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• You should also look in the mirror when taking measurements. The mirror can help you determine if the tape measure is in place on your body.

Measured at the largest bust. Use a tape measure to get your measurements in inches or centimeters. Wrap the tape measure once around the largest part of your chest, usually across the breast. Keep the tape measure around your chest, but don't pull too tight, this will result in a squeeze. Check measurements and take notes.

• Many people often take shoulder measurements when determining body shape, but this is not required. If your shoulders are wider than your bust, waist, or hips, you're probably in an inverted triangle style. Having extra shoulder measurements will help you determine your physique.

Recipes: If you find it difficult to use a tape measure yourself, you can ask a friend to measure it and get the number for help.

Identify and measure the smallest part of the waist. This is usually located below the ribs and 5 cm - 7.5 cm from the navel. Wrap the tape measure around this area to take an inch or centimeter reading.

• Make sure the tape measure is not wrapped too tightly. Check that the tape measure fits close to your waist, but you can still tuck a finger between the tape measure and the surface of your skin.

Identify and measure the widest part of the hip. Usually this is the crotch cross section. Wrap the tape measure around this area of ​​the hip and measure in inches or centimeters. advertisement

Part 2 of 2: Determining the body shape

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   You are pear shaped if your bust and waist are smaller than your hips. If your hips are the largest of the three measurements, and your bust is about the same size, or your bust is less than your waist, you are pear-shaped. This is also known as the triangular figure and is a very popular figure.
   • For example, if your bust is 81 cm, waist 86 cm, and hips 101 cm, you are pear shaped.

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   Determine if you are in an inverted triangle shape with your chest larger than your waist and hips. This figure is the opposite of that of a pear. An inverted triangle body shape has chest and / or shoulders wider than waist and hips. This is a common figure for men and women athletes, but there are also some people born with such stature.
   • For example, if your bust is 101 cm, waist 91 cm and hips 89 cm, you are an inverted triangle figure.

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   You have a rectangular shape if your bust, waist, or hips are roughly the same size. If your bust, waist, or hips are not more than 5 cm apart, you will have a rectangular shape. This is a common figure among athletes and teenage girls. However, many people are also born with this stature.
   • For example, if your bust is 91cm, your waist is 89cm and your hips 94cm, you are a rectangular figure.

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   You are apple-shaped if your waist is wider than your bust and hips. If your waist is about 5 cm larger than your hips and bust, then you are probably apple-shaped. Apple-shaped people have narrow hips and slender legs. If you are female, your breasts will be fuller.
   • For example, if your bust is 106cm, your waist is 122cm, and your hips are 101cm, then you're an apple-shaped person.

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   Determine if your hourglass is if your waist is smaller than your bust or butt. An hourglass figure usually has roughly the same bust and hips measurements, the waist is smaller than the chest and the hips are clearly visible. This creates an hourglass-like curve from chest to waist and hips.
   • For example, if your bust is 90cm, waist 68cm, and hip 92cm, you have an hourglass figure.

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   Draw a shape that represents your measurements if you are unsure. If you're having trouble determining your figure, draw a thumbnail to scale your measurements. Draw 3 parallel lines that are 1/10 of your measurement, each 5 cm apart. Then, you connect the ends of the line together to see what they create.
   • For example, if your measurements are 81 cm, 90 cm, 101 cm, the line you draw will be 8cm, 9cm, 10 cm. Connecting the ends of these 3 lines will create a pear shape or an inverted triangle.
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Advice

• Human bodies come in many shapes and sizes, so be aware that you probably won't fall into any of the categories listed. For example, you might have a pear-shaped bust and hips, but your waist is a bit larger than those two measurements.
• If you are a teenager, your physique will change in the future. For example you now have a rectangular body, but later you will develop more curves.
• Ask a professional if you are unsure about your body shape. Find a tailor or a fashion store that has a specialist taking measurements. They can help you find your body shape.
• Be happy with your own body. This may sound cliché, but it's true. Love your body as it is and be proud of it.