What Are the Most Common Body Shapes?

Bodies come in all different shapes and sizes. That’s part of what makes each of us unique. It’s important to know that there isn’t an “average” or “typical” body.

Some of us are curvier, some of us have narrower hips or broader shoulders — we’re all a little bit different.
Still, most of us can categorize our shape into a few broad categories.
Some of the most common general categories include:

1.    Rectangle
If your waist measurements are about the same as your hip or bust, and your 
shoulders and hips are about the same width, you have what’s called a “banana” or rectangle body type.
Stylists will probably point you toward off-the-shoulder tops, tube dresses, and 
belted waists.

2.    Triangle or “pear”
With this shape, your shoulders and bust are narrower than your hips. You probably 
have slim arms and a fairly defined waist. Your waist most likely slopes out to your hips.
Stylists often recommend clothing that shows off the waistline.

3.    Inverted triangle or “apple”
If your shoulders and bust are larger than your relatively narrow hips, you have 
what’s known as an inverted triangle or “apple” shape.
Stylists may recommend tops that have some shaping around the waist and more 
open necklines, or clothing that shows off your legs.

4.    Hourglass
If your hips and bust are nearly equal in size and you have a well-defined waist that’s 
narrower than both, you have an hourglass shape.
Your legs and upper body are probably considered proportionate. Your shoulders 
may be slightly rounded, and you most likely have a rounded buttocks.
Form-fitting or tailored clothing have traditionally been designed with this body type 
in mind.

Whatever body shape you have, just remember: You are beautiful. There’s no such thing as an “ideal” body shape, regardless of what some may try to tell you. The most important thing is that you’re happy and healthy.
 

Sources: Health Line