Extreme Body Shaping
Get Your Body Into Extreme Shape

Body Shape

All bodies are not the same. There are four distinct body shapes and each of us will fall predominantly into one or the other. Your body type is the effect of your metabolism, and the fat burning hormones which control it. The effect of this distribution of specific shapes dictates the body type diet that needs to be followed in order to lose weight effectively and be healthy.

Your body type and respective body type diet can be determined by finding which of your bodies four main hormone regulating organs effects your metabolism and fat burning hormones the most. The thyroid, the adrenals, the liver and the ovaries comprise the main organs of your body that effect your body and body type diet. You need to first find your body type in order to determine your proper body type diet and exercise plan.

Your body speaks for itself. Experts look at where there are parts of your body that have a bigger collection of fat, to spot which body type you have. For instance, a pot belly would usually mean that you fall in the Liver body shape and should follow a special liver body type diet - skin dryness, dandruff, and a yellowish eye-color, these signs show a liver type caused by a malfunctioning liver. It is recommended that a liver body type should undergo a body type diet that contains a good serving of potassium, proteins form eggs and fish. Bananas are good for this body type diet due to its high potassium content. Compliment this body type diet with short, intense work outs and you'll see signs of improvement. An adrenal type would have a sagging abdomen and follow an adrenal body type diet that would include more meats, etc.

Specific to women only, the ovary body type are ones that have 'saddlebags'. The areas affected are around the hips and the thighs. A specific body type diet for an ovary body type should include a good serving of antiestrogenic vegetables, and proteins that are hormone-free.

The thyroid body type can be seen if your body fat is well-distributed all over your body, instead of the mass located in a single area. For a body type diet, iodine-rich foods should replace fatty sweets. Iodine can be found in many vegetables. For this body type diet, an ample amount of vegetables are recommended along with a little exercise.

The Body Type Diet was created by Dr. Eric Berg and written about in his best selling book "The 7 Principles of Fat Burning". You can take a short quiz to find your body type at Dr. Berg's site: findyourbodytype.com. From there you can find exercise plans and meal plans for your body type diet.

After you've found your specific body type, it's time to get to work. The results of your diet won't only reduce your weight; it will also reduce the risks of high blood pressure, bad temper, and insomnia, and a whole host of maladies. So put your suggested body type diet to the test, and enjoy the results.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    body shape?
    i have lots of fat on my hips and some on my waist. i'm a little curvy, but i have a big but and thighs. what is my body shape because idk!

    • ANSWER:
      sounds like you an hour glass or pear shape..but you know...it does not matter

  2. QUESTION:
    Body Shape?
    i really cant work out what my body shape is?
    can anyone help?
    or is their a website where you can work it out??? thanks

    • ANSWER:
      If you have shoulders and hips that are the same size and a nipped in waist......you're an hourglass shape.
      If you are straight up and down.......you are an athletic build.....as long as you are slim or toned.
      If you carry lots of weight on your bely and bum and have smaller arms and legs.......you're an apple.
      If you have small shoulders and big hips and bum.....you are pear shaped.
      They say that if you have bigger shoulders and small hips that it is a boyish shape but personally i think that that is athletic too.

  3. QUESTION:
    Body shape?
    5'5 104 pounds. 23 inch waist. 26 inch bust and size 0 pants and 26 inch hips?
    What body shape do i have?

    • ANSWER:
      Here's a good link:
      http://www.trinnyandsusannah.com/misc/body-shape-survey
      You've got small breasts, small waist and small hips
      very slim?

  4. QUESTION:
    Body-shape?
    Guys, what do you feel is the most appealing body shape for a woman?

    The Apple (where she has a stomach, smaller legs & hips) -
    The hourglass (tiny waist with breasts & waist being around the same width) -
    The Pear (smaller breasts and waists - bigger butt & thighs)

    • ANSWER:
      Hourglass

  5. QUESTION:
    BODY SHAPE????????????
    Quick question guys. Would you please assist me in determining my body shape. I know that I am skinny, so please dont talk about that but the body shape. Thanks, appreciate it :-)
    I had to make this as descriptive as I can since you cannot see me.

