How to know your body type (dressing guide)

Knowing your body type is very crucial in dressing cause, it'll determine what kind of clothes you should wear if you wish to fit into it perfectly. Not all kinds of clothes are meant for all types of body. So, the faster you discover what body type you've got, the better. Fortunately that's exactly what I'm gonna do here.

Note: All measurements taken should be carried out when your in pants and bra. This is to give you accurate results as clothes may add up to the results you get. 

All body types are determined by the size or width of your shoulders, Bust, Waist and Hips. So be careful, you don't want to get wrong results!.

Now it's time to start taking your measurements. Go pick up that measuring tape, head over to the mirror and start taking your measurements. Wait, you'll need someone to help you do this, your close friend would do.

1. Your shoulders :
Like I said earlier, you'll need someone to help you out. You'll need to hold the tape from one end of your shoulder, wrap it round to the other end and back to where you started. Now take down your readings.

2. Your bust:
You really need to be careful here. There shouldn't be too much tightening. If it squeezes even a little bit you'll get a wrong result. So, hold it from your back, don't let it go round your arms!. Just your back, take it round your bust. The most protruding part!. Now take it back to where you started.

3. Your waist:
Hold the tape from below the belly button, not passing the hip bone. Wrap it round, back to where you started. Take your readings.

4. Your hips:
Hold the tape Jst below your hip bone. Wrap it round back to where you started.

You should also note that all readings should be taken when the tape is parallel to the ground. Now you've taken your readings compare the results with the different body types listed below.

Finally your ready. So, read carefully, you'll definitely know what body type You've got.

1. Apple shape :
Ladies in this group usually gain weight at the midsection, rear and face. They also have a large upper body, shoulders, bust and waist. Also with a slim hips and slender legs.

2. Rectangle shape, also called banana or ruler shape:
They gain weight at stomach and back, with their hips, waist, shoulders and burst slim and not equal.

3. Pear and triangle shape:
Here they've got a wide hips, thigh, small bust and waist. Hips measure wider than shoulder. With short slender arm and full legs. Also, they usually gain weight at rear and thigh.

4. Inverted triangle or wedge shape:
They have weight at shoulder and bust, with full upper body, shoulders and large burst. Flat waist and narrow hips than bust and shoulder.

6. Hour glass or 8 frame shape. They usually gain weight proportionally at thigh, hips and chest. Bust and hips are proportional with a narrow waist creating noticeable curves.

Now that you've finally discovered what body type you've got. It's time you head over to the mall and start shopping for the right clothes for your body type. If you've got issues on how to dress.  Click here to learn