Your Body Shape?

Cherry Blossom Girl · 18-06-2011 12:30pm

What type of shape do you have to your body?
I'd guess it would be between an hourglass an an apple. My boobs are to small to be a true hourglass, and I tend to put excess weight on my tummy. It's a work in progress! Like another poster said, I look fine from the front but a bit lumpy from the side

Are you happy, or at least content, with your shape? I'm happy about most of it. From head to waist, and then legs is fine. Just my tummy/hips I have issues with. I have a bit of a muffin top, which is my main body insecurity because it doesn't fit in with the rest of me, as I'm quite slim (size 8/10) everywhere else.

Are you more concerned or bothered by your body shape, or your general weight? My body shape. I thankfully don't have weight problems. Until my metabolism slows down that is :rolleyes:

Do you find it difficult to get clothes to fit, or look well because of your shape?
Most clothes I am fine with, except for A line dresses which make me look pregnant. I like empire line dresses, and things that go in at the waist and skim over hips, etc. My waist is one of my best features so I try to accentuate it when possible. The only thing I really have problems with are shoes, as my feet are really narrow and a lot of shoes are too big at the heel, or too wide in general

Black Swan · 18-06-2011 3:45pm

flutterflye wrote: »

Are you happy, or at least content, with your shape?

... or your general weight?

Yes, I like my body shape, but my GP would have me add a half stone.

lace · 18-06-2011 8:29pm

flutterflye wrote: »

What type of shape do you have to your body?

Are you happy, or at least content, with your shape?

Are you more concerned or bothered by your body shape, or your general weight?

Do you find it difficult to get clothes to fit, or look well because of your shape?

I guess I'm an hourglass shape. Small waist, wide hips and shoulders.

I'd say I'm fairly content with my shape. At times when I'm having a bit of bloating or put on a little bit I'll throw a little wobbly but other than that I'm generally quite happy.

I'm not particularly concerned by either (probably because I'm young) but I think I would probably be more bothered about my general shape. You can be heavy and still have a fab figure.

I often find it really difficult to find clothes to fit me in the chest area. Tops or dresses that are structured around there always look ridiculously baggy on me because of my tiny boobs. I also find it difficult to find jeans to fit. I'm not exactly sure why but it's always that they're very tight in the thighs and way too loose in the waist (especially at the back). That's probably why i've taken to wearing extremely high waisted jeans of late. They're absolutely brilliant!

Queen Louise · 18-06-2011 9:38pm

I have stumpy legs and a big arse...trying to sort it out but I just cannot resist that extra muffin...one moment on the lips, 3 months on the hips though girls hehe

Hedwig · 18-06-2011 10:24pm

What type of shape do you have to your body?
I'm not entirely sure, I suppose I'd be an hourglass figure (I think!) but my stomach is more of an apple! Small waist, big hips and broad shoulders and large boobs 34DD. On average I'd be a size 10 but it really depends on the clothes and the shop sometimes I'm an 8 and others I'm a 12

Are you happy, or at least content, with your shape?
If I'm honest I'm not really happy with my shape at the moment, I'm very self critical and I'm just hoping that one day I'll grow out of it as I'm only 17. I'm actually trying to lose a few pounds at the moment through cleaning up my diet and running but nothing drastic. I would love for my boobs to be a bit smaller though!

Are you more concerned or bothered by your body shape, or your general weight?
I'd be more concerned about numbers on the scales as I know when I go above a certain weight I'm unhappy with my shape, as an extra few pounds does seem to make a huge amount of difference to my shape.

Do you find it difficult to get clothes to fit, or look well because of your shape?
No not really except for the boob department! I can't wear shirts as they never fit, if they fit up above the waists are huge and vica versa. And skinny jeans used to be a nightmare until I discovered Bershka jeans; they were always either too long, too baggy or too tight!

Actually reading over that it looks like I really dislike my body which I don't actually! Despite having short legs I have relatively slim legs which I've been complimented on by my friends a couple of times which makes me feel great as I'm generally very insecure about my body.

I didn't know that such a small compliment could make you feel so good. It shows that a little really does go a long way

The Sweeper · 19-06-2011 2:47am

General note for thread: an hourglass is having hips and bust measurements that are the same, and a noticeably smaller waist - over 9 inches smaller. For instance, 36-24-36. It is allegedly the most desirable female figure. In reality, 8% of women are hourglass shapes. Kelly Brooke, mentioned earlier, is a true hourglass based on her measurements.

g'em · 19-06-2011 11:30am

I'm 36-28-41 @5'6", with proper curves that I've learnt to love as I get older. Practically speaking I'm at very low risk of diabetes, heart disease, most likely have high oestrogen levels and good fertility (yet to be challenged :pac:).

