A 32-26-34 body shape is generally considered a rectangular or sometimes a straight body shape. This is based on the measurements representing bust, waist, and hip sizes, respectively. The relatively small difference between the bust, waist, and hip measurements indicates a lack of significant curves.
Understanding Body Shapes
Different body shapes are characterized by the proportions of the bust, waist, and hips. While there's no single "perfect" shape, understanding your body type can help with clothing choices and fitness goals.
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Rectangular/Straight: This body shape has a relatively straight silhouette, with bust, waist, and hip measurements being fairly similar. The waist is less than 25% smaller than the bust. Examples include 32-26-33, 34-30-35, and 36-33-37. A 32-26-34 measurement falls within this range.
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Hourglass: This shape features a significant difference between the waist and bust/hip measurements, creating a curvy figure. The bust and hips are roughly equal, with a significantly smaller waist. Examples from various sources mention 33-26-35 and similar measurements where the bust and hips are close, and the waist is notably smaller.
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Pear/Triangle: This body type has wider hips than the bust and shoulders.
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Inverted Triangle: This body type is characterized by broader shoulders and a smaller hip measurement.
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Apple: This body shape typically has a larger bust and waist compared to the hips.
Reference Support:
- Several sources, including a Quora response (https://www.quora.com/Im-a-411-girl-with-a-body-shape-of-32-26-34-Is-this-a-good-shape-and-will-a-tall-6-ft-boy-like-me-or-treat-me-like-a-kid-age-24), and Wellnessed (https://wellnessed.com/body-shape/), categorize a 32-26-34 measurement as a rectangular body shape. Other references reinforce this categorization based on the minimal difference between the three measurements.
