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Trinny And Susannah Body Shape

Making their television debut in 2000 for Granada television and being thrown into the limelight a year later when their popular What Not To Wear Show was broadcast for the first time in 2001, Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine have become household names up and down the country.

Helping thousands of women to feel better about themselves (in excess of 5,000, according to an interview with Nicole O'Neill on 6 October 2007 on MSN) by understanding what women's clothes they should wear, they devised a list of 12 different body shapes, 8 more than the traditional apple, banana, pear and hourglass and published them in the Daily Mail newspaper in 2007.

According to the two fashion advisors, the 12 different female body shapes are as follows.

Apple. Starting off with a traditional body shape, Trinny and Susannah explain that the shape is generally round, with any excess weight being gained around the stomach area. The primary positive point of this body shape is the breasts and womens clothes should be purchased to highlight this area.

Hourglass. Big breasts are a plus for hourglass women, too, but they have a slimmer waist than the apple shape. The main problems are often under the hips and around the bum, as these areas tend to gain weight quickest.

Skittle. A longer version of the more traditional pear shape, a woman with a skittle body shape will have a long body, be slim on top and have large thighs.

Vase. Similar to a skittle in terms of the vase being a slight change to an already existing body shape, the vase is simply an elongated version of the hourglass. Not quite as large on the breasts or hips, they do not have as many curves in general, being slightly flatter in the areas where an hourglass is curvy.

Cornet. The cornet body shape is one that a lot of catwalk models posses and is, in essence, a very slim and athletic one. Curves are not prominent with a cornet body shape, but your slim legs and skinny waist are your assets.

Lollipop. With large breasts, slim arms and legs and a smooth stomach, the main problem with a lollipop shape is that as the frame is quite small, it is easy to look top heavy because of the large breasts. The traditional banana body shape is somewhere between this and the cornet shape.

Column. Tall and somewhat stocky are the characteristics here. Long arms, legs and torso are primary features, with the issue being that weight is distributed on your torso to make you look boyish.

Bell. Often the body shape of petite women, large bums with comfortable thighs and waist play the main role with a bell body shape, with most other parts of the body being slim.

Goblet. Broad shoulders and a large back are the key points with the goblet shape, which rest beautifully on very long, slim legs with perfect ankles.

Cello. Similar to both a goblet and a vase, a cello body possesses broad shoulders with large breasts, thighs and bum. They are not overly large, however and almost everything appears to be in proportion.

Pear. Another traditional body shape, the pear shape is often made up of a long, slim torso with shorter, larger legs. The whole upper body has very little problems, with the waist down causing the most issues.

Brick. This shape is one that most people who feel that they do not have a body shape actually have. Relatively boyish in its appearance, there are generally no major accentuations on the body and womens clothes should be purchased to help emphasize what curves are apparent.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    What body shape are you (Trinny and Susannah)?
    What body shape are you from the Trinny and Susannah Body Shape Bible?
    If you don't know, here's the link to the quiz:
    http://www.littlewoods.com/rf/static.do?page=landingpage21
    I came out as lollipop:
    -large bust
    -not too broad shoulders
    -slight waist
    -slim hips
    -long legs
    Celebrities like you: Angelina Jolie
    This description is so true because my measurements are 36C-24-35.
    So are you a column. lollipop, cornet, goblet, brick, apple, vase, hourglass, cello, skittle, pear or bell?
    Was your result what you thought it would be?
    If you need any help figuring out your body shape, just ask me.
    Lottie, you do sound like a column. Your bust and hips are the same and you have a slight waist. If you have longer legs and if your shoulders and hips are the same, you are a column.

    • ANSWER:
      wow i like this quiz! i was a column :)

  2. QUESTION:
    What do you think of "The Body Shape Bible" by Trinny and Susannah?
    I'm a huge fan of Trinny and Susannah (from the british version of What not to wear), mostly because Trinny could be my body double. Did you like this book? Was it helpful?