I'm heavy for my size but I have low body fat and I put little stock in numbers on the scale. In fact my BMI is in the overweight category. lol tbh.

I used to have major issues with my body, but I've mostly left them behind. I still get a little bit frustrated with the wobbly bits but for the most part I'm very happy with what I have. My sport has gone a long way towards appreciating what my body can do and that mostly over-rides any lingering annoyances I have over the less desirable parts. Big hips and a large Q-angle might be a pain to get jeans to fit properly but they make for excellent explosive power :pac:

A couple of months ago in a moment of madness I got a photographer friend of mine to do some (very tasteful

) nekkid photos of me - when I saw the end result I found them very hard to look at initially, I zoned in on the bits I didn't like being displayed in all their glory (or lack thereof) but now I really like them and I can look at them and find it very empowering to be able to see the things I like before the things I'd try and change. I'd actually encourage anyone to do the same if the chance ever presents itself.

Ave Sodalis · 19-06-2011 3:34pm

What type of shape do you have to your body?
Pillar shape, I'm a size 8 and 8st but I'm 5ft 10

Are you happy, or at least content, with your shape?
It's alright, could do with putting on a bit of weight but can't, despite eating more than anyone else in the house.

Are you more concerned or bothered by your body shape, or your general weight?
Wouldn't be too healthy for me to lose any weight...

Do you find it difficult to get clothes to fit, or look well because of your shape?
Clothes look well enough when I can get them to fit. They are usually too big at the waist and fit on the leg and visa versa. Same for tops, too short on arms but fit figure or too baggy but fit arms...
Ah well, you can't have it all

Skintwin · 19-06-2011 3:53pm

flutterflye wrote: »

What type of shape do you have to your body?

Are you happy, or at least content, with your shape?

Are you more concerned or bothered by your body shape, or your general weight?

Do you find it difficult to get clothes to fit, or look well because of your shape?

I have a very large sort of hourglass shape to me...I'm a size 18 (top)/ 20 (bottom) so it's about as hourglass as you can get at that size. I also have a J. Lo ass, but it's not as nice!
I'm not happy with my weight, but I'm not unhappy ALL the time either. It's ok I suppose.
Shape. Definitely my shape.
I do find it difficuly to get clothes to fit properly, because jeans that fit my ass don't necessarily fit my waist, and most of the tops I've tried on lately are too small across my bust...a VERY common problem.

Kablamo! · 19-06-2011 4:15pm

What type of shape do you have to your body?

According to some website quiz, I'm an apple. I suppose that's in or about right, because I carry most of my weight around my middle.

Are you happy, or at least content, with your shape?

I'm not; and I should be. I get plenty of compliments on it, but when I look in the mirror I tend to see things that aren't there. I was chubby when I was younger and I still find it hard to break free of that particular mindset. I know myself I look great- I weigh 8.5 stone and wear a size 8 or 10, but all my weight goes to my stomach and I'm quite paranoid about it.

Are you more concerned or bothered by your body shape, or your general weight?

My body shape, because as I said all my weight goes to my stomach. I'm slender but I have love handles and a muffin top I can't get rid of. My legs and arms are very thin, and I have no arse, but a belly.

Do you find it difficult to get clothes to fit, or look well because of your shape?

I will occasionally buy fitted trousers or leggings in a larger size because I am paranoid about my stomach spilling over the top. Occasionally I'll need to get tops in a larger size to accommodate my C cups.

Bridgy · 19-06-2011 4:28pm

What type of shape do you have to your body?
I am very much the pear shaped girl! quite small on top,32C,small waist, would be about a size 8/10 on top(depending on the type of clothing) however , i have quite a big bum,hips and thighs!more of a 10/12 on bottom!!

Are you happy, or at least content, with your shape?
For as long as i can remember,I have always had an issue about my weight and shape,in my teens i was alot bigger,did manage to lose a few pounds when i was 16 and i finally grew into my pear shaped figure!however throughout my college days I put on weight,was wearing size 16 trousers and size 12 tops, and for me been 5'4, dieting was alway on my mind! Saying this, at the time, I never got really depressed about my weight,for me it was always an issue so it was nothing new! in the last two years I have lost approx 2stone,and I am finally content with my weight! I get loads of compliments now about my figure,which after all this time is a great feeling!

