How to determine the shape of the legs. Types of female figures

Leg shape- features of the shape of the legs and methods of correction.

Types of curvature of the legs

If a girl has the correct figure of her legs, then she is always at her best! No need to be shy about the curvature of the legs and hide them under wide trousers. Curvature is true and false in shape. True curvature is associated with deformation of the shin bones. This manifests itself in a violation of the contour of the legs from the perineum to the closed ankles (O-shaped deformity) or the lack of closure of the ankles with closed thighs ( X-shaped deformation). False deformity is a curvature of the lower limbs of the legs, in which there is no deformation of the bones. This curvature is associated with the peculiarities of the location of soft tissues.

Causes of the irregular shape of the legs

Most people have acquired curvature of the legs during adolescence. Most of those suffering from this ailment believe that they received it from birth. But this opinion is erroneous - in fact, such cases are quite rare. In not mature age bones are not yet fully formed and are subject to deformation. The deformation can be caused by the habit of incorrectly standing and walking, shifting weight on one leg. These factors cause flat feet and abnormalities in the growth zone of the bones, which leads to curvature of the legs. Also important role, even at a more mature age, plays with tight and uncomfortable shoes.

Often, the curvature of the legs is observed in athletes who are engaged, for example, in ski jumping and other specific sports. There are also observations that people who have a car with an automatic transmission are more prone to curvature of the legs, since they use one leg more than the other while driving.

Among women with true curvature more often you can find the owners of the X-shaped curvature, And among men - the O-shaped curvature of the legs. In India, there is such a public transport as a cycle rickshaw. It is a modified bicycle with a platform for passengers. It is believed that people working on such transport are practically not susceptible to curvature of the legs, since the legs are constantly exposed to physical activity and the climate allows them to wear light, spacious shoes.

Thus, in order not to acquire curvature of the legs, several rules must be followed:

Do not sit on one side of your thigh while placing your feet on the other side. It is also not recommended to sit cross-legged or too wide apart.
You cannot stand cross-legged or even on one leg.
You cannot constantly sleep on your stomach or on one side.
You can't walk in high heels for a long time.
You can't always carry a bag on one shoulder.

Correction of the shape of the legs at home

You can correct the shape of your legs at home. For each type of curvature, different methods will help.

So, to correct the X-shaped curvature of the legs, it is necessary to engage in swimming, jogging, cycling, horse riding and skiing... You can also do this exercise: sit down completely with crossed legs and stand up without using your hands. At night, you can drag your legs around the ankles of the obi elastic bandage while putting a hard roller between your knees.

It is much more difficult to correct the X-shaped curvature of the legs, but still possible. To do this, you need to squat with legs wide apart. Also, at night, you can pull the knees of both legs with an elastic bandage, while between the ankles you need to put an elastic lining. If this curvature cannot be corrected, then you need to change the gait. When walking, spread your toes apart and keep your heels in line. Such a gait will visually hide the irregular shape of the legs. If you have beautiful shape legs, then it must be supported. To do this, you need to perform several exercises.

For 4 minutes, walk alternately on your toes, on your heels, then on the inside and outside feet.
Swing your legs to the side, back and forth, 20 swings for each leg.
Sit cross-legged slowly on the floor, then stand up. Then cross your legs in reverse. Repeat several times.
Do a slow jog on your toes until you feel tired.

Correction of the shape of the legs using surgery

Plastic surgery to correct the shape of the legs is called cruroplasty. This is not the only way to surgically correct the shape of the legs. It is also possible to correct the curvature of the legs with the help of orthopedic surgery using the Ilizarov apparatus. It is very effective to correct a false curvature by cruroplasty, since there is an opportunity to choose an individual implant. But such an operation has limited indications. The operation costs from 80 to 200 thousand rubles (2014). The price includes preliminary consultation and collection of tests, the cost of the implant, anesthesia, the work of a surgeon and hospital stay.