    • ANSWER:
      i liked it

  3. QUESTION:
    Anyone know a good website to help dress for different body shapes? Like Trinny and Susannah?

    • ANSWER:
      www.losertown.com

  4. QUESTION:
    What body shape do I have?
    What body shape do I have from the Trinny and Susannah Body Shape Bible?
    My shoulders are kind of big. They aren't too broad. I have a large bust. I have slim hips and long legs. I have curves and a slight waist. My measurements are 36C-24-35. I am 5'8". My body is similar to Angelina Jolie's body.
    There is such thing as an upside down triangle. I am asking for my body shape from The Body Shape Bible like how Amy is doing.
    An upside down triangle is also known as an inverted triangle.

    • ANSWER:
      I would say your a cone or a cornet as they put it but you could also be a lollipop

  5. QUESTION:
    How to dress with bell body shape?
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-488236/Trinny-Susannah-reveal-12-womens-body-types--you.html

    I'm fourteen, 5'4, and have the bell body shape showed in this website, but only about 128 lbs. So not as overweight. Measurements are 371-28-39. Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      im exactly the same as you with everything you said and i just wear what i want... and what they say wont exactly work for us cuz its for old ppl.
      i just where skinny jeans and tank tops and all the other random stuff i get from the stores at the mall

  6. QUESTION:
    What body shape are you (Trinny and Sussanah)?
    Did anyone watch Trinny and Susannah last week? If so, what shape do you think you are?

    If you saw it and don't know what shape you are, or don't know about the program, but are curious to find out what shape you are, and how to flatter your figure, go to:
    http://www.littlewoodsdirect.com/rf/lxd/static.do?page=landinghtml97

    ....then take the quiz.

    I came out as column: Shoulder width the same as hip width, slight waist, longer legs.

    So are you a column. lollipop, cornet, goblet, brick, apple, vase, hourglass, cello, skittle, pear or bell?

    ...and if you calculated your shape using the link, was it what you thought?

    (Last time I posted this the link was wrong...thats y I did it again :D )
    I dont know why the link isn't working, but if you want, instead go to http://www.littlewoodsdirect.com
    And then click on the trinny and Sussanah body shape calculator

    ...hope this helps
    And to bojanglestothemax...from your description you sound like a lollipop to me (they have big boobs, a small waist, small hips and long legs)

    ...Consider yourself lucky!

    • ANSWER:
      What ever body shape you are just be happy with what THE CREATOR gave you and stay in shape! GOD BLESS!

  7. QUESTION:
    Confused?! What's my body shape?
    Always had a problem identifying my body shape.

    Got the book Trinny + Susannah's Body Shape Bible, which claims there are 12 different body shapes but they just confused me further. Would like to know as I'm planning on putting on a little weight + would like to know where it'll go, really don't want it to go on my stomach and waist.

    I'm 21 and I'm about 5ft 4.5 ", wear UK clothes size 6/8, my measurements are; shoulders- 38", bust- 34", waist- 24", hips- 36", my bra size is 30C. My most defining features are my round/curvy bottom, well defined waist and angular shoulders.

    • ANSWER:
      Ladies weight tends to go onto their hips and bottom. Unfortunately you cant control where the weight goes! If you are not underweight then I wouldnt worry - just leave your body as it is.

  8. QUESTION:
    Trinny and Sussanah- What body shape are you?
    Did anyone watch Trinny and Susannah last week? If so, what shape do you think you are?

    If you saw it and don't know what shape you are, or don't know about the program, but are curious to find out what shape you are, and how to flatter your figure, go to: http://www.littlewoodsdirect.com/rf...

    ....then take the quiz.

    I came out as column: Shoulder width the same as hip width, slight waist, longer legs.

    So are you a column. lollipop, cornet, goblet, brick, apple, vase, hourglass, cello, skittle, pear or bell?