Are you more concerned or bothered by your body shape, or your general weight?
I would be more concerned about my weight! I am 5'4 and about 10 stone,so I would have a healthy BMI ,as long as I keep to a healthy BMI im happy enough! In my opinion apart form maybe toning up,there is no point worrying to much about your body shape, there really isnt a whole lot you can do to change it too much!

Do you find it difficult to get clothes to fit, or look well because of your shape?
I wouldn't have a problem now with getting clothes to fit, im generally a size 10 so finding sizes are not a problem however this doesnt mean i can go into a shop and pick out a mini skirt and top in a ten and be done,this kind of outfit would be terrible on me,im a curvy girl and I prefer to wear clothes that work to my advantage!

19-06-2011 4:47pm

I'm an hourglass shape. Even though I'm overweight, my shape allows me to get away with wearing things that a thinner, differently shaped person couldn't. The things that suit me best are really figure hugging dresses. I have a tiny waste and "curvy" hips and bum (fat really but in the right clothes they're curvy

) and I have good boobs.

I hate my body, proper hate it, but I like my figure if that even makes any sense. I have lost a good lot of weight and I'm working really hard to lose alot more. I'm really starting to see my body toning up which I'm obviously delighted about. The one thing I would change is my legs, I would just love to have slim legs. I used to have such enviable legs which is what pisses me off!

I don't find it too difficult to buy clothes, I know what suits me and that's what I go for.

gargleblaster · 19-06-2011 5:01pm

The Sweeper wrote: »

General note for thread: an hourglass is having hips and bust measurements that are the same, and a noticeably smaller waist - over 9 inches smaller. For instance, 36-24-36. It is allegedly the most desirable female figure. In reality, 8% of women are hourglass shapes. Kelly Brooke, mentioned earlier, is a true hourglass based on her measurements.

This is incorrect. The hips and bust do not have to be exactly the same, nor does the waist need to be over 9 inches smaller. Hips and bust about the same, smaller waist. Fat tends to accumulate on upper and lower body parts (arms, hips, thighs, rear).

miec · 19-06-2011 9:25pm

What type of shape do you have to your body? Hourglass would be the closest, size 14-16 and 5ft 8

Are you happy, or at least content, with your shape? Sometimes but I carry excess weight across my back and have very broad shoulders, when I got married years ago I was at my thinnest, the bottom half of me was a 10-12 but my wedding dress had to be a 16 to accommdate my back and be taken in, my back was a 38 at the time, its now a 40. I have become used to it.

Are you more concerned or bothered by your body shape, or your general weight?I'm a bit overweight now so would like to lose about a stone or so.

Do you find it difficult to get clothes to fit, or look well because of your shape? Yes on several counts, shirts are a nightmare due to a broad back, big boobs (40 DD) or 38 E, so I often have to buy an 18 but it is swimming around the waist, so tend to buy tops but then I have another issue, I have a long body/ torso so some tops are too short, also jeans that sit on the waist are a nightmare for me, I look ugly in them, and getting high waisted jeans is difficult although it is getting better in the last year or so. I love dresses but again they are too small up top and not long enough in the body. Any loose baggy clothing makes me look like a hippo so I need structured stuff but at the moment the fashion is not that so haven't bought many clothes in a good while. The one part of me I really like is my bum, I have a really nice shape, hence another reason for high waisted jeans and for years I had a really flat tummy, it is only in recent times that I have developed a little podge there.

Faith · 19-06-2011 9:57pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I hate my body, proper hate it, but I like my figure if that even makes any sense.

I'm the same as you. I'm a proper hourglass - my hips and bust are the same, and my waist is 9 inches smaller. I am fairly broad though, so I don't feel it's as noticeable as it is on someone more petite. I love my shape, but I absolutely hate my stomach. It feels like a catch-22 because when I wear clothes that emphasise my boobs and waist, they also tend to emphasise my stomach

. I wouldn't feel comfortable in really fitted dresses because I'd be too conscious of my stomach, which is a shame because they might look nice on me.

vicecreamsundae · 20-06-2011 1:57am

What type of shape do you have to your body?
umm, i think hourglass? an hourglass with a belly! size 12

Are you happy, or at least content, with your shape?
with my overall shape i guess i kinda am. i can feel pretty good in good clothes but there are so many things i'd like to change about my body. slimmer upper arms, bigger boobs, slimmer tummy, slimmer legs, nicer skin everywhere!!!

