What is My Body Type?
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"What is my body type?" If you are like most women, you probably don't know the answer. Sad when you think about it. Women really don't know their own bodies and as a result, they struggle with clothes shopping. This leads to frustration and can take a toll on your self-esteem. You end up thinking there is nothing that looks good on you. This is where you are wrong. You just don't know. There are five common body types or
shapes that women have: Apple, Pear, Rectangle, Hourglass and
Inverted Triangle. Click here to find out WHAT TO WEAR FOR YOUR BODY TYPE.
So to answer this burning question, "What is my body type?" you need to take your MEASUREMENTS first. The numbers don't lie and they will ultimately be the key to discovering whether you are an Apple, Pear, Inverted Triangle, Rectangle or Hourglass figure. From there, you can learn how to dress so you can look your best and dress your best. Your plus size clothes shopping experience just got a whole lot easier.
Below are general descriptions of each of the body shapes. You may find that not all of these characteristics apply to your shape. Follow your measurements and let them be your guide.
APPLEYour waist is larger than your bust and hip measurements. Your hips are narrower compared to your shoulders. You also tend to have a larger bust line. You have a tendency to gain weight in your stomach, back and upper body. You don't have a defined waist which gives you a round appearance. You tend to have a full neck and face. Your bottom is usually flat. Your legs tend to be slender and shapely which are your best assets. |
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PEAR or TRIANGLE
Your hip measurements are larger than your bust measurements. You have a defined waist. You have an elegant neck and proportionately more slender arms and shoulders. You first gain weight in your bottom and legs then in your stomach. Your upper body tends to gain weight last. Your best asset is your upper body. Nature comes home with Coyuchi. The first company to bring organic cotton bedding and bath to markets in the U.S. Coyuchi.com's line of home textiles is rooted in the colors and textures of nature. |
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HOURGLASSYour bust and hips are well balanced and you have a beautifully defined waist. Your rounded shoulders are in proportion to your hips. Your waist is
obvious and gracefully curves out to your hips. You most likely have a round
bottom. Your upper body is proportionate in length to your legs which tend to be shapely as well. From head to toe you have a balanced shape. Your best asset are your curves so show them off. |
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STRAIGHT OR RECTANGLEYour bust and hip measurements are basically the same size and your waist is not very defined. You probably have a bottom that is more flat than round. You tend to gain weight in your torso first and then your upper thighs and arms. You tend to have shapely legs which are your best assets.
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FULL BUST
You have a large bust, narrow hips and your waist is not very well defined. You also have broad shoulders and a wide back. Your hips are slim and your bottom may have a tendency to be more flat than round. You usually gain weight in your stomach and upper body. Your beautiful, shapely legs are your best asset. Why Organic Beauty? |
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