New York stylist and Kibbe Body Type Method founder David Kibbe calls the typical ‘hourglass figure’ and ‘pear-shape’ categories we’re used to “horrible information.” That’s why, in 1982, he designed ...

The answer to that question is complex and more than a bit confusing. That’s because the system aims to go beyond simplifying bodies down to different fruits, for example. Instead of purporting to ...

Your body type influences your metabolism and health risks. Having an apple- or pear-shaped body can affect your risk of metabolic syndrome. Body types often change as you get older and lose muscle ...

While the idealization of specific body types has long plagued women as a whole for decades, modern advances in societal female empowerment have begun shifting beauty standards toward a much-healthier ...

Which dress for hourglass-shaped bodies is best? One of the keys to looking and feeling your best is choosing a dress that enhances your body shape. Out of all the body types, the hourglass shape is ...

Which dresses are best for apple-shaped bodies? Choosing outfits that flatter your body shape is the key to looking and feeling your best. A fairly common body silhouette is the apple or the circular ...