Inverted triangle body type: silhouette from the fashion catwalk

Is there such a thing as an ideal female figure? Of course, there is a standard 90x60x90, but it is more of a working standard, a podium standard. In addition, at different times, types of figures that were very contradictory to the modern ideal were valued.

If at first, in the era of antiquity, the most attractive figure was the one with long legs. In the Middle Ages, a woman became a true symbol of motherhood, but with the Inquisition came a new fashion. The love for curvy figures was replaced by close attention to the thinness and pallor of the silhouette. Curvy figures became feminine again only during the Renaissance. At this time, a woman with natural rounded shapes and all the folds and irregularities of the body was considered perfect.

The 20th century figure is a triangle. Women with toned arms and legs, flat stomachs and narrow hips breathed a sigh of relief. But fashion is so fleeting that in the 21st century we again took aim at large busts, ample breasts and a clear waistline.

WHAT FIGURE TYPES ARE THERE?

You can find out your body type by measuring your body proportions. Leonardo Da Vinci spoke about them. His theory about ideal human proportions is used by all fashion designers and stylists, as well as artists. First of all, fashion designers need this to create clothes for any body type.

There are 5 main body types. They depend on the structure of the skeleton, the distribution of fat mass and the shape of the muscles. And also the proportions between the shoulders, chest, waist and hips. You can be very thin or plush, but your body type will still be the same.

1. Rectangle - approximately the same size of the waist, chest and hips.

2. Triangle - shoulders and bust wider than hips.

3. Hourglass - narrow waist, equal bust and hip volume.

4. Apple - approximately the same volume of the waist, chest and hips with a smooth line.

5. Pear - narrow shoulders, wide hips.

Determination of physique by wrist

Wrist circumference, called the Solovyov index, allows you to determine the thickness of the arm bones, from which you can draw a conclusion about your physique.

Based on the circumference of the wrist, it can be:

• asthenic (wrist circumference is 15 cm or less);
• normosthenic (measurement shows from 15 to 17 cm);
• hypersthenic (wrist circumference greater than 17 cm).

Thus, knowing your own body type helps you understand the characteristics of your body and organism. Body type can be determined by different indicators, but there are 5 classic types. The most common of them is pear.

Article design: Oksana Grivina

HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR FIGURE TYPE?

Why know your body type? It's simple! To be able to choose an outfit individually to suit your figure. Emphasize your strengths, hide your flaws, look and feel confident.

To find out what body type you are, take a measuring tape and take 3 measurements:

1. Hips. We determine them by their widest part, holding the measuring tape parallel to the floor.
2. Waist. We determine by the narrowest part, the stomach should be relaxed.
3. Breast. We determine the volume using a regular bra, without padding or push-up. We focus on the most convex point of the chest. Don't forget to keep the tape parallel to the floor!

Now you have a more accurate idea of ​​your parameters. Determining your body type:

• If the volume of the chest and hips is the same, or the difference is no more than 4 cm, and the waist is significantly smaller (20-30 cm), then your figure is an HOURGLASS.
• If you have slender legs, and your waist, stomach and chest are much larger than your hips, then your figure is an APPLE .
• If you do not have a pronounced waist, and the volume of your hips and chest is approximately the same, then your figure is a RECTANGLE.
• If you have narrow hips, wide shoulders and chest volume greater than hip volume, then your figure is a TRIANGLE.
• If you have small breasts, wide hips and a narrow waist, then your figure is PEAR.

Is it possible to eat eggplants on a diet?

Eggplants are classified as protein products, so you can’t even eat them. According to the requirements of nutritionists, eggplant should be combined with vegetables (with the exception of potatoes, carrots) and other protein products (meat, fish, seafood, cottage cheese). Then the benefits of eating eggplant will be maximum.

The role of eggplant for weight loss is to block fat deposits. All thanks to pectin, chlorogenic acid, antioxidants and fiber. It is the presence of such unique substances, as well as the minimum calorie content, that makes eggplant one of the most indispensable foods for every diet.

This vegetable must be eaten during various periods. Many protein nutrition systems also allow the consumption of eggplants.

Eggplant juice is used for dietary nutrition. The fruits are peeled, grated on a plastic grater and then the juice is squeezed out or simply passed through a juicer. The resulting product is consumed half a glass half an hour before meals. Since there is no fiber in the juice, it simply acts as an antioxidant and cholesterol blocker.

Eggplant infusion is used as a choleretic agent. To do this, the fruit is peeled, cut and poured with boiling water. Keep in a water bath for 30 minutes, then filter and drink.

FIGURE TYPE – PEAR

Narrow shoulders, wide hips

This body type is characterized by a narrow upper body, small breasts, and wide hips. The waist is usually narrow, sometimes low, and very pronounced. The pear has feminine thighs and a flat stomach. Girls with this type of figure have a thin, beautiful neck, model cheekbones and enviable collarbones.

