Identify your Body Type

So like I mentioned in my last post, one of the main things about finding what looks good on you is knowing your body type. Each and every body type had points they'll want to show off, and flaws they'll want to cover. 


Some people break body type down into 8, 10, 12 categories, but really there's four main body types:

Banana (rectangle): Also called a straight body type. Waist is less than 9 inches smaller than the hips or bust size. Body fat is fairly even distributed throughout the body, in the abdomen, butt, chest, and face. Those with a banana body type are generally on the thin side, but without many curves.

Apple (triangle downward): Those with an apple shape tend to have slimmer legs and thighs and narrower hips, while their chest/abdomen appear larger compared to the rest of the body. Weight is mainly carried in the abdomen, chest, and face. Lucky apples, you have nice legs. Always flaunt that.

Pear (triangle upward): Hips significantly wider than bust. Fat tends to go first to the butt, hips, and thighs. This body type generally have a relatively larger butt, robust thighs, and a smaller bust. Don't be ashamed of your curves ladies.

Hourglass (triangles facing in): Hips and bust are almost equal, with a narrow waist. Body fat is distributed in the upper and lower body, before areas such as waist and upper abdomen. Usually considered the 'best' figure to have. I just think it's funny all the body types are fruit, besides this one. Rebel!

When I say body fat in this, I'm not calling anyone fat. You have to have body fat. If you have curves, don't think you're fat. Be proud of yourself.

I'll talk about the best way to accentuate the fine points of each body type and cover maybe the not-so-fine points soon :)

Hannah