Body types

Very often, girls notice that the same outfit looks different on her and her friend, even if they have the same height and weight. The explanation for this phenomenon is very simple - different body types. Let's look at this in more detail.

Female body types

We are all given shapes from birth, this is, so to speak, our genetic inheritance from our parents. Therefore, the type of figure is not determined by diet, lifestyle or physical activity. Although, of course, some changes are being made due to these factors.

By the way, ideas about the ideal female body have undergone changes over time. In ancient culture, a girl with small breasts and thin legs was considered beautiful. During the Middle Ages, the ideal was a round belly and undefined hips and waist. But in the last century, women with thin legs and a flat stomach came into fashion.

Around the middle of the last century, a classification of figures by type for women appeared. It is based on the ratio of the proportions of the size of the shoulders, hips and waist and is not at all dependent on height and weight. So, in total there are five body types defined:

• The first type was conventionally called “ pear"or "triangle". The peculiarity of this figure is its small chest, small shoulders and the same waist. The bottom of the figure is quite voluminous, since the main fat accumulates in the buttocks and thighs. These ladies have quite voluminous legs with massive calves. This type of physique can be seen in Jennifer Lopez or Halle Berry.

• The second type of figure was designated “ hourglass" Girls with a similar figure are clearly lucky; their physique is usually considered ideal. In this case, the girl has a pronounced waist, and her hips and chest are approximately equal in width. If a girl with this figure gains a little weight, she will not lose her seductiveness and sexuality at all. The only drawback that may appear over the years is deposits in the hip area, which are commonly called “breeches.” Such women should not worry about their figure - a little physical activity will allow them to stay in good shape for a long time. Sophia Loren and Marilyn Monroe have similar figures.

• The third body type for women is called an inverted triangle, also called a T-shaped figure. This body type is more of an athletic type - pronounced shoulders and inconspicuous hips. Women often appear masculine, especially if they are overweight. If you try to keep yourself in shape and not gain weight, then your figure will be very attractive. This body type is often found among female athletes. The main advantage of this body type is slender, attractive legs. Angelina Jolie, as well as Anastasia Volochkova, have this type of figure.

• A fairly common body type is the “ rectangle"or H-shaped. Everything is simple here - the shoulders, hips, and waist are approximately the same width. This is a fairly proportional physique, but all with one drawback. The lack of an accentuated waist makes the figure masculine. Such girls need to carefully monitor their weight in order to appear fragile and feminine. Keira Knightley and Demi Moore have this figure.

The last body type is called " apple" or in the shape of the letter "O". A similar figure most often occurs in plump women, when the hips and breasts are round and lush. At the same time, the tummy is also slightly noticeable. Girls with a similar figure have to keep themselves on a strict diet in order to maintain their shape and not lose weight over the years. Additionally, physical activity that strengthens the pectoral muscles and abdominal area will help bring your figure closer to perfection. Liv Tyler and Kate Winslet have a similar figure.

How to determine your body type

Finding out which body type you belong to is quite simple. To do this, you only need a tailor's meter. Use it to measure your chest, waist and hips.

When taking the first measurement, the measuring tape should go along the most protruding points of the chest and run strictly parallel to the floor surface.

For the second measurement, place the tape on the narrowest part of the torso. At the same time, try to stand straight without drawing in your stomach.

Measure the volume of your hips by placing a centimeter on their widest part, also parallel to the floor.

After taking all three measurements, evaluate your result. If your hips and chest are approximately the same volume, and your waist size is 20 or even 30 cm smaller, then your figure belongs to the “hourglass” type. If all three measurements are approximately equal, then you belong to the “rectangles”.

If the most “prominent” part of your figure is your hips, and your chest and waist measurements are significantly small, then your figure is “pear”. If, on the contrary, the most voluminous part is the chest, and you also have visually wide shoulders, then you have a T-shaped figure. If you have approximately equal chest and waist measurements, and your legs are quite thin and your hips are not clearly defined, then you belong to the “apple” type of figure.