Regardless of fullness, this type of figure remains the same. Fat is deposited mainly in the thighs and buttocks. The plumper a pear girl is, the more pronounced her body type is. The main thing for a pear, no matter how fat, is to maintain posture. This way the body proportions will always look smooth and natural.

In clothing, it is important to choose accents that emphasize the roundness of the hips and thin waist. Full skirts, flared trousers, fitted shirts and jackets, bell-shaped cardigans and dresses with ruffles on the chest will create a light, exciting and stylish look for you. To properly balance your figure, it is recommended to wear blouses with voluminous sleeves and shoulder pads.

Will do

• Fitted outerwear, trapeze coat.
• Any fitted clothing with overhead shoulders (coats, jackets, jackets).
• Blouses, tops and tank tops are off-the-shoulder, sleeveless or with a wide neckline.
• A-line or pencil skirt.
• Dark trousers or straight-fit jeans.
• Trousers or jeans that flare out at the bottom.

Won't fit

• Baggy outerwear, long straight-cut coats.
• Crew neck tops or blouses, turtlenecks.
• Bright massive belts on the hips.
• Tight-fitting trousers or trousers, especially in light colors or with a bright print.
• Trousers or jeans with decorative elements on pockets or waistbands, fluffy skirts, flared skirts.
• Pants or skirts with a lot of weighting elements: lace, ruffles, folds.

Fabrics: texture, pattern, color

For the top, soft, flowing fabrics are preferable, for the bottom - dense, textured, with a printed pattern. Place color accents correctly. Everything is light at the bottom, dark at the top. This doesn't mean you should avoid bright colors. Just follow a simple rule: blouses, tops, jackets should be darker than skirts and trousers.

Leave small prints alone. Large drawings are relevant for you, but they are located below the waist. Bright skirts, trousers with embroidery, jeans with scuffs and rhinestones, combined dresses, spectacular trim at the hem - this is beautiful and makes your figure harmonious. Don't be afraid to express your individuality.

FIGURE TYPE - HOURGLASS

Narrow waist, equal bust and hip volume

Hourglass is the standard body shape for women. It is also called X-type. This type of figure is considered to be a model one. Regardless of whether the owner of the X-type is plump or slim, almost any clothes will look beautiful on her.

With voluminous breasts and buttocks, the hourglass waist is always narrow. Now this is extremely popular, even with extra centimeters. And all because the upper and lower parts of the X-type look organic.

Will do

Almost everything. The most advantageous way to highlight your figure:

• Fitted silhouettes.
• Blouses, coats and raincoats with wraps and belts.
• V-shaped or round neckline on blouses and dresses.
• Pencil skirt, a-line or sun skirt.
• High-waisted jeans and trousers.
• Waist belt as an accessory.

Won't fit

• Baggy clothes that hide the silhouette.
• Straight cut outerwear.
• Dresses or blouses with high or low waist.
• Low-rise jeans or trousers.

Physical activity and nutrition

Women with a triangular figure usually gain weight on top. Fat is deposited on the shoulders, back, arms, and later on the waist. Hips and legs remain slim for a long time. Therefore, strength exercises and swimming are undesirable. Anything aimed at strengthening the lower body is welcome - walking, dancing, step aerobics. Yoga, Pilates, and breathing practices give good results.

It is necessary to exclude fatty foods, carbonated drinks, and simple carbohydrates from the diet in the afternoon. It is better to steam it and eat it in small portions. A nice feature is that late dinner is not prohibited.

FIGURE TYPE – APPLE

Approximately the same volume of waist, chest and hips with a smooth line

Girls with this type of figure are lucky to have slender legs and a neckline that is “the envy of everyone.” Experts note that many women of royal families had this particular type of figure. The smooth lines from the shoulders to the hips will look majestic with the right wardrobe.

Bright makeup, a bold neckline and open legs will divert attention from the voluminous waist. In the time of Rubens, you could be in one of his paintings!

Will do

• A-line coat, outerwear with an A-line silhouette (narrow at the chest and widening at the bottom).
• V-neck blouses or tops.
• Dresses with A-line or wrap.
• Flared trousers and jeans with voluminous pockets.
• Clothes with large details (ruffles, patterns, draperies) below the hip line.
• Plain clothes with vertical darts.

Won't fit

• Very tight or baggy clothing.
• Sleeveless tops and blouses with a crew neck or ties at the neck.
• Turtlenecks, short tops.
• Clothes with bright prints, frills, and decorative elements on the shoulders and stomach.
• Skinny trousers, trousers and jeans without pockets or low rise.
• Tight skirts, pencil skirt.

Sample menu

Nutritionists advise sticking to this diet for a long time.
You need to eat equal portions 3-4 times a day. It is important to follow a diet. Below is an example of a menu for the week.