    My aunt has measured me to be: 33(or 34) -27-36. I am not convinced with this though because she did not measure my middle as my waist but my down part below my stomach.

    In pacsun jeans measurement: 32 1/2 -24 - 34 1/2
    Forever21: No bust-24-34

    Overall, i wear a size 34B bra, but it is not fitted,so im between 33.5. I am mostly a a size 1in jeans. To add; i have a not too but slender arms, the veins on my hands are a little visible. My stomach is flat. Also, looking at me in front; i am not curvy, but behind, you will think that i am curvy!. I have a nicely shaped butt that when I walk, my back hips show better than in front. Lastly, i have noticed that I look better in pacsun's boot cut than in skinny jeans. And, round neck also looks good on me. I have small breasts, and a little muscle bone on my chest. Thank you guys!

    • ANSWER:
      Pear shaped

  6. QUESTION:
    What is the right body shape for a belly button piercing?
    Im considering getting my belly button pierced. I was just wondering what is the best body shape and size it looks good on besides super skinny. And how many of you size 5 and up have one and think it looks great on your body?

    • ANSWER:
      I'm a size 8, and I think mine looks pretty good on me. As long as your belly isn't HUGE, I think it looks good. It doesn't really matter if you're not a size 2, it's just if you like how you look and are comfortable with your body enough to get one :)

  7. QUESTION:
    What body shape and measurements do you prefer for a woman?
    What body shape do you prefer for a woman? e.g. Pear, Apple, Banana or Hourglass?

    What measurements do you prefer for the bust, waiste and hips?

    and..

    Do you think that a 34inch bust, 27inch waiste and 34inch hip is a good body size/shape for a woman?

    • ANSWER:
      I hate labels Cheese, sex appeal doesn't just come from your dimensions. 34-27-34 sounds like it would make me smile.

  8. QUESTION:
    What underwear is best for my body shape?
    I am an avacado body shape and I was wondering what type of underwear would best suit me?

    • ANSWER:
      Booty shorts work magic on everyone :]]

      http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlxwY2QsN1yBgt9MqO3F8ODsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090813084240AALEv7l

  9. QUESTION:
    Is it possible to change your body shape?
    I seriously don't like my pear-shaped body. I don't think it's hot, I just hate it. Is it possible to change our body shape with a good diet and exercise plan? If so, then what are some exercise tips that you can show me. And yes I know that you can't lose weight in a specific area.

    • ANSWER:
      i dont think u can change curvy to stick thin so no

  10. QUESTION:
    What clothes would look good for my body shape?
    I do not know what kind of body shape I have. I can tell you that I I have large breasts and a medium size but. I dont have big hip though. I also have a little pudge in the middle of my stomach and love handles, but im not fat though. Can anyone tell me what clothes would look good on me?

    • ANSWER:
      You sound like you have a shape similar to my own. Loose shirts actually make you look "bigger" than you really are!! Try looking up on TLC website the show "What Not to Wear" and find a show with a girl that has the same body type. Wrap around shirts and A line skirts look great on a body shape like yours...accentuates the bust line and minimizes the hips ;) Hope this helps

  11. QUESTION:
    What is the ideal body shape for female gymnasts?
    I am 13 and I do gymnastics. If I wanted a career in gymnastics, what sort of body shape would I need?

    • ANSWER:
      It depends what you mean by a career in gymnastics. there are many careers you can have in gymnastics that wont be affected like your body size. For example a coach or a judge.

      To be in the olympics ideal body size is short, long arms and legs but a shorter torso. Broader shoulders but narrower hips.

  12. QUESTION:
    What is the best body shape/skeletal muscle system for a sprinter?
    I am not sure what is the best body shape for a sprinter. This is like sport science work by the way. Any way I can you guys and girls give me some help please.

    • ANSWER:
      The best shape? Currently I would look at Bolt - he is a world record holder and might give you some clues. However he is the exception, most of his rivals are shorter - shorter legs turn over quicker to accelerate quicker.