True curvature, as well as some cases of false curvature of the legs, can be effectively corrected by orthopedic surgery. False curvature in this way it is treated in short patients with large legs. This operation is performed using the Ilizarov apparatus. This is a special device that acts on the bone structure. During the operation, the bone is dissected and its parts are fixed with the apparatus. Gradually, the bones grow together in the right position. You need to wear the device for about three months, while after the first 3-4 weeks, the patient can already move independently. The cost of this operation is from 40 to 100 thousand rubles. The price includes collection of tests, preliminary consultation, anesthesia, the work of a surgeon, installation and removal of the apparatus, rehabilitation procedures and a hospital.

The total cost of the operation depends on the degree of curvature of the legs, the location of the medical center, the chosen technique, the qualifications of the specialist and other factors.

Thus, the legs must be protected from a young age. Then the risk of such problems is reduced. If you are faced with this problem, then you should not despair, because there are ways to correct the curvature of the legs and bring them into the correct shape.

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Any woman dreams of having beautiful slender legs. Any woman, without exception, likes the adoring and admiring glances of men. And first of all, it is the beautiful legs that attract the attention of the opposite sex.

There is no identical pair of legs, as well as fingerprints and retina. For all women, the shape and length of the legs are completely different. For some, they are thin ("matches", as the people say), for others, they are full, in the shape of a "bottle" or long, as if "from the ears." There are many epithets for this part of the body. But the length and thickness of the legs, as a rule, do not play a big role if the figure is proportional and the wardrobe and shoes are correctly selected. How can you tell if your legs are perfect? There are several principles for determining the beauty of feet.

The principle of "four lumens".

In order to check whether you are the carrier of ideal legs, go to the mirror. Stand up straight, move your heels together, and spread your toes slightly apart. If you see that your legs form four so-called gaps (windows), then this means that your legs are folded in proportion. The very first lumen (top) should be directly at the beginning of your legs. Below the gap should be at mid-thigh level. The third lumen should be on the line of the upper leg below the knee. And finally, you can see the fourth lumen at the level of the beginning of the ankles. In the event that there are less (or more) gaps, this means that you can do the correction of the shape of the legs. Naturally, you are unlikely to be able to radically change the shape and proportions of your legs, but you can improve them. appearance every woman can do with the help of specially selected exercises.

In addition to the parameters of the legs themselves, there are proportions between the height and length of the legs, which make the whole body harmonious and beautiful. The length of the legs is recognized as ideal when the difference between the length of the legs and half of the height in large-boned people is 2 cm or more, in a normal physique - 4 or more, thin-boned people - 6 or more. The length of the legs is measured from the tubercle of the femur, located opposite hip joint, to the floor.

There are also the canons of Polyclitus, according to which the beauty of a woman has certain dimensions, for example, ideally, the waist circumference should be twice the circumference of the neck, the circumference of the lower leg is equal to the circumference of the neck, and the circumference of the thigh must be one and a half times the circumference of the lower leg. The distance from the heels to the waist should refer to the length of the body as 2: 3.

There are other parameters for determining the beauty of the legs. A beautiful ankle should be thin, but not skinny. There should be no "ears" at the knees, and the back of the knee should have a depression. The knee should be at the same distance from the top and bottom of the leg, that is, exactly in the middle between top hips and feet. Also, the knee should be at the same distance from the upper and lower legs, that is, exactly in the middle between the upper thigh and the feet. Calves should not be thick or overly muscular. The heel should not be too big. The thighs should be smoothly rounded. The widest part of the thigh is in the first upper third. The foot should have a concave, elongated and thin foot. Toes should lie loosely next to one another and not be deformed by unsuitable shoes.

The criteria for a normal physique for young women are as follows:

With a height of 161-165 cm, the weight should be 54-55 kg, the length of the legs is 84-86 cm, the circumference of the thigh is 56-57, the circumference of the lower leg is 34-35.
With a height of 166-170, weight 55-56, leg length 90-92, thigh circumference 57-58, legs 35-36.
With a height of 171-175, weight 60-61, leg length 91-94, thigh circumference 58-59, legs 37-38.

