Body types women: what body shape do you have?
Which style of clothes would suit you the best? Which outfits will accentuate your best assets? Lots of women ask themselves this question when choosing their daily outfit or when shopping. Regardless of dress size or weight, some items of clothing are more flattering than others. It’s important to find out what body shape you have, if you want to look stunning, and also feel confident. In general, there are five female body types, which are based on the proportions of the female body and primarily use shoulder, waist and hip width as a guide.
This guide will help you find out which body shape you have and also give you various tips to help you make the most of your unique figure.
Body shape test: find out below what body shape you have
Lots of women have different body shapes and this has a significant influence on which styles of clothes will suit you the best. If you know which body shape you have, it will certainly be easier for you to find fabulous outfits that suit you and make you feel confident. If you're not sure about what body shape you have, you can take our body shape test below to find out what body type you have.
Before taking the test, it is a good idea to familiarise yourself with your body shape. The best way to do this is to stand in front of a large mirror in your underwear and look at your shoulders, waist and hips. Alternatively, you can also use a tape measure to check where your centre of gravity is, then use the following questions to guide you:
1: Are your hips wider than your shoulders?
No.
2: Are your shoulders wider than your hips?
3: How wide is your waist compared to your hips?
Broader: you have an apple body shape.
Almost the same: you have a rectangle body shape.
Slimmer: you have an hourglass body shape.
Everybody has a different body shape. You may not perfectly fulfil all the characteristics of a given body shape or you may have a mix of two different body shapes. This is completely normal and nothing to worry about. In addition to the five classic body shapes, there are also women who have a mix of two different body shapes. For example, there are possible overlaps between the pear and hourglass body shape. You can often follow styling tips from both figure types to balance out your look.
Pear body shape
Women with a pear-shaped body typically have wider hips and broader thighs, which is why this body type is often compared to a pear. This female body type has a more petite upper body, while the hips and thighs are broader. The curved line of the hips usually appears soft and feminine. For women with a pear-shaped body, we recommend wearing outfits that accentuate the upper body and create a visual balance between the upper and lower body. In this article, you can find out more about which items of clothing are best suited to women with a pear-shaped body.
Inverted triangle body shape
Women with an inverted triangle body shape typically have a broader upper body in combination with a slimmer lower body. This body shape is therefore quite often referred to as an inverted triangle body shape. Women with an inverted triangle body shape have narrow hips, rather slender legs and a less pronounced waist. The broader part of the body is around the shoulders and chest area, which gives this body shape an athletic appearance. In the article below, you can find out more about which items of clothing are particularly flattering for women with an inverted triangle body shape.
Apple body shape
Women with an apple shaped body typically have a more pronounced stomach area and a large bust. The stomach and around the waist are the widest parts of the body. On the other hand, women with this body type often have petite forearms and slender legs, which you can take advantage of when choosing your outfit. In this article, you can find out more about how to balance your feminine curves and make the slimmer parts of your body stand out at the same time.
Rectangle body shape
Women with a rectangle body shape are classically characterised by ‘straight’ lines and the shoulders and hips are usually about the same width. However, the waist is comparatively less defined, which often gives this silhouette a youthful and androgynous look. In this article, we will show you which items of clothing you can put together for fantastic outfits that will conjure up feminine curves and show off your fabulous figure.
Hourglass body shape
Women with an hourglass body shape typically have shoulders and hips that are roughly the same width, while the waist is noticeably narrower, which then creates an hourglass shape. This body shape also has a larger bust, which a lot of people think symbolises pure femininity. The right clothing is essential to show off the hourglass shape to its best advantage. In this article, we've put together a few basic outfit tips to help you emphasise your best assets.
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