    ...and if you calculated your shape using the link, was it what you thought?
    http://www.littlewoodsdirect.com/rf/lxd/static.do?page=landinghtml109

    Hopefully that should work now

    • ANSWER:
      the link doesnt work... but im a pear:)

  9. QUESTION:
    Body shape calculator?
    Trinny and Susannah's body shape calculator, where is it? Has it ceased to exist? No matter where I look I can not find it, and I have never been this frustrated over a stupid google link. I found hundreds of links, all of which lead to a page with no calculator or any indication of its existence. Please, help me ;-;

    • ANSWER:
      They removed it, for reason's I don't know. My girlfriend used it and they have ceased its existence.

      Here's an alternate one: http://www.bodyshapefashionadvice.com/questions.php

      Hope I helped :)

  10. QUESTION:
    What's my body shape (with pictures)?
    I'm 5'4", measurements 32-23.5-35.

    Frontal view: http://images.orkut.com/orkut/photos/OgAAAKVyem0A7ko2xta93AraM4-Ek7hFnqyH4Be98UKKZCnYrnawzyFp3gguBx93l3-nVT7amvPw95Gv9FiyO6sNt-IAm1T1UFZqNB1RSETgEU2MFzSPdr2tMFIZ.jpg

    Back view: http://images.orkut.com/orkut/photos/OgAAAEtr0mhxDPw39mlEPstC9QE1jF5W__ymwOFs5mag5stXmTSWVEBfavDpfK0eQ2wEqVPaFfhXiXs_hNjl0ZwzXFEAm1T1UHskK260Juc4nGAjN8rb4_RkUjN6.jpg

    Please, feel free to use the 5 basic body shapes or Trinny and Susannah's 12 ones: http://westfield.com.au/fashion/fashion-trends/fashion-for/body-shapes/

    Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      i think you're a slim pear , you have a really good body by the way

  11. QUESTION:
    what is my body shape? (pic included)?
    what is my body shape according to trinny and susannah's quiz? I can't find it anywhere... according to them there are 12 body shapes or something... any answer about the shape would be helpful. oh, and I'm not really skinny here ^^;

    here's the pic: http://i56.tinypic.com/2j16h08.jpg

    • ANSWER:
      I'm not an expert at saying what shape it is but you have a really nice figure! A figure most girls would envy! :)

  12. QUESTION:
    How can I change my body shape into an hourglass shape?
    HI everyone,

    I have a goblet shaped body ( there's a pic on this link that look quite similar http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-488236/Trinny-Susannah-reveal-12-womens-body-types--you.html )

    I'm top heavy (arms & upper-back) and have broad shoulders. AND my legs & butt are slimmer to my body.

    How can I change my body shape into an hourglass shape? I go for jogs 30-45 mins 5 times a week. But I'm afraid by doing so, I'm only making my legs and butt slimmer. And If I lift weights for my upper body it might just build muscle and maintain my top heavy figure. I know maybe im over thinking it but there could be a possibility. Can anyone pls help? Any good tips to change my body shape? Thanks A BUNCH! :)
    or a PEAR SHAPE!
    Just bigger thighs & butt and less upper body will be great.

    • ANSWER:
      Well I have a natural hour glass figure. I don't really do anything to maintain it. Maybe that's just how your body is suppose to be. Trying to lift weights is just gunna build muscle on your upper body. Maybe try strengthening and building your hip muscles. Try getting hold of foods with fats that target the hips or butt (look for a list of those types of foods online). But please be careful with that, you don't want to cause any health issues.

  13. QUESTION:
    Female body shape experts, please help me find my shape,heres my picture and websites to help you. do u know?
    I've been told i am pear-shaped, hourglass shaped. Yes I need to lose a couple pounds and workout..but whats my shape? What can u tell me about my knee and leg shape? I feel my legs are short,fat, and my knees looked pushed in,my legs are the one feature i don't like. heres my pic
    http://us.f13.yahoofs.com/bc/47f53625_99de/bc/Pic_of_me/bfore_front1.jpg?bfRTvPIBRltwplPT

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-488236/Trinny-Susannah-reveal-12-womens-body-types--you.html

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ms-fit9.htm

    http://www.myshape.com/content/body_shapes
    http://us.f13.yahoofs.com/bc/47f53625_99de/bc/Pic_of_me/bfore_front1.jpg?bfbtvQIBoWVYplPT

    • ANSWER:
      I tried to help you, but I get a "Page cannot be displayed" message when I try and look at your picture.