The main indicator of the beauty of the legs is undoubtedly the gait. No matter how beautiful the legs are, the impression of their owner can be spoiled by shuffling, bent knees and careless steps with the socks inward. Seeing a woman with a flying gait always gives the impression that she is successful and happy. And what about the one who wanders dejectedly, raking in his feet? Tired, unsure of herself, with a bunch of everyday problems. Unfortunately, even those women who have beautiful legs and a good figure often do not know how to walk correctly. Some mince, others twirl their hips, others shake their shoulders.

Low bow to the man who divided the figures of women into different types... This made it easier to select the most suitable clothes and helped to understand where to look for extra pounds when gaining weight: in the legs, tummy, priests, or (please!) In the chest.

So what are the body types and how to decide on your own?

Stellar examples:

Marilyn Monroe
Sophia Loren
Scarlett Johansson
Monica Bellucci
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Jessica Simpson

The parameters of such a figure are as close as possible to 90-60-90. Fat is evenly distributed throughout the body, accumulating mainly in the chest and thighs. Even insignificant weight gain makes a girl " hourglass"Even more attractive. The only drawback is the "ears" appearing on the hips. To get rid of them, you need to strengthen the muscles and adjust the diet.

There are no problems with choosing clothes. the main task- to emphasize the dignity of the figure. Hips for women with an hourglass figure are the ideal size, so you can choose any trousers: tight, tapered, flared, straight. But choosing from a high and regular waist, it is better to stop at the first option. Tight sheath dresses fit perfectly on the hourglass. You can choose between thick and thin belts. Thick belts make the image more interesting, and thin belts emphasize a thin beautiful waist and slim figure... Strict blouses, where several top buttons are unbuttoned, look extremely good.

Stellar examples:

Jennifer Lopez
Halle Berry
Beyonce
Shakira
Adele

The “pear” differs from other figures in its light upper body and heavy lower body. The obvious advantages are a pronounced waist and a neat chest. The disadvantages are massive hips and pelvis. Pear-shaped women tend to develop cellulite. Difficulties often arise with the size of clothes: trousers are bought in the same size, and blouses - one size or two smaller. With dresses, things are even worse. However, men like this type of figure madly (as you know, many of them are lovers of moderately rounded hips and narrow waist).

In order to bring the "triangle" shape closer to the "hourglass" type, you need to increase the shoulders, focus on thin waist and visually reduce the hips. Light top and dark bottom - this is how accents should be placed. Blouses with ruffles, frills and voluminous sleeves are suitable. Since the legs of women with a pear-shaped figure are large, it is important to visually reduce them. A pencil skirt made of coarse fabric will help with this. It is important to create emphasis on the chest to make that part of the body visually larger. It is worth taking a closer look at tight dresses with ruffles in the neckline. You can safely add brooches, scarves and ruffles to the neck area. It is advisable to choose shoes with a thick heel and a slightly pointed nose.

Stellar examples:

Angelina Jolie
Demmy Moor
Cameron Diaz
Sienna Miller
Anastasia Volochkova

Slender legs are the main advantage of the inverted triangle shape. The disadvantage is broad shoulders, poorly defined waist and narrow hips. Such proportions make the body too athletic and massive.

When you gain weight, fat is deposited in the upper body: arms, waist, shoulders, tummy. The more extra pounds, the more triangular the figure becomes.

The main task of the clothes is to narrow the shoulders, add volume to the hips and highlight the waist.

It is better to place accents like this - a dark bottom and a light top. A V-neck will do that will lengthen your neck. The entire lower part should be lightweight, but not tapered downward. It is advisable to choose trousers that are flared from the hips, with patch pockets and decor on the hips. Dresses with flared skirts, patch pockets and bright ornaments on the hips look good on "rectangles". But puff sleeves are best avoided - they create an extra emphasis on the upper body.

Stellar examples:

Keira Knightley
Julia Roberts
Milla Jovovich
Mischa Barton
Anna Kournikova

The main feature of this type of figure is that the shoulders, waist and hips are at the same level. The obvious drawback is a masculine silhouette, lack of a waist and a protruding tummy. The advantages of the figure include the fact that the muscles with a "rectangular" figure are easier to adapt to training with weights, so the figure quickly comes to a sporty, fit look.

