HOW TO KNOW YOUR BODY TYPE

Written by Jennifer Ogoo Okolo

         The female body type is the cumulative product of a woman’s skeletal structure and the quantity and distribution of muscles and fat on the body. This distribution and quantity of muscles and fat on the body occur differently in every woman’s body.

Now, knowing your body type is paramount when shopping and choosing a dress. Either for cocktail events, outdoor picnic, a night in the town, a career wears, etc. You need to consider your body shape. The reason is that not all dresses look good on every shape.  The knowledge of your body type will help you choose a style that flatters what you love about your body and not just hide what you don't like.  

1.      THE  STRAIGHT SHAPE BODY TYPE.

     You have the most common body type. Your hips and bust are balanced and your waist is not very defined. You have a straight shape
all the way down your body. You have narrow hips, small bust and hardly any curves. 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. This body shape is sometimes called rectangle or ruler.

2.      THE  SPOON SHAPE BODY TYPE.

As a Spoon Body type, your hips are larger than your bust and you have a defined waist. You are prone to gaining weight in your tummy and have a tendency towards love-handles. You may gain weight in your upper thighs and upper arms. Your lower legs and arms are shapely and your best assets. This body sharp is sometimes called figure 8.

3.      THE  TOP HOURGLASS BODY TYPE.

As a Top Hourglass Body Type, 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.

4.      THE  OVAL SHAPE BODY TYPE.

As an Oval body type, you have a large bust, narrow hips, and a full midsection. You have a tendency to gain weight in your stomach, back and upper body. Your waist is undefined and the widest part of your frame. You also have a full, shorter neck and full face. Your buttocks are somewhat flat and your legs are slender. Your shapely legs are your best asset.

5.      THE  PEAR BODY TYPE.

As a Pear Body type, 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. This body shape is sometimes called triangle.

6.      THE  HOURGLASS BODY TYPE.

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. You have a dress size of 14 or bigger though not always true as there are some women who are a size 6 and still curvy.

7.      THE  INVERTED TRIANGLE BODY TYPE.

As an Inverted Triangle body type, 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.

8.      THE  DIAMOND SHAPE BODY TYPE.

As a Diamond body type, your hips are broader than you bust and shoulders and you have a full midsection. 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.

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