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Body Shape Calculator

Three measurements, one honest answer. Find your shape — hourglass, pear, apple, rectangle or inverted triangle — and get styling guidance that makes shopping faster, not stricter.

Enter all three measurements to see your shape.

How to take your measurements

  1. 1. Bust — around the fullest part, tape level, wearing a non-padded bra.
  2. 2. Waist — the natural waist, the narrowest point above your belly button. Relax; don’t pull tight.
  3. 3. Hip — feet together, around the fullest part of hips and seat.
  4. 4. Enter all three — the calculator compares the ratios and names your shape.

The five body shapes, explained

Hourglass

Bust and hips are closely balanced with a clearly defined waist. Your waist is your signature — styles that honour it do the most work.

  • Wrap dresses and belted styles spotlight the waist effortlessly.
  • Bodycon and bias-cut slips follow your natural line beautifully.
  • High-rise bottoms keep proportions balanced top to bottom.

Pear

Hips measure wider than bust — the classic silhouette of most women. Drawing the eye upward and skimming the hip keeps everything in easy balance.

  • Statement necklines (off-the-shoulder, halter, square) lift focus up.
  • A-line and fit-and-flare skirts skim rather than cling.
  • Wide-leg and flare jeans balance the hip line from below.

Inverted Triangle

Shoulders or bust measure wider than hips — a strong, athletic frame. Adding volume and interest below the waist brings easy symmetry.

  • Full, tiered and A-line skirts add movement through the hip.
  • V-necks and wrap tops soften the shoulder line.
  • Wide-leg trousers and flare jeans ground the silhouette.

Apple

Your middle is the fullest part of your frame, often with great legs and décolletage to show for it. Fabrics that flow from the bust down are your shortcut.

  • Empire and smocked waists flow from the narrowest point.
  • V-necks and wrap fronts elongate the torso.
  • Mini and midi lengths put great legs front and centre.

Rectangle

Bust, waist and hips run close in measurement — a naturally athletic, model-like line. Creating curve where you want it is entirely optional and entirely easy.

  • Ruching, tiers and peplums build shape on demand.
  • Belted and wrap styles carve a waist instantly.
  • Straight and slip silhouettes lean into the sleek line you already have.

Body shape FAQs

How do I work out my body shape?+

Measure your bust at the fullest point, your natural waist at the narrowest, and your hips at the fullest — then compare the three. The calculator above does the comparison for you: balanced bust and hip with a defined waist reads hourglass, wider hips read pear, wider bust or shoulders read inverted triangle, a fuller middle reads apple, and closely matched measurements read rectangle.

Is one body shape better than another?+

No — shapes are proportions, not rankings. Knowing yours is simply a shortcut: it predicts which silhouettes will fit with the least effort, so you spend less time returning styles that were cut for different proportions.

Can my body shape change?+

Yes. Weight changes, training, pregnancy and age can all shift proportions, so it is worth re-measuring once in a while — especially before a bigger wardrobe refresh.

What dress style suits every body shape?+

Wrap dresses are the closest thing to universal: they define the waist, adjust to the wearer, and suit every bust-to-hip ratio. A-line silhouettes come a close second.

Do these rules have to be followed?+

Not at all — they are starting points, not rules. If a style makes you feel great, that beats any formula. The guidance here just helps when you want a reliable outcome without trying ten silhouettes first.

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