There so many people out there in the streets that don’t know their size. Even when asked by random, you see that the outcome is shocking. And you begin to wonder ‘how do I know my body size when asked your body size.
Let’s talk about body shapes. With the shapes we get to the size.
In the fashion industry, body shapes are often categorized into four classes. Now the body shapes:
Apple, or inverted triangle
This body shape describes a person who has broader shoulders and bust than the hips. People that fall into this group appear to be giants most at times… Like 6.5 out of 10.
Banana, straight, or rectangle
This body shape describes a person who typically has waist measurements that are less than 9 inches smaller than the hip or bust measurements. The slender models you might say.
Pear, spoon, bell, or triangle
This body shape describes a person who has hip measurements greater than their bust measurements. People in this group have little or no bust at all.
Hourglass
This body shape (typically presented as the “ideal”) describes a person with hip and bust measurements nearly equal in size, with a narrower waist measurement. With the description of the body shapes listed, you can place at random what body shape you belong and with this, you are a step closer.
Taking your body measurement.
While taking your body measurement, these are the major parts to take a look at. :
* The shoulder
* The bust
* The waist
* The butt (professionally called the hip)
Having this in mind, you can take your measurement carefully or with the help of a tailor better still.
Now that you’ve measured yourself (shoulders, bust, waist and hips), use those numbers to help determine your body shape.
The apple or Inverted Triangle
Your shoulders or bust are larger than your hips.
Just to be sure, check the numbers:
Your shoulder or bust measurements are more than 5 percent bigger than your hip measurement. For example, if your shoulders measure 36 inches, your hips will be 34 1/4 inches or smaller.
The banana or Rectangle
Your shoulders, bust and hips are around the same size, with no defined waistline.
Just to be sure, check the numbers:
Your shoulder, bust and hip measurements are within 5 percent of each other. Your waist is less than 25 percent smaller than your shoulder or bust measurements. For example, if your shoulders measure 36 inches, your waist will be 27 inches or more.
The pear or Triangle
Your hips are wider than your shoulders.
Just to be sure, check the numbers:
Your hip measurement is more than 5 percent bigger than your shoulder or bust measurements. For example, if your shoulders measure 36 inches, your hips are 37 3/4 inches or larger
The Hourglass or ideal
Your shoulders and hips are around the same size, with a very defined waistline.
Just to be sure, check the numbers:
Your shoulder and hip measurements are within 5 percent of each other.
Your waist is at least 25 percent smaller than your shoulder, hip and bust measurements. For example, if your shoulders and hips measure 36 inches, your waist is 27 inches or smaller.
Try this out yourself and feel free to comment and ask your questions. With this today, we have come to the of ‘Knowing your body size’ part 1.
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