Are you more concerned or bothered by your body shape, or your general weight?
i suppose my shape, i never weigh myself. i would like to feel like i could wear sleeveless tops (by most people's standards, i CAN of course and i know it's a silly thing in my own head, but so it goes) and to have less of a belly so that i could wear jeans and tees without muffin top

Do you find it difficult to get clothes to fit, or look well because of your shape?
no. there are lots of clothes i'd like to wear that i feel i can't, that's for sure. but i still manage to find lots of things i like that i can wear.

The Sweeper · 20-06-2011 3:38am

gargleblaster wrote: »

This is incorrect. The hips and bust do not have to be exactly the same, nor does the waist need to be over 9 inches smaller. Hips and bust about the same, smaller waist. Fat tends to accumulate on upper and lower body parts (arms, hips, thighs, rear).

gargleblaster, according to popular culture and the women who were the original embodiment of that hourglass shape, those are the requirements. The waist needs to be quite tiny in proportion to the similarly proportioned bust and hips. An inch or two out between hips and bust is allowable, but the hourglass shape really is defined by a proportionally tiny waist. Otherwise - well, going out at the shoulders, in at the waist and out again at the hips is really a pretty standard shape for most of female humanity who's within the bmi classification.

The 'perfect woman' stats of 36-24-36 have been referenced broadly in popular culture for over 50 years and appear to have originated in some post world war II 'make our boys happy' propaganda out of America.

If you take the classic hailed and recognised hourglasses through history - Sophia Loren, Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall, so on - they all conform to that body standard of evenly proportioned bust and hips with a tiny waist ratio.

It's worth looking at the work Trinny & Susannah did on body shapes with regard to clothing choices - they took the four body shapes (apple, pear, banana, hourglass) and broke some down into further subsections and I think added some more, to come up with about 12 shapes altogether.

Malari · 20-06-2011 10:10am

The Sweeper wrote: »

gargleblaster, according to popular culture and the women who were the original embodiment of that hourglass shape, those are the requirements. The waist needs to be quite tiny in proportion to the similarly proportioned bust and hips. An inch or two out between hips and bust is allowable, but the hourglass shape really is defined by a proportionally tiny waist. Otherwise - well, going out at the shoulders, in at the waist and out again at the hips is really a pretty standard shape for most of female humanity who's within the bmi classification.

The 'perfect woman' stats of 36-24-36 have been referenced broadly in popular culture for over 50 years and appear to have originated in some post world war II 'make our boys happy' propaganda out of America.

If you take the classic hailed and recognised hourglasses through history - Sophia Loren, Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall, so on - they all conform to that body standard of evenly proportioned bust and hips with a tiny waist ratio.

It's worth looking at the work Trinny & Susannah did on body shapes with regard to clothing choices - they took the four body shapes (apple, pear, banana, hourglass) and broke some down into further subsections and I think added some more, to come up with about 12 shapes altogether.

Banana? What the hell does a banana-shaped woman look like?

Eve_Dublin · 20-06-2011 10:13am

The Sweeper wrote: »

General note for thread: an hourglass is having hips and bust measurements that are the same, and a noticeably smaller waist - over 9 inches smaller. For instance, 36-24-36. It is allegedly the most desirable female figure. In reality, 8% of women are hourglass shapes. Kelly Brooke, mentioned earlier, is a true hourglass based on her measurements.

As I said, I'm pretty sure I'm an hourglass (have to get the measuring tape out) but even if I'm not, that's what I like to tell myself

The Sweeper · 20-06-2011 10:22am

Pretty much straight up and down - a barely discernable waist /edit - that's answering the question as to what a banana is.

Malari · 20-06-2011 10:47am

The Sweeper wrote: »

Pretty much straight up and down - a barely discernable waist /edit - that's answering the question as to what a banana is.

With a slight curve to the left or right as you go up?

Someone else described themselves as a "pillar". Seems like a more appropriate comparison, but obviously someone wanted to continue the fruit associations. I'm surprised hourglass wasn't replaced with butternut squash. :rolleyes:

Eve_Dublin · 20-06-2011 11:11am

Malari wrote: »

With a slight curve to the left or right as you go up?