      I would get some videos of sprinters and see for yourself the best shapes and muscle definitions (these will show what muscles are good)

  13. QUESTION:
    What body shape am I and what should I wear?
    I am having trouble dressing to my body and especially my body type (esp my shoulders)

    I am a female, 5'7.5ft/1.72cm, 50ks/110lbs, very broad shoulders/long arms, a nice waist, very short torso, hips are medium-wide, pretty long legs (but I am larger boned in the bottom half of my body).
    My top half is a size smaller than my bottom half.

    Please tell me my body shape!!!
    And some tips?
    But my shoulders are wider than my hips. It should not be a pear right? And when I gain weight I don't gain through my arse or thighs but more my stomach

    • ANSWER:
      you are eitherrr a pear or an hour glasss shape.
      Both are great figuress.
      If you didnt knooo, its actually healthier for womenn to have most of their weight/fat on the bottom half of their body because that way it cant affect your heart and lungss!I learned that in science today, lol. yay you! =)
      And to help dress your body you should wear wide legged trouser jeans, which help make your legs look slimmer and leaner, along with a nice pair of high heelss. Also try soem cute aline skirts which flow away from you body at the bottom half. just what you need!
      Good luck! and accept your body for what it isss!
      And about the shoulders, try wearing v-neck shirts which help bring attention away from the shoulders and to the bust area. Stay away from shoulder padss..obviously...lol.
      okay,good luck once again!

  14. QUESTION:
    What kind of body shape does Carrie Underwood have?
    I dont think its hourglass i think its more straight. Idk though i cant really tell. My friend was just curious because her body is almost exactly like hers and she wasnt sure. What kind of body shape doe she have? Also do you think she has an amazing body or ehh its ok? Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      well to me she does have an hourglass body
      not the most noticeable in the world
      but she really does
      i think she looks hot ;)

  15. QUESTION:
    What body type is more appealing: the hour glass figure or the pear shape?
    This is mostly a question for men or lesbians, but feel free to put any input in! I am just wondering what body shape on women are more appealing, the ever so lusted after hour glass figure or the pear/triangle shape that offers a bigger booty but a slim waist?

    So, what do you prefer and why?

    • ANSWER:
      Both I think depending on ur shape

  16. QUESTION:
    Why has a skinnier body shape become the ideal version of beauty for women today?
    In the 50's, I think, a fuller, curvy body shape (such as Marilyn Monroe) was ideal. The fuller body was considered the most beautiful for women. Nowadays, since the 80's I believe, we see models with flat, thin bodies. Why has this ideal of beauty changed so much?
    When I say has become ideal I mean that magazines and models are all one skinny size, and girls and women tend to look up to and want to be like models.
    TROJANBO-- your answer has almost no connection to my question. I am not asking what men prefer by any means! I want to know why beauty has CHANGED.

    • ANSWER:
      Blame the fashion industry. Clothes fit better on a slim frame, and since the 1960s skinny models have become the norm on runways. Those models with even a little bit of meat on them have to go into lingerie and swimsuit modeling.

      Truly voluptuous women are rare in women's fashion and beauty magazines.

  17. QUESTION:
    How do you maintain a good body shape without sacrificing food?
    I really want to maintain my body shape but even with less food intake, I immediately gain weight. What should I do? I really love eating.

    • ANSWER:
      Simple physical exercises, brisk walks each morning, plus drinking plenty of water, have helped me maintain a good body shape !

  18. QUESTION:
    How can I make my wardrobe make my body shape look better?
    Okay so, this year I want to look even BETTER than last year. I already have my hairstyle down, so I was just wondering about the link between body shape and outfits. I am short, with a reasonably pretty upper body. My legs are kind of thick, and I want my clothes to take eyes away from that. Any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      Wear skinny jean, so baggy things dont make them look bigger, or sweat pants and people will think its the sweat pants that are just thick.
      Tight shirts. Wear eyeliner and mascara. I put my eyeliner on the inner part of my lash line so its closer to my eye, it looks better that way but when people try to do that they poke their eye! eye just like press my fingers and hold them under my eye so have more control. For the mascara i put it on the top and bottom lashes and i rotate the brush so it doesnt clump. instead of just rubbing it on the lash

  19. QUESTION:
    how important is body shape when it comes to tight and fitted clothes?
    do u think its absolutely fine for any type of body shape to wear tight, fitted and revealing clothes?

