Extreme Body Shaping
Get Your Body Into Extreme Shape

Rectangle Body Shape

Canvas art is traditionally made on a flat rectangular canvas. It has been done so for many years, but a departure of this configuration is seen in the form of shaped canvas art. It received its first important attention from the art world in the 1960s. It was then when a number of such paintings were made. Shaped canvases can be of different designs -round, oval, or even a hexagon. Paintings made on a round canvas are traditionally known as tondo and was a popular choice for Renaissance Painters like Raphael for making Madonna paintings.

These shaped canvasses impart uniqueness and freshness to the canvas art. In addition to the above, canvasses can also be made in three dimensional structures, adding another level to the painting. Shaped Canvasses also impart a certain movement to the art work which is established both by the canvas and the internal space of the container canvas. Some critics argue that by adding another dimension to the painting, the painting is actually transformed into a sculpture, but generally such shaped canvasses are still considered as a painting art form.

Pioneers of Shaped Canvas Art

The earliest known reference to shaped canvas paintings is in the 1930s attributed to an artist Abraham Tobias. In 1948 artist Rupprecht Geiger showcased his shaped paintings in Paris, France. Another known reference is of the paintings of Edward Clark exhibited at the Brata Gallery of New York in 1957. Further work was done by Jasper Johns who experimented with compartmentalised and shaped canvases.

The 1960s saw a number of artists experimenting and showcasing their different versions of shaped canvas art paintings. Whether it was varied canvas shape, multi dimensions, or multi layers each added a new layer to the idea of shaped paintings.

Recent Works

In recent times too, a number of artists have showcased some very exciting paintings in the field of shaped canvasses. Elizabeth Murray is one such artist whose use of colour and shape made the painting explode from its constrictive rectangular frame. Anthony Poon from Singapore was well known for his abstract, cool, and minimal geometry shaped canvasses which were associated with the 1960s era. His work was characterised by undulating repetitions and analytical poise.

Pacita Abad, an artist from Philippines created her paintings as three dimensional paintings by stuffing and then stitching the canvasses. She called this method as trapunto, named after a quilting technique, and combined it with varied media effects and a splash of colours to create wonderful art pieces.

Limitations of Shaped Canvas Art

It should be known that very innovatively shaped canvasses suffer from certain inherent limitations. The first limitation of such shapes is the canvas material itself. The canvas is made by weaving and thus best suited to shapes which are rectangular and flat so that the tension on all threads of the canvas fabric is equal.

Another limitation of shaped canvas art is that a multidimensional object is bound to gather dust over time and hence keeping it clean can require extra attention and work. Nowadays however, alternate materials are being made available for making the canvas which can do away with some of these limitations of using shaped canvas art.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. 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.

  2. QUESTION:
    Can you be plus size and have a rectangle body shape?
    I ask this because usually people with those body shapes are thin like Paris Hilton.
    Why are you guys being rude, grow up. I just asked a question.

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, I think Rosie O'Donnell is an example of one. She doesn't have a noticable difference between her waist and hips or her stomach, breasts and bum.

      http://msnbcmedia1.msn.com/j/ap/cff2756a-7b05-41a3-963c-6b624c8713d3.widec.jpg

  3. QUESTION:
    Would this be considered an hourglass or rectangle body shape?
    5'9", 138 lbs
    36" bust, 28" waist, 36" hips

    http://s688.photobucket.com/albums/vv242/julietrose/?action=view&current=Photo29-1.jpg

    • ANSWER:
      Rectangle. Hourglasses typically have a ten or more inch difference between their waist and hips/bust.

  4. QUESTION:
    What clothes would flatter my body shape?
    So I am watching What Not To Wear...and I have been wondering if I have a good choice in clothes or not..?

    I am shorter and I have a Rectangle Body Shape

    What clothes designs should i try out?
    I wear a lot of loose fitting clothes

    help please

    • ANSWER:
      I'm guessing you mean rectangular as in.. not a lot of curves?

      In that case, I don't think loose fitting clothing is bad, but certainly isn't the best to flatter your figure. You probably want more fitted clothing (but not skintight either) to create the illusion of a more hourglass figure.

      I've always found empire waist dresses/tops flatter all figures. It emphasizes a waist, and then flares out, creating an image of hourglass.

      Hope this helps.

