How to know my shape?
To determine your body shape, you can follow these methods:
- Body Shape Calculator:
- Use an online body shape calculator that requires four measurements:
- Bust: Measure at the fullest point of your bust with a soft measuring tape. Breathe in and out to ensure it’s not too tight.
- Waist: Measure your narrowest waist point without pulling your stomach in.
- Hips: Measure at the widest point below your waist.
- High Hip: Measure at the top of the hip curve, over your pelvic bone.
- The calculator will classify you into one of the following popular groups:
- Hourglass: Balanced with a defined waist.
- Top Hourglass: Larger bust than hips.
- Bottom Hourglass: Smaller bust than hips.
- Spoon: Hips much larger than the bust, with a well-defined waist
- Visual Assessment:
- Look at your midsection:
- Stand in front of a mirror in form-fitting clothing and assess your body shape based on the general descriptions above.
- Apple Shape: If your midsection is the largest part of your body and you have slimmer legs and hips.
- Pear Shape: If your midsection and bust are smaller, and your hips are wide
- Measurements at Key Points:
- Use your hips, waist, and bust measurements to calculate your body shape:
- Hourglass: Balanced and harmonious.
- Inverted Triangle: Broad shoulders and narrower hips.
- Straight: Minimal curves.
- Pear: Hips wider than the bust
Know that your body shape can also change over time due to factors such as age, lifestyle, and hormonal changes. Focus on overall health and fitness rather than trying to fit into a specific body shape category.
