Comments on Cardigan Empire: Fitting Room Friday: Hourglass Body Type

At 39-30-40, I seem to be closest to this figure. ...

2011-09-03T11:27:07.429-07:00

At 39-30-40, I seem to be closest to this figure. Not sure if I consider it all that mythical. Gaining weight in your T&A, in addition to the good parts, also means Thighs & Arms.

I could use a little advice about a cocktail dress for this shape. I am 5'3" with these measurements. And it is for an event in late fall, so it will be chilly. Any help is much much appreciated!

BTW, love LOVE your site!! Such a great service. :-D

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm glad the...

2011-06-28T19:10:16.319-07:00

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm glad the problems I'm having dressing my body aren't in my head! I'm going to embrace my love dresses now!!!!!!!

I'm not sure... these measurements should be m...

2010-09-01T00:56:02.877-07:00

I'm not sure... these measurements should be making me feel less frustrated, but I still feel like nothing fits my body. My measurements are 41-30-42. I'm also tall and broad-shouldered. A lot of the bottoms or dresses described as fitting an hourglass shape seem to emphasize my lower half way too much... but the lower-figure-flattering tops make me look excessively busty or like a football player. I know that every rule has its exceptions, but I don't think that following a rule should require exceptions. Is there a happy medium, or am I doing it wrong?

Thanks so much for this! I have been frustrated ...

2010-04-30T15:17:46.450-07:00

Thanks so much for this!

I have been frustrated forever as to whether or not I'm -really- an hour glass figure, but these measurements really helped. ^_^. I can now claim to be a hourglass with a little extra love on top.

b- 39.5;
w- 31; <-- waist is really high up
h- 41;

i just found your blog, where have you been a ll m...

2010-04-19T20:07:07.252-07:00

i just found your blog, where have you been a ll my life??

first you are delightful.

second, HELP ME!

i'm an hour glass for sure. most of my weight is carried in my bust (32 D) and hips, but i have a small frame for my busty/hippy size. i have difficulty finding things that fit in my small shoulders.

any suggestions?

I am so glad I just found your blog! I can't w...

2010-04-19T07:57:00.391-07:00

I am so glad I just found your blog! I can't wait to have the time to sit and dig through all the wonderful tips!

I am so glad I found your blog. I have a 9" ...

2010-04-19T07:18:51.224-07:00

I am so glad I found your blog. I have a 9" difference between my bust/hips and my waist! Roll that together with the fact that I'm a 36DD (au natural thank you) finding clothes that fit and look good is a major challenge. I finally took the big step of getting a dress form. I'm hoping, praying, that this dress form will help me make the much needed alterations to some of my fave clothes and really help show of my womanly figure, with out showing the world what God gave me. If ya knowwhatImean!

What a fun blog! Just found you through Tatertots...

2010-04-19T01:55:56.197-07:00

What a fun blog! Just found you through Tatertots and Jello and happy to be following because I could really use some fashion advice :)

Mandy, Don't you dare refer to yourself as dum...

2010-03-29T20:39:14.905-07:00

Mandy,
Don't you dare refer to yourself as dumb. You are certainly not even closet to that. With a 38 band size, you numbers and ratios would come to:

47-36-40

b/w: 130%
w/b: 77%
h/w: 111%
w/h: 90%

And I'd still take a look at the upper figure.

Take care dear.

Actually, it's a 38 Band, DD cup -- man I mus...

2010-03-29T20:32:26.720-07:00

Actually, it's a 38 Band, DD cup -- man I must be dumb, not knowing how to measure this properly!

Mandy dear, If you have a 40 band size and a DD up...

2010-03-29T20:17:45.122-07:00

Mandy dear,
If you have a 40 band size and a DD up size, your bust circumference would actually be 49.

With this in mind, your measurements and proportions would be:
49 - 36 - 40

b/w: 136%
w/b: 74%
h/w: 111%
w/h: 90%

These ratios would put you in the upper figured category:
http://www.cardiganempire.com/2008/12/upper-figured-body-type.html

Remember the numbers are only a starting place, pay attention to your personal experience first and foremost.

I am bad with math, but here: H/W - 1.1 H/B - 1.1...

2010-03-29T18:26:53.613-07:00

I am bad with math, but here:

H/W - 1.1
H/B - 1.1
W/H - .9
W/B - .9

40DD-36-40, 5'3", and 150lb.

