Determining your body type involves assessing the proportions of your bust, waist, and hips. The most common body shape categories for women include hourglass, top hourglass, bottom hourglass, spoon, triangle, inverted triangle, and rectangle. These are identified by the relationships and measurements of these body parts, such as whether the bust and hips are balanced or one is larger than the other, and whether the waist is clearly defined or less accentuated.
If looking for a simpler classification, there are three main somatotypes: ectomorph (tall and slim), endomorph (higher fat accumulation), and mesomorph (athletic build), which can also be relevant depending on muscle and fat distribution.
To find your specific body type accurately, measurements of your bust, waist, and hips are recommended, followed by comparing these measurements according to the body shape definitions mentioned. Alternatively, online body shape calculators and quizzes are available for personalized assessment based on your measurements.
If you provide your bust, waist, and hip measurements, an exact classification of your body type can be determined.
