a flat bottom, and slender legs. The legs are this type's best asset.

Hourglass Shape

Some people say this body type is as close to perfect as you can get. The person with this body type typically has a small bone structure. They have a nice-sized bust, a defined waist, curved hips, and a shapely and slightly-protruding backside. This body type has great curves that scream to be shown off.

Round Shape

This person has a larger bust, a wide rib cage, a round, full backside, a larger middle or waist, narrower hips, and slender legs. The good news is the round body type usually has great legs and narrow hips that can be shown off to their advantage.

Inverted Triangle Shape

This type typically has broad shoulders, an average-size bustline and waist, narrow hips, and long, shapely legs. This body type can show off hip huggers to their advantage.