Body Shape Calculator
Enter your bust, waist, and hip to find your body-shape category, with practical, judgement-free notes on the cuts and silhouettes that tend to feel balanced.
A shortcut for styling, not a verdict
Body-shape categories exist to save you time, not to box you in. When you know the broad proportions you’re working with, it’s easier to see why a certain neckline, waistline, or hem feels right — and to shop with intention instead of trial and error. Every shape can wear anything; the notes simply point to what many people find balances the line.
Once you have your measurements, carry them over to the Clothing Size Converter to shop the right size across labels, and read your flattering shades with the Seasonal Colour Analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I measure bust, waist, and hip correctly?
Use a soft tape and keep it level and snug, not tight. Measure the bust around the fullest part of the chest, the waist at the narrowest part of the torso (usually just above the navel), and the hips around the fullest part of the seat. Measure over close-fitting clothes or bare skin, and keep the same unit — inches or centimetres — for all three.
How does the calculator decide my shape?
It compares the three measurements. If bust and hip are balanced and the waist is clearly narrower, that's an hourglass; hips notably wider than the bust read as a pear; a broader bust reads as an inverted triangle; a fuller waist that is the widest point reads as apple; and three measurements close to a straight line read as a rectangle.
What are body shapes actually useful for?
They're a shortcut for styling, not a judgement about your body. Knowing your general shape helps you spot cuts and silhouettes that tend to feel balanced and comfortable — where to add structure, where to let a garment skim, where a waistline sits best. They're a place to start experimenting, not a set of rules you have to obey.
My numbers sit between two shapes — is that normal?
Completely. Real bodies rarely land squarely in one category, and many people sit between two — a soft hourglass, a pear-rectangle. Read the notes for both shapes the calculator points you toward and borrow whatever advice actually looks and feels right on you. The mirror is the final judge, not the label.
A general styling guide, not a rule. Body shape is a starting point for what tends to feel balanced — wear whatever makes you feel most like yourself. Measurements stay on your device.