Knowing Your Body Type: The Test

What clothes to wear according to your morphology as a woman and which ones to avoid? Knowing your morphology type is not obvious. The body shape of a woman often changes throughout her life: puberty, adulthood, stress, pregnancy, fatigue... However, knowing your morphology allows you to identify the clothes that suit you best to enhance your figure and shine. Find your morphology among the 7 types of morphology A, H, V, I, X, 8, and O. Discover fashion tips tailored to your figure and personalized outfit ideas to finally feel beautiful in your clothes.

The morphology test is an excellent way to determine the best type of clothing to wear and how it can help enhance your figure. By knowing your female morphology, you will discover which clothing cuts suit your morphology best and thus make more informed purchases to feel good wearing them. Take the time to determine the category you belong to and start buying clothes that flatter your figure!

The 7 types of female morphology

There are seven main types of female morphologies: A, H, V, X, 8, O, and I. Each has its own characteristics - from wider hips to longer legs - and it is therefore important to understand which category suits you best in order to find clothes that flatter your figure.

Test to know your morphology in 5 questions

Question 1: What is the width of your shoulders compared to your hips?

1. My shoulders are narrower than my hips
2. My shoulders are about the same width as my hips
3. My shoulders are wider than my hips

Question 2: What is the size of your bust?

1. My bust is small to average
2. My bust is average to generous

Question 3: How would you describe your waist?

1. My waist is slim
2. My waist is slightly defined
3. My waist is not defined at all

Question 4: How would you describe your legs?

1. My legs are thin and long
2. My legs are of average size
3. My legs are small

Question 5: How would you describe your belly?

1. My belly is flat
2. My belly is slightly rounded
3. My belly is round

Results of the morphology test

If you mainly answered with 1s, your body type is probably an H or I. If you mainly answered with 2s, your body type is probably an 8, an hourglass X, or an O. If you mainly answered with 3s, your body type is probably an A triangle or an inverted V.

To refine your answer, discover the main characteristics of the different body types and find out yours at the end.

Main characteristics of the 7 body types

A or Triangle Body Type

Your body type is characterized by a little marked waist and shoulders that are narrower than your hips. To balance your silhouette, you should choose clothes that visually widen your shoulders and slim your hips while elongating your body.

Gray shirt body Emy - Les Petits Imprimés (available in 4 colors)

Opt for V-necklines and tops with details that draw attention to the upper part of your body, such as a shirt with wide shoulders or loose sleeves that can be bloused at the waist. Fitted jackets with shoulder pads at the waist are ideal for you. On the bottom, choose straight-cut pants and fitted skirts to balance your natural proportions. 

Thin black short-sleeve sweater Victory in eco-friendly fiber - Les Petits Imprimés

H or Rectangle Body Type

Your proportions are balanced between the bust and hips, and your waist is little to not marked at all. The H body type is often considered the most athletic of female body types. However, finding clothes that flatter you is relatively simple. Because what’s important for you is to accentuate your waist.

Floral jumpsuit Lullaby - Les Petits Imprimés

To highlight this H morphology, it is recommended to choose clothing that creates an illusion of curves. Turn to fitted tops and skirts that add volume to the hips. A good way to showcase your silhouette is to wear a fitted dress, cinched at the waist, in a solid color and slightly blouson around the hips and thighs.

Short white dress Linna - Les Petits Imprimés

V or Inverted Pyramid Morphology

Women with a V morphology have broader shoulders than their hips and a less defined waist. You should choose clothing that visually reduces the volume of your shoulders and accentuates that of your hips.

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To balance this athletic morphology, draw attention to your waist with a belt. Choose fitted tops and dresses that flare slightly at the bottom to give you an hourglass silhouette. Wearing high-waisted pants can also help create this silhouette.

Fluid red jumpsuit Manon - Les Petits Imprimés (also available in black)

X or Hourglass Morphology

Women with an X morphology have a silhouette with shoulders and hips of similar size. They have a defined waist and a bust proportional to their hips. Your silhouette is perfectly balanced. Moreover, the X silhouette is considered the most feminine. The challenge of your shopping sessions is to maintain this harmony with fitted pieces, neither tight nor loose, that do not add volume at the shoulders and hips.

White Lace Camisole Livia - Les Petits Imprimés

To accentuate your slim waist, you should wear trapeze dresses, pencil skirts, or high-waisted pants and of course, belts to emphasize the hourglass effect of your silhouette. Also opt for simple tops, like silk blouses or fitted t-shirts, and straight skirts or pants.

Open Front Dress - Milene - Les Petits Imprimés

Morphology O or Round

Women with morphology O tend to carry weight around their belly but often have slim legs. They have a generous bust and a less defined waist. Their silhouette is often considered the most voluptuous.

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To highlight your morphology O, wear fitted clothing made from fluid materials, necklines to lighten your silhouette, and heels to elongate it, as well as colors in well-chosen places and vertical patterns such as fine stripes.

Multiposition Dress - Marina - Les Petits Imprimés

Morphology I or Straight

Women with morphology I have a straight silhouette, with shoulders and hips of similar size. They often have a small to medium-sized bust and a slightly defined waist (a bit more than morphology H). The goal for this morphology is to create curves and highlight the silhouette.

White flared short dress Charlotte - Les Petits Imprimés

If you have an I shape, you can visually create curves by wearing clothes that accentuate your waist, such as wrap or trapeze dresses, flared high-waisted pants and skirts, and fitted tops.

Body Shape 8

The 8 shape is a generous hourglass X shape, characterized by a well-defined waist, rounded shoulders and hips aligned, and a generous bust. To enhance this body shape, it is recommended to wear clothes that emphasize the waist and highlight feminine curves.

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To enhance your figure, opt for fitted clothes that highlight the glamour of your curvy silhouette. Go for V-necklines, sleeveless tops, and strapless dresses. On the bottom, you should wear a flared cut such as a skirt or trapeze dress or flared pants. Always accentuate your waist with a belt or wear high-waisted pants or a skirt.

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Knowing Your Body Shape: Now that you know...

Of course, knowing your body shape is important to highlight your best features with the clothes and fashion accessories that suit your natural body shape. But don't forget that it is even more important to feel good in your clothes and in your skin, regardless of your body shape. Your confidence is your best asset to enhance your silhouette.

To go further, match your body shape with your colorimetry by wearing clothes and fashion accessories that are perfect for your silhouette and your natural hair, skin, and eye colors. Take the colorimetry test and leave with personalized advice.