Calculator helps females find body shape for outfit ideas. Waist-hip ratio is better health indicator than body shape. Measurements should be taken while standing straight with arms to side
Kibbe system categorizes 13 body types based on yin (soft) and yang (angular) features. System was introduced in 1987 by David Kibbe. Five main categories: Dramatics, Naturals, Classics, Gamines, Romantics
Scales measure everything, making it inaccurate for tracking progress. Measurements provide more accurate picture of body composition changes
Dr. William H. Sheldon introduced three main body types in 1940s. Endomorphs have soft bodies with high body fat. Mesomorphs have lean, muscular bodies that build muscle easily. Ectomorphs have slim bodies with little muscle or fat
Male body shapes fall into 5 main categories based on torso proportions. Rectangle shape has equal proportions from shoulders to hips. Oval shape is widest at waist with narrow shoulders and slim hips. Triangle shape has larger lower half than upper half. Inverted triangle shape shows gains in upper body
Measure bust, waist, and hips to determine body shape. Apple shape (14%) has wider shoulders and bust than hips. Pear shape (20%) has defined waist and full hips. Rectangular shape (46%) has waist 1-8 inches smaller than bust. Hourglass shape (8%) has equal measurements between hips and bust