01/12/2020
Every body is beautiful
Bodies come in all different shapes and sizes. Thatโs part of what makes each of us unique. Itโs important to know that there isnโt an โaverageโ or โtypicalโ body.
Some of us are curvier, some of us have narrower hips or broader shoulders โ weโre all a little bit different.
Still, most of us can categorize our shape into a few broad categories. Some of the most common general categories include:
rectangle
triangle or โpearโ
inverted triangle or โappleโ
hourglass
You may find that your individual shape features characteristics from several of the different body types discussed below:
Rectangle, straight, or โbananaโ
If your waist measurements are about the same as your hip or bust, and your shoulders and hips are about the same width, you have whatโs called a โbananaโ or rectangle body type.
Stylists will probably point you toward off-the-shoulder tops, tube dresses, and belted waists.
Triangle or โpearโ
With this shape, your shoulders and bust are narrower than your hips. You probably have slim arms and a fairly defined waist. Your waist most likely slopes out to your hips.
Stylists often recommend clothing that shows off the waistline.
Spoon
The spoon body type is pretty similar to the triangle or โpearโ shape. Your hips are larger than your bust or the rest of your body and may have a โshelfโ-like appearance.
You may be told to look for dresses that have classic โbaby dollโ cuts or other items with an empire waist.
Hourglass
If your hips and bust are nearly equal in size and you have a well-defined waist thatโs narrower than both, you have an hourglass shape. Your legs and upper body are probably considered proportionate.
Form-fitting or tailored clothing have traditionally been designed with this body type in mind.
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