Men and Women Body Shapes

Men’s Body Shapes Type 1: The Inverted Triangle As the name suggests, men who fall into this category do indeed resemble an upside-down triangle. That is to say they have: Broad shoulders and a broad chest A very narrow waist and narrow hips Well developed arm muscles, maybe even bulky A significantly heavier top half The appearance of disappearing almost to a point at the waist. Type 2: The Trapezoid Very similar to the inverted triangle body shape this shape typically will have: Broad shoulders and a broad chest like the I.T A top half larger than the bottom A bigger waist, that is to say medium as opposed to narrow A well proportioned appearance Trapezoids, whilst sharing many similarities with the I.T are easier to dress and look more in proportion. Type 3: The Rectangle A rectangle is basically a straight up and down shape, they will typically have: Shoulders, waist and chest that are all the same width Type 4: The Triangle Imagine if an Inverted Triangle stood on their head, that’s basically the body shape of a Triangle, just incase the name didn’t clear it up enough. They will typically: Be bottom heavy Have a chest narrower than their hips Have a sloping shoulder line For a Triangle is all about detracting from a bottom heavy frame. Type 5: The Oval The Oval, just as the name (in my opinion a very harsh one, no wonder women prefer the term “apple”) suggests, will have: An overall round appearance A large stomach For the Oval it’s all about toning down the stomach, whether that be by illusion or directing attention elsewhere. Women’s Body Shapes Type 1: The Straight Body Over 45% of American women have a Straight body shape (sometimes called rectangle or ruler). 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. Type 2: The Pear (Triangle) As a Pear Body type (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. Type 3: Hourglass 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. Type 4: Inverted Triangle 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.