Let’s talk body types for a minute.
(If you don’t know yours, keep scrolling. We will get to that!)
We’ve all had that piece of clothing we were SO excited to purchase, then put on and H A T E D, right?
It looked good on the model, your friend, the mannequin- but it just doesn’t on you.
Here is where body shape comes into play. Knowing your shape (hour glass, apple, pear, and rectangle are the most common types) can help you to find items that work will for your body, and also how to style them!
Women weren’t made from a “one size fits all” mold. We come in all shapes and sizes.
For reference I am a pear shape!
If you don’t know your shape, I would start with the image below! This is the easiest way to find it.
This blog post is another great resource on the subject! The images below are from the post as well.
Keep in mind – body shape is not the same as body size. Body size is an individual’s body measurement. So someone who is a size 4 can be a pear and so can someone who is a size 12!
Here are a few more handy pins straight from Pinterest with tips for each shape as well!
(clicking the image will take you straight to the pin!)
I hope this helps you to find items that fit your shape well, and most importantly that you LOVE! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out here or on IG!
Some ways I’ve styled by pear shape- lots of high waist Jeggings and waist defining tops! The links below allow you to shop each look!🤍
Top Left // Top Right // Bottom Left // Bottom Right
xoxo,
Jerika
This is helpful. I need to measure myself!
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Mines definitely hour glass with these big ol boobies 🤣🤣😩😩 but I’m always trying to find better ways to dress my figure (and actually love it!)
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Mine has always been hour glass but I got a little extra curves since baby 2 ❤️
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This is such a great guide! I’m a pear but currently resembling more of a whale lol!
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Thanks so much for posting this! I’m about to invest in a new summer wardrobe, so I’m so glad I saw this first!
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Thanks mama!! Saving this!!
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How cool! I never knew how to figure out my body shape. It also makes sence as to why I am more drawn to certain styles.
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I definitely need to measure myself now!
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I’m hourglass for sure based on this. Thanks this is helpful!
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I think I’m a mix between pear and hourglass. The post baby body is something interesting lol. These are great tips!
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Really good information – I didn’t know about a couple of these. Learning to dress your body shape is really important.
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