The task of the clothes is to hide the tummy and highlight the waist.

For women with this type of figure, free-cut suits with all kinds of accents at the waist are suitable. It's a good idea to stock up on all kinds of belts and not be afraid to use them. The sleeve should be short or absent altogether. If you need to emphasize beautiful breasts, dresses with a high waist with a flared skirt and sheath dresses will help with this. Cutouts can be oval or square.

Stellar examples:

Kate Winslet
Liv Tyler
Britney Spears
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Osbourne
Queen Latiffa

The peculiarity of this figure lies in the fact that its owner has the same volume of chest and waist. Advantages - beautiful breasts and slender legs. Disadvantages - a pronounced tummy and lack of a waist.
Maintaining a healthy figure requires a low-carb diet and exercise.

For women with an "apple" figure, tapered trousers, high-waisted trousers, flared skirts, light loose-fitting dresses and high-waisted dresses are suitable. It is advisable to choose shoes for high heels.

Find out the character by the legs

"Give me a pen and I'll tell you about your life." Surely such a statement is on your hearing. Did you know that you can also recognize a person's character by the shape of the legs? You just need to deal with their types.

Roman

One of the most common leg shapes. Three fingers are on the same line, and the ring and little fingers are noticeably smaller. It is believed that girls with such legs are sociable, charismatic, “their own” in any company. They find it easy to meet new people and keep up a conversation. These women make great speakers and entrepreneurs.

Greek

This type of foot is characterized by a dominant middle toe. The following fingers follow a descending line. Such girls are sociable, creative, inspire and motivate people to achieve success. The Greek type of fingers is often found in creative people, as well as speakers and athletes.

Square

It is called square because all fingers are of the same height. Women with this type of legs are practical, to some extent calculating. They often listen to the voice of the mind, not the heart. They go through life with the proverb "measure seven times, cut once." It's not scary to rely on such a person in difficult times.

The little finger does not come off

Women who cannot separate the little finger from the rest of the fingers, love a measured life, always act according to their strictly established plan. People with this type of legs are reliable and loyal, they can be trusted in any situation.

The narrow base of the second finger indicates the expressiveness of the owner. Such girls often make an elephant out of a fly. When the lady is in good mood, it becomes a real sun that illuminates even the darkest corners of human souls. As soon as she becomes sad, thunder will be heard over the ground and lightning will flash.

Tilted third finger

Sometimes the third finger is tilted slightly towards the little finger. It is believed that women with this type of leg tend to plan their lives, keep a diary and never deviate from the schedule. They are organized and keep any situation under control.

PERFECT BODY PROPORTIONS

Many, echoing the genius of Russian literature, exclaim with a slight mischief: “In Russia you will hardly find two pairs of slender female feet... ". Pushkin was lying - there are a lot of slender female legs and there are also enough beautiful ones, but their owners are not always satisfied with what they see in the mirror. After all, as they say, there is no limit to perfection. Modern girls are ready for a lot to make their legs close to the ideal. What are the ideal legs? The concept of "ideality" is ambiguous and depends on the era, social environment, religion, culture, way of life, heredity, and even the territory in which we live. The striving for the beauty of humanity is eternal and unfading. People began to search for "ideal body proportions" in ancient times.

CRUROPLASTY PHOTOS

PERFECT FEET

Today, the golden ratio for men is 1.68 and for women 1.62.

The closest to this value in the studies of the traumatologist - orthopedist Marker N.A. (2009) there were representatives of the Negroid race - 1.63 ± 0.023 and the Caucasian race 1.59 ± 0.006. The representatives of the Asian race, in order to visually more correspond to these "ideal" proportions, must either wear high-heeled shoes or "increase their height" in other ways.

Returning to the ideal proportions of legs, you can turn your attention to the research of Howard, who in his work described the "ideal" ratio of the length of the legs and legs based on the research of Leonardo da Vinci and the "golden ratio". The author confirmed that 1.618 was ideal for length calf muscle and a value of 1 corresponded to the distance between the ankle and the lower border of the muscle and, accordingly, between the knee and the middle of the gastrocnemius muscle.