    • ANSWER:
      I think you should just dress depending on your body type and what makes you comfortable :)

  20. QUESTION:
    What effect will it have on my body shape?
    I've only been doing weights but have decided to throw in some cardio.
    I'm going to train 6 times a week with weights for 30 minuets then use a cross trainer for 30 what will this do for my body shape ?

    • ANSWER:
      this will help tone up your body. when you start losing weight your skin will sag. so by using weight it will help toning your body.

  21. QUESTION:
    Is an hourglass body shape with small boobs considered a pear body shape?
    Well I've been trying to figure this out lately because I've been told by people I have an hourglass but from those online calculators, it says I have a "spoon" body shape which is pretty much a pear. But I don't think I'm fat at 5' 7" and weigh 125 pounds.
    Thoughts?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, your body sounds like a pear shape. The technical definition of a pear shape is that you have a wider bottom (hips, etc.) and a smaller top (bust, shoulders). And you're not fat at all! :)

  22. QUESTION:
    What should i wear based on my body shape?
    •I'm petite.
    •I'm around 5'4
    •I'm a 34 B
    •I have a really small waist but a very small "muffin top"
    •my things are medium sized
    •my legs are really skinny and medium length.
    •I don't really have a belly at all I'm pretty skinny. 98lbs.
    •blonde with brown eyes and light tan

    I guess my body shape is kinda a combination of hourglass and ruler.
    What styles/colors should I wear?

    • ANSWER:
      -vertical lines create the illusion of height
      -if an hourglass, always opt to define the waist with a belt, a line skirt, etc
      -blondes generally suit warm colours (green, yellow, red,orange)
      -you sounds like you have a good body?

  23. QUESTION:
    How do I lose weight to get my ideal body shape?
    I am aiming to lose about 7 kg by the end of this year and tone up my body to get my ideal body shape. Like maybe Kim Rhodes' from The Suite Life of Zack and Cody or Rihanna or something. Yeah. How can I do that?
    Brenda Song is awesome too.

    • ANSWER:
      Try the Lil Jack Workout http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKCGe2Ezris

  24. QUESTION:
    What body shape am i and what dresses would a suit?
    i'm not flat but have small breasts, i'm slim and tall but i have thick legs. Can tell me my body shape and give me pictures of what style of dresses might suit me ?

    • ANSWER:
      small breasts and slim but with thick legs indicates you have a pear shape. skirts exactly right below the knee will be great. any relaxed or loose shaped skirts or anything which flares out is good.
      you will look great with chic heels or smart rounded flats.

      - for a more modern and trendy look you could try short skirts or minis with slim leggings or even tights.
      Darker colours like black will instantly make your legs seem lean.
      You can even try a shade of black tights/ cropped leggings which are slightly see through and see how you feel in them.
      long boots are good with skirts.

  25. QUESTION:
    How do I change a dress pattern so it fits my body shape?
    I have cut out a paper pattern, but the bodice is the wrong shape for my body and there are folds of excess material in the front and bag. However I don't know what to change to make it fit better. Any tips or directions to websites much appreciated.

    • ANSWER:
      go ahead and sew the bodice together for the most part (don't add zippers or buttons or facing yet.)
      then with the seams facing away from you (by which i mean put it on inside out) get a friend to pin the seams to fit your body while you stand perfectly still. then sew following the alterations that make the garment fit your body. still leave just a little space so you can do a final adjustment after the first alteration is through. just about everyone has to do this, as no one in the world is shaped exactly like a dressmaker's mannequin. some people have to take in waists or bustlines. some of the companies that make patterns offer tips, so you might check that out online. I've linked and example below.

      and next time you buy a pattern from this company you might consider buying the next size down if there is alot of additional altering and fabric you have to take in.

