Hips measure around the widest portion of your hips. On this page the calculator provides two methods for calculating the body frame size the standard method is to measure the circumference of your wrist just above the bone. Thighs measure the circumference of the the fullest part of your thigh usually about three inches from your crotch. This body shape describes a person who has hip measurements greater than their bust measurements. Pear spoon bell or triangle. The 5 main female body types are as follows.
Hourglass x shape triangles opposing or facing inwards. You may be tempted to cheat by lowering the tape measure a few inches but then you wont get an accurate measurement. This body shape describes a person who typically has waist measurements that are less than 9 inches smaller than the hip or bust measurements. Rectangle a rectangle is a woman whose body shape means having waist measurements that are less than 9 inches smaller. Below is a free body measurement chart you can copy and print out to keep track of your measurements. Triangle aka pear hips wider than bust defined bust but not waist proportionately slim arms and shoulders weight.
Why i like body part measurements over the scale. Measure the circumference of the fullest part of your thigh. Wrap the tape measure around your thigh from front to back and then around to the front. Calves measure around the largest part of your calf flexed or not flexed just do it the same each time. Then every two weeks re measure yourself and write down the date the measurements and whatever the change is or in inches. Anoher more complex and accurate method is to measure the breadth of your elbow.
Free body measurement chart for you. Be sure to put down the date you are first measuring.