Further, L. Slazay in his search came to the conclusion that the circumference of the legs from 33 to 36 cm looks more attractive in women of normosthenic physique, and an increase or decrease in these parameters will look less aesthetic. In this case, the circumference of the thigh should be one and a half times the circumference of the lower leg.

And yet, when modeling an ordinary person, we most likely do not take a ruler and a calculator in order to calculate the golden proportions. We just intuitively feel these forms, because the forms of a human being come across our eyes more often than anything else ...

Spanish plastic surgeon Martin M.D. in his article on complex liposuction of the lower extremities (2001) writes that beauty is based on the difference in the ratio of one area to another. An isolated assessment of a separate part of the body is not sufficient to represent the harmony of the body as a whole, and an isolated correction of one area can bring disharmony to the overall appearance.

He describes the structural features and aesthetic criteria for ideal female legs.

“The lower limb in women is widest in the region of the trochanters, then it gradually tapers towards the knee in the hip, slightly widens in the upper third of the calf and is quite thin in the ankle area. The femur in women tends to tilt more inward than in men. The profile of the thigh should protrude slightly forward and gradually deepen towards the knee. In shape, it should resemble a spindle. The place under the knee should be as thin as the ankle, there should be no protruding parts on the side of the knee, on the back side of the knee should have a depression (fossa). "

In his article, Martin also describes the most typical fat traps in women: the region of the sacrum, flanks, breeches, front, inner surface of the upper third of the thigh and knees. The author calls all these areas "the curse of the female figure." And he mentions that you should not forget about fatty deposits, which distort the shape of the lower leg itself, spreading over the outer surface in the upper third of the legs and the ankle area along the inner and outer surfaces.

Based on these criteria, Martin performs contour correction of the shape lower limbs in general with the help of complex liposuction.

The photo shows an example demonstrating the formation of ideal contours of the legs after complex liposuction.

In popular literature, you can find the following definition of "ideal legs": "ideal legs" put together, in certain places will touch each other and thus form four "French windows" - above the ankle, below the knee, above the knee, in the middle of the thigh , and in the proximal thigh. The last "window" should be the narrowest.

And also the following

CRITERIA FOR PERFECT LEGS

Let's not forget that fashion has a very big influence on the idea of beauty and the ideal figure, which dictates its own standards, which radically differ in different eras. The standards of female beauty have changed and continue to change over time - this can be observed in the paintings of artists different eras... Due to the fact that they have always admired harmony female body, now we have the opportunity to compare their ideals with the ideas of the beauty of our time. In the works of Rubens, Botticelli, Titian, Monet, Renoir, Kustodiev, etc.

Sandro Botticelli - "The Birth of Venus", Titian - "Venus of Urbino"

The century is changing, the standards are also changing - a galaxy of Hollywood beauties: Sophia Loren, Catherine Deneuve, Marilyn Monroe, etc. - these are the "ideals" for millions of people in the middle of the 20th century.

If in the sixties the beauty industry raised the image of femininity and natural beauty on a pedestal, no one paid attention to minor figure flaws (protruding tummy, large hips, etc.).

Today, the fashion industry has taken a dramatic step forward. Models - slender, anorexic, hair - long, shapes - of the established "sample" - 90x60x90.

Osteoplastic surgery), which will help make your legs the most beautiful - long, straight, correct shape- perfect. And, most importantly, they will certainly meet modern world beauty standards.

Why does the same dress look different on you and your friend, even if the weight and height are the same? It turns out that you just have different types of female figures. The specific type of figure will depend on the characteristics of the development / structure of various tissues of the body (muscle, fat, bone), which is largely due to genetics, although it can be corrected by physical exercise and modes of nutrition.

All women are beautiful and individual. Each body has its own pros and cons. Therefore, to train with greater efficiency, choose the right outfits and look more attractive, you need to know your body type. How to define it? We'll find out today.

