Why do my shoulders look wider than my hips?

Why do my shoulders look wider than my hips?

If your shoulders are wider than your hips, you might have what is commonly referred to as the “wedge” or “inverted triangle” body type. Other features of this body type include thin legs, an undefined waist and an overall athletic-looking physique.

What shape am I if my shoulders are wider than my hips?

If your shoulders and bust are larger than your relatively narrow hips, you have what’s known as an inverted triangle or “apple” shape. Stylists may recommend tops that have some shaping around the waist and more open necklines, or clothing that shows off your legs.

Which body shape has wide shoulders?

inverted triangle body shape
The inverted triangle body shape is characterised by broad shoulders and / or bust that narrow down to the hips.

Where should the widest part of your body be?

On average, shoulder width for women hovers around 17 inches. That’s measuring along your back from the top of one armpit to the other. Keep in mind that, for women, the hip line is usually the broadest part of the body, while for men, the broadest part is the shoulder line.

Can hourglass have wide shoulders?

Both the Hourglass and Trapezoid are fortunate to naturally have broad shoulders and chest, which means you don’t need any of the extra embellishments or construction details like shoulder pads and wide V-necks to strengthen this area. Doing so could over extend this line, making you look top heavy.

Can you be skinny with broad shoulders?

What is considered broad shoulders? Having broad shoulders means that your clavicle, otherwise known as your collarbone, is long when compared to how wide your waist is. So you can be skinny with broad shoulders if you have long clavicle bones but a narrow pelvis in terms of bone structure.

What is the ideal size of thigh?

In round numbers, a thigh circumference (measured where the thigh meets the butt) of about 62 cm (about 24.4 inches) was most protective; bigger thighs provided little if any extra benefit, but progressively thinner thighs were linked to progressively higher risks.

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