What Body Shape Am I?

Today we're going to talk about how to determine your figure and how to choose clothes that fit each type of figure. You may have heard that it is best to choose clothes based on your size. This can highlight your strengths, enhance them, and perhaps hide parts of your body that you're not too sure about.

You may have also seen many online sites that offer testing of your figure type. Have you ever taken a close look at your body? Do you know what kind of figure you have? Why does the same outfit on your friend and you look completely different, even if the height and weight are the same? If you don't understand why some fashion trends don't suit you at all, then it's time to find out your type of figure. It's all about different body types. Maybe you know your body type, but you're not sure what kind of clothes you should choose?

There are many classifications of female figures, and various online services can help you determine your figure type based on your personal parameters. Body type depends on the structure and development of bone, fat and muscle tissue. Most of this is due to genetics, but can be corrected by diet and exercise.

I will consider the classic and most understandable categories, which are familiar to many and include five basic types: hourglass, rectangle, pear, triangle, and apple. Type of figure – a determining factor in choosing clothes, so know everything about your physique, strengths, and weaknesses – a prerequisite for a stylish image.

Everyones beautiful and unique. Everyone's body has its pros and cons. Knowing your body type is important in order to train more effectively and learn how to choose clothes to look most attractive. Trust us, determining your body type is not that hard. Keep reading this blog and I 'm sure you will learn a lot of useful information.

Female figures for convenience are usually divided into five types:

Rectangle;
Triangle;
Hourglass;
Apple;
Pear.

We are all unique, and so are our bodies. But it's like the zodiac signs: each type has basic characteristics and characteristics that distinguish it from the rest. And knowing them is at least useful to be able to show yourself in the most favorable light.

There are several ways to determine your body type at home.

Physiological Method

This method is suitable for those who have experienced weight fluctuations and changes in proportions. The type of figure affects which areas begin to get fat first.

※ Rectangular: the abdomen and flanks increase first.

※ Inverted triangle: breasts grow and arms get fat.

※ Apple: the owners of this physique at weight gain increase the size of the abdomen, while the sides and legs may remain the same size.

※ Pear: fattens the lower part of the body, and increases the volume of the thighs and the size of the buttocks.

※ Hourglass: As weight increases, all areas – abdomen, legs, arms – become fuller.

Visual Method

This method is quite simple, but it is not suitable for everyone. The fact is that the features of this or that type of figure are not always clearly visible. But we still recommend starting with this instruction. Just look at your reflection in the mirror. It is desirable to be at this point in underwear, so that every curve of the body is visible.

To determine the type of figure on the photo, ask a friend to make a frame, holding the camera at your waist level. And then look at the picture.

Hourglass figure type (X-silhouette): shoulders are as wide as your hips, and the waist is clearly visible.

Pear shape (A-silhouette): The hips are much wider than the shoulders, but the waist is visible.

Apple" figure type (O-silhouette): hips and shoulders are almost the same size, the abdomen is visible.

Inverted triangle" figure type (Y-silhouette): shoulders are wider than hips, waist may not be noticeable.

Rectangle (H-silhouette): hips and shoulders are the same width, no waist visible.

Sometimes a look in the mirror is enough to realize what kind of figure is yours. But sometimes there are also difficulties, such as when a girl is completely overweight. The type of figure depends on the proportions: the ratio of the volume of the chest, waist and hips. It also affects skeletal structure characteristics and fat mass distribution.

To know your body type with 100% accuracy, arm yourself with tape and take measurements from the chest, waist and hips. The ratio between them determines your body type.

Breast volume: above the usual bra without push-up, on the most protruding point, holding the centimeter parallel to the floor.

Waist measurement: on the narrowest part of the body (just above the navel), without pulling in or bulging the abdomen.

Hip circumference: the widest part of the hips, holding the tape parallel to the floor.

If your chest and hips are roughly equal in volume, but your waist is noticeably smaller (by 20-30 centimeters), then your figure type is "hourglass."

If the chest and hips are roughly equal in volume, and the waist does not stand out much against their background, then you - "rectangle."

If the chest is smaller than the hips in volume with a visible waist, then your type of figure – "triangle" ("pear").

If the chest is more voluminous than the bottom of the body, and the shoulders are wider than the hips, then your figure is an "inverted triangle" (T-shaped figure).

If the waist, abdomen, and rib cage stand out the most, and the legs are slender, then your type of figure – "circle" ("apple").

Some girls only need to look at their silhouette in the mirror to determine the type without any measurements. Knowing your strengths and weaknesses, it is easy to "create" the figure of your dreams with clothes.

Hourglass
Hourglass or X-shaped figures can also be found under guitar names and figure eight. It is characterized by an expressive waist, which is very different in girth from the hips and chest. Measurements of the chest and hip area in this case are approximately equal, and the narrowest part of the torso is smaller by 20-30 centimeters or no more than 70% of the hips. Here, rather, we mean a pronounced contrast in the volume of hips, chest, and waistline, which distinguishes the types of hourglass figures. By the way, the waist of such girls is more often thin.

Despite the standard of this type, hourglasses are not always suitable for 90-60-90 parameters – this variety is equally often found in slender and lush girls. When formatting the closet, it is important to emphasize the curves of the figure, while not violating the proportions of the top and bottom.

"Sandy" type of female figure is considered ideal and in most cases does not require correction. The main task is not to spoil the natural beauty of curves with baggy clothes, as an attempt to hide feminine forms can lead to an undesirable effect and make the figure more complete. Clothing on the type of hourglass figure is almost everything that can be found in stores, but the best look:

Dresses – fitted with a V-neck or round neckline;
Skirts – pencils, trapeze, sun;
Pants and jeans with a high and medium fit;
Clothing with belts and belts – looks great down jacket or coat with a tied belt or dress in a stocking, emphasizing the waist;
Other fitted clothes.