The figure is the original physique, which was given by your parents ("inheritance", so to speak), because it is more predetermined by genetics than by way of life. Exercise and proper nutrition can only maintain a figure, while metabolism, fat distribution and muscle structure are extremely difficult to change without aggressive measures.

There are no ideal body types, but you can get closer to ideal using different ways- sports and, again, proper nutrition... Although an important role is played by correct selection clothes.

On a note! Ideas about the ideal female figure are constantly changing. So, in prehistoric times, very large women were considered attractive. V antique times the standard of beauty was a slender and graceful woman with long legs and small breasts.

A medieval beauty is, first of all, a mother. And therefore, the ideal figure of that time provided for the presence of a rounded abdomen, not very pronounced waist and hips - in a word, nothing feminine. This went on for a long time, but in the twentieth century, the idea of an ideal figure changed dramatically. Women who have slim stomach and long slender legs. Then, in fact, the stereotype "90/60/90" appeared. But in reality, it is not so much individual parameters that are important as their proportion.

For this reason, they began to classify the typical features of female figures. This classification is based precisely on the proportional ratio of the shoulders, waist and hips. Honestly, it is not the only one (for more details on other classifications, read on), but we will still start with the classics. Traditionally, female figures are compared either with vegetables / fruits, or with geometric shapes, or with letters of the Latin alphabet.

Why is 90/60/90 the standard for an ideal figure?

How to determine your body type?

According to the features mentioned above, there are 5 main types of female figures:

"Apple";
"hourglass";
"triangle";
"rectangle";
Inverted triangle.

If you want to know which type you belong to, you must prepare a measuring tape and take only 3 measurements.

Hips... Measure your thighs at their widest point, making sure that the tape is parallel to the floor.
Waist... Determine its volume by the narrowest part (slightly above the navel), while the stomach cannot be protruded or drawn in.
Breast... Measure volume over a regular bra without push-up, focusing on the most prominent point. Keep the tape parallel to the floor.

After that, you can start evaluating the results.

If the volume of the hips and chest is about the same, and the waist is 20-30 cm less, then you have an hourglass figure.
If your legs are slim and your belly, waist and chest stand out the most, then you have an "apple" ("circle").
If the volume of the hips and chest is about the same, and the waist does not stand out very much against their background, then you are a real "rectangle".
If your shoulders look wider than your hips, and your chest is larger than your lower body, then you are the owner of a T-shaped figure (ie, an "inverted triangle").
Finally, if the waist is visible, and the volume of the chest is less than the volume of the hips, then you are a “pear” (“triangle”).

Now let's get acquainted with the features of each of the types of female figures in more detail.

# 1. "Hourglass" (other names: "guitar", "X figure", "eight")

The classic body type, the notorious "90/60/90" - this is just about him. Such women are distinguished by equal volume of shoulders and hips, a well-defined waist. In a word, the parameters are proportional. Excess fat, if any, is distributed over the thighs and chest, although this has its drawbacks. So, "guitars" with overweight may suffer from "ears" (also called "full hourglass"). However, even in this case, the woman does not lose her thin waist.

On a note! The X-shaped figure was considered an ideal in the days of Antiquity. And if you belong to the group of "eights", then we hasten to please: the main thing in your case is not to violate the harmonious proportions of the hips, waist and chest.

Wardrobe selection

The main task is to maintain the harmony of the bottom and top, emphasizing the curves. The X-shaped figure is good because almost any clothing will suit it., but in order to maximally emphasize the curves of the body, we recommend giving preference to:

fitted silhouettes;
a belt at the waist as an additional accessory;
coats, blouses and raincoats with belts and zap a hom;
trousers / jeans with a high waist;
dresses and sweaters with a round or V-neck;
pencil skirt.

Clothes that are not suitable for this type of figure:

trousers / jeans with a low rise;
baggy outfits that hide the silhouette;
blouses / dresses with low / high waist;
straight cut outerwear.

Correct workouts

To maintain your figure, strength training should be interspersed with cardio training. You can resort to any kind of cardiovascular activity (two half-hour sessions a week are quite enough).