  5. QUESTION:
    What kind of dress should i get for my body shape?
    i have a rectangle shaped body:straight, boyish body type. bust and hips are about the same size and i have an undefined waist. I also have a small or medium bust. And proportionally slim legs and arms.I have a winter formal to go to and idk what kind of dress to wear. any ideas? links would be very much appreciated
    thanks(:

    • ANSWER:
      tight on top flowy on the bottom kinda like this
      http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=dress&product%5Fid=2068411806&Page=5

  6. QUESTION:
    Is a 'rectangle' body shape attractive to men?

    • ANSWER:
      Are you saying you have a balanced figure?? Then great!! Your figure is the easiest to dress. If you mean not shapely don't worry you can still work it! If you have no bust get a push up bra. No hips? Try skirts that allude to fuller hips.

      A smart girl learns how to dress her body to show off, minimize or create illusions of curves. No one is perfect.

      Some guys like a coke bottle shape, others like big chests and slim hips. There is somebody for Every Body!!

  7. QUESTION:
    Best bikini for rectangle body shape?

    • ANSWER:
      definitley a halter top bikini!

  8. QUESTION:
    Is this an hourglass or rectangle body shape? *pics included*?
    Just trying to figure this out.

    36" bust, 28" waist (measurements taken at the smallest point), 36" hips
    http://s688.photobucket.com/albums/vv242/julietrose/?action=view&current=Photo178.jpg#!oZZ1QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs688.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fvv242%2Fjulietrose%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3DPhoto29.jpg%26

    • ANSWER:
      seems hourglass to me.

  9. QUESTION:
    Do I have rectangle body shape?
    Measurements: 34-27-35

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/50358859@N02/4907630829/in/photostream

    if i am 5 foot 1, how much do you think i weigh with these measurements?
    skinny, avg, or a little fat?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, but it's a good figure.

      I think you look to weigh around 110lb and you are slim.

  10. QUESTION:
    How to define waist on a Rectangle Shaped body?
    i have a rectangle shaped body and i want a more defined waist because i dont have one really....... please give me advice on how to do this, exercises, what food to eat or anything will help. please be detailed.. anything will help!!

    • ANSWER:
      Well as far as clothes go, wear shirts with belts on the waist(below your bust) or anything with attention there.

  11. QUESTION:
    What is my body shape? Rectangle? Pear? etc?
    what do you think it might be?

    http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww221/SoulEaterFANGIRL/bodytype.jpg?t=1290128799

    also, links to sites and/or information on the best type of clothes with this body type would be awesome :)

    thanks much <3

    • ANSWER:
      vase :/ definatley not a pear :o or a rectangle....hahaha whered u get rectangle from

  12. QUESTION:
    How to make a rectangle shaped body look slimmer?
    I'm not actually fat. I'm 167cm and 49kg but i look really fat and undefined. Is there anyway in which i can look curvier?

    • ANSWER:
      good for sides:
      lay on one side and do crunches sideways, lifting top leg and upper body at the same time. go as high as possible until you feel the "pinch" or whatever
      do on both sides

  13. QUESTION:
    body shape (hourglass, rectangle, triangle, inverted triangle, etc)?
    i'm 5'2 & my measurements are 34D-25-34/35
    the measurements classify me as an hourglass,
    but i don't know my body shape really matches up with it.
    what do you guys think?

    http://oi55.tinypic.com/314pbx3.jpg

    • ANSWER:
      It is hourglass. You are quite skinny for someone of your height which is a compliment. Most people your height are overweight. You have a slim waist and your hips and rib cage are slightly wider. That is hourglass shape.

  14. QUESTION:
    is my body shape an rectangle/banana, hourglass, or vase?
    http://oi51.tinypic.com/260frds.jpg

    • ANSWER:
      vase. And btw GABBY? from 3rd???? lol u look familiar

  15. QUESTION:
    Do guys like this?Hourglass body shape?
    The hour glass body shape?
    I know most guys are anti curves nowadays and go more for the rectangle body shape because it's more attractive but do any guys prefer or could possibly settle for an hourglass?Or just complete deal breaker?
    If I knew the answer why would I be asking?Most guys I know don't like the hourglass shape
    I guess some angry girls are thumbing everyone down...damn

    • ANSWER:
      guys like skinny waists and big butts/breasts.

  16. QUESTION:
    What body shape i'am?! Apple, pear, strawberry, hourglass,rectangle and etc! Please answer(:?
    I'm 14 years old girl. Around 5.2 118 pounds.

