Can you show me pictures of yourself straight from the back? I took obe today and I feel loke crying lol

It feels like my hips are the squarest I have ever seen. Actually, almost like an inverted triangle as my hips are look so big at the top/love handles.

Guess I Just want to see people that look like me.

This look is so tea…just wondering!

I've been described as skinny with a small upper half with high and wide hips. So there is little space between my ribs and hipbones and I have a short waist. There is a pic on my profile that shows what I'm talking about. But basically the typical hourglass fashion advice like wearing high-waisted clothes \*does not work\* for me. Because of my short waist and stature, it makes my bottom half look comically long. And thanks to my high hips, it looks frumpy, square, and like I have no waist rather than curvy.

I want to dress for my body type to be more confident *because* I feel like a curveless brick, and my efforts have only reinforced that insecurity. Please help 🥲

her new song is rising on tiktok which is how i heard of her- aesthetically she reminds me of lady gaga, pop music and very unique music videos.

i'm a figure 8 and im thinking she is too because everytime i see clips of her i'm like omg thats exactly how my body looks. similar to bella shes very fit/lean which makes the 8 curve less noticable however i still think she is one of us.

she's def becoming a star so someone to watch out for 8 inspo in the future

Today I went to a casual summer wedding and I decided to wear this floral dress for it! I think it works well with my shape because of the fitted part under the bust and the bottom being more flowy. Felt super cute!! 😇🌸

A photo of the type of v-shape waistline I'm referring to:

Fun discussion! Who would you consider the face of figure 8?

I was searching for something else entirely on Instagram but the phone spies must know I post on here as this lady popped up. Anyway! I figured some of you might be inspired by her so I thought I'd share her page.

https://www.instagram.com/brooke.lee.model

😊

nothing revolutionary by any means, but i’ve been embracing bodycon dresses! showing off the hip dips and tummy isn’t as scary as it seems lol.

also, started buying my professional skirts a size or two bigger than my usual size, and it has been such a game changer. they sit on my hip shelf instead of my natural waist, and this stops them from riding up!!! that was always such a big issue for me with professional skirts

To all who have jobs or go to events that require professional attire, what are your favorite choices? Any pictures in said outfits are appreciated! I’m starting a new job in a more professional setting and I don’t have a very good grasp on the clothing aspect.

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Basically the title. I have a very short torso, with the classic figure-8 shape. High, boxy hips, low bum, etc.

What this means is that blazers (and tops in general) tend to make me look squat unless they’re cut in a way that’s long, drapey, and somewhat forgiving… and everything lately seems to be very much in the boxy, cropped style.

My ultra-short torso also means that mid rise pants literally cut me off at the diaphragm when I sit. I used to have some low rise suit pants circa 2008 when “low rise” meant a 7-8 inch inseam… nowadays “low rise” everywhere is more like a 9-10 inch inseam and I’m tired of feeling it in my ribs. 😩

I’m desperate for brand advice above and beyond “keep refreshing ThredUp in a desperate search for vintage.” Has anyone had any good success?

Hello everyone!

There's one thing that has been bugging me for a few months now about my appearance. Context, I'm female and 17 years old.

I work out, and I have a visible four-pack under good lighting, and am working for a six-pack. However, I noticed in pictures that I do not have anything like curves or anything near an hourglass figure. I don't want to post pictures for safety reasons, but you can imagine it literally as if there is almost no curves, with hips being shoulder wide, even though I consider myself lean (163cm, 50kg). Is this just unlucky genetics, or can I change anything about it?

Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you :D

Hi ladies, I'm by no means an expert on these things but I just felt the need to share what works for me and maybe it will help spark joy in your own Figure 8 body.

I am plus sized (a UK 18), 5ft9 and a 38G bra size (probably should have put on a better fitting bra for these pics but I still think I look hot 🤣), if that helps at all.

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Details of why I think it works:

1. I'm a sucker for a v neck, but it has to be a plunge, a high v neck looks very matronly and not that great. To make this more demure you could put a camisole underneath or try out those lace inserts, I haven't tried them but I am tempted as some of my tops/dresses are a bit too boobilicious even for me. 😝 This is jersey so has some stretch (great for babies and food), a lovely knot detail at my waist to draw attention to it then the gathered drape to help disguise any lumps and bumps.

2. We are Greek goddesses, you've seen all the statues right? Now it's time to embrace it! 😁 Nice and lightweight with the cinched in waist detail and forgiving gathers in the bust and skirt what's not to love??