On a note! The most famous representatives of the G8 include Monica Bellucci, Marilyn Monroe, Jessica Simpson, Sophia Loren, Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, Kim Kardashian.

# 2. "Rectangle" (other names: "square", "banana", "slender column", H-shaped figure)

In "rectangles", as noted earlier, the hips and chest are equal in volume, and the waist is either not expressed at all, or expressed, but weakly (for example, 70 cm with a chest volume of 94 cm). Obviously, this is a more athletic and athletic physique (compared to the same "eight"), in addition, it is possible to visually increase the lack of bend in the waist. Emphasizing the features of the figure in this case consists in maintaining the harmony of the hips and shoulders, and visually narrowing the waist. This can be achieved by creating additional volume elsewhere.

When a woman with such a figure gains weight, her silhouette becomes rectangular or O-shaped. Fat is deposited on the belly, forming a kind of " Lifebuoy».

Wardrobe selection

Attention is focused on beautiful legs and the waist, between the bottom and upper parts balance is maintained. Best suited for "rectangles":

capri pants or classic straight trousers;
coat with a belt, fitted outerwear;
tops with thin straps;
jeans or tight-fitting trousers with a low / medium waist;
outerwear (including jackets) with a straight shoulder line;
a-line skirt;
dresses with zap a home or without straps.

At the same time, the owners of the H-shaped figure are advised to abandon:

clothes are oversized or baggy;
pencil skirts;
outfits that overly open the belly;
leggings;
dresses and outerwear of straight styles;
turtleneck;
tops, T-shirts with a neckline or sleeveless.

Correct workouts

To correct such a figure, cardio activity should be minimized, using mainly a stepper. The waist can be created with abdominal exercises and the use of a hula hoop. It is important that your workouts are intense but short. Each muscle group should receive its own load on a weekly basis.

On a note! Famous "rectangles" are: Mila Jovovich, Anna Kournikova, Nicole Kidman, Cameron Diaz, Keira Knightley.

No. 3. "Pear" (other names: "triangle", "spoon", "trapezoid", A-shaped figure)

It is rightfully considered the most feminine. It is characterized by rounded lush hips, slightly exceeding the shoulders in volume. In this case, the abdomen is usually flat, and the waist is quite thin.

Often women - "pears" can not boast of big breasts- they often have it flat, but a plastic surgeon, as you know, easily solves such problems. We also note that with such a figure, tormenting yourself with diets so that it does not make sense. The A-shaped figure is preserved both with overweight and with a model weight. Therefore, it is better to draw attention to beautiful hands, collarbone or neck, for which you just need to wear the right clothing.

Wardrobe selection

The main goal is to balance the hips by focusing on the upper body. To do this, you can use:

a-line coat, fitted outerwear;
jeans / trousers that widen downward;
any fitted outfits with overhead shoulders (jackets, jackets, etc.);
dark trousers / jeans with straight cut;
tops, blouses and T-shirts (sleeveless, off the shoulder or wide neckline);
pencil skirt or a-line skirt.

long straight coats, baggy outfits;
skirts / trousers with numerous weighting elements (laces, folds, ruffles);
turtlenecks, blouses and tops with a neckline;
fluffy skirts (including bell bottoms), trousers with decorative elements on the belt / pockets;
massive and bright belts on the hips;
tight-fitting trousers (especially light-colored).

Correct workouts

To correct the lower part, you can do squats (the pace should be moderate), lunges and leg extensions on the machine. Moreover, in order to achieve better results squats can be connected in long series(10-15 repetitions each).

On a note! Among the celebrities, the owners of such a figure are: Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce.

No. 4. Inverted triangle (other names: T-shape, "carrot", Y-shape)

Women with this type of figure have narrow hips and broad shoulders. Legs are often slimmer and longer than others. Various stylistic techniques allow you to visually enlarge the hips, reduce the shoulders and emphasize the waist. The best option for this is a straight cut, maximum detail on the hips and minimum - in the chest area.