    Bra size 34 C

    ribs 29 inches

    hips 32 inches

    butt 37 inches
    Legs 30 inches.

    And also do u think I should lose weight?
    I just want to know for myself for a bathing suit!

    • ANSWER:
      hourglass. good for u :)

  17. QUESTION:
    What body shape am I? Hourglass or rectangle/ruler?
    My measurements are 34-27-34.5

    • ANSWER:
      Ruler/boy figure. I have the same only bigger. 37-30-37.5
      Hour glass would be 34-24-34 there had to be a 10 " difference to be considered hour glass.

  18. QUESTION:
    What Body shape is this? Pear, Apple, Hourglass, Rectangle, etc.?
    I'm trying to write an essay for my health class and I need opinions on this subject. Between these two body types what particular "category" would they fit into.
    43 1/2 - 37 - 46
    and
    40 - 32 - 38

    • ANSWER:
      1st - Pear
      2nd - Apple

  19. QUESTION:
    What type of body shape do i have?
    I can't figure out if i have a hourglass, rectangle or pear shaped body? im a 36-28-38.

    • ANSWER:
      hourglass

  20. QUESTION:
    what is your body shape apple hourglass pear rectangle?
    please tell me your waist in hip in an weight
    thanks
    tthnks were in the same boat lol

    • ANSWER:
      ruler

      37 chest
      32 waist
      37 hip

      143lbs

      (trying to lose weigh so i can be a hour glass)

  21. QUESTION:
    What body shape am I based on my measurements? Chest: 39 Waist: 29 Hips: 37?
    I have recently shed a few pounds and am trying to figure out my body shape. For example, pear, apple, rectangle, hourglass. The only problem is I cannot figure it out. I have went to several sites with body shape calculators and they give me conflicting results. Thanks for any help. :)

    • ANSWER:
      hourglass

  22. QUESTION:
    What body type to guys prefer?
    I have an hour glass shape, my measurements are 34 - 24 - 34, (bust - waist - hips). Do guys prefer an hour glass or more of a rectangle body shape, with smaller everything? Thanks!

    • ANSWER:

  23. QUESTION:
    the measurements 33-24-35 make what body shape?...hourglass, pear, apple, rectangle or what?...I'm not sure?

    • ANSWER:
      Hourglass most likely.

  24. QUESTION:
    I have a rectangle shaped body. Do you have any advice in which i can undertake so i won't look as wide?

    • ANSWER:
      Waist belts? Lose weight?

  25. QUESTION:
    what can i do to change my body shape ?
    i know there isn't much i can do about my body shape but i am hopelessly rectangle shaped my bust is 35 my waist is 35 and my hips are 37 i am 5 foot 4 and i weigh 130 which is healthy but i just look so boyish i wish i was a littil more pare shaped or a more feminine bust any ideas? (no surgery i am a littil young lol)

    • ANSWER:
      Create shape with clothing! Google how to style a boyish figure to get tips. I know that flowy tops create the appearance of hips, and ruffles or jewel detail on shirts help give volume to a flat chest. Also you could check out your local bookstore for a book on style which include images and ideas of clothing items to wear to give you the ideal pear shape body! In Style mag has a great book out there and the mag also offers tips so check out style.com as well. Good luck!

  26. QUESTION:
    What body shape am I? (Pear, apple, hourglass, rectangle, etc.)?
    Height: 5-1
    Weight: 115 lbs
    Bust: 34 C
    Waist: 30 (UGH!)
    Hips: 36
    Size: 4/5/6 depends on brand
    I'm smaller framed

    Thank you!!
    Ugh, does age REALLY matter?? I guess maybe it does ... early 30's.
    Thank you LS!!
    Thank you Bobby!!

    • ANSWER:
      Rectangle. Don't "ugh", embrace it!

  27. QUESTION:
    I need some help with my body shape?
    i don't feel like i need to loose weight but i am kind of rectangle shaped and i relay wish i had more curves. my pelvic bone is really small or skinny i guess so i really have no hips and i have no butt either.I wanna feel more womanly or more like a teenager at least. i was wondering if their are any excises or anything i could do to make myself more curvy. i don't gain weight very easily and i am 14 years old.

