What Body Type Are You
Anyone that loves to shop for clothing knows that just because you are a size 18 at one clothing store doesn’t mean you are going to wear a size 18 at another clothing store. It can be very frustrating. Something that may be helpful is trying to figure out what type of figure you have. Below is a very helpful guide to help you figure that out. This guide will help when buying clothes at different clothing chains.The Four Basic Shapes:
There are four basic body types used to communicate about fashion. Understanding your frame is helpful as a reference for creating an overall silhouette and the garment fit that will be most naturally flattering to your figure.
While your measurements will change over a lifetime, your fundamental body shape is a combination of bone structure and genetics that won't.
The Pear-Shaped Figure: The pear-shaped figure is the most common female form.
· Your upper body is noticeably smaller than your lower body.
· If you were to gain five pounds, four of them would go to your hips and thighs.
The Apple-Shaped Figure: The apple-shaped figure is unique to the full-figured form.
· Your upper body is noticeably larger than your lower body.
· If you were to gain five pounds, four of them would go to your waistline.
The Hourglass-Shaped Figure: The hourglass-shaped figure is considered the ideal female form.
· You're very curvy with a clearly defined waist.
· If you were to gain five pounds, they would distribute evenly right to your curves.
The Rectangle-Shaped Figure: The rectangle-shaped figure is easy to identify.
· Your figure is straight up and down, without a lot of curves.
· If you were to gain five pounds, they would distribute evenly throughout your frame.
