Tool 02
"Pear-shaped" tells you almost nothing. Knowing your hip-bust difference is 11cm and your inseam-to-height ratio is 47% tells you exactly which necklines, pant rises, hemlines, and fabric weights will look intentional on you. This tool does the second kind.
Wear fitted clothes or underwear. Use a soft tape. Don't pull tight — keep it level. Stand relaxed.
01 Height
Barefoot against a wall. Mark the top of your head. Measure from floor to mark.
02 Shoulders
Around the body, across the back, at the top of the shoulder bone (where a t-shirt seam sits).
03 Bust
Around the fullest part, tape level under the arms and across the nipples. Don't compress.
04 Waist
At the narrowest point — usually 1–2cm above the navel. Exhale normally, don't suck in.
05 Hips
Around the widest point, usually 18–20cm below the waist. Keep tape level all the way around.
06 Inseam
Crotch to ankle bone, along the inside of the leg. No shoes. Slight gap at the crotch is normal.
The shape label is shorthand, not destiny. Two people classified as "Pear" can look dramatically different in the same outfit, because the specific ratio numbers matter more than the bucket name. Use the shape to read the recommendations quickly; use the numbers to understand why a specific item might work for you but a different one — same shape — might not.
The "approach with care" lists aren't bans. They're explanations. If a piece you love is in a "care" category, it's worth understanding why it doesn't quite land, and trying it on carefully. Sometimes a surprising cut is exactly right; usually the rule exists for a reason.
These recommendations assume a conventional fit aesthetic. If your style, culture, or body goals aim for a different aesthetic — body positivity, vintage silhouettes, dramatic volume — these rules are useful as a starting point, not a destination.
It can't see posture. Shoulders rolled forward, hip tilts, and the way you stand change how clothing actually falls on you. A pear-shape with great posture can wear skinny jeans more easily than a rectangle with rounded shoulders. These tools use static measurements.
It doesn't know your preferences. Some people genuinely love a high-waisted pant regardless of their leg ratio. Some people live in jumpsuits. The recommendations are the strongest statistical match, not your only path. Trust your closet.
It doesn't know the fit of specific brands. A "size 8" varies by 4-8cm between brands. The numbers here are your body; how any given garment will fit depends on the brand's pattern blocks. Always try before committing, especially online.
Look at the specific numbers. If your hip-bust difference is 3cm and your waist ratio is 0.78, you're more hourglass than rectangle even if a strict shape label would say "rectangle." Use the labels for the recommendations, but trust the ratios when the labels feel wrong.
Within 2-3cm on each measurement, the recommendations don't shift meaningfully. Beyond 5cm on a key measurement (waist, hips), it's worth re-running. The shape label might change; the vertical balance rarely does unless your height has changed.
Torso length is the most useful number we don't ask for. Without it, we can't give very specific advice on where your waist actually sits relative to your ribs and hips. If you're going to measure carefully, also measure from your shoulder (at the neck base) down to your natural waist — this is your "torso length front."
The framework is geometric and applies regardless of gender. Some of the specific garment recommendations (peplum tops, fit-and-flare dresses) skew feminine in current Western fashion; you can ignore those if they don't match your style. The neckline and rise guidance is universal.
About this tool
Purpose. Takes six measurements (height, shoulders, bust, waist, hips, inseam), classifies the body into one of five shapes based on ratios, identifies vertical balance, and outputs specific neckline, top, bottom, hemline, dress, and fabric recommendations.
Methodology. Shape is determined by hip-bust difference and waist-to-bust ratio. Vertical balance is determined by inseam-to-height ratio. Each shape has a paired recommendation matrix. Pant rise is selected by combining vertical balance with torso/proportion heuristics.
Best use. Once. Take the measurements carefully, save the result, and re-run only if your body changes meaningfully or you want to test a "what if I were 5cm taller" scenario.
Limitations. The recommendations reflect conventional mainstream fit aesthetics. Posture, fitness, and personal style can override any of them. Treat the result as a strong default, not a rule.
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Disclaimer
Body geometry recommendations are based on conventional fit aesthetics and statistical patterns in mainstream fashion. They are not medical, postural, or ergonomic guidance. For specific fit challenges (one shoulder higher than the other, scoliosis, post-pregnancy, post-surgery), consult a professional tailor or image consultant.
Individual preference, cultural context, and personal style may legitimately override any of the recommendations given here.