Free body shape calculator
What body type am I?
Enter a few measurements to see your body shape, a simple somatotype estimate and your key ratios, plus which cuts tend to suit you.
Your body shape
Add your waist and hips
Bust or chest is optional but makes the result more precise.
Provisional
Somatotype simple estimate
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Needs height, weight and waist.
BMI
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Needs height and weight.
Waist-to-hip
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Needs waist and hips.
Waist-to-height
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Needs waist and height.
Estimate only, not a diagnosis and not medical advice.
What to wear: hourglass shape
Cuts that tend to flatter
- Wrap dresses and wrap topsThey tie at your natural waist and follow the curve instead of hiding it.
- Belted or seamed waistsMarking the narrowest point keeps the balance between bust and hips visible.
- High-rise straight or bootcut trousersA high rise meets the waist and an even leg keeps the lower half in proportion.
Usually less flattering
- Boxy, oversized topsThey hang straight down from the bust and hide the waist, so you look wider than you are.
- Drop-waist dressesThe seam lands on the hips, the widest point, instead of the waist.
- Stiff, unshaped shift dressesWith no shaping they run straight from bust to hips and lose the curve.
What to wear: pear shape
Cuts that tend to flatter
- A-line skirts and dressesThey skim over hips and thighs and flare gently, which balances the lower half.
- Boat necks and wide or detailed necklinesThey draw the eye up and widen the shoulder line.
- Bootcut or wide-leg trousersA slightly wider hem balances the hips, so the leg looks longer and straighter.
Usually less flattering
- Skinny jeans with a short, tight topThe tight leg and the hem line at the hip put all the focus on the widest point.
- Skirts with pockets or details at the hipExtra fabric or decoration adds width where you already have it.
- Halter and very narrow necklinesThey make the shoulders look narrower, so the hips look wider by contrast.
What to wear: pear shape (men)
Cuts that tend to flatter
- Structured jackets with defined shouldersThey add width at the top to balance wider hips.
- Straight-leg trousers in darker coloursAn even, darker leg does not add width at the hips.
- Chest pockets or detail on the upper halfDetail higher up draws the eye towards the shoulders.
Usually less flattering
- Skinny trousersThey hug the hips and thighs and make them the focus.
- Very slim shirts tucked in tightlyThey outline a narrower top against the wider hips.
- Cargo pockets and bulky details at the hipExtra bulk lands exactly where you are widest.
What to wear: apple shape
Cuts that tend to flatter
- V-necks and open collarsA vertical line through the torso makes it look longer and leads the eye up and down.
- Empire-line tops and dressesThe seam sits just under the bust, and the fabric falls freely over the middle.
- Straight-leg trousers with a mid riseA clean straight line from hip to hem balances a fuller middle.
Usually less flattering
- Wide belts at the waistThey cut across the fullest part and draw attention to it.
- Clingy, thin knitsThey show every contour around the middle instead of skimming it.
- Short, boxy jackets that end at the waistThe hem makes a horizontal line exactly where you are widest.
What to wear: apple shape (men)
Cuts that tend to flatter
- Straight-cut shirts ending at mid-hipThe hem falls past the middle and keeps a clean line.
- Single-breasted jackets worn openThe open front makes a long vertical line through the torso.
- Straight or relaxed trousers with a mid riseRoom at the seat and thigh balances a fuller middle.
Usually less flattering
- Slim, clingy T-shirtsThey pull across the stomach and show every contour.
- Low-rise trousersThe waistband sits under the stomach and makes the middle look bigger.
- Horizontal stripes across the middleThey widen exactly the area you want to look narrower.
What to wear: rectangle shape
Cuts that tend to flatter
- Peplum tops and belted shapesThey add curve at the hip or mark a waist, which creates shape.
- Wrap and tie-front stylesDiagonal lines and a tie suggest a waist where the body is straight.
- Straight or wide-leg trousersThey suit the even line and add movement to the lower half.
Usually less flattering
- Shapeless shift or sack dressesWith no shaping anywhere, a straight line turns into a box.
- Boxy, square-cut jacketsSquare shoulders and a straight hem repeat the straight line instead of breaking it.
- Low-rise trousers with long, loose topsNothing marks the waist, so the whole figure reads as one block.
What to wear: rectangle shape (men)
Cuts that tend to flatter
- Structured jackets with light shoulder shapingThey add a little width at the top and suggest a taper.
- Layers such as an open overshirt or jacketLayers add depth and break up a straight line.
- Slim or straight-leg trousersA tidy leg keeps the proportions clean.
Usually less flattering
- Very baggy, oversized shirtsThey hide the shape you have and make the frame look boxy.
- Long, straight shirts worn untucked to the thighThey run in one block from shoulder to thigh.
- Low, loose waistbandsWithout a marked waist the torso looks longer and straighter.
What to wear: inverted triangle shape
Cuts that tend to flatter
- V-necks and scoop necksThey break up the width across the shoulders and lead the eye to the centre.
- A-line skirts and wide-leg trousersVolume below the waist balances broader shoulders.
- Soft, unstructured topsFabric without padding lets the shoulders look natural rather than wider.
Usually less flattering
- Shoulder pads and puffed sleevesThey add width exactly where you are already widest.
- Boat necks and wide stripes across the chestHorizontal lines across the top stretch the shoulder line.
- Skinny trousers with a big topA narrow lower half makes the top look even broader by contrast.
What to wear: inverted triangle shape (men)
Cuts that tend to flatter
- Straight or relaxed-leg trousersA bit more volume in the leg balances broad shoulders and chest.
- V-necks and open collarsThey break up the width of the chest.
- Soft-shouldered, unpadded jacketsThey follow your shoulders without adding width.
Usually less flattering
- Heavily padded shouldersThey make an already wide top look even wider.
- Skinny jeansA narrow lower half exaggerates the top-heavy look.
- Tight horizontal stripes across the chestThey make the chest look even wider.
How to measure
- Bust or chest: around the fullest part, tape level under the arms.
- Waist: around the narrowest part, usually just above the belly button. Breathe out normally.
- Hips: around the widest part of your bottom, feet together.
Measure with a soft measuring tape, snug but not tight, over light clothing or bare skin.
Questions
What body type am I?
Enter your bust or chest, waist and hip measurements. The calculator compares them as ratios and gives one of five shapes: hourglass, pear, apple, rectangle or inverted triangle, plus a simple estimate of ectomorph, mesomorph or endomorph.
Do I need my bust measurement?
It is optional, but without it the calculator cannot compare your top and bottom half, so the result is shown as provisional with the likely alternatives.
Is body shape the same as BMI?
No. BMI only compares weight with height. Body shape describes how your measurements relate to each other, so two people with the same BMI can have very different shapes.
Is this a medical assessment?
No. Everything here is an estimate for clothing and general interest. It is not a diagnosis and not medical advice.