      See if you can work it out from the info referenced below.

  14. QUESTION:
    What's my body shape? There is a picture of me and some websites to help you.?
    http://us.f13.yahoofs.com/bc/47f53625_99de/bc/Pic_of_me/bfore_front1.jpg?bfK2GQIBvciLplPT

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-488236/Trinny-Susannah-reveal-12-womens-body-types--you.html

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ms-fit9.htm

    http://www.myshape.com/content/body_shapes

    I've been told I am pear, or hourglass. I don't know...if you are great at figuring this out, please tell me my shape.
    lol! laura, I know for a fact I am not pregnant...I just have some extra weight. Does anyone know what type of legs I have? It's always been the feature I don't like. I feel my knees look pushed in and my thights are fat.
    http://us.f13.yahoofs.com/bc/47f53625_99de/bc/Pic_of_me/bfore_front1.jpg?bfbtvQIBoWVYplPT

    • ANSWER:
      I'm going to say hour glass--your shoulders, bust and hips are in proportion and you have a nice waistline.

      In about six short months----working with a personal trainer, and eating healthy............you'll be a knockout!

  15. QUESTION:
    my body shape help please?
    my body goes in at the waist again back out at the hips in were my underwear sits and out again on my thighs, i have a gorgeous body con dress i cant wear because of it, any1 no wot i can do.

    looks kinda like the skittle shaped girl on here (im pear shaped but this was the most obvious picture)

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-488236/Trinny-Susannah-reveal-12-womens-body-types--you.html

    • ANSWER:
      get one of those leotard underwear thingies (soz dont know what they're called) the ones that look like a strapless swimsuit. soz if this isnt helpful.

  16. QUESTION:
    What do you think of The Body Shape Bible?
    I'm a huge fan of Trinny and Susannah, mostly because Trinny is my body double. did you like this book?

    • ANSWER:
      Haven't heard of it yet!

  17. QUESTION:
    What is my body shape? My measurements are 25-33-41?
    I had my second baby 6 months ago and I have been desperately trying to work out how to dress for my new shape. None of my old clothes seem to fit me or look at all flattering. I have been watching Trinny and Susannah and Gok Wan (How to Look Good Naked) but I really can't figure out what category I fall into. Any help would be appreciated.

    • ANSWER:
      Pear shaped.

  18. QUESTION:
    What Is my body shape ??
    Hey, I have been watching trinny and susannah lately and I have been trying to figure out what body shape I am, My friends think im hourglass, but other peoples veiws would be great.

    Please don't be insulting Im not a skinny minnie and I do have feelings.

    http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg260/national-beauty/?action=view&current=S6300065.jpg

    • ANSWER:
      You have a really good set of breasts on you, I'm jealous! Yeah I'd say you were an hourglass too. Like Marilyn Monroe.

  19. QUESTION:
    What body shape are you?
    Did anyone watch Trinny and Susannah last week? If so, what shape do you think you are?

    If you saw it and don't know what shape you are, or don't know about the program, but are curious to find out what shape you are, and how to flatter your figure, go to: http://www.littlewoodsdirect.com/rf/lxd/static.do?page=landinghtml97

    ....then take the quiz.

    I came out as column: Shoulder width the same as hip width, slight waist, longer legs.

    So are you a column. lollipop, cornet, goblet, brick, apple, vase, hourglass, cello, skittle, pear or bell?

    ...and if you calculated your shape using the link, was it what you thought?

    • ANSWER:
      OMG I'm a cello!

