How many times have I liked a pattern and have seen it is not recommended for what is my apparent figure type.
You know this list, by which I am an H:
THE INVERTED TRIANGLE: Large bust and/or broad shoulders with narrow hips.
THE TRIANGLE: Small bust and/or narrow shoulders with full hips and/or thighs.
THE RECTANGLE: Balanced on top and bottom, but boxy, with little or no waist definition.
I have always wondered about this criteria because well, I look my best, pretty normal front on, which is the angle these characteristics seem to have been taken from. But my shape (note I said shape not issues) is revealed in the side view - a tummy and a butt that really sticks out (trying to think of a delicate way to say this but can't).
So last night I was poking around and found this reference to the 8 shape who "carries her weight at the high hip, just under the waist, on the bottom, rather than the low hip/thigh area which is where the X shape carries hers."
I am now thrilled to know I share the same body type as Beyonce, who if you have ever seen interviewed seems like a really genuine nice person with a sensible mother:
This has made my day.
For more detail on what 8s wear check out this post on the InsideOutStyle blog.
this is me! I've never read such a useful description of my body type -- thank you so much for posting this and for the links.
ReplyDeleteHeh, I've stopped looking at the figure recommendations on patterns. I know what definitely doesn't suit me but it never seems to match up to the little symbols. I think the problem is that they don't take height into account. What looks cute on a shorter girl can be silly on a tall one, and some dramatic styles are great for the tall but overwhelming on the petite.
ReplyDeleteI'm also an 8 (I knew we were twins!) and I always knew that an A-line skirt didn't suit me....I just didn't know why. I found out why on Imogen's website & knew I was vindicated in my hatred of them on me! 8s cannot wear A-line skirts she says.
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