Refusing this type of figure is better than baggy clothes – it will hide the silhouette, and no one will recognize that you have a proportionally beautiful figure. Also, be careful about things with a low fit – pants, shorts, skirts, as they violate the proportions of the top and bottom.Not the most successful choice will be a straight-cut outfit, whether it is a dress or a coat. Such things turn the hourglass into a rectangle.

Despite the fact that this type of figure is the most beautiful, tends to the generally accepted 90/60/90, emphasizing the femininity of the form should be very careful. Unless, of course, you do not want the image to turn into something Kim Kardashian-style. Skinny "hourglass" can easily wear clothes recommended for "rectangle" (semi-fitted silhouette, but not baggy).

By the way, the great Christian Dior couturier of the mid-20th century glorified the most beautiful type of figure in women. He created a true masterpiece in the world of fashion, offering ladies a lush skirt, and narrow bodice and emphasizing the waist with a strap.

Pear
Characteristics of the pear figure:
Hips are wider than the shoulders;
Fat tends to accumulate on the thighs and buttocks;
The Pear figure is the most feminine of all figure types. Its happy owners boast narrow, rounded shoulders against larger hips.

It often happens that the legs belong to the broad-boned type of skeleton, while the arms - to the thin-boned. A woman with a pear figure can have any complexion: normal, full or thin, and almost any height (rarely very tall). The metabolic rate is low. Excess weight tends to accumulate mainly in the lower part: in the thighs and buttocks, partly in the chest. In addition, ladies of this type are more prone to cellulite.

When forming a closet, the main task of women with a pear shape is to achieve the effect of soft and voluminous lines. You need to bring the "pear" to the "hourglass" (make the upper part of the body more voluminous, and narrow the lower part). You can take advantage of the tips, thanks to which the type of figure "pear" proportions come to harmony.

In this case, it is necessary to visually increase the width of the shoulders, emphasize the bust and visually remove the emphasis from the lower part of the figure. Women with a pear shape are recommended to visually lengthen the legs and add volume in the shoulder area.

Choose outerwear, jackets and shirts of unusual cut, bright colors with different prints. Pay attention to products with puffy sleeves or details that emphasize the bust. The bottom is better to leave neutral. You can wear tight dresses, but the emphasis should be on the upper part of the body.

It is not recommended to wear tight and short jeans and pants, as they can visually reduce the length of your legs and draw attention to the puffy thighs. It is better to give preference to straight-cut or wide models.

Rectangle
The rectangular or H-shaped figure is characterized by equal or approximately equal measurements of the chest, waist and hips. The chest and hip area are roughly equal, and the waist is barely traceable.

The H-shaped figure is often perceived as flat, almost masculine, but it is this type that is easiest to correct – it is only important to correctly emphasize the waist and make it more expressive. It is from a rectangle that it is easier to make an hourglass. The weak side of this type of figure is one – the lack of a waist, and that is what all correction techniques are aimed at.

What to wear with a rectangular figure:

Tops, shirts, blouses, draw attention to the upper part. These can be models with thin straps or fashionable lantern sleeves;
Skirts – trapeze, sun, as well as models with slits, the height of which is limited only by your modesty;
Jeans and pants with a tight silhouette. Girls with a rectangular figure can wear pants with a low waist, although the classic remains medium;
Short pants, as well as classic models borrowed from the business style;
Jackets, jackets, and blouses with a straight shoulder line.

Inverted triangle
Broad shoulders, narrow waist, slim legs, flat butt. We continue to consider the types of "masculine" figures peculiar to some women. Externally, it looks like the chest is bulkier than the lower torso, and the shoulders seem more powerful than the hips.

This type of figure is also called an "inverted triangle." Often its owners can boast slender and long legs. Tricks from stylists will bring the shape to the right proportions so that the outfit turns out spectacular and worthy.

It is worth noting that in modern society, types of figures similar to an inverted triangle are often attributed to sports. This is how they look like. Although often, these girls are far from the world of sports and would like to change their forms. But all visual disproportions can easily be disguised, if you know what clothes to pick up. By the way, women with such a silhouette worshipped representatives of Cycladic civilization. They created their sculptural images, immortalizing the standard of female beauty. Fashion is changeable, including the figure.

When selecting a closet the main task of women with a type of inverted triangle - visually increase the lower part of the body and visually reduce the width of the shoulders. In any case, try to correct the bottom in favor of expansion, otherwise you will get a type of figure "hourglass". With broad shoulders there is a risk of becoming like a powerful rugby player.

Stylists recommend emphasizing the top, open arms and shoulders, thus diverting attention from the voluminous bottom. Blouses and tops with open shoulders, large and massive collars, puffy sleeves and decor in the chest area, jackets with shoulder pads, and oversized shirts help.

Apple
Characteristics of apple body shape:
There is no pronounced waist;
Weight tends to form in the abdomen;
Average bust size.

Slender women with this physique are recommended to visually narrow their waist. Those who have a little more weight, it is better not to draw attention to the abdominal area, but to emphasize the advantages of the figure, for example, slender legs or bust.

Tops and shirts should accentuate the chest and shoulders. Details and jewelry are welcome in these areas. Articles should end below the hip line.

Great choices for the type of figure apple:

Dresses that expand to the bottom - trapezoid or A-silhouette. They do not weigh down the already large top and hide the roundness of the figure. Asymmetrical models with an interesting hemline are also suitable.

Blouse, tops, shirts, T-shirts with V-neck. The apple figure is often accompanied by a short neck, and such a neckline will help visually lengthen it.

Pants and jeans with trim in the pockets and waistband area – embroideries, pleats, voluminous pockets will balance a massive top and slender legs.