    • ANSWER:
      Relax... you're only 14. You're still growing. If your body is still like this when you're 18 or 19, then you should be concerned. But if you really want to get your body in shape, I suggest doing sports like swimming. It will give you curves both on top and on the bottom, and you will have longer legs and broader shoulders as a result. Good luck!

  28. QUESTION:
    If your hips are 4 inches bigger than your bust what body shape are you?
    my bust is 36, waist 32 and hips are 39-40. What body shape am i? I don't know if i am a pear, rectangle, or triangle. But the weird thing is that my shoulders looks like the same width as my hips. Please help?

    • ANSWER:
      Pear. =)
      You're not a triangle because your bust is larger than your waist.

  29. QUESTION:
    Could you ever find a girl with a rectangle shaped body attractive?

    I'm not talking about myself, I was just curious

    • ANSWER:
      Dear Kat,

      Whne boys read this question, they will think that you mean a girl with an actual rectangle for a body instead of what you mean (long and lean).
      o
      [ ]
      _||_

      I find long and lean girls pretty, but I am straight.

  30. QUESTION:
    Can I exercise certain ways to change my body shape?
    I hate my body shape :( I'm a rectangle/ruler body shape. I have very little curves so my body looks like a man's body. Fortunately, I have decent boobs. lol. But my waist is not so small and my hips are not so wide. All of the fat I eat seems to create a little muffin top so it looks like I have two hips. It's so ugly :( ( I am 5' tall and I weigh 105 lbs. My measurements are 37.5-28-36. I wasn't sure where I was supposed to measure for the hips, so I just measure the wides part. I also have a small, mostly flat butt :( ( Is there anything I can do to obtain a smaller waist? Or get rid of that muffin top?? Please help :( I'm already 18 so I've most likely already hit puberty, which means my hips and waist are probably done growing :/

    • ANSWER:
      yeah i'm 18 5'5 changed my measurement's from 35-29-34.5 to 35-24-35. So i was a rectangle shape then i went to a hour glass all i did was eat anything that was grown from the ground,whole grain/wheat,no red meat and only drank water.I drank alot of water too like 60 fl a day.Big b-fast medium lunch and small dinner(though i didn't eat dinner).I walked fast enough to get my heart rate up 4 or more days out of the week completing 10,000 steps each time.I did that and i got a flat stomach and my legs are of that of a models now.Plus walking tones you all over and keeps you toned.Can't tell you how long it will take to work,each woman's body is different but i can grantee it will work.

  31. QUESTION:
    What clothes to wear for my body shape?
    in magazines, nobody ever has my body shape (mostly because i dont know what i am)
    i'm 14, have very small boobs (A cup)
    i think that i still haven't "matured" because even though i get my period, i don't have defined hips at all. i have a very boyish torso that looks like a rectangle. I am 5' 8" and 135 lbs.
    any suggestions?

    i have been wearing baggy sweatshirts but now i actually want to look good for once.

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.daisymaze.com/prodinfo.aspx?number=211707&aitem=20&mitem=227&dept=5
      http://www.daisymaze.com/prodinfo.aspx?number=211574&aitem=186&mitem=189&dept=5
      obviously you would need to wear a shirt under this one
      http://www.daisymaze.com/prodinfo.aspx?number=211689&aitem=64&mitem=227&dept=5

      Something like the ones above would give you an illusion of a bust, and some curves in your torso.(especially the last one)

      Really, this entire website is good.
      http://www.wetseal.com/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=101&subCategoryId=113&productId=11835
      http://www.wetseal.com/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=101&subCategoryId=180&productId=10693
      http://www.wetseal.com/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=101&subCategoryId=362&productId=10311
      http://www.wetseal.com/catalog/category.jsp?categoryId=176&viewAmount=199&currentPage=1
      http://www.wetseal.com/catalog/category.jsp?categoryId=102&viewAmount=156&currentPage=1

      or this...
      http://www.maurices.com/flashBasicWrapper.jsp?pageTitle=maurices%20Styles%20of%20the%20Season%20-%20denim~swfName~gallerydenim

  32. QUESTION:
    what body shape does rihanna have?
    i was wondering about rihanna's body shape because everyone says her body is so good and perfect but they never say what her body shape is
    any ideas??

    pear, rectangle, hourglass etc???. . .

