What Is My Body Shape?

The five main female body shapes are Hourglass (balanced bust and hips, narrow waist), Pear (hips wider than bust), Apple (fuller waist and midsection), Rectangle (bust, waist, and hips similar widths), and Inverted Triangle (bust and shoulders wider than hips). Male body types are usually classified as Trapezoid (V-taper), Rectangle, Oval, Triangle, and Inverted Triangle.

Measure your bust (or chest), natural waist, and hips with a soft tape measure, then enter the values above. The calculator computes your bust-to-hip, waist-to-hip, and waist-to-bust ratios and classifies your shape automatically.

Pear and rectangle shapes are among the most common globally. The hourglass is often held up as a fashion ideal, but it is actually less prevalent than pear or rectangle shapes. The distribution varies by age and population.

An hourglass has bust and hips that measure approximately equally (within ~3–5%) with a waist significantly narrower — typically 25% or more smaller than the hips. Wrap dresses, belted styles, and fitted cuts work particularly well.

Bold or patterned tops that draw the eye upward, boat necks and off-shoulder styles to broaden the shoulders, A-line and flared skirts that skim the hips, and darker solid-colour bottoms. Avoid clingy pencil skirts, tapered trousers, and hip-level pockets.

Both have hips wider than the waist, but in an hourglass the bust and hips are similarly proportioned (within ~5%). In a pear shape the hips are noticeably wider than the bust — so the lower body is distinctly larger than the upper body.

Yes — body shape can shift throughout life due to weight changes, pregnancy, muscle gain, hormonal changes, and ageing. A pear shape may shift toward rectangle or apple after menopause. Weight gain can move someone from rectangle toward apple. Re-measuring every 6–12 months gives the most accurate current result.

True hourglass proportions — bust and hips within 5% of each other AND the waist at least 25% narrower — are estimated to account for roughly 8–10% of women, making it the rarest of the five main shapes. Rectangle and pear shapes are by far the most common.

Many people fall between two shapes, and this is completely normal. A common example is falling between hourglass and pear (hips slightly wider than bust with a very defined waist), or between rectangle and apple (waist only slightly narrower than hips). Use the result as a starting point, not a rigid category.

Hourglass: belted one-pieces, high-waist bikini bottoms, underwired tops. Pear: bright patterned tops with dark plain bottoms, off-shoulder or structured bikini tops, swim skirts. Apple: tummy-control one-pieces, V-neck suits, empire-waist swimdresses. Rectangle: ruffled or string bikinis, bold prints on both pieces. Inverted Triangle: simple plain tops, patterned or ruffled bikini bottoms, high-waist bottoms.

Yes — men are classified into Trapezoid/V-shape (chest broader than hips, defined waist — the classic athletic build), Rectangle (balanced measurements), Oval (waist wider than chest and hips), Triangle (hips wider than chest — less common in men), and Inverted Triangle (very broad chest and shoulders, narrow hips). Switch to Male in the calculator above.

A rectangle body shape (also called athletic or straight) has bust, waist, and hips within roughly 5–8% of each other. There is minimal natural waist definition. Styling focuses on creating the appearance of curves through peplum tops, belted looks, wide-leg trousers, layering, and colour-blocking.

An apple body shape (also called round or oval) carries fullness primarily in the midsection. The waist is fuller relative to the hips and bust — often the widest point. The legs are usually slender. Styling emphasises V-necks, monochrome outfits, empire waists, and wrap styles that skim the midriff.

Ratio-based calculators are the standard method used in fashion and styling. Accuracy depends on precise measurements — use a soft tape measure, stand straight, and measure at the correct points. Some bodies fall naturally between two shapes, which is completely normal.

Standard clothing sizes are based on average proportions, so people with pronounced body shapes often find that clothes fit differently in different areas — for example, a pear shape may need a larger size for the hips and smaller for the bust, requiring alterations. Knowing your shape helps you understand fit issues before purchasing.

Three: (1) Bust or chest — fullest part of your chest; (2) Natural waist — narrowest part of your torso, usually 1–2 inches above the belly button; (3) Hips — fullest part of your hips and bottom, roughly 7–9 inches below the waist. The calculator supports both cm and inches.