Monday

Breakfast: oatmeal with water, seasonal berries, a handful of nuts, herbal tea.

Snack: Kiwi and banana smoothie

Lunch: durum wheat pasta, grilled chicken fillet, vegetable and avocado salad, green tea.

Dinner: red beans with tomatoes.

Tuesday

Breakfast: steamed omelette with green beans, endive with rice milk, a slice of whole grain bread with peanut butter and banana.

Lunch: creamed mushroom soup, cabbage and carrot salad, tea.

Dinner: grilled eggplant and peppers, baked chicken breast in the oven.

Wednesday:

Breakfast: cottage cheese with sour cream and berries, freshly squeezed orange juice.

Snack: tea, tongue sandwich.

Lunch: beef pilaf, seaweed salad, tea.

Dinner: zucchini pancakes and tea.

Thursday

Breakfast: scrambled eggs with tomatoes, endive with almond milk.

Lunch: pearl barley with vegetables and champignons, bell pepper, tea.

Snack: a glass of kefir and a handful of nuts.

Dinner: turkey chop, salad with greens, dressed with olive oil.

Friday

Breakfast: oatmeal in a jar with fruit, tea.

Lunch: buckwheat with vegetables, cabbage salad.

Snack: Fruit salad of peach, cherry and banana.

Dinner: grilled salmon steak, asparagus, tomato.

Saturday

Breakfast: whole grain bread sandwich with lightly salted salmon, tea.

Snack: a glass of seasonal berries.

Lunch: brown rice with seafood, tea.

Dinner: cottage cheese with herbs, tea.

Sunday

Breakfast: barley porridge on water with fruits and nuts, chicory drink.

Lunch: baked jacket potatoes, grilled chicken fillet, cucumber, tea.

Snack: a glass of kefir with 1 banana

Dinner: shrimp salad with avocado, tea.

FIGURE TYPE - RECTANGLE

Approximately the same size of waist, chest and hips

This type of figure has approximately equal shoulders, waist and hips. Most rectangle women tend to be overweight. At the same time, they have very developed muscle memory and therefore have no problems with losing weight when playing sports.

Rectangles suffer from a lack of waist and a protruding belly. This can be easily hidden with clothing. Thick materials and straight silhouettes will highlight your assets.

Will do

• Fitted outerwear, coat with a belt.
• Tops with thin straps, blouses with puff sleeves.
• Jackets or outerwear with straight shoulders.
• Dresses without straps or with a wrap.
• A-line skirt, sun or with a slit.
• Tight-fitting trousers or jeans with a mid or low rise.
• Classic straight trousers or capris.

Won't fit

• Baggy or oversized clothing.
• Clothing that excessively reveals the abdominal area.
• Straight styles of outerwear or dresses.
• T-shirts, sleeveless or crew-neck tops, turtlenecks.
• Leggings, pencil skirts.

Fashionable looks

Having an inverted triangle body type, you can create both feminine and sporty looks.

Feminine look

An original summer dress with a flared skirt and an American armhole attracts attention with its unusual coloring with an ombre effect. The bodice of the dress is dark blue, towards the bottom of the dress the color gradually turns into light blue. We complement the look with Roman high sandals made of brown leather straps and a beige tote.

Sports

We complement beige chinos with a white shirt and a fitted black jacket with a single button fastening and narrow three-quarter sleeves. For the set we select red classic shoes with medium heels and a dark burgundy rectangular clutch. Stylish sunglasses will complement the look.

FIGURE TYPE – TRIANGLE

Shoulders and bust wider than hips

This body type is usually seen in athletes and dancers. Broad shoulders, large breasts, a wide waist and narrow hips are clear signs of a triangle. Triangle women's legs are always slender.

Of course, with the right wardrobe you can balance your silhouette. It is better to abandon draperies and smooth lines. A clear contour and straight cut will highlight your athleticism.

Will do

• A-line coat.
• Square, V- or U-shaped necklines on dresses, tops or blouses.
• Low-rise trousers or jeans.
• Dresses or tops with a peplum (a frill below the waist).
• Wide massive belts on the hips.
• A-line skirts, wraparound, with pleats or voluminous pockets.

Won't fit

• Long straight coats, baggy outerwear.
• Tops or blouses with a wide boat neckline.
• Bright voluminous sweaters or jumpers.
• Clothes with padded shoulders.
• Blouses or jackets with puffy sleeves.
• Dark straight trousers or jeans, leggings.
• Pencil skirt or ankle length.

If you know which styles are best suited to your body type, then it will be much easier to decide on purchases in an online store or a regular store. You will save time, be less tired, choose the perfect wardrobe and wear a new dress or trousers and skirt to meet your family and loved ones in a better mood!

With love,

your Lady Maria.