    • ANSWER:
      Slim... IDK I don't look at her body.. too busy looking at Beyonce lol (Just Kidding =P )

  33. QUESTION:
    Is there any possible way to change your body shape?
    Ok well I am twelve years old and I hate my body shape. It's not that I hate my weight because I know that I can change that. But I'm talking about the actual shape I have. Looking at this article on website: http://www.millionlooks.com/outfits/petite-figure-types/comment-page-1/#comment-25158 , I think I have a mix of the hourglass and inverted triangle figure. BUT I would really, really, REALLY want the rectangle shape. Please don't tell me that I have to wait until I finish going through puberty. Pretty much everyone I know that is my age has gone through puberty including me. My one friend has the rectangle shape and I am so jealous. I think what makes it look so pretty is that it is a nice and slim figure, but it has a long stomach which makes it look so slim...I guess...? Anyway, I am trying to lose weight anyhow because I am around 5'4" and weigh 147 pounds. I want to weigh 130 and that's the highest I will let myself go without worrying again about my weight. I would also like to know how to shrink my boobs. I know, I know. I'm not supposed to want my boobs to be smaller, especially at this age. But I do want them smaller! Anyway, after I lose weight, and I know this is a stupid question, but is there any way that I can change my body shape from what I have now into a rectangle shape? Thank you!

    • ANSWER:
      I stopped reading after "I am twelve years old".

      Your body is still growing, still changing. It is highly likely that your body will change both in size and in weight well into your teens.

      You cannot, however, drastically change your body shape. You can't make your torso grow longer than it naturally is. You can't make your legs longer, or your arms longer, or any limb longer/shorter.

  34. QUESTION:
    What body shape is Miley Cyrus?
    I don't care if you hate Miley Cyrus, or whatever.
    I just want to know what her body SHAPE is,
    like Rectangle,
    Apple,
    Pear,
    ect.

    Thanks!
    x

    • ANSWER:
      Skanky

  35. QUESTION:
    How to figure out my body shape?
    I found this website http://bodyshapestyle.com/2008/04/26/what-body-shape-am-i/ and it says

    RECTANGLE: You shoulder and hip measurement are within 5% of each other and you waist is less than 25% less than the larger of the other two.

    TRIANGLE: Your shoulders are more than 5% larger than your hips

    I don't get how to figure that out.
    Can somebody do it for me please?
    Hips: 29
    Waist 23
    Shoulders 34

    • ANSWER:
      I'd say you aren't a rectangle. Hour glass is more like it, wider hips, slimmer waist, wider shoulders.

  36. QUESTION:
    Can I change my body shape? PLEASE help me.?
    I have two questions-
    Q.1) Can I change my body shape?
    I'm 12 years old, and i'm a rectangle shape.
    I absolutely hate it, I don't suit anything.
    I look weird in a singlet, i look weird in skinny leg jeans,
    I don't suit anything fashionable,
    and I've been on so many websites to see what I should be wearing,
    all it says is to wear an 'a-line top'
    and to wear like shoulderpads or whatever.
    & i can't find anything that i suit.
    By the way, i live in Western Australia, so yeah.

    Q.2) If I can't change my body shape,
    What clothes should i be wearing and what celebs have the same body shape as me?

    Please help me, I have no idea what to wear,
    and all the people I know are so fashionable, than theres just me, in clothes that i look so weird in.

    • ANSWER:
      I'm sorry to say but you can't change your body shape. You should just wear what you like instead of thinking how bad it looks on you.

  37. QUESTION:
    What body shape do I have?
    I'm kind of stuck between all of them. I've got fairly broad shoulders, with thin arms. My bust and hips are the same size, and my waist isn't very defined, but you can tell where it is. I gain most of my weight around the thigh area, but again, it's pretty much the same size up and down. Here are my measurements:

    Bust - 30
    Waist - 25
    Thigh - 33

    I'm quite big-boned as well, but not fat. Evenly proportioned, legs : upper body. So I don't have long, thin legs like the rectangle shape. At best I look something like a curvy ruler. Lol.

    • ANSWER:
      Sounds like a small pear shape. You might be fairly straight from the waist up but you still have a reasonably curvy waist/hip ratio.

  38. QUESTION:
    LADIES- POLL What is your body shape?!?
    Ladies, which of these shapes does your body most resemble? I'm trying to get an idea of what the average is.