Straight up and down and a hunchback...get back to me in 50 years.

wild_cat · 20-06-2011 12:26pm

Lot of lucky hour glass women here!! Read somewhere only 9% of the population is hour glass shaped!!

I think I'm a pear shape and weigh 120 pounds on a frame of 5'6 with a spine that a bit too long for my per-portion. I'm a size 10 on the bottom with an 8 on top (34B chest size). I have a very small waist which means I find it hard to get tops that nip me at the waist and fit my arms.... The most I have ever weighed is 10 stone. I had a few issues with food that lead me to getting down to 7 stone 11 as a teenager.

I absolutely hate my arms and as a result never ever get them out. I tried toning them about a year or two ago but wasn't doing cardio to loose over all fat so I just increased my arm size :mad: , it also transpired that I was using the weights the wrong way for lengthening the muscle which is what I should have been at. Worst sentence in the world to me would be "you're wearing a strapless Dress".

When I was in my late teens I weighed about 116 pounds and thought I was huge to the point that when I went on holiday I almost cried when it came to getting into the pool and wore a t shirt dress over my bikini. I feel like kicking myself over that now.

My stomach can get a bit bloated due to my love of refined carbs especially when the new potatoes are out (noym noym noym) and my backside is in need of some toning. I'm happy with the way my figure looks in clothes as at my heaviest I used to wear spanx under most of my dresses and I don't need to do that anymore. But out of my clothes I just feel like my arms are out of per portion with my small chest and waist but my shoulders match my hips its just the bit in between looks like its in the distance thus a bit smaller than the rest of me.

I would love to be more toned, the OH is very into sport and thus has a very hard toned body. He called me "soft baby" one day about my lack of muscle tone. Going to work on that in the next few weeks as I have just up running and I am learning to use weights properly. Would also love bigger boobs but sure you can't have it every way and I'm learning to love what I have.

wild_cat · 20-06-2011 12:48pm

If its of any use to the "hour glass debate" I found the article where the 9% figure came from. Its from the daily mail website.............................
(9% is a british stat so I presume it would be a bit different over here)

It gives measurements for other body types to or what ever name they put on them...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1391671/Hourglass-No-shapes-like-rectangle.html

EverEvolving · 20-06-2011 1:38pm

Malari - thanks for that, I've been reading this thinking I'm not quite hourglass and I've realised I am an upside down butternut squash (wide part at the top)!

I don't mind my figure, I have a large bust (34E), slim legs and not overly wide hips. I'm carrying about an extra half stone around the middle but about a month ago it was a stone and next month it WILL be none!

I know it's shallow and not good to be too obsessed with weight but the day I stood on those scales and seen I had dropped a full half stone I was elated, nothing could bring me down from cloud 9 that day, it really gave me a boost to continue with the healthy eating and exercise!

I'm not a big fan of shopping, but I know what suits me and what's going to look good so I tend to stick to the tried and tested items.

The Sweeper · 20-06-2011 2:26pm

wild_cat wrote: »

If its of any use to the "hour glass debate" I found the article where the 9% figure came from. Its from the daily mail website.............................
(9% is a british stat so I presume it would be a bit different over here)

It gives measurements for other body types to or what ever name they put on them...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1391671/Hourglass-No-shapes-like-rectangle.html

No, the 9% figure I believe comes from a study commissioned by a manufacturer of mannequins for designers, and carried out by the North Carolina State University on the body types of American women. It was a two-year study and appears to be linked to a piece of research called SizeUSA.

wild_cat · 20-06-2011 2:42pm

The Sweeper wrote: »

No, the 9% figure I believe comes from a study commissioned by a manufacturer of mannequins for designers, and carried out by the North Carolina State University on the body types of American women. It was a two-year study and appears to be linked to a piece of research called SizeUSA.

The article states the research was done by Avalon (which is a mannequin company) but in Britain and Europe using 50,000 women. I'm not backing up the mail just stating what is written in the article.

hollypink · 20-06-2011 3:09pm

What type of shape do you have to your body? I'd say pear shape is about the closest.

Are you happy, or at least content, with your shape? No, but although I am a bit overweight right now and so have reason to be unhappy about it, I wasn't happy with my shape at my slimmest. I'm quite envious of the few people on this thread who are content with their bodies. Friends and family sometimes comment on my 'lovely figure' (e.g. when we're trying on clothes) and I know they mean it but I don't see what they see. I think it's like G'em said about looking at a photo of yourself; you tend to focus just on the bits you don't like but other people see the whole of you.

