Also, you mention several times that 8s and Xs are mostly long waisted, but my waist is quite short (but long slim legs, so some compensation there I guess :-)) Can one still be an 8 and be short waisted? My best friend in particular loves that you can see my hip bones but every time I wear the trendy “low-rise” skirts and jeans that hit at the “hips” I ALWAYS get that shelf look. Required fields are marked *. Love this post! Now that I’ve lost some weight, I see my waist, which does seem quite small compared to my rather large and high hips. I don’t think I’ve ever changed clothes so fast. Abdominal fat (which corresponds to people with "apple-shaped" bodies) has been found to result in higher health risks than other peripheral fat. we are probably all a little incoherent like this though. And all your recommendations work just amazing. Hello, Imogen! Sadly there is no one size fits all! Lancet. It could be that you're wearing your waist bands lower, on your hips not on your natural waist which is normally significantly smaller than the hip measurement. What is the meaning of 36 24 36 figure? They look like elephant butt !! Before I got married I was pretty skinny, not much of a butt though it was round but almost nonexistent. If you’d like to understand all about your body shape my 7 Steps to Style program is designed to help you discover everything you need to know about your style and includes body shape assessment https://insideoutstyleblog.com/7-steps-to-style-system. Imogen, thank you! You may or may not have a rounded bottom, though rounded bottoms are more common amongst 8 shapes. I’ve been weeding out my clothes and a few years back you told me I was 8 shape with a very long rise. Aside from the associated health risks, WHR has also been studied in relation to cognitive ability, as a measure of female attractiveness, and even in relation to food composition in a diet. Claire. This has helped me to see my body so differently. Do you have a post more focused on wearing summer clothes for your body type? Because I’m not feeling confident enough to do leggings on the bottom and form-fitting on top! Malina – I would say more 8 than X – not a really pronounced 8 – but you seem to have the high hip. Would I still be considered an 8 shape or am I a mix of two body shapes? I am pretty sure I am an X – can someone with saddlebags not be an X?? Hi, there. However, I'm not sure I'm an 8 because my widest measurement is still at my thighs. You mention that an 8 shape can have slightly narrower shoulders but I was wondering if the opposite was true. I’ve always found body shape advice to be inadequate, simplified beyond usefulness, or just not based in reality. Well, I was thinking of losing some weight, and I was just wondering what part of the body 8 shapes tend to lose weight from first? It is particularly helpful to women who sew. Then you have clicked on the correct page. My sisters have similar concerns, and I know that they are going to love this. Here is another 8 shape, this one has a similar width at the high and low hip (and a small hip dip). shorts, skirts, jeans…) My dilemma is, that especially with very tight things (which smooth out the fat) or looser things (which hide the bumps) high waisted clothing looks good. Thank you. I would suggest that you may be one of these! Waist-hip ratio is sometimes used as an indicator of certain health conditions. I am 5 feet 2 inches height nd have measurements…. (in inches) shoulder:40 bust:35 waistline:32 hips:39 am I really a figure 8? Yep, I’m pretty sure I’m an 8. (Privacy Policy) *, Melbourne Style Blog for all women to find easy style solutions. Look for detail around the neckline to help do this. I'm like an hourglass with high hips and wide thighs. This body shape describes a person who typically has waist measurements that are less than 9 inches smaller than the hip or bust measurements. I just thought I had permanent love handles or something. There is usually a sweet spot to end tops and have waistbands that is unique to each person, and something you need to figure out when looking in the mirror and trying a bunch of options. Please advise if I can send you a picture and where can I send same. Getting before and after photos is very tricky! The first is the bust, measured around the fullest point of the chest. Thanks in advance for any helpful advice you can give. None of the other body shapes seemed to actually fit me.