  26. QUESTION:
    What kind of dress will look good on my body shape?
    I am in 9th grade (a freshman in high school) and our homecoming dance is next week... I am getting a dress tomorrow and I am not sure what type would suit my body shape... I am 5'7'' and I carry some extra pudge on my stomach but other than that I would say I look good... What style dress would i look good. I have kinda big hips... I am a 34B
    What style dress do you think would look good on me?

    • ANSWER:
      a one slip dress dark colors

      http://www.promadvice.com/my_weblog/2008/09/little-black-dr.html

  27. QUESTION:
    What clothes should i wear for my body shape?
    Okay so latly i have been realizing that some of the clothes that i wear make me look really fat, when im not. I am 5'7" inchs and weigh around 140 pounds. I wear a size 7 pants and a medium small in shirts. I have really long legs and a kinda long torso. What clothes do you recomend? and also what body shape would u pllace my body into?

    • ANSWER:
      i'm english so dont now hjow big size 7 pants are,but any black clothing is slimming, stripes will always make you look bigger unless your super super skinny, a good combo is a top with stripes on the bust and a darker colour on the bottom which will make you bust look bigger or more proportioned and you stomach look flatter and skinnier, if you legs are skinny skinny jeans are good if you legs are sligtley bigger darker jeans will make you look slimer hope this helps x by your description you sound quite lanky but you probably look better to other people than you look to yourself. x

  28. QUESTION:
    What is a good style of clothing for my body shape?
    I have a pretty unusual body shape, and I have trouble finding clothes that look good on me. I have an extremely small top (I am a size 2-4 top with an AA bust) and very wide hips (about 41 inches). My legs are very muscular because I am a long distance runner. I am also a very petite person. Any suggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      Interesting question. We have pretty much the same body type, except my top half is a little bigger. Here are some tips:

      1. Wear babydoll or empire waist tops and dresses, they emphasize a small waist and conceal bigger hips.
      2. You don't want to wear any shirt that ends on the widest part of your hips. Right below is really flattering.
      3. Wear light and interesting tops, they distract from your bottom half.
      4. Wear dark pants and denim, and make sure your jeans have pockets and good sturdy stitching.
      5. Slim or skinny jeans balance the thin proportion of your top half, bootcut would make your bottom half look even heavier.

  29. QUESTION:
    How can you tell a horse's personality by their face and body shape?
    I've heard some people can tell a horse's personality by looking at their face or body. Like the shape of their face, their nose, and ears. Is this true and if so how can you tell?

    • ANSWER:
      Sometimes, you just can. It's unexplainable. Just study their movements and actions. Sometimes their face can give away their personality, but it's mostly their eyes (:

  30. QUESTION:
    How do you get a bigger body shape of a creature on the game Spore?
    I have the game Spore and i try making a big body shape on my creatures but i cant seem to do it. does anybody know how to?

    • ANSWER:
      1. Put your mouse over the middle of the shape you want to enlarge
      2. You should see translucent things that look like short bones
      3. Use the Up and Down arrows or the scroll wheel on your mouse to change the size

      You can do this with any part as well

  31. QUESTION:
    How is the body shape of these two birds related to the climate they live in?
    A Flamingo lives in Africa and the Emporer penguin lives in Antarctica. How is the body shape of the two birds relevant to their natural habitat.
    Please consider the relative surface area to volume ratio for each bird.

    • ANSWER:
      Penguins have lots of body mass (volume) compared to surface area to minimize heat loss, since they live in the antarctic. Flamingos, living in warm areas, have lots of surface area and little body mass, so heat can radiate more easily off their bodies.

  32. QUESTION:
    What are the best exercise to achieve the mesomorph (triangular) body shape?
    Ive been going to the gym regularly and have seen quite big imrpvements, however i feel i probably still could do with widening by upper body. Any exercise that can hit the core muscles to make this shape possible?

    • ANSWER:
      There are a number of excercises you can do to create or widen a V shape pysique. Being that you belong to a gym there should be several machines to help you achieve this goal.

