How to find your body shape

We are all unique! We are blessed with our own body types according to our genetic makeup. This general shape will stay with you till the day you die (unless you decide to tweak something here and there with the help of cosmetic surgery). Each body shape needs to be dressed specially in order to look its best. But before you dressing yourself, it is important to know what your body shape is.

In order to determine your body shape, you need a mirror and your naked self. A measuring tape will also help if you are not exactly sure of your proportions. Look at your shape by observing your chest (breast area), your waist (usually about one inch above the belly button or higher as some of us are very high-wasited) and the hip region and and determine which of the following shapes fit you the best.

Pear-shaped/Spoon-shaped

You are bottom heavy with full hips and thighs, with a small waist and narrow shoulders. You have a significant difference in measurements between your hips and the waist, but not much of difference between your waist and your chest area. Embrace that Juicy Bottom! Celebrities with your body shape - Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce Knowles and Eva Longoria.

Apple-Shaped

If you are apple shaped, you will usually have broad shoulders, a large bust, a not-so-defined waist with a stomach that tends to accumulate fat easily, and relatively narrow hips and not much of a bum. Women with apple shapes are known for their long, gorgeous legs and their full breasts. Celebrities with your body shape - Angelina Jolie, Tyra Banks, Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Hour-glass

You are the envy of all women and the desire of all men. You have everything that constitutes the perfect female figure. Your bust and hips are nearly the same size. Your waist is at least 9 inches smaller than the bust and the hips. You have a full bust, a full butt, and shapely legs with a teeny waist. Celebrities with your body shape - Marilyn Monroe, Kate Winslet, Salma Hayek

Rectangular/Boyish

You do not have much of a curve with an undefined waist, narrow hips and a small bust. Your slim, sleek look will be able to pull off many styles that other women cannot and you will never have to struggle too much to loose weight, which is never a bad thing! Celebrities with your body shape are Keira Knightley, Cameron Diaz and Nicole Ritchie.