Are you more concerned or bothered by your body shape, or your general weight? My general weight really. I've more or less accepted that I'll never have slim, toned legs but I think I'll be reasonably happy when I'm back to a healthy weight range and waist size.

Do you find it difficult to get clothes to fit, or look well because of your shape? Not difficult but I do avoid certain clothes, like skinny jeans and short dresses/skirts because I don't think they flatter my shape.

The Sweeper · 20-06-2011 3:10pm

@wild cat - If you search again you'll find a similar article in the Independent from 2005. Which may mean there are two studies that prove that only 9% of women are hourglass bodyshape...

terlywerly · 20-06-2011 3:56pm

What type of shape do you have to your body?
Where do I even begin :rolleyes: Very top heavy (32J/JJ depending) so have to usually wear a size 14 in tops, and normally a size 8/10 on the bottom. Buying dresses is a nightmare...

Are you happy, or at least content, with your shape?
Having big boobs can be a nightmare in terms of clothes buying but overall I am pretty happy with my shape. Husband loves it

But I like the fact that I have curves. Hated them when I was younger (started developing very early so had all the teenage hormone and body change problems a lot younger than my friends) but gradually grew to accept them. People often tell me how jealous they are that I have big boobs, but I always tell them the same thing: Try lugging them around with you all day long and try looking for an outfit for a night out and you'll soon change your mind!!
Are you more concerned or bothered by your body shape, or your general weight?
Well over a year and a half ago I was 3 stone heavier so I'm happy that I achieved such a great loss. In terms of the weight that I am, usually I'm in or around the same weight consistently, plus or minus a few lb. Could do with losing a bit off my belly but that's my own laziness at work!
Do you find it difficult to get clothes to fit, or look well because of your shape?
Anything for the bottom half is no problem, I'm 5 foot 5 so I don't have to worry about things being too long for the most part. But the top half is a nightmare. I can't wear so many things that are available because they look terrible on. To get a strappy vest top that looks good can be next near impossible. Dresses are a nightmare, I had to look for a dress for a family event 6 months in advance of it and only managed to get something the week before. I think there are more top heavy women out there than clothes manufacturers think too!!

rainbow kirby · 20-06-2011 4:03pm

terlywerly wrote: »

Dresses are a nightmare, I had to look for a dress for a family event 6 months in advance of it and only managed to get something the week before. I think there are more top heavy women out there than clothes manufacturers think too!!

I think anyone bigger than a D cup can 100% agree with this.

gargleblaster · 20-06-2011 4:22pm

The thing is these body types are not limited to strict proportions, just overall shape.

The 9% is probably the percentage who have the exact same bust and hips and 9" smaller waist that was referred to. General wider hips/chest & smaller waist is probably the more general hourglass shape, not the "perfect" hourglass shape. Lucky me, I can count myself in the so-called "perfect" group. :rolleyes:

The odd thing is when I was younger I used to feel fat because I didn't have a 12" difference (36-24-36). Well that and the way boys treated me but oh well! :P

Dudess · 20-06-2011 6:22pm

Maxi-dresses for small or medium-sized women definitely don't appear to be made with big boobs in mind.

EverEvolving · 20-06-2011 6:42pm

Dudess wrote: »

Maxi-dresses for small or medium-sized women definitely don't appear to be made with big boobs in mind.

I found a lovely one in New Look a while back, not a tinker tit in sight!!

I always wondered why the craze for breast enlargement was so popular, it's so hard to dress them and find clothes that are flattering. I used to hate mine as I felt they were too big and even thought of getting a reduction but I've grown to accept them and in the men in my life have never complained

Niamho! · 20-06-2011 9:32pm

Hate it hate it hate it. Especially at the moment. Keep meaning to go back to weight watchers. haha.
The only part of my body that I like are my legs. I've always been the same though. Now I look back and wonder what my problem was. I looked alot better a few years ago....even up to 2 years ago.
My belly is my main problem. and generally my upper body. upper arms and that. I have no arse and no hips. I believe my body shape is called a "Triangle" its a load of ****. I need to take matters in hand and do something about it!!!

