Are there women like me who don't fit the description of any particular "body type"

[Sand&Salt]

I have wondered about my shape too. No defined waist: 41" - 34" - 39" with VERY broad shoulders and very long legs (not thin or thick) - very short torso. Defined but not large butt.


I can wear my 6' husband's pants....


This shape is almost impossible to fit correctly. No pants fit right, no fitted tops and stretch tops that are comfortable just emphasize already too-large breasts.


I end up wearing yoga pants and loose tops going out, or a stretchy top with another shirt (opened) over it. Back in the day of jumpsuits, that worked for me. What a hassle in the bathroom though---

[oh-eve]

Originally Posted by riaelise

I thought to be considered an hourglass you had to have equal hip and bust (and shoulders?).

Unfortunately, with the weight loss came clothes spending sprees :/ So I'm going in the opposite direction of you, Shades. Trying to find my staple style, though. I do have way too much black though. And even though I posted a muscle photo I don't wear many things that show off my shoulders, maybe because I've been lead to believe that women shouldn't emphasize broad shoulders

hey, you gotta reward yourself for all the hard work.


A lot of men like women who are toned. I would pronounce what makes me special - in your case the arms for sure, also the upper arms (go sleeveless or tight stuff). The shoulders - I guess, too - but it is tough to say from here without seeing you.

[PegE]

Why the need to pigeon hole? I'm tired of focusing on criticizing women especially when it's things they can't fully control.