![]() ![]() If your lower hand is above your belly button, your long-waisted.Īnd, if your lower hand is right at the belly button, you’re proportionate. If your lower hand completely covers or goes past your belly button, you’re short-waisted. Knowing if you’re long or short-waisted is another super helpful thing to know! To find out which one you are, stack your hands on top of each other (with palms facing toward you), place them under your bust, and see where your hands are compared to your belly button. Watch my video on how to dress an hourglass shape here. Looking at the numbers: Your waist measures 8 or more inches less than your other measurements. But the waist measurement IS clearly defined. In general: You have similar measurements in your shoulders, bust, and hips. Watch my video on how to dress a rectangle shape here. Looking at the numbers: If your waist measurement is not 8 inches less than your bust, shoulders, or hips. In general: You don’t have a ton of definition in your waist. This is what body shape I am! My hip, shoulder, waist, and bust measurements are all about the same. Watch my video on how to dress a circle shape here. Looking at the numbers: If your waist is larger than bust, waist, or hips by 2 or more inches. In general: Your waist is your largest measurement. Watch my video on how to dress a triangle shape here. Or bigger than your bust measurement by 4 inches or more. Looking at the numbers: If your hip measurement is bigger than your shoulder measurement by 2 inches or more. By the way…this is the most common body shape among women! In general: If your hip measurement is larger than your shoulder and bust measurements. Watch my video on how to dress an inverted triangle shape here. Or your bust measurement is larger than your hips by 4 inches or more. Looking at the numbers: If your shoulder measurement is larger than your hips by 2 inches or more. In general: Your shoulder and bust measurement will be bigger than your hip measurement. Use the measurements you took and decide which one (or two) you fit in! #1 | Inverted Triangle Now to the exciting stuff…actually determining your body shape! Below, you’ll find the five body shapes. Take your measurements and cross-reference them with the size chart to figure out exactly what size you need to order! When in doubt or in between size, I always size up! Remember that petite, tall, different sites, and brands, all have different size charts so make sure you check! This will help minimize returns and save you time and money! On most (if not all) online retail sites, there is an option to view the size chart for an item. Now…why do we need these measurements!? Knowing these will also help you shop only more easily. Hips – Measure the fullest part of your hips…this isn’t necessarily at your hip bone. This may or may not be around the belly button area. Waist – Measure wherever the smallest part of your waist is. Shoulders – This should be taken as high up on your shoulders as you can get without actually slipping off your shouldersīust – Measure at the fullest or widest part of your chest Tip: As you’re measuring, make sure there is no drooping or slack in the tape to get the most accurate measurement. You can take the measurements yourself or have a spouse or friend help you. First, get dressed in something minimal like a camisole or lightly padded bra. There are four measurements you’ll need to take to determine your body shape. This is just a starting point for you to get a better understanding of your shape! You can also watch the videos below for more helpful tips! But remember, no two bodies are alike! You don’t need to fit in ONE body shape category. Grab a pen, paper, and a tape measure! Today’s the day you figure out your body shape! Knowing your body shape will make a HUGE difference in the way you shop for clothes, get dressed in the morning, and see yourself! When you know your body shape, you can learn how to dress in the most flattering ways.
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