      The description fitted me PERFECTLY!

      I was thinking OMG that's soo right lol!

      Thanks for the link!

  20. QUESTION:
    Trinny and Susannah undress Britain?
    Sorry if there is spelling mistakes
    when is this on?
    is it on in the weekend?

    also has anyone bought their new book
    its crap it doesn't help me at all
    i'm 15 and it doesn't have my body shape in there but i guess the fashion advice is good anyway
    whens there show on?

    ~xXx~
    Thanks a lot
    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    • ANSWER:
      Not a health question!

  21. QUESTION:
    what sort of a body is 36-28-36?
    would you consider this good or bad or otherwise? It's hard to veiw oneself objectively. Also, does anyone now what body shape these measurements would make according to the 12 categories Trinny and Susannah (tv show) use to help people dress appropriately for their shape?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes, I'd consider that to be a good body type...you have a healthy waist/hip ratio.

      As for body shape, I'd say a brick or perhaps a vase.

  22. QUESTION:
    Design a Perfect Woman [guys only; girls, look for: Design a perfect man]?
    Guys, I'm conducting a survey, and I would like for you to describe how the your 'perfect' woman would be like via answering the following questions:

    First, please state your age (optional though)
    Then, fill the following form out based on what you believe a perfect woman is like (everyone's answers are different):
    1. Age:
    2. Height:
    3. Weight:
    4. Body type: a. Thin b. Fit (abs, toned) c. Normal (a bit of body fat) d. Chubby e. Chunky
    5. Body shape: please refer to http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-488236/Trinny-Susannah-reveal-12-womens-body-types--you.html and write down the name of the shape you prefer
    6. Eye Color
    7. Hair Color
    8. Personality: describe in your own words (happy, outgoing, serious, fun, artistic, cruel, nice, sincere, angry, sympathetic, etc.); You can write down more than one
    9. Would you mind if she had any enhancement surgeries done (liposuction, breast augmentation, etc)? Yes or No
    10. What sort of clothing style do you prefer women to wear?
    ~Thanks~
    *Describe...not design
    [[[my bad]]]

    • ANSWER:
      1. 30
      2. 5'8"
      3. 120 lb
      4. Fit
      5. Hourglass Longstem Rose
      6. Grey
      7. Brunette
      8. Nice to be with. Always.
      9. Yes
      10. None

  23. QUESTION:
    Am I a pear, skittle or vase (pictures)?
    I'm 19 years old, 5'4" tall and have the following measurements: 32-23.5-35.

    Out of Trinny and Susannah's 12 body shapes, am I a pear, skittle or vase? Or neither?

    Here's the link to my Flickr album, if it helps:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/eveofseduction/sets/72157624734649635/detail/

    Thanks a lot!
    Ok, guys, the question is clear. It's not fair that you answer it only to say I'm seeking for compliments/attention. Thanks for the compliments I have gotten so far, though.

    • ANSWER:
      I would guess vase. The skittle looks a little bigger in the hips than you are with a bit smaller of a chest. Pear sort of the right shape, but much too exaggerated compared to your body shape. Vase looks most like you. You have a GREAT body by the way!

  24. QUESTION:
    What are the 12 shapes?
    Hi, I was wondering if anyone has read Trinny and Susannah's book, where they explain the 12 body shapes they have come up with? If so could you please inlighten us :-) thank you xx

    • ANSWER:
      I've read it and found it very interesting. Basically their theory is that there are more shapes than just the hourglass, pear and athletic that we all know but that there are varients on these shapes. They have all been given an item that they are likened to for example, goblet, cone, hourglass, vase, pillar, apple, pear etc. There is a picture of a woman with each of these shapes in leggings and a vest top so you can compare yourself to their shape. Then it gives details of how to dress for this shape.

      I gives a good bit of detail on their website, the link for which I don't have at the moment but if you Google Trinny and Susannah you're sure to get it,

      It's worth a look. I've finally worked out that I'm and hourglass which finally explains to me why I cannot carry off flat shoes!

