👗 Body Shape Calculator
Find your body shape (apple, pear, hourglass, banana, or inverted triangle) from bust, waist, and hip measurements. Includes clothing style tips for each body type.
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Clothing Tips
Body Shape Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
The five main body shapes are: Hourglass (balanced bust and hips with defined waist), Pear/Triangle (wider hips than bust), Apple/Round (wider waist relative to hips and bust), Banana/Rectangle (similar measurements all over), and Inverted Triangle (wider shoulders/bust than hips).
Yes, in terms of fat distribution. Apple shapes (central/abdominal obesity) carry higher cardiovascular and metabolic risk than pear shapes (fat stored in hips/thighs). Body shape is partly genetic and partly influenced by lifestyle.
While your basic skeletal structure is fixed, the distribution of body fat can shift with weight changes, exercise, and age. Women's shapes often shift after pregnancy or menopause. Exercise can reduce waist size and build muscle, altering proportions.
No — wear what makes you feel confident! Style guidelines are optional tools for those who want them. The goal is usually to create visual balance or highlight preferred features. Fashion has no rules, and personal expression matters most.
Bust: at the fullest part of your chest. Waist: at the narrowest point, usually just above the navel. Hips: at the widest point of your hips and buttocks. Keep the tape snug but not tight, and parallel to the floor.
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