THE WITH HOW TO KNOW YOUR BODY SHAPE

I get asked a LOT of questions, about "What is my body shape?" "What can I wear that suits me?" "I don't know what to wear" ....etc.

So I decided to make a series of blogs, describing the types and shapes of women's bodies and how to determine which type do you belong to. And finally how to dress to hide your flaws and highlight your assets ;)

So today's blog is just the introduction, about the body types and to figure out where do you belong. Then each body type I'm gonna discuss in further blogs. :)

OK, so let's begin. 

Basically, there are 6 types of body shapes, all are determined by the ratio between your bust and shoulder to your waist to your hips.

1) Pear shaped:

The 1st and the most common type in Egypt, (sometimes called triangle), your hips are larger than your bust and you have a nicely defined waist. You have an elegant neck and proportionately slim arms and shoulders. You first gain weight in your bottom and legs flowed by your tummy and upper body. Your waist is your best asset so don’t be afraid to show it off.

PEAR SHAPE

2) Apple shape:

This is the 2nd most common in Egypt, its also sometimes called the diamond shape, you have a tendency to gain weight in you stomach, back, hips and buttocks. Your waist is undefined and the widest part of your frame. You carry some weight in your upper legs, but your lower legs are shapely and one of your most attractive features. You also have proportionately slender, shapely arms.

APPLE SHAPE

3) Hour Glass Shape:

Lucky you! You have the Hourglass body type that most women strive for. Your bust and hips are well balanced and you have a beautifully defined waist. Your have gently rounded shoulders that align nicely with your hips. Your waist is obvious and gracefully curves out to your hips. You most likely have a rounded bottom and beautiful side as well as front profile. Your upper body is proportionate in length to your legs which are shapely. From top to bottom, you are a picture of harmony and balance.

HOUR GLASS SHAPE

4) Straight body shape:

This means that your hips and bust are balanced and your waist is not very defined. You probably have a bottom that is more flat than round. You tend to gain weight in your torso first and then your upper thighs and arms. Your lower legs are always shapely and one of your best assets.

STRAIGHT LEAN SHAPE

5) The inverted triangle body shape:

You have a proportionally larger upper body. You have broad shoulders, and ample bust and a wide back. Your hips are slim and your bottom may have a tendency towards the flat side. Your waist is subtle and you have a tendency to gain weight in your belly and upper body. Your beautiful, shapely legs are your best asset.

INVERTED TRIANGLE

6) Spoon Body Shape:

Your hips are larger than your bust and you have a defined waist. Your hips have a “shelf” appearance, you are prone to gaining weight in your tummy and have a tendency towards love-handles. While you may gain weight in your upper thighs and upper arms, your lower legs and arms are shapely and your best assets.

SPOON SHAPE

7) Top hour glass body shape:

you have a beautifully defined waist and bust that is larger than your hips. You have gently rounded shoulders that align nicely with your hips. Your waist is obvious and gracefully curves out to your hips. You most likely have a rounded bottom and beautiful side as well as front profile. Your upper body is proportionate in length to your legs which are shapely.

TOP HOUR GLASS SHAPE

That's about it for today ladies ;)
The next few blogs I am going to discuss each body shape in details and type of clothes and patterns that suits each type ,so stay tuned ;)

                                                                    To be continued xxx