Determine your primary body silhouette based on your specific measurements. Understanding your body shape helps in choosing clothing styles that flatter your natural proportions.
Inches (in)
Centimeters (cm)
Understanding the 5 Main Body Shapes
Body shape is determined by the relationship between your bust, waist, and hips. While every body is unique, most silhouettes fall into these five standard categories:
Hourglass: Your bust and hips are nearly equal in width, and you have a clearly defined waistline.
Pear (Triangle): Your hips are wider than your bust and shoulders.
Apple (Round): Your waist measurement is wider than or equal to your bust and hips, often with a fuller midsection.
Rectangle (Straight): Your bust, waist, and hips are fairly similar in measurement, creating a straight silhouette.
Inverted Triangle: Your bust or shoulders are significantly wider than your hips.
How to Measure Correctly
For the most accurate results using our body shape calculator, follow these measurement tips:
Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape level across your back.
Waist: Measure at your "natural waist," which is the narrowest part of your torso (usually just above the belly button).
High Hip: This is the top of your hip bone. Measure around the area where your hip bones protrude.
Full Hip: Measure around the widest part of your buttocks and hips.
Examples of Measurements
To give you an idea of how the math works, consider these examples:
Hourglass Example: Bust 38″, Waist 28″, Hip 39″. (Bust and Hip are within 1″, Waist is 10″ smaller).
Pear Example: Bust 34″, Waist 29″, Hip 40″. (Hip is 6″ larger than Bust).
Rectangle Example: Bust 36″, Waist 32″, Hip 37″. (Waist is less than 8″ smaller than Bust/Hip).
function updatePlaceholders() {
var unit = document.getElementById("unitType").value;
if (unit === "cm") {
document.getElementById("bust").placeholder = "e.g. 91";
document.getElementById("waist").placeholder = "e.g. 71";
document.getElementById("highHip").placeholder = "e.g. 86";
document.getElementById("lowHip").placeholder = "e.g. 96";
} else {
document.getElementById("bust").placeholder = "e.g. 36";
document.getElementById("waist").placeholder = "e.g. 28";
document.getElementById("highHip").placeholder = "e.g. 34";
document.getElementById("lowHip").placeholder = "e.g. 38";
}
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function calculateBodyShape() {
var bust = parseFloat(document.getElementById("bust").value);
var waist = parseFloat(document.getElementById("waist").value);
var highHip = parseFloat(document.getElementById("highHip").value);
var hip = parseFloat(document.getElementById("lowHip").value);
var unit = document.getElementById("unitType").value;
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if (isNaN(bust) || isNaN(waist) || isNaN(hip)) {
alert("Please enter values for Bust, Waist, and Hip.");
return;
}
// Convert to inches for standard comparison logic if entered in cm
var b = bust;
var w = waist;
var h = hip;
if (unit === "cm") {
b = bust / 2.54;
w = waist / 2.54;
h = hip / 2.54;
}
var shape = "";
var description = "";
// Hourglass logic: (Bust – Hip) <= 1" and (Hip – Bust) = 9″ OR (Hip – Waist) >= 10″
if ((b – h) <= 1 && (h – b) = 9 || h – w >= 10)) {
shape = "Hourglass";
description = "Your bust and hips are well-balanced with a clearly defined waist. This is a classic silhouette where your upper and lower body proportions are nearly equal.";
}
// Pear (Triangle) logic: (Hip – Bust) >= 3.6″
else if ((h – b) >= 3.6) {
shape = "Pear (Triangle)";
description = "Your hips are significantly wider than your bust. This is a common and very feminine shape that looks great with styles that emphasize the waist and shoulders.";
}
// Inverted Triangle logic: (Bust – Hip) >= 3.6″
else if ((b – h) >= 3.6) {
shape = "Inverted Triangle";
description = "Your bust and shoulders are broader than your hips. You have a sporty and athletic frame. To balance this, you can choose clothing that adds volume to the lower half.";
}
// Apple (Oval) logic: Waist is larger than bust and hip
else if (w >= b && w >= h) {
shape = "Apple (Oval)";
description = "Your waist is the widest part of your silhouette. You likely have slender legs and arms. Styles that flow over the midsection and show off your legs are often most flattering.";
}
// Rectangle (Straight) logic: Bust/Hip/Waist are all close
else {
shape = "Rectangle (Straight)";
description = "Your measurements are fairly uniform across your bust, waist, and hips. You have a straight silhouette. You can create the illusion of curves using belts and structured clothing.";
}
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resDesc.innerText = description;
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