What is Your Body Shape?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Are your shoulder and hip widths similar?

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  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 2.
  Do you have a defined waist? (There is a difference between your waist, shoulders and hips)

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  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 3.
  How is your waist defined?

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  • A.
    (A) A slow gradual curve in from above the waist in to the waist and a gradual curve out to the LOW hip (where the thigh meets the pelvic bone)
  • B.
    (B) A curve in JUST above the waist and then straight out to a HIGH hip (where the top of the pelvic bone flares out)
• 4.
  Are the hips narrower than the shoulders or bust?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 5.
  Is your waist area smaller than your shoulders or bust?

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  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 6.
  Is your waist area smaller than your shoulders, bust and hip area?

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  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 7.
  Is your waist area larger than your shoulders, bust and hip areas?

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  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 8.
  Is your waist similar in width to shoulders, bust and hip areas?

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  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
• 9.
  Do you have a very narrow torso?

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  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  X Shape

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  You will suit wrap dresses, fitted jackets and tops with peplums, pencil skirts which follow your natural curve. You will suit bootleg pants and jeans. Your figure has natural curves. Don't be tempted to give it all away and show every curve. Show off your favourite parts and ensure your clothes fit well without being overly tight. Simplicity is key for you. Look for clean, simple tops with scoop necklines and three-quarter sleeves
• 2.
  H Shape

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  You will suit tunic tops and dresses, empire waistlines on dresses and anything high-waisted, scoop and sweetheart necklines and any detail around the neck to draw attention upwards. Feminine flowing pants and skirts will be great and add softness. Because your body shape is straight up and down you can get away with a wide variety of garments. You will be able to wear lots of top styles with detail around the neck and sleeves. Keep these details above the bustline.
• 3.
  A Shape

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  You will suit cardigans, cropped jackets and boat-necked t shirts with horizontal stripes, 3/4 sleeves, wide scoop necks and one-shouldered tops. Dark coloured pants are best for you and lighter coloured tops. Bootcut and straight leg pants are best . Draw the eye upwards with light or bright coloured tops with embellishments or detail on the shoulders. hen you think about tops, think layers. Creating balance for your shape is all about filling out your upper half. A cardigan is great because it adds lightweight volume. For cooler weather, try cropped jackets that stop at the waist (think of chanel type jackets like Jackie Onassis used to wear. Don’t be afraid to show a little skin, too. Three-quarter sleeves, wide scoop necks, and one-shoulder tops all look great on you.
• 4.
  V Shape

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  A tapered torso, trim waist and killer legs make you look confident and fit. Think of a swimmer’s body with the wider shoulders and tapered down to the waist. You will suit wide leg pants or long skirts (depending on your height), flowing or full-bodied to add volume. embellished shoes will call attention to your feet. Keep jewellery minimal on top and accessories with rings and bangles. Wear darker colours on top and lighter colours on the bottom half.
• 5.
  I Shape

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  Slender and often athletic. This is the typical model figure. To soften your figure you could wear details at the waistline and fabric which has some weight and volume to it. You can wear quite a lot of fabric and also layers and frills. You will be able to wear most styles and be adventurous with fashion. For a ladylike look, wrap dresses look great on you, since they draw angles and lines across the body.
• 6.
  O Shape

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  Make sure your jackets and tops fit the shoulders perfectly, so choose the size for your shoulders, not your belly. Choose tailored jackets that have a nice shape at the top. Choose single-breasted rather than double breasted styles. Cowl necklines and asymetrical hemlines are good. Slimline, straight leg or boot cut pants or jeans will be the most flattering. Dresses with ruching or gathering can hide a tummy and create an hourglass fit. Focus on your fantastic legs by wearing some gorgeous shoes. Show your legs off!
• 7.
  8 Shape

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  Choose fabrics which drape but don't cling. V-neck, scoop neck or boat neck tops will flatter your bust. Wear skirts and trousers straight or tapered to narrow the figure. Peplums are great for you in jackets and tops. Make sure all your tops are shaped to show off your waist. Best fit for trousers is a slim fit flat font pant with a slight flare and also straight leg or bootcut. Make the most of your gorgeous curvy body and use belts to highlight your waist. If you have a bit more of a tummy a cropped jacket can highlight your waist.