Dudess · 20-06-2011 9:53pm

EverEvolving wrote: »

I know it's shallow and not good to be too obsessed with weight

I don't think it's shallow or obsessive to want to be happy with your body though.

but the day I stood on those scales and seen I had dropped a full half stone I was elated, nothing could bring me down from cloud 9 that day, it really gave me a boost to continue with the healthy eating and exercise!

Fair play to ya! Is it just going from your stomach, or other places too? My understanding was that you can't lose fat from one particular area, it burns all over, even from places you don't particularly want to lose any.

Lia_lia · 20-06-2011 11:51pm

All this talk about larger chests not fitting into dresses...I have a small chest and also find it difficult to find dresses to fit! Anything with a wrap-over type top always hangs off me. And most satin-ish material shift dresses. And strapless dresses are just a no! Only things that work are usually the really clingy ones.

Sibylla · 20-06-2011 11:56pm

Lia_lia wrote: »

All this talk about larger chests not fitting into dresses...I have a small chest and also find it difficult to find dresses to fit! Anything with a wrap-over type top always hangs off me. And most satin-ish material shift dresses. And strapless dresses are just a no! Only things that work are usually the really clingy ones.

I'm a small B cup and agree it is quite difficult unless the dress has some kind of strap.

Shops really don't cater for various shapes and never take bust size into account.

EverEvolving · 21-06-2011 12:31am

Dudess wrote: »

Fair play to ya! Is it just going from your stomach, or other places too? My understanding was that you can't lose fat from one particular area, it burns all over, even from places you don't particularly want to lose any.

I don't really know, I don't notice it in the mirror but my jeans are fitting more comfortably and don't feel as tight. Any weight I seem to put on goes straight to my stomach so I always just presumed that it would leave from there first? I'd love to be able to shape my figure like plasticine and choose where the weight goes!

Stargazer7 · 22-06-2011 12:04am

I've always had issue with my weight. I'm a logical person so in my teens I told myself it was ok to be the outsider and not as skinny as the rest but in reality it was getting to me. When I got to college and started putting on weight due to depression it was a vicious cycle. It was only when I started feeling better that I realized how heavy I was. I have always tried to be healthy but the skinny/typical vision of beauty was always hanging over me. It still is. I try to be careful about getting obsessive again but it's a struggle. I feel guilty eating for the majority of the time. For a while I used to feel real anxiety eating out because I couldn't count the calories.

In the past few years things have settled down. I lost 2.5 stone in a few months of healthy eating and lots of running. But I'm still not happy. And I look in disgust at old pictures of myself. I don't think that's normal. Another stone and I should be happy but I'm afraid the number I want to achieve will keep going down. As it stands I'm 5'5" and a size 12 usually top and bottom, sometimes 14

MissElle · 22-06-2011 12:51pm

What type of shape do you have to your body?
I'm pretty much straight up and down, a pillar shape I think?

Are you happy, or at least content, with your shape?
Not really happy, I'm just under 8 stone and 5'6, wouldn't mind gaining another half stone. Ever since I had a colostomy bag reversal a couple of years ago, trying to gain weight has been difficult.

Are you more concerned or bothered by your body shape, or your general weight? More concerned that I look a little thin, but I don't mind my shape overall.

Do you find it difficult to get clothes to fit, or look well because of your shape? No I generally find clothes shopping ok, I just can't wear anything tight across the stomach as I get awful pains. Still trying to find a good pair of jeans :rolleyes:

Censorsh!t · 23-06-2011 4:50pm

Sometimes I'm happy with my shape, but mostly not.

I'm quite slim, average height, and about 8-9 stone. However, I don't like my shape, most of my weight seems to be down by my hips and my ass and my tummy, while I have pretty small boobs then on top. I think if I made the effort and worked out, then I would be a lot happier....but I just never seem to get around to it

Dudess · 23-06-2011 8:33pm

Damn, I'd love an hourglass figure - Kelly Brook and her out of Mad Men are two lucky gals!

Abi · 24-06-2011 9:52am

Another hour-glass. I've got big boobs, and have some hips and tushy. I've a flat tummy though (thankfully). When I was younger I wanted to be taller, but I love that I'm not now. I'm 5"2 and happy out

Body confidence wise, yeah I suppose I'm fine with it. finding clothes are a nightmare though. A flat tummy is wasted on me because I've to constantly buy bigger clothes to account for the boobs or there is horrible gappage. I'd be happier if I was down to a B or a C.

doctorwhogirl · 25-06-2011 5:38pm

What type of shape do you have to your body?
I'd say a peary hourglass. I am smaller on top than on bottom but have a relatively defined waist. Not majorly so but enough to give me that in out thing.
I'm 5ft 4. I have big boobs really, 34DD dd. My legs are short, would wear a 30" trouser mostly and they're big my legs! I've a big backside really too!

