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Body Type Quiz
No tape measure? This free body type quiz, also called a body shape quiz, works out your body shape from what you see in the mirror and how your clothes fit. Answer 4 to 7 quick questions and you’ll get your most likely shape, how close you are to the next ones, and what to wear.
What is my body type?
Your most likely body type
Read the full guide →How close you are to each shape
How this body type quiz works
Your body shape comes down to two things: how your shoulders and bust compare with your hips, and how defined your waist is. Each question looks at one of those from a different angle, such as the mirror, where you gain weight and how jeans and dresses fit. The quiz then compares your answers with a profile for every shape and shows how close you are to each one.
It works as a body type quiz for women and for men. Women can get any of the nine female body types; men get one of the five male body types. The questions change depending on which you choose, and every result ends with tips on how to dress for your body type.
How to get an accurate body type test result
- Use a full-length mirror and wear fitted clothes or underwear, so you see your real outline.
- Stand straight with your feet together and arms slightly away from your sides.
- Answer about your body now, not how it used to be or how you’d like it to be.
- Think about clothes that fit you well, not stretchy or oversized pieces, when answering the fit questions.
Body type quiz results
| Body type | In short |
|---|---|
| Hourglass | Bust and hips balanced, clearly defined waist |
| Top hourglass | Defined waist, bust a little fuller than hips |
| Bottom hourglass | Defined waist, hips a little fuller than bust |
| Pear | Hips wider than bust, moderate waist |
| Triangle | Hips much wider than bust and shoulders |
| Spoon | Like a pear, with a shelf at the high hip |
| Apple | Weight carried around the middle |
| Rectangle | Shoulders, waist and hips similar |
| Inverted triangle | Shoulders wider than hips |
| Male types | Trapezoid, inverted triangle, rectangle, triangle, oval |
Body type quiz vs body shape calculator
A quiz relies on how you see yourself; a measurement-based body shape test uses numbers. The quiz is quicker and needs no tape, which makes it a good first answer. The body type calculator is more precise, especially for shapes that look alike in the mirror, such as pear and spoon or hourglass and bottom hourglass. If the quiz shows two shapes close together, measure yourself to settle it. You can also try the three ways to find your body shape.
Frequently asked questions
What body shape am I?
Answer the questions in the quiz above and you’ll get your most likely shape, plus the next closest ones. Most women are one of nine shapes, such as hourglass, pear or rectangle, and most men one of five, such as trapezoid or oval.
How do I dress for my body type?
Aim for balance: add detail or volume where you’re narrower and keep things simple where you’re wider. Your quiz result lists what to wear for your shape, and each shape guide goes into more detail.
Is this a Kibbe body type quiz?
No. Kibbe is a separate style system based on bone structure, softness and facial features, with types such as Dramatic, Natural and Romantic. This quiz finds your body shape, such as hourglass or pear, which is what decides how clothes fit.