      The rowing machine hits the lats and will also work the rear deltoids which will help improve posture. Another excercise I found really helpful as well is doing bent over rows with a barbell. You bend over and pull the bar up to your chest. Use a heavy enough weight so that you can do 8 to 12 reps which will help you build muscle. mass. On off days, do as many pull ups (palms facing out) as you can. This will really help shape your lat muscles and build endurance. See how many sets of 15 you can do and be consistent. You might also consider doing some standing military presses as well to hit your shoulders.. that will broaden your stance and complete the mesomorph look you are aiming to achieve. Good luck. I hope some of this helps

  33. QUESTION:
    What style dresses and tops would look best on my body shape?
    I'm 5ft 10, have quite broad shoulders, small bust, big booty and long legs. I would say I had quite and athletic body shape but I don't really know. Just wanting to know what kind of tops and dresses would look best on me.

    • ANSWER:
      First, let me tell you the WORST for your body type - halters. They will broaden your shoulders more and make your bust look smaller.

      You want proportion. If you have a large butt and small bust, accentuate your top half by wearing brighter colors on top and darker on bottom. Wear a short sleeve or at least make sure your sleeveless tops have very wide straps. Spaghetti straps will also make your shoulders look broader, bust smaller, and bottom larger.

      If you have athletic, long legs, why not wear fitted pants or short dresses and keep the top half covered more? I bet that will look fabulous on you!

  34. QUESTION:
    What kind of bug is brownish + triangular body shape with white stripe on belly?
    I just spotted a small bug on my couch that has a brown outer back and the body shape is triangular. It has a white stripe on it's belly...It doesn't appear to have the ability to fly as I don't see any wings...The hind legs are longer than the front. I would like to know the name of this bug so I can find more information (in case I see more of them!)

    • ANSWER:
      sounds like the brown marmorated stink bug

  35. QUESTION:
    How do you get your body shape?
    Do you get your body shape from your genes, like parent and stuff or is it how you have built you body though the years?

    • ANSWER:

  36. QUESTION:
    What type of dress would flatter my body shape the most?
    Grad is coming up soon and I'm still looking for a dress. The dress must not touch the ground (Knee and up). I am about 5'8" and I'm in the middle of an apple and hourglass body shape and I have no clue what type of dress would fit me the best.

    • ANSWER:
      so you are not fat and not skinny? just about any dress will do

  37. QUESTION:
    What are some great clothing pieces for a young woman with a rectangle body shape?
    I have a rectangle body shape. I'm a normal weight, and I'm a spring (as far as best color palette for your skin/hair color go). My bust is fairly small, but my thighs are more curvy. I mostly have an undefined shape.

    What are some good clothing pieces I should try? What should I highlight? What should I hide? Where are some places I could this type of clothing?

    Thank you so much!

    • ANSWER:
      Go for floral tops with bootcut jeans.

  38. QUESTION:
    How can I work out what body shape I am?
    Hi

    I have never been able to work out my body shape. I am about 5 ft 8 and a size 8 (UK) I small chested about 34 A. I measured my wrist and I website said my body shape is small but that was it. I have about 36 in hips, 28 in waist and my body is not out of proportion ( meaning my body is not a lot shorter or longer than my legs)

    Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      I'd say you are rectangle shape, so fairly straight proportions between bust-waist-hips. Hope this helps.

  39. QUESTION:
    Can one change their body shape through exercise?
    I have an apple shaped body ( fat tends to store in my belly), I am not overweight. Is it possible for me to change my body to a more hourglass shape? How?

    • ANSWER:
      Something I've noticed, is that if you focus on the "fat" etc....you tend to discourage yourself. Focus on the smaller things first...Work on building your calves up....I mean strenuously, because they're very difficult to work with; if you want there to be shape in them, work on them. Cycle your exercises too; set yourself a number of reps and when you can achieve that many reps on each body part, then increase it.
      do increments of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35,...
      work on your calves, thighs, biceps, chest, back muscles, etc....the body works as a unit, so: to achieve a desired shape of say, just your stomach and waist, then prepare the entire body to assist you in achieving that.