    Pear Shape: A bottom-heavy figure with full hips and thighs. Bust, shoulders and ribcage appear to be smaller compared to the lower body, and has a defined waist. The legs tend to be "heavier" in appearance, but can also be very slender depending on weight. Example measurements-- 34-26-38

    Rectangle Shape: Has a straight up and down figure, with a small or medium size bust, a straighter waist, and moderately or small sized hips. The waist is usually anywhere from 8 to 6 inches smaller than the hips. Example measurements-- 34-27-34

    Hourglass Shape: A very curvy shape with a clearly defined waist. Shoulders, bust, and hips are about the same width. The waist is at least 9 inches smaller than the hips. Example measurements-- 36-25-36.

    Inverted Triangle Shape: A top heavy shape. Has broad shoulders with a large bust, an undefined waist and small or moderately sized hips. Tends to have long, slender legs. The bust measurement is always larger than the hips. Example measurements-- 38-27-35.

    Apple Shape: A rounded shape, with the waist being almost equal to, or larger, than the bust and hips measurement. Bust and hips are usually roughly the same in size. Often has thinner arms and legs (unless overweight). Example measurements-- 35-30-35.

    • ANSWER:
      Rectangle shape, except I have defined hips.

  39. QUESTION:
    Weird Poll (ladies)... What is your body shape? ?
    Ladies, which of these shapes does your body most resemble? I'm trying to get an idea of what the average is.

    Pear Shape: A bottom-heavy figure with full hips and thighs. Bust, shoulders and ribcage appear to be smaller compared to the lower body, and has a defined waist. The legs tend to be "heavier" in appearance, but can also be very slender depending on weight. Example measurements-- 34-26-38

    Rectangle Shape: Has a straight up and down figure, with a small or medium size bust, a straighter waist, and moderately or small sized hips. The waist is usually anywhere from 8 to 6 inches smaller than the hips. Example measurements-- 34-27-34

    Hourglass Shape: A very curvy shape with a clearly defined waist. Shoulders, bust, and hips are about the same width. The waist is at least 9 inches smaller than the hips. Example measurements-- 36-25-36.

    Inverted Triangle Shape: A top heavy shape. Has broad shoulders with a large bust, an undefined waist and small or moderately sized hips. Tends to have long, slender legs. The bust measurement is always larger than the hips. Example measurements-- 38-27-35.

    Apple Shape: A rounded shape, with the waist being almost equal to, or larger, than the bust and hips measurement. Bust and hips are usually roughly the same in size. Often has thinner arms and legs (unless overweight). Example measurements-- 35-30-35.
    Haha, Dani! I think you're right. I dunno about your shape though... Maybe a top-heavy hourglass? It sounds like it.

    • ANSWER:
      Hourglass

  40. QUESTION:
    I'm trying to work out my body shape?
    I'm really confused on what my body shape is. It just looks so weird to me. Whenever I look at these "flatter your figure" guides online, I have no idea of what shape I fit into. Originally I thought I was an inverted triangle because I have a larger bust, but I don't have broad shoulders or a small waist. Then I thought I sounded similar to the rectangle shape, but then my boobs are too large to fit with its definition. Is it possible to be a combination of shapes?

    My shoulders look wide (I think its just because their square), but when you look at my figure from behind, they're completely in line with my hips. I have a straight waist (it doesn't curve at all), a flat butt, and slim arms and legs. I have a 35 inch/32D bust, 27 inch waist and 33 inch hips.

    What shape do you guys think I am?

    • ANSWER:

  41. QUESTION:
    What shape would you consider my body? round, square, oval, rectangle, triangle, pear, hourglass, etc??
    http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k9/ashantifan1224/342333223.jpg

    Also I am 5'5, how much do I appear to weigh? Am I fat, thin, average or what?

    -Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      Wow! Beautiful hourglass figure.

      120 lbs. Perfect figure. Your certainly not fat or too thin.

  42. QUESTION:
    i need some help with my body shape?
    i don't feel like i need to loose weight but i am kind of rectangle shaped and i relay wish i had more curves. my pelvic bone is really small or skinny i guess so i really have no hips and i have no butt either. i was wondering if their are any excises or anything i could do to make myself more curvy. i don't gain weight very easily and i am 14 years old.

    • ANSWER:
      Okay, you said "loose", you should have said "lose"
      You didn't capitalize a single "I"
      You said "relay", should have been "really" (you even spelled it right the second time)

      I don't know how I'm supposed to take you seriously.

