Do you know that your new body shape is?

As our body shapes change it can be a challenge to dress our 'new' bodies so that we emphasize our new assets and minimize our new challenges. I certainly don't want to tell anyone what their personal 'style' should be, but I found a fabulous resource that helps define what your new body shape is with a Body Shape Calculator and then provides tips to dress each shape to maximize the shape we have. 

Here is the url for the Body Shape Calculator:http://www.shopyourshape.com/calculate-your-body-shape.html. It's like having your own Gok Wan or Stacy and Clinton to help you with which shapes will work best to show off your new 'Shape.' 

Have fun!

Thanks, that is super. I know my shape without looking since it is the same as when I was at my heaviest, just lots smaller. I am rectangle. Bust, waist, hips, and both thighs are all the same measurment. Since my upper abdoman is the largest I have to be careful with pants..... if they slide off my waist there is nothing left to stop them except the floor.

The tips are great.

You may find that as you get closer to goal it will change some. Mine is completely different now and nothing like it was that last time I was anywhere near a normal size, so this has been a big help. 

I'm glad that you enjoyed the tips.

 

That figures my type is unavailable, story of my life!

Looks like fun!  I bookmarked it for when the time is right.

Thanks for sharing, Barbara. That's a nifty tool. Out of curiosity, I entered both my pre-op and current measurements because I didn't believe my overall body shape had changed except for getting smaller all over. But my pre-op shape was PEAR and my post-op shape is STRAIGHT (or rectangular).

Jean

Hi Jean,

I know that for some people, their shapes don't change much, they just get to be a smaller version of themselves. However, I'm like you and my shape changed. I was probably more apple shaped at my highest, then became an hour glass, and finally have become what they call a top heavy hour glass, but alas, I don't have the benefit of a full, voluptuous chest, just a huge rib cage. All of that said, it has been interesting to see how different cuts of clothing can really make difference in helping me create a 'balanced' silhouette.