      Don't starve yourself, don't try any "super diets" or anything....if anything, INCREASE your carb. take, even though you always here of cutting down on carbs when you're trying to loose weight, if you're going to be working out more and more....then don't dodge the carbohydrates!

      And pretty much, as long as you can BALANCE what you eat...if you cut back a little bit on sugars, cokes, etc....increase hydration, and beyond that just eat lots of protein, because this builds muscle (beans, meats, nuts...).

      #1 exercise
      #2 focus on increasing you carb, protein, and water intake

  40. QUESTION:
    What shape is my body (hourglass etc.) and what kind of dress would flatter it?
    Bust - 32
    Waist - 23
    Hips - 34

    Height - 4'10

    I'm curious about my body shape and looking for a prom dress, but I am unsure as to what type of dress would make me look taller, slimmer and such.

    Thank you in advance.

    • ANSWER:
      Hourglass and thin. If you want to look taller go for a dress with a high waistline and obviously some heels....this will make your legs look longer in relation to your torso, which is a typical trait of taller people.

  41. QUESTION:
    What prom dress would suit my body shape?
    I'm a size 18 and about 6ft tall and I'm worried there won't be any dresses that will look good on me. I've looked at lots of nice dresses but I know the style won't suit my body shape (hourglass). I've got blonde hair and quite a warm skin tone i guess, if that helps. Can anybody help me?

    • ANSWER:
      Hourglass shapes can wear a lot more than what other women can. I think probably a halterneck style, or strapless, fitted to show your small waist and then depending on which you prefer..... a 'poofy' skirt (Better if your at all self conscious about your bottom) or a fitted skirt (to show off your fab curves!). Don't pick anything with too much fuss - ie bows / frills because keeping it simple will compliment your bodyshape =)

  42. QUESTION:
    What body shape does a person need to "rock" skinny jeans?
    I've seen people, all shapes and sizes, wearing skinny jeans. What body shape should someone have when wearing it? I think that people with long legs wear them best, but what do you think?

    • ANSWER:
      idk i hate skinny jeans and i have long legs. Bell bottoms wayyyyyy better.....

  43. QUESTION:
    Can extreme weight loss change your body shape?
    I've heard somewhere that extreme weight loss (borderline anorexia) can change your body shape. For example, if you have genetically big thighs, then losing a lot of weight can change that.
    I know it's extremely unhealthy, but is it actually true?
    Doesn't sound too realistic to me.

    • ANSWER:
      y not u take appetite killer pills to help dieting?

  44. QUESTION:
    Are a pear or a straight body shape women more common than hourglass body shape in the world?
    I heard that pear or straight body shapes are more common in women than hourglass body shape.

    my bust is 32
    my waist is 24
    my hips is 34
    I'm a more of a pear shape than a hourglass.
    yes, this are the correct measurements. My mom put a ruler around my bust, waist, and hips.

    • ANSWER:
      Hour glass shaped women are the rarest shape in the world, and straight/banana, and apple shaped women are the most common because Asian women make up the vast majority of the population of the world's women and their population tends to have this body shape a large proportion of the time. Men also tend to hold these body shapes as well.

      The Pear shape is common between both black/hispanic/white women, and men do not hold this body shape so it is rarer.

      The hourglass shape is often held by hispanic/white women and some black women. So it's the rarest because A: only women can have this shape, and B: Caucasian people are the smallest pop. world wide, and black women tend to be more pear shaped, like Beyonce. I think the hourglass is only held by like under 10% of women.
      http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://style.catalogs.com/images/pear%2520shaped%2520celebrities.JPG&imgrefurl=http://style.catalogs.com/2009/01/the_perfect_pear_shape_how_to_1.html&usg=__BfcU_V9Nn6QxR3OUTRwSYUK9w74=&h=437&w=555&sz=39&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=WBcLdWIgS0R7BM:&tbnh=148&tbnw=190&ei=EQdvTf6_KY2D4QbonZDwDA&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dpear%2Bshaped%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D990%26bih%3D468%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C97&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=145&vpy=170&dur=523&hovh=152&hovw=192&tx=155&ty=75&oei=EQdvTf6_KY2D4QbonZDwDA&page=1&ndsp=10&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0&biw=990&bih=468

      This is also the V shape with is actually very common in men, and some women who have a very large bust, but very slender hips, but for some reason it's not considered a shape most of the time so I don't know how common it is.

