No. 03 — Tools
Body shape calculator.
“What body shape am I?” — answered in three measurements. Enter your bust, waist, and hips to find your body type and the exact silhouettes, necklines, and cuts that flatter it.
Measure snugly over light clothing. Ratios do the work, so inches or centimetres both give the same shape.
Your body shape
Enter your bust, waist, and hips to see your shape and the silhouettes that flatter it.
Knowing your shape is step one. TRY reads the clothes you already own and suggests outfit combinations that suit your proportions — no guesswork at the mirror.
Style my shape with TRYBody-shape categories are a styling shortcut, not a verdict on your body. Every shape is worth dressing well — use the guidance that resonates and ignore the rest.
The five shapes
How the calculator reads your measurements
Body shape isn't about your size — it's about the proportion between your shoulders, bust, waist, and hips. The calculator compares those measurements as ratios (so inches and centimetres give the same answer) and matches you to one of five classic categories:
| Shape | The tell | How to dress it |
|---|---|---|
| Hourglass | Bust and hips are balanced; the waist is clearly narrower. | Follow the curve — wrap dresses, belted shapes, high-waisted bottoms. |
| Pear (Triangle) | Hips are the widest point; shoulders and bust are narrower. | Draw the eye up — statement necklines, brighter tops, A-line skirts. |
| Inverted Triangle | Shoulders and bust are broader than the hips. | Soften the top, add volume below — V-necks, wide-leg and flared bottoms. |
| Rectangle (Straight) | Bust, waist, and hips run in a fairly straight line. | Build a waist — peplums, belts, ruching, colour-blocking. |
| Apple (Round) | Weight sits at the midsection, often with a fuller bust. | Lengthen the torso — empire waists, V-necks, straight trousers. |
One principle behind all five
Every recommendation comes down to the same idea: balance your proportions and define your waist. Broader on top? Add volume below. Fuller through the hips? Draw the eye up. Straight up and down? Build a waist with shape and contrast. That's the whole game — the shape label is just a fast way to know which lever to pull.
FAQ
Common questions
How do I calculate my body shape?+
Measure your bust, waist, and hips, then compare them. If your bust and hips are close in width and your waist is clearly narrower, you're an hourglass. If your hips are widest, you're a pear; if your shoulders and bust are widest, an inverted triangle; if all three are similar, a rectangle; and if your midsection is fullest, an apple. This calculator does the comparison for you and returns your shape plus styling guidance.
What are the five main body shapes?+
The five most common body-shape categories are hourglass (balanced bust and hips with a defined waist), pear or triangle (fuller hips), inverted triangle (broader shoulders and bust), rectangle or straight (similar bust, waist, and hips), and apple or round (fullness through the midsection). Most people are a blend, but one usually dominates.
How do I measure myself for the calculator?+
Use a soft tape and measure over light clothing. Bust: around the fullest part of your chest. Waist: the narrowest point, usually just above the navel. Hips: around the fullest part of your seat. Keep the tape level and snug but not tight. Shoulders (optional) sharpens the read — measure straight across your back from shoulder tip to shoulder tip.
Does it matter if I use inches or centimetres?+
No. Body shape is determined by the ratio between your measurements, not their absolute size, so inches and centimetres give the identical result. Just keep all four measurements in the same unit.
Why does body shape matter for getting dressed?+
Knowing your shape turns styling into a system. Instead of guessing, you can choose necklines, waistlines, and cuts that balance your proportions on purpose — which is why the same dress flatters one person and not another. It's a shortcut, not a rulebook: use the guidance that helps and ignore anything that doesn't feel like you.
Can my body shape change?+
Your underlying bone structure stays fairly constant, but weight changes, muscle, pregnancy, and age can shift where your measurements land, so it's worth recalculating every so often. The styling principles are what carry over — balance your proportions and define your waist, whatever the numbers say.
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