Big or little, we all have a figure. Ok, so I agree that being referred to as a “pear” or “apple” may not sound too flattering, but If its any consolation, that “skinny bitch” at school or work is called a banana… hehe. We may all feel like apples or oranges at times, but our measurements speak differently. There are five main body shapes in the fashion industry – here are some examples (with a few great up-and-coming plus models to boot!):

Rectangle:

Annoula Dritsas

Apple:

Gabourey Sidibe

Triangle:

Rosie Mercado

Pear:

Michele Hilton

Hourglass:

Laura Johnson

Keep reading to learn how to dress better for your shape!

xoxo Emilie