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!

That's great Barbara! I'm still en route in my journey, but can't wait to check it out!

Hi Heather,

One of the things that I think is interesting is how my body went through several different 'shapes' from the start of this journey to where I am now. It might be interesting to see what happens as you go on your journey. I wonder if your body shape will stay the same, but get smaller like some of my friends, or if it will be more like mine and go through several different incarnations before you get to where you will ultimately be.

I look forward to seeing your transformations. 

I personally think that often the challenge for people who have lost lots of weight (particularly if they have had SOME plastic surgery or iof they have a lot of excess skin on one or more areas) is that our bodies no longer fit a nice, typical "type".  I can often identify people who have had WLS just because of the shape of their legs when they are wearing pants (espcially jeans)... you can see the way the excess skin looks near the knees.  Having plastic surgery on only one part of the body can drastically change the overall shape, as can excess skin in one particular area.

I know that I don't fit any "type".  I have small shoulders and arms, a very large bustline, a flat tummy  but thick waist (relatively speaking), and large thighs (in terms of bone and muscle and excess skin), but small ankles.  At least my bust and thighs balance each other...

Lora

Hi Lora,

I agree that our bodies may not always fit a 'nice, typical "type"'. I haven't had any plastics and of course I have excess skin in many places. Still I can plug in my measurements, just as they are and it still gives me some information that I can use to help emphasize my assets and minimize areas that I'd like to conceal. It turns out that even though I am not 'busty' that I'm top heavy hourglass. It has helped me learn to dress my new body that used to be somewhat apple shaped before and that was what I was hoping to share. Sometimes, people like me have their overall body shape change so much that it is hard to relate to the new shape and try to navigate what shapes will best flatter the new shape.

 

Yes,  I do agree that for many of us going from "round" to any other shape can be a challenge!

Lora