Body Types

BODY TYPES

Estrogen have a significant impact on female body type. A low waist-hip ratio is a sign of good health. Women with 0.7 WHR is generally considered attractive.

To calculate your body type 

• Measure your bust size
• Measure your waist size
• Measure your hips size
• And voila you can get your body type 

The main body types are pear, wedge, rectangle, apple and hourglass

The following are different types of body type :

Pear body type

This is the most common type of body type. You can be tall, short, heavy or skinny and still be pear shaped. 

Characteristics of pear shaped body:

• Your shoulders are narrow and maybe be sloped.
• Given your bigger lower body, your waist is defined.
• Legs are likely to be full or muscular.
• Smaller bust compared to bottom.
• Thin and slender neck.

Your best assets:

• Shoulders, torso and flat stomach.

Pear-shaped celebrities: 

• Kim Kardashian, Eva Mendes, Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Katherine Heigl 

Your fashion goals:

• Emphasize your waist and arms, add volume to your shoulders and upper body and minimize your hips.

Dos and don'ts:

• If your body is pear-shaped, then you want to minimize your lower half and focus attention upward.
• DON'T wear clothing that draws attention to hips and thighs, such as cargo pants or print skirts.
• DO try a-line skirts, which camouflage wider hips.
• DO keep hems of pants, skirts and dresses wide to balance the hips.
• DO experiment with light-colored tops and dark-colored bottoms for contrast.
• DO look for boat neck tops, square and cowl necklines.
• DO wear strapless dresses to show off arms and even out proportions.
• DO try styles with ruffles on top.
• DO wear jackets that hit right above the waist.
• DO opt for pointy-toed shoes to elongate your legs.

Wedge body type (inverted triangle body shape)



Wedge-shaped celebs:

• Naomi Campbell, Demi Moore, Renee Zellweger, Teri Hatcher

 Wedge body traits:

•  Also known as the inverted triangle, this body shape features a broad chest and wide shoulders which are large in proportion to a narrow waist and hips.

Your best asset:

• Your legs  

Your fashion goals

• Accentuate your lower body while softening your shoulders and upper body.

Dos and don'ts

• If you have a wedge body then you want to draw attention downward to the narrower parts of your body, such as your waist and hips.
• DO wear bright colors on bottom.
• DO wear wide-leg pants.
• DO wear full skirts.
• DON'T wear spaghetti-strap tops.
• DON'T wear boat neckline tops.
• DO wear tops that call attention to your waistline.
• DO experiment with high-waisted styles.
• DO look for clothes that create the illusion of a waist.

Rectangle body shape

Rectangle-shaped celebs

• Natalie Portman, Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson, Hilary Swank

Rectangle body traits:

• The waist, hip and shoulder widths are similar and are usually on the slim side. Slender rectangles have an athletic look about them.

Your best assets:

•  Your arms and legs — and you don't have to minimize any body features. 

Your fashion goals:

• Create curves and show off slender legs and arms.

Dos and don'ts

• If your body is rectangle-shaped then you want to create curves where they don't necessarily exist.
• DO wear scoop neck and sweetheart tops to create curves.
• DO wear long jackets to create a lean look.
• DO wear tops with collars, ruffles and details to flatter your chest.
• DO wear a good bra that will make the most of what you have.
• DON'T wear overwhelming styles.
• DO layer to add more dimensions.
• DO wear dresses with ruching. Cinches on sides are ideal.
• DO have fun with colorful bottoms... feel free to experiment.

Apple body shape

Apple-shaped celebs:

• Drew Barrymore, Queen Latifah, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Hudson

Apple body traits:

• Most of your weight accumulates above the hips, which are narrow. 
• Your back, ribs and shoulders are broad, and you may feel wider than other body types.

Your best asset:

• Those legs!

Your fashion goals:

• Elongate the torso, show off your legs and use fashion to create the illusion of a waist.

Dos and don'ts

• If you have an apple-shaped body, then you want to elongate your midsection and create the illusion of a smaller waist.
• DO go for monochromatic looks.
• DO go for v-neck tops to create the illusion of a longer torso.
• DO wear a bra that offers good lift and support.
• DO wear belts at the smallest part of your waist.
• DO conceal tummy bulge by wearing empire tops and dresses.
• DO wear boot cut and flared jeans to create an even line from the shoulders down.
• DO wear shorter skirts to show off your legs and draw attention away from your midsection.

Hourglass body type

Hourglass-shaped celebs:

• Beyonce, Salma Hayek, Scarlett Johansson, Halle Berry, Vanessa Minnillo

Hourglass body traits: 

• Your shoulders and hips are similar in proportion and set off by a tiny waist.

Your best assets:

• Curves, curves, curves!

Your fashion goals

• Show off your curves... without going overboard.

Dos and don'ts

• If your body is hourglass-shaped, then you're a lucky girl! Your shape is all about tastefully showing off those curves: not too baggy, not too tight.
• DON'T hide your curves with baggy clothing.
• DO wear a good bra and showcase your bust.
• DO wear fitted dresses.
• DO wear a belt at the waist to enhance your hourglass shape.
• DO try wrap dresses.
• DO go for high-waisted skirts to show off your hips.
• DO pick thin, lightweight styles and fabrics.
• DO wear skinny or straight leg jeans.