Discover your body shape with our interactive calculator and get personalized styling tips to enhance your natural silhouette.
Understanding your body shape is the first step toward dressing in a way that highlights your best features and creates balance. There are five main body shapes, each with distinct characteristics and styling recommendations.
1. Shoulders: Measure around the fullest part of your shoulders, including the shoulder blades.
2. Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape parallel to the ground.
3. Waist: Measure around the narrowest part of your waist, typically above your navel.
4. Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips, about 7-8 inches below your waist.
Your body shape is determined by the relationship between these measurements:
Remember that body shapes can change over time due to weight fluctuations, aging, or fitness changes. Many people have a combination of characteristics from different shapes.
| Shape | Characteristics | Waist:Hip Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Hourglass | Balanced bust/hips | < 0.75 |
| Rectangle | Straight silhouette | 0.75-0.85 |
| Triangle | Hips > Bust | < 0.75 |
| Inverted Triangle | Bust > Hips | 0.85-0.95 |
| Round | Waist prominent | > 0.85 |
• Hourglass: Emphasize your waist with belts and fitted clothing
• Rectangle: Create curves with peplums and ruffles
• Triangle: Draw attention upward with statement necklaces
• Inverted Triangle: Balance with A-line skirts and wide-leg pants
• Round: Create vertical lines with V-necks and long jackets
Your bust and hip measurements are within 5% of each other, with a waist that's significantly smaller (usually 8-12 inches smaller than bust/hips).
Your bust, waist, and hip measurements are fairly similar, creating a straight silhouette without dramatic curves.
Your hip measurement is significantly larger than your bust measurement (by 5% or more), creating a pear-shaped silhouette.
Your bust or shoulder measurement is significantly larger than your hip measurement (by 5% or more).
Your waist measurement is larger than both your bust and hip measurements, with weight carried around the midsection.