I have no idea if I did this math right.

At 40-36-40 I really don't know what I qualify...

2010-03-29T18:22:43.468-07:00

At 40-36-40 I really don't know what I qualify for. I'm a little heavy in the tummy, but I'm A: losing that weight bit by bit and B: I'm pretty petite at 5'3"; Does this make me a middle figure, technically, or am I curved?

Carly- Your measurements and description actually ...

2010-02-22T22:21:42.436-08:00

Carly-
Your measurements and description actually place you in the middle figure category. However, remember that the numbers are only a starting place. Put your experience with your figure first in choosing a category for yourself.

Good luck in your fashion adventure!

My measurements are: B 36 W 31.8 H 37.5 H/W 1.17 ...

2010-02-18T06:59:19.699-08:00

My measurements are:
B 36
W 31.8
H 37.5

H/W 1.17
B/W 1.13
W/H 0.84
W/B 0.88

Do you think that makes me an Hourglass? I'm confused, because I match Linear too, but I am 5'4" and not really angular. Help!
Also, congrats on your baby!

Would 6.5 do for you? http://cgi.ebay.com/FRYE-Ad...

2009-09-16T08:37:59.633-07:00

Would 6.5 do for you?

http://cgi.ebay.com/FRYE-Adrienne-BUTTON-TALL-KNEE-HIGH-BOOTS-6-5-NEW_W0QQitemZ370255772898QQcategoryZ63889QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWINQ3aPOST0Q3aRECOQ3aBINQQcmdZViewItem

Love this post!

2009-09-03T12:03:26.610-07:00

Love this post!

help i can't decide what i am. my hip/waist is 1....

2009-05-29T00:09:52.469-07:00

help i can't decide what i am. my hip/waist is 1.16; my bust/waist is 1.05; waist/hip is .85 and waist/bust is .95...am i an hourglass??? or something else. i am short in the torso and long legged. i am 5ft 7in. so when you talk about the short waist i totally relate.

i believe with my measurements that i am an hourgl...

2009-05-17T12:32:00.000-07:00

i believe with my measurements that i am an hourglass shape, however i am very long torso-ed. what do you make of that? should i still choose hourglass flattering clothing?

i believe with my measurements that i am an hourgl...

2009-05-17T12:31:00.000-07:00

i believe with my measurements that i am an hourglass shape, however i am very long torso-ed. what do you make of that? should i still choose hourglass flattering clothing?

Today, I have had a revelation. I took my measurem...

2009-03-02T18:05:00.000-08:00

Today, I have had a revelation. I took my measurements, almost as a joke (because I couldn't figure how I was pear shaped, or apple shaped, but figured there was NO WAY I was an hourglass) and lo and behold. Bust and hips - 39 and 40. Waist - 30. What the????????? How exciting! NO wonder I've always gravitated towards dresses!!!

Found you through Nie - I'm definitely an hourglas...

2009-02-13T09:07:00.000-08:00

Found you through Nie - I'm definitely an hourglass (though an increasingly pudgy one, as I head into my mid-30s).

I love the outfits you post, but what to do in winter? Lately, given that I work in a FRIGID office, I just find myself layering on more and more warm clothes/scarves/etc, so that my waist is usually invisble.

I did get into an unfortunate cardigan habit when nursing my son, and cannot be seen at the office without one - occasionally with my fleece coat on top of it!

Love those Frye boots! Sadly, I can't find a 7 in ...

2009-01-07T16:10:00.000-08:00

Love those Frye boots! Sadly, I can't find a 7 in my price range. What do you think of the Nine West Miley as an alternative? It's less embellished, but has a nice stacked heel. Plus, it's on sale with an additional 30% off, making the final price $85. I am sorely tempted...

LCM - I would recommend shopping online when possi...

2008-12-31T05:56:00.000-08:00

LCM - I would recommend shopping online when possible. Most established stores carry petite and tall sizes via their websites. Shopping online also allows you to quickly check for sales.

I would love, love, love if I could find a place t...

2008-12-28T10:46:00.000-08:00

I would love, love, love if I could find a place that sold clothes that fit my hourglass. I am 5'10" and have the hardest time finding clothes where the waist lays where it should. It's easier to find tall jeans, but tall shirts are nearly impossible, especially at cheaper clothes stores. Dresses are tough too.