How To Determine Your Body Shape Using Measurements

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Measurements | 00:32

1) Shoulder | 00:49

2) Bust | 01:13

3) Natural Waist | 01:32

4) Hips | 01:52

Body Shapes

1) Inverted Triangle | 04:24

2) Triangle | 05:11

3) Circle | 05:45

4) Rectangle | 06:20

5) Hourglass | 07:06

6) Long or Short Waisted | 08:30

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[Cjsunshine]

I'm an hour glass with few extra hours lol xx

[dnae]

"the way you dress must depends on your body type"
Me, hiding my 8 oversized sweaters : my _what_

[Ariadne]

I always thought I was a circle, but I'm definitely an inverted triangle with a belly. I've always been called short waisted, but using your method, I'm right in the middle. Thanks for this!

[BlackDogArtworks]

Wow. After fighting (and winning) breast cancer, my measurements are not what I thought at all. Great descriptions and guidance. Thank you.

[lilylevy]

Do hip dips mess up measurements or body types, I’m pretty sure I have a hourglass, but I have hip dips so...

[BrooklynMariposa]

I cannot believe how helpful you are, and how much valuable information you can impart in just 10 minutes. I'm so grateful to have found you!!!!

[lucye]

everyone who is totally freaking out, saying “why is everyone and hourglass, now?”- it’s okay! simply judging by the profile pictures or names (as in names like Hellokitty345) most of these people are under 18 or even under 13! your body isn’t fully developed when you are under 18, they may not be a natural hourglass. when you hit puberty your body usually changes, these people could possibly not even have hit puberty- don’t stress because you don’t feel like you fit in, YOU ARE PERFRCT!

[JenfromOKC]

After months of hearing you mention how important it is to know your measurements, I finally got out a tape measure and did it!! Also, it was very interesting putting those numbers on paper and realizing I’m too hard on myself. I always focus on how wide my hips seem when in actuality they are proportionate to my upper body. We are all unique shapes and I love how you empower us as women to dress confidently!

[gypsy-hhqe]

So happy here! I'm a very definite RECTANGLE! I'm not a circle, not an "apple" like I've been typed elsewhere. Such a relief and makes SO much more sense for my body. This system is so much more accurate and easy to use. Thanks Erin!!!

[StoryTarina]

My measurements say I'm an hourglass, but the mirror says I'm rectangle. That because my curves can only be seen on the side. I have no hips, but I do have a bum on the back. Also my bust is the biggest of all the measurements. Just a weird mixture of things.

[rachelgoldsmith]

I would love to see a video on how to deal with a short waist.

[raidahshomanti]

I always knew I was an inverted triangle because my shoulders are the most widest part of my body. Running through my measurements helped me confirm that, thank you ❤️
S: 36
B: 31
W: 25
H: 33.5

[feedthehungry]

My body when you see it from the front:
"Wow an hourglass figure🤓!!"

When you see it from the side:
"A jumbo mumbo belly?!😱"

😂😂😂😂

[natashasanders]

Hi Erin! I took my measurements after watching this video and turns out i fall under the hourglass category. I always thought i was more rectangle. Plus i am long waisted. I have no idea why I thought I was short waisted. I love your channel. The videos are very helpful and i love your personality!. I love knowing that I can be in my 40s and still look amazing! Thank you!

[childofdestiny]

Thank you so much for this! It was very informative I always thought I was an hourglass, but realize I am a triangle. This explains why, back in the good old 1980s, I looked fantastic wearing shoulder pads! It turned my triangle into an hourglass. So cool! I’m excited to see where my beautification journey goes when I have an amazing resource like you available!

[melissablaiklock]

This is amazing info! I now know why I've always hated clothes shopping - I didn't know my body type to shop for! Thank you!

[marcilk]

The size charts always tell me I’m at a bigger size than what actually fits me.

[saylremi]

Omg you are the ONLY person I've heard talk about long vs short waisted! I have a really short waist so it affects literally everything I wear. Thank you for bringing it up!

[lorie]

Great video Erin! I love that you don't put a judgment on one being better than another. Each body type has it's advantages & challenges & learning to dress what you've got is life changing. XO

[sarah_k_kreative]

I actually like formulas! Here they are as you laid them out:


Inverted triangle: Shoulders = hips + 2 or more inches OR Bust= hips + 4 or more inches.
Triangle: hips = shoulders + 2 or more inches OR hips = bust + 4 or more inches. (Fun sidenote: triangle is the MOST COMMON BODY TYPE AMONG WOMEN.)
Circle: waist is greater than shoulder, bust, or hip by 2 or more inches.
Rectangle: Shoulders, bust, waist and hips are *essentially* the same size. Specifically, the waist is NOT 8 inches smaller than any of the other measurements.
Hourglass: Shoulders, bust, and hips are *essentially* the same size and the waist is 8 inches smaller than any of the other measurements.


--Tall, petite (5'4" or shorter), and plus sizes have no impact on these body shapes.--


Long or short waisted: place hands stacked below center of your bust.
If the bottom hand covers your belly button, you're short waisted.
If the bottom hand reaches but doesn't cover your belly button, you're considered proportionate.
If there's space from the bottom hand to your belly button, you're long waisted.


Thanks @busbee style for doing this video!