      Though keep in mind these are only averages, women of all colours are able to have any body shape, and all body shapes are beautiful in their own way.
      http://www.jessmcb.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/bodyshapes.jpg

      I am personally a pear 36 -27-38

      So the banana shape is the most common because both men and women share it. Furthermore, because Asian countries have a high population that others there are more Asian women who happen to usually have the banana shape.

      The Apple shape is the next most common because both men and women can have it. Again, it is common in Asian populations.

      The Pear is next because Black/white/Hispanic women tend to have this shape yet their populations aren't as big, and men don't usually have this shape.

      The hourglass is next as it usually pops up in Hispanic/white women who have the smallest populations, but black women are know to have it to, just not as much as pears. And men do not have hour glass shapes.

      Like I said before, any race of person can have any shape, these are simply the groups that tend to hold these shapes the most...

      The Pear and the apple are the hardest to find flattering clothes for, while the banana and the hourglass are the easiest. I have a very hard time finding dresses that look great on my, while my friend who is a banana can wear just about anything and look adorable.

  45. QUESTION:
    What swimsuit would be best for my body shape?
    I am 14 years old and quite tall for my age (5'7).
    I have very big hips and a small waist. My boobs are small.
    Then I have big thighs but my stomach is reasonably flat.
    Does anyone know what bathers/swimmers would suit by body shape? thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      If i were you i would go for a high legged bikini bottom and a halter neck top in black.

  46. QUESTION:
    why is the inverted triangle body shape considered the second best female shape?
    after the hourglass? just wondering. i thought it would be the pear body shape because its more curvier?

    • ANSWER:
      its really a opinion

  47. QUESTION:
    What body shape am I and what clothes should I wear?
    My shoulders are 36", bust 36", waist 28", and hips 37".
    What body shape am I? And what should i wear because my shoulders are really wide. And I wear D-DD cups (depending on brand) but I'm only 5'1" - so it's kind of awkward at times =S

    Personal experiences or something you have seen would be nice. But any advice would be nice. =]

    Best answer will be given. Many thanks in advance!

    • ANSWER:
      Pics would help =/
      Sounds like an apple body shape,
      Nordstrom have a dress fit guide and they make suggestions for every body shape.
      BTW they have really cute dresses.
      http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/6001814/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6001814

  48. QUESTION:
    What is a description of body shape of a bottlenose dolphin?
    I'm doing a report on bottlenose dolphins and can't find a good description of body shape

    • ANSWER:
      Dolphins grow 4-30 feet long depending on the species. Dolphins and porpoises are often confused with each other. Porpoises look like small dolphins but they have plumper bodies .Porpoises also have a blunt snout rather than a beak like profile. The tails of both dolphins and porpoises are divided into two paddle-like parts called flukes.

      Dolphin Facts - http://www.wildlife-animals.com/dolphin/dolphin-facts.php

  49. QUESTION:
    Can a teenager gets his body shape without free-weight training?
    My Gym teacher told me that one of his students got a perfect body shape by only doing push-ups and sit-ups and other exercises, but he NEVER went to the weight room.
    So, is it possible? If yes, then can you tell me how?

    • ANSWER:
      Depends what type of body you want. If you want to be a huge tank you need to do free weights.

      If all you want Is definition and a six pack and slightly bigger pecs yes that will do, if you have a good diet.

  50. QUESTION:
    How to know what my body shape is?
    I'm 13 years old and I'm not that sure of what my body shape is. So all i really want to know is how to find out what my body shape is.

    • ANSWER:
      Trinny and Susannah's 'Body Shape' calculator might help you - http://www.littlewoodsdirect.com/rf/lxd/static.do?page=landinghtml97

      I'm a vase apparently.


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