Comments on Cardigan Empire: Lower Figured Body Type

Well, well, my measurements were so close to hourg...

2011-09-03T12:16:53.614-07:00

Well, well, my measurements were so close to hourglass that I thought that was it for me. But I am slightly more pearish apparently, based on the measurements. I do gain weight on top too though--breasts and arms. So I'm still not 100% sure. I'm really VERY confused and cannot wait for my look book!

This is great! haha I am a Pear. I know I am tiny,...

2011-05-25T19:29:14.078-07:00

This is great! haha I am a Pear. I know I am tiny, but I am just a tiny pear :) hahaha LOVE THIS!

Those are lovely. Great blog! Brad Fallon

I'm visiting from Tatertots and Jello. This is...

2010-04-19T12:14:22.682-07:00

I'm visiting from Tatertots and Jello. This is awesome!

I'm right with ya Caitlin!!! I'm a pear w...

2009-09-10T13:45:58.765-07:00

I'm right with ya Caitlin!!! I'm a pear with shoulders that are the same measurement as my hips. For what it's worth, when I wear something that accentuates my waist (like an hourglass should) I get a happy share of compliments. Maybe because the cinched waist makes my upper half look fuller in comparison(???) It does accentuate my lower half too, but with sleeves that have a sweet lil' puff folks are more apt to say, "Wow! You have such a nice little waist, why do you usually hide it?" versus, "Holy cow, girl, that really makes your hips look big." So HI FIVE girl! We get to dress like hourglasses without some of the difficulties. :)

Reachel, By the measurement numbers I am a pear, ...

2009-09-09T16:15:13.163-07:00

Reachel,

By the measurement numbers I am a pear, but the shoulder measurements are never accounted for in sizing, and my shoulders are B R O A D, giving me a lot of width on the top half, just not from the bust. This makes ready-to-wear weave blouses and jackets murder. Should I dress my top half more like an hourglass? How do I dress around my shoulders??

There is no way that the bust have to be 2" o...

2009-09-08T08:56:30.760-07:00

There is no way that the bust have to be 2" or under in difference of each other for one to be considered an hourglass-you can't say that someone with a 3 or 4 inch difference is a pear?! A pear is someone with maybe a 5" difference or larger. Women aren't strictly pears or hourglasses. Also, just because someone has the same bust and hip measurement doesn't mean their waist is that small-a 9 or 10" difference between hips and waist is not that much.

I like the way you phrased things. It doesn't seem...

2009-03-04T18:32:00.000-08:00

I like the way you phrased things. It doesn't seem so bad. I love cute springy skirts and you described my closet exactly. I will probably always be a skirt girl, but for those of you who just need a good old pair of levi's try LEVI's 529's. I love them. I'm tall and even if I lost that last 20 lbs I'd still be a size 8, but these jeans fit great, hug the curves, dip a little in the front so you don't look like your wearing MOM jeans, but they're higher in the back and don't gap around the waist and back.

Meredith, those are fabulously cute. Thanks for t...

2009-01-16T00:57:00.000-08:00

Meredith, those are fabulously cute. Thanks for the tip!

Raechel, you are cute. I think after the holidays...

2008-12-23T14:19:00.000-08:00

Raechel, you are cute. I think after the holidays I must hire you!

Meredith-
Post baby bodies are their own illusi...

2008-12-23T07:00:00.000-08:00

Meredith-
Post baby bodies are their own illusive creatures. The measurements are meant to help, but if they aren't confirming what you know from trying on clothes and the daily living of your life. Throw them out. Your body may temporarily be outside of it's normal range because of your present maternal undertaking. Trust your instinct. Watch for a video on how to measure in the near future.

Reachel - I am struggling with my measurements...I...

2008-12-22T23:31:00.000-08:00

Reachel - I am struggling with my measurements...I KNOW I am a pear but keep coming up larger number in the bust/waist than you mention is the "requirement". I am only like this temporarily because while nursing this sweet babe does plump me up a bit, it is not a lot, but is enough to throw things out of whack. Also depends on when babe has eaten...So...do I still claim pear status when I am still nowhere near hourglass?

Sassy Mom - an hourglass has a full bust and an e...

2008-12-21T21:17:00.000-08:00

Sassy Mom - an hourglass has a full bust and an equally full hip with a waist that is around ten inches smaller than both. A pear has a fuller lower figure and a comparatively petite upper figure.

Can you tell me what the difference between an hou...

2008-12-17T19:19:00.000-08:00

Can you tell me what the difference between an hourglass and a pear?

D'Rae-Thanks for letting me know about the button ...

2008-12-16T20:56:00.000-08:00

D'Rae-Thanks for letting me know about the button code. You can know add this positive body declaration to your blog. Thanks.

I just tried to copy the little pear thing for my ...

2008-12-16T05:43:00.000-08:00

I just tried to copy the little pear thing for my blog and it isn't showing up right. Could the code be wrong?

I just signed up for an email consult and I am so ...

2008-12-12T10:58:00.000-08:00

I just signed up for an email consult and I am so excited because I just came back form the mall. I purchased zero because I didn't know what looked good on me. Seesh do I need help. Pretty sure I am a pear. A very tall pear.

I am curious to see what linear figured will be. M...

2008-12-12T05:18:00.000-08:00

I am curious to see what linear figured will be. Maybe my body type? who knows.

Fat or thin, I'm a pear. And a SHORT pear to boot...

2008-12-12T04:13:00.000-08:00

Fat or thin, I'm a pear. And a SHORT pear to boot - all 4'10 1/2" of me. I haven't QUITE accepted the fact that I'll always be a pear but I'm learning to dress in that manner. My closet is exactly as you have described only it holds 0 skirts and 10 pairs of Levis bootcut, low rise jeans. Thank God my shoulders are broad and my best feature (I think) because they do balance out my bottom half!

Oh, you are speaking my language! Nursing doesn't...

2008-12-11T23:11:00.000-08:00

Oh, you are speaking my language! Nursing doesn't even "even" stuff out from the top to the bottom! I am trying to come to grips with my pear-ness. I have seen the size 2 version - my little sister. Just like you said, just a smaller pear.

Love your new blog!

So I think we decided that before I lose my baby w...

2008-12-11T23:06:00.000-08:00

So I think we decided that before I lose my baby weight I'm a Pear. After, I'm the hourglass? Sound right to you?