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Body shape guide

Know your shape.

Eleven shapes, including the ones nobody talks about. Find yours, see how to tell, and learn how we style it. Every size, every shape.

Also called X shape

Hourglass

Bust and hips about the same, waist clearly smaller.

How to tell

Your bust and hips measure close to the same, and your waist is noticeably smaller than both. Belts look good on you without effort.

How we style it

Follow your curves: wrap dresses, belted waists, bodycon, pencil skirts, and fitted jackets.

Hourglass with a fuller top

Top hourglass

Defined waist, bust a little fuller than hips.

How to tell

You have a clear waist like an hourglass, but your bust is the fullest part of you and your hips are a touch narrower.

How we style it

V and scoop necklines, structured tops, fit-and-flare and A-line skirts that add a little volume below.

Hourglass with fuller hips

Bottom hourglass

Defined waist, hips a little fuller than bust.

How to tell

You have a clear waist, and your hips and seat are your fullest part, a little wider than your bust.

How we style it

High-waisted everything, wrap tops, statement shoulders, and bodycon or mermaid hems that celebrate the curve.

Also called triangle or A shape

Pear

Hips and thighs wider than shoulders and bust.

How to tell

Your lower half is fuller than your top. Pants fit your hips before your waist, and tops often feel roomy across the shoulders.

How we style it

Draw the eye up: boat necks, off-shoulder, statement sleeves and earrings, with A-line skirts and dark bottoms.

Pear with a high hip shelf

Spoon

Defined waist and a hip shelf right below it.

How to tell

Like a pear, but your hips start high and sit out like a shelf just below your waist. Your bust is usually smaller than your hips.

How we style it

Waist definition plus fluid fabric over the hip: wrap and fit-and-flare dresses, bootcut and wide-leg pants, detail up top.

Also called V shape

Inverted triangle

Shoulders or bust wider than hips.

How to tell

Your shoulders are the widest part of you, with narrower hips and often slim legs. Jackets feel tight across the back first.

How we style it

Soften the top and build the bottom: V-necks, raglan or dolman sleeves, full or pleated skirts, wide-leg pants.

Full on top, slim below

Lollipop

Full bust and shoulders, slim hips and legs.

How to tell

Your bust is full and the star of your shape, while your hips are narrow and your legs are slim. Dresses fit your top long before your bottom.

How we style it

Open necklines (V, sweetheart, strapless), supportive structure, and flared or tiered skirts that balance your top. Show those legs.

Also called round or O shape

Apple

Fuller through the middle, often slim legs.

How to tell

You carry weight mostly through your middle and bust, your waist is your least defined area, and your legs and arms are often slim.

How we style it

Empire waists, V-necks, structured jackets left open, swing and trapeze dresses, and hemlines that show off your legs.

Fuller middle and hips

Diamond

Middle and hips wider than shoulders and bust.

How to tell

Your waist and hips are fuller than your shoulders and bust, and your legs are usually slimmer. Your fullest point sits around the midsection.

How we style it

Build the shoulders and lengthen the line: structured shoulders, long cardigans, A-line and wrap shapes, straight-leg pants.

Also called straight, column, or H shape

Rectangle

Shoulders, waist, and hips about the same.

How to tell

Your bust, waist, and hips are close in measurement, with little waist definition. Straight dresses hang easily on you.

How we style it

Create curves: peplums, ruching, wrap styles, belts at the natural waist, and layers with movement.

Toned and strong

Athletic

Muscular shoulders and legs, straighter waist.

How to tell

You are toned through the shoulders, arms, and legs, with a waist that is straighter than curvy. Fitted sleeves and pant legs can feel snug.

How we style it

Show the strength: sleeveless and halter tops, stretch fabrics, wrap and belted shapes to add softness.

Mixed shapes

Most bodies are a mix.

Shape is about proportion: shoulders, bust, waist, hips, and legs. Features like a high, round bottom or slim legs show up across many shapes.

What body shape am I if I am busty with a high, round bottom and slim legs?

That usually reads as Lollipop: a full bust with slimmer hips and legs. If your waist is clearly defined, you may be a Top hourglass. A high, round bottom is a feature that can show up in many shapes, so your stylist confirms from a full-body photo.

What if I am more than one shape?

Most bodies are a mix. Pick the shape that feels closest, tap your features, and your stylist will fine-tune from your full-body shot.

Does body shape change with weight?

Your bone structure stays the same, but where you carry weight can shift. Your Return on Wear profile can be updated any time.

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