How to know your torso length and body proportion (and this is why most people got it wrong.)

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[ItsMeHello]

NO ONE even comes close to you, Chi! Thorough, helpful, new information, and fun! I thank you!

[daniellecolbeck]

You have such a creative sense of humor! I love your comedic approach combined with very informative information.
Another great video, thank you!

[ZForce]

I always assumed I had a short torso, but I am beginning to realize my body is more balanced than I thought it was. I have a large bust and I think that throws off my perception of the length of my torso because my boobs take up so much of my torso that they take up space where my waist should be. This video had me getting out the tape measure and realizing my body is more balanced than I gave it credit for.

[donnaschnare]

This was great! 70 years old and first time I heard this type of description… and you are adorable … loved the PG13 moment ! Thank you!

[kathleenherzik]

I really enjoy the humor in your videos, Chi!! I came for the great information but all the humor made my day!!! Thank you for your impeccable work!☺️

[wendybarker]

You're amazing Chi. This is great information and I'm not aware of any other YouTube channel providing such in-depth advice. A comprehensive shape analysis (with a tape measure) by a professional colour and style consultant 20 years ago has been a wonderful investment for me over time. I'm 5'1" hourglass, equal balance torso/leg. Knowing this has made wardrobe shopping so much easier and saved money too.

[jennbetween]

Thanks, Chi! Knowing my measurements and where I want things to "end" has been life changing. It especially makes online shopping much easier. I've always known I had a short torso, but I used your leg measurement test. I'm a 51%. While so much advice talks about balancing, I've decided to embrace it...most of the time. My rear takes up a lot of real estate, so I usually use a third layer to alter my backside view, but love leaving jackets open in the front with some attention at my waist. Or I wear a skirt/dress, where you can't tell what is caboose and what is leg. Your videos are so entertaining!

[jays]

I've long legs, long rise but short torso T~T it feels like my waist starts just a few inches below my ribs. At the same time I'm an hourglass so my waist is quite defined and I have kind of obvious hip dips. Body shapes be weird and wonderful lol.

[marygrier]

Not only are your videos informative, they are so entertaining! So glad I found your channel! ❤

[bondwithsophie]

Incredibly accurate and useful. I always knew my waist was higher than standard because my waist is ~two fingers above the crook of my arm. But the objective revelation that my torso/abdomen is longer and legs are shorter than standard, is going to help me make better choices.

Thank you very much for these insights and advice!

[TippyPuddles]

Fantastic information. I never heard some of this. Confirms why I like high-rise pants and my pants are always too long. I was figuring you were making the pants longer because younger people tend to be taller. I do know I have short legs.

[lifeontheledgerlines]

Your sense of humour is awesome, and the information in these videos is immaculate! Thank you so much!

[patriciamcpherson]

You explained this so well. No one else has even come close.

[michelem]

This is really interesting. I have an unusual body shape, which is making it difficult for me to use these tips. I'm tall and slender, so most clothes in my size (xs) are for shorter people, making it seem like I have a long torso. I also have a long neck, which skews a ratio between my top and bottom half.

[claudiaa.]

Chi, you're hilarious! It's great how you share interesting information without making your videos sound academic. Thumbs up from a Uruguayan long torso! 😘

[lapetitepoire]

Petite with a VERY short torso here (5'1" and 14" torso) and relatively long legs. Also pear-shaped with narrow shoulders and wider hips. Most of the advice on your channel is basically the opposite of what I need to do to dress my body. I also have a terrible time trying to shop for tops, tees, jackets, dresses, blazers, etc.

[namaslay]

Omg you are so amazing and delightful. If you were my professor back in college, I’d never have skipped classes!

[kat_thefruitbat]

Thank you for this valuable information! 😍 I never even thought of this before! Now I need to watch your styling videos for long torso/short legs! You always have such good ideas, explain/demonstrate everything so well, and find a way to give us some humor in the process! You are the best!! 😁❤️

[barbarablackman]

Always great tips, I'm 5' 2" petites are too short, regular are too long. Now if I find 31inch just right with 2 " heel. Great tips always.

[bookwormbon]

Love this channel its a life saver! Sense of humour, informative and fantastic. Thank you for explaining this I was so confused about it before!!! ❤️