I wear a size 10 on top and in dresses but usually a 12 in trousers but it depends on the trousers/jeans!

My shoulders/top part of my back is my leanest part really and while my arms still have fecking bingo wings, they're toned enough. Not skinny but toned.

Are you happy, or at least content, with your shape?
I used to be 16 stone and am now just over 10 stone which was a huge thing. Am a year at this weight now. I do like my shape in clothes but I do think I still look tubby/chunky a lot particularly because of my bigger bottom half. I have curves anyway which I like but sometimes I wish I was taller with a longer body (legs/back) etc...

I much prefer myself from the front than from the side. Hate how wide I look from the side.

Are you more concerned or bothered by your body shape, or your general weight?
More my body after losing weight really. I do like my new body but losing weight changes your body and as we all know your body doesn't always spring to the way it was. I'm only 24, which helped. Above my belly button and my lower tummy I have paunches. From the side it's like a small bump where I would have carried a lot of weight. They're never going to be flat and the skin all tight because they carried weight for so long. I'm learning to live with that. Same with my boobs. They were HUGE, a 40 F or so and so they're not that nice anymore really

But I'm at a healthy weight which is really important and in clothes I can look nice. I just wish I could be happier with my body out of clothes.

Do you find it difficult to get clothes to fit, or look well because of your shape?
hard to get boots as I have largish calfs.
Most things fit around my boobs now but it can be a problem at times.
Annoyingly when I'm getting dresses and I need the 10 on top and if it's a fitted dress I may need a 12 on top so I either have a loose fitting top on the dress or a tight bottom round my arse! :rolleyes:

Holdy in knickers help with the tummy area in tight outfits but don't really like wearing them. I remember reading a comment on here from some guy saying he felt that spanx and the likes could be brought to the small claims as they were false advertisement. :mad:Unfortunately that comment has definitely adding to me being more conscious of using them!

Catherine! · 25-06-2011 8:43pm

I'm probably the envy of lots of women! I'm a size 8 or 10 in most things, and only weigh about 7.5 stone which is in the healthy range for my height, but I have curves as well. My bottom half is more curvy than my top half, though, and I don't really have a cleavage at all.

I don't really need to make any effort to stop myself putting on weight.

Overall I'm happy with my body shape. It's barely changed since I was about 12, but I've read that women tend to naturally put on weight/get more curvy in their 20s (I'll be 20 in 3 months).

25-06-2011 8:51pm

Catherine! wrote: »

I'm probably the envy of lots of women!

Wow

listen to me now · 25-06-2011 9:00pm

but to have other women envoius of u then u need some cleavage.... i`m not talkin jordan stupid big just normal

loalae · 25-06-2011 9:03pm

I find it really difficult to find any clothes that I feel comfortable in. I'm slightly pear shaped and I always feel frumpy.

I'm not overweight, but my thighs and bum look bulky and I can look like I have a spare tyre when my clothes don't fit properly.

I hate reading about what pear-shapes should wear because it's always about what needs to be covered or disguised or balanced. There doesn't seem to be anything positive to say about this particular shape.

iguana · 25-06-2011 9:10pm

Lia_lia wrote: »

All this talk about larger chests not fitting into dresses...I have a small chest and also find it difficult to find dresses to fit! Anything with a wrap-over type top always hangs off me. And most satin-ish material shift dresses. And strapless dresses are just a no! Only things that work are usually the really clingy ones.

I agree. I'm a 32F/FF and I've never found it that hard to find clothing that fits me. Not harder than anybody else anyway. Clothing isn't made for any one body shop, everybody sees clothes they love that don't look good on them because the shape is off.

Fashions make it easier and harder for people in cycles, too. I wasn't a huge fan of the empire lines and tunics that were all over the place until a year or so ago. I'm short and hourglass so something that hung from my boobs made me look shorter and over-weight/pregnant. But now that various styles of shift dresses are the style du jour (thank you Mad Men and Christina Hendricks) I find it a lot easier, whereas women who don't suit that style will have it tougher for a while and then it will be on to something else.

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