      Just kidding, but do keep those spelling errors in mind.

      At 14, this isn't really something you should be worrying about. Unless you're underweight, don't worry about your body shape or image or any of that, focus on your education.

  43. QUESTION:
    what body shape is this?chest-36c waist28 hips 37 closer to hr glass or rectangle??

    • ANSWER:
      Somewhere in between rectangle and hourglass, but still a lovely curvy figure.

      HTH : )

  44. QUESTION:
    What is my body shape?
    I'm 21 F, 5'7" tall and 125 lbs, my body measurements are 33 - 27.5 - 37.5 what body shape am I? Rectangle, pear, apple or hourglass? And do I have to put on more weight because I feel skinny?
    Ok I have long legs, 32 inch inseam and short torso

    • ANSWER:
      oh, this is a very sexy pear shaped body. My favorite on a girl, look http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmQD5rfA55f8wOU35ByuRijty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20110405181633AAtzvpc

      hope to see a pic some day!

  45. QUESTION:
    What body shape am I?
    I'm petite
    5 foot 3 and a half
    Won't tell you my weight because I'm self conscious about it

    My measurements are

    32 (B cup)
    23.2
    33.3

    I mean body shape, like pear, rectangle, hourglass, etc

    I'm asking because I want to gain 10 pounds and I'm wondering which places it would go to.
    If you don't know what the numbers mean then don't answer?

    And some of us can't afford cameras fyi.

    • ANSWER:
      you sound like an hourglass, but chances are, the weight will go to your tummy first.

  46. QUESTION:
    What body shape does it sounds like I have?
    So far I've just referred to myself as a "rectangle-pear"
    I'm 30-23.5-33.5
    Cindy-A rectangle is straight up and down and a pear is big at the bottom and small at the top.

    • ANSWER:
      By rectangle, I assume you mean if you have a boxier build, and pear by curvy.

      You'll probably be considered curvy.

  47. QUESTION:
    What is my "body shape" or "body type?"?
    I am curious to know what my "body shape" would be defined, as fitting into the categories of hourglass, pear, rectangle, apple, etc? Magazines are always giving advice based on body shape, but I'm not sure what mine is. I'm 32" bust, 26" waist and 37" hip. And just barely 5'4" if that matters.

    So what's my "shape?"

    • ANSWER:
      Your shape sounds like it is a hour glass because your bust and your hips are close to the same measurement while your waist is smaller.
      Rectangle shapes don't really have much shape or curves.
      A pear is like the fruit, their bust would be close to the smallest measurement followed by the waist and them the hips would be the biggest.
      You can usually always tell what shape they are by looking and comparing. Hour glass shapes- look like an hourglass; A pear shape - looks like a pear; A rectangle shape - looks like a rectangle etc.
      P.S Your the same height as me :p

  48. QUESTION:
    Can you really be two body shapes at the same time?
    I was getting fitted today for my dress that was appropiate for my body and this woman said I was between a rectangle and an hourglass body shape, but how?Those are two torally different opposite body shapes.

    • ANSWER:
      no you cant be both... you can be mix which would be something else of both but not both.

      look at alternate categorization for the female form (on bottom of the page) you either have a curved waist or you don't or wide hips or you don't. so you can only be one of those.

      the way your fat is distributed throughout your body would determine if you are spoon, rectangle or hourglass etc. (on the top part of the page)

      http://www.geocities.com/the_female_form/

  49. QUESTION:
    Dress for my body type? Help please?
    I have a more broad body type. And recently i gained some weight on the stomach. I would say i have a rectangle body shape. I have some curves as well.

    Theres a semi formal dress coming up soon. What would be the best dress to wear?

    • ANSWER:
      I would consider wearing some thing form fitting.

  50. QUESTION:
    What body shape would I be considered?
    I'm 5'4 and weigh about 140 pounds.
    My bust size is 36D and my hips are about 36 too.
    My waist is around 8-9 inches smaller than my hips and bust.
    I don''t have a belly and my fat is pretty evenly distributed.
    I would hope hourglass but I don't know if my waist is defined enough.
    However, I can't be straight/rectangle because I have curves.
    Any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      You sound like a very pretty girl. Definitely an hourglass. Generally and hourglass figure is a 10 inch or greater difference in hip and waist, but judging by the size of your chest, you're curves appear even more pronounced. You're awfully close to the mythical 36-24-36.


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