  25. QUESTION:
    Superskinny versus supersize tv programme....entertainment or voyeurism?
    Whatever next? Worse than Trinny and Susannah making relatively ordinary people strip off and ridicule them in the changing rooms in front of the entire nation, we now have a so-called 'doctor' overseeing people at the extreme ends of the eating and body shape spectrum. These seemingly willing participants are not only made to strip off so the viewer can marvel at their skeletal or grossly obese frames, they are then exposed like animals in a zoo as we dissect their eating habits. They are made to swap diets. How bizarre.
    A poor girl tonight, clearly with anorexia and a negative relationship with food was force fed 30 sausage rolls whereas the larger of the two had one fruit shortcake biscuit for lunch. I had a horrible feeling that I, like no doubt the rest of the viewing public, was glued to this programme for the wrong reasons. I felt like a voyeur seeing into the naked soul of these people, whose complex relationship with food is to be pitied, not glorified.
    Overall, it was like watching the bearded lady at the circus, entertainment for its freak value, which left me feeling ashamed of myself for watching their suffering.

    • ANSWER:
      i cant watch it, it's not helpful and doesn't teach them the healthy way to eat. plus theyre both really gross to look at, superfat and skinny.

  26. QUESTION:
    im being bridesmaid in four weeks time and want to look slimmer?
    well im a size 10 (UK) which i know isn't bad but my bum is dis-proportioned to the rest of my body ive tried squats and the lot and i can fell more muscle in my bum but i still have a fat buttocks!
    i was going to get a pair of trinny and Susannah's shaping underwear but its too expensive, im a student, so really the dress is chiffon and can float over my bum easy enough, just what sort of briefs should i wear...i don't want a "knicker line"!
    i walk everyday for 1/2 an hour and a 15 minute cycle, em have been on a low carb diet for the last six weeks, no bread, pasta, rice, crisps, chips, chocolate or sweets on top of the i play football for 1 and a half hours three times a week, but i do drink alot of coke zero!..thats my daily treat...i would have on average 2 cans a day, i drink alot of milk and i also would have icepops as a treat...should i be cutting these out?i do 40 squats a day and 15 back slaps and lift light weights for my shouldersand i do sit ups...its just everything i smell goes straight to my bum...i could drink more water, id probably drink about a pint and a half a day at the minute!
    any more advice?

    • ANSWER:
      You'd have to lose a few. You can always gain it back.

      Cut your calories to about 1200, start going on fast 1/2 hour walks every day and KEEP UP the squats- 20 a day, go up by 2 each day.

      You won't need fancy knickers either and you'll spend less money on food :)

  27. QUESTION:
    What's my body shape (with pictures)?
    I'm 5'4", measurements 32-23.5-35.

    Frontal view:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/eveofseduction/4747170892/
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/eveofseduction/4746534105/

    Back view:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/eveofseduction/4747168586/
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/eveofseduction/4747165632/

    Please, feel free to use the 5 basic body shapes or Trinny and Susannah's 12 ones:
    http://westfield.com.au/fashion/fashion-trends/fashion-for/body-shapes/

    Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Hourglass

  28. QUESTION:
    Body shape calculator?
    Does anyone know the link to Trinny's and Susannah's body shape calculator? The one that actually works... Thank you

    • ANSWER:
      I hope this works...

      http://www.littlewoods.com/rf/static.do?page=landingpage21

  29. QUESTION:
    What's my body shape (with pictures)?
    I'm 5'4", measurements: 32-23.5-35.

    Frontal view:
    http://bit.ly/doTR3s
    http://bit.ly/cu4xNz

    Back view:
    http://bit.ly/bTRIJ7
    http://bit.ly/afaTD9

    Feel free to use the 5 basic shapes (hourglass, ruler, pear, V, apple) or Trinny and Susannah's 12 ones: http://bit.ly/dHwR6

    Thank you!

    • ANSWER:


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