Wardrobe selection

The main goal is to balance the top and bottom, while also keeping the waist in mind. The most suitable clothes for this:

a-line coat;
A-line skirts with large pockets or folds;
blouses, tops and dresses with square or U-shaped cutouts;
large thigh straps;
jeans / trousers with a low rise;
tops / dresses with ruffles below the waist.

At the same time, it is advisable to refuse:

long skirts and pencil skirts;
straight long coats;
straight dark trousers;
baggy outerwear;
blouses and tops with a wide boat neckline;
jackets and blouses with voluminous sleeves;
voluminous bright jumpers / sweaters;
outfits with overhead shoulders.

Note! Famous owners of the T-shaped figure are: Angelina Jolie, Katharine McPhee, Demi Moore.

No. 5. "Apple" (other names: O-figure, "oval", "circle", "rhombus")

When compared with other types of female figures, this one is the most disproportionate, however, it is precisely such women who were sung in Rubens' canvases. The most prominent part of the body in "apples" is the middle, that is, the belly and waist. The thighs and legs are relatively thin, as well as the sirloin. In case of recruitment excess weight fat accumulates in this prominent part. Type of female figure "apple"

Wardrobe selection

The main task is to "stretch" the figure, emphasize the legs, neckline, and outline the waist. For this, it is preferable to use:

plain outfits with vertical darts;
A-line coat, A-shaped outerwear;
outfits with large elements below the hips;
V-neck tops / blouses;
dresses with A-lines;
jeans / trousers with large pockets and bell bottoms.

At the same time, for "apples" they are definitely not suitable:

tight skirts and pencils;
baggy clothes;
skinny jeans / trousers or low-rise;
short tops, turtlenecks;
outfits with ruffles, bright prints or decorative details on the belly / shoulders.

Apple shape type: making up a basic wardrobe

Correct workouts

Losing weight requires regular cardio activity, such as on a stepper or treadmill. The waist can be shaped with a hoop and abdominal exercises.

On a note! The most famous "apples": Britney Spears, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jessica Jones.

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Metabolic typing of female forms

As already noted, the above classification is not the only one. Below is another one - by metabolic type. Let's get acquainted with it in more detail.

Table. Metabolic types of figures.

Name, photo	Short description
	The dominant gland in these women is the pituitary gland. Metabolism in this case is slow and sluggish, fat accumulates well, fluid is also retained well. Such ladies are prone to obesity since childhood. The type has something in common with the previously described "apple".
	The dominant gland is the thyroid. The weight of such women is usually normal, they often even have a thin physique. This type has something in common with the "rectangle". Women look "boyish", have narrow shoulders, small breasts and sharp limbs.
	The most feminine type. The dominant activity is the activity of female hormones and ovaries. It is somewhat reminiscent of the "hourglass" and "pear". Adipose tissue is distributed primarily on the buttocks and thighs.
	The figure of such women is very similar to a man's - the shoulders are wide, the hips are narrow. It echoes the "inverted triangle". The predominant gland is the adrenal glands, which produce androgens.

How to determine the type of figure by the wrist?

This is really possible - the body type is determined by the wrist in medicine (especially in obstetrics). The size of the wrist indicates the thickness of a woman's bones in a given part of the body. In this regard, the type of figure can be:

asthenic;
hypersthenic;
normosthenic.

The circumference of the wrist is also known as the Soloviev index. In the first case, it is less than 15, in the second - over 17, and in the third - from 15 to 17, respectively.

About new types of female figures

Few people know, but for recent times the female figure has changed so much that scientists had to supplement the usual classification with several new "vegetables". This is, first of all, "Butternut squash"... Something similar to an "hourglass", but with a wider waist (over 25 cm - about 20-25 cm).

There is still a figure "eggplant"- in fact, the same "pear", only the waist is not so pronounced. And finally "broccoli"- a type of figure that resembles a "carrot", but with more voluminous breasts... By the way, thanks to plastic surgery, any "carrot" can quickly turn into "broccoli".

Video - Choosing a dress depending on the type of figure

As a conclusion

As a result, we note that any female figure over time changes far from better side... This is common knowledge. But Japanese scientists found out that age changes occur in sequence. It looks something like this.