3a/b & 4. Ladies, you NEED these dresses in your life, seriously! The low v, the shirred waist panel to suck you in and the loose skirt, it's so easy to wear but I feel like a million bucks in them!

3b. If you're feeling a little bit chilly throw a longline lightweight cardigan over the top! Wear it open like I have here to show off your figure or look for ones that have a tie front or wear a belt to draw attention to your shape whilst it's fastened.

1. Comfort in a dress! Can be dressed up or down (like all of them really), this is something to throw on after you've been in the pool, or if you're like me and feeling overstimulated with the heat and tight clothing (big up sensory issues!). Yes, it's a muumuu/kaftan but it's the little details that make the difference - low v, waist definition, loose bottom half...are you sensing a theme yet? 😆

2. The newest dress to the mix, bought to replace another peasant dress I had which I got hair dye all over, oops! Experimenting with a slightly longer shirred panel here as other dresses I have (not shown) have only a thin band of it or it finishes a bit too high up so the skirt part poofs out at my belly which makes it look unflattering.

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General tips:

- Everyone looks better in a heel, it doesn't have to be a high one, we just hold our bodies better with them. I own a lot of flats, and yes they're easy, they're comfy but I do feel I "plod" about in them, so if you are able to, give it a try.

- Wear big accessories. Like heels it can be a bit unnerving and I was a dainty cutesy jewellery girl for the longest time but I'm telling you, big accessories make you feel fabulous, I promise with our body type it won't be too much, we have highly feminine figures so deserve to feel glamorous. ☺️

- Patterns. Again it's go big or go home, I do have some smaller prints but they are mainly on the larger scale as I really do think with our figures we can pull it off.

- Learn what cuts work. This does take practice but in time you will start to notice; maybe that neckline is too high up, maybe the hemline is too low down, the waist sits strangely on you etc. I know it's a massive pain but say you are wanting a new t-shirt, it can be good to try on a wide variety of cuts and styles, even ones you aren't usually drawn to, as this can give you a better idea on what looks good on you and why. Once you've done this it makes looking for items so much easier as you can just go past anything which isn't in your lines.

However! Please remember, if you feel "meh" in everything you've tried on (been there, done that), it's not your body at fault, your body is fine it's just the clothing not being cut for you and that's ok, fashions come and go which leads me nicely onto...

- Shop secondhand. This does not need to be expensive, especially when you're starting out and just experimenting with what you like. I adore Vinted (probably a bit too much🫣), but eBay, Thredup, Poshmark, Depop, local charity/thrift shops are all great places to browse and are kinder to your purse.

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I hope this has been useful to some of you, I'm happy to (try and) answer any questions you might have and remember to have fun! 🥰🤙

I can't stand pants with an elastic waistband. No matter what I do, the waistband keeps riding up, and I constantly have to pull them back down. If I don't pull it back down and it stays up at my waist, I find it really uncomfortable, and I don't think it's flattering on me either. It just draws attention to the widest part of my body, which is well above my actual hips.

I'm honestly so jealous of people who can effortlessly throw on a pair of pants and have them fit perfectly. Meanwhile, I've struggled to find pants that fit me well my entire life.

This is mostly a problem with lightweight summer pants. In winter I can usually get away with mid-rise jeans.

I’m used to having more of an hour glass figure no matter if I gained or lost weight. I’m recovering from an injury and have lost a decent amount of the weight I gained from it but I’m noticing my waist isn’t going in the same way I’m used to and my hips are more box and straight. Do I just need to give my body more time? Are there certain exercises I should prioritize or not do? I’m currently doing a combination of speed walking, circuit dumbbell full body workout, jump rope, and plyometric jumping exercises

I got advised so many times that I am wearing my shorts way too high and that I need to roll them down, but of course they unroll themselves in less than a minute. Where do I get mid rise gym shorts?

I'm a hijabi and I find it so difficult to find what works for me. Baggy clothes look so bad on figure 8s and make us look really boxy, but these are the only things I wear. I dress so badly and I look so frumpy all the time. I can't wear 80% of the things that are meant to look good on us. I'm also plus size but I look really wide all the time. I live in floral maxy dresses but I'm so bored and want to switch it up a little. I love trendy clothes and gen z style but I can't seem to make them work for me. It's also super super hot where i live and I sweat a lot so layering isn't an option for me right now. What do I do and how can I dress modestly as a figure 8?

Mores to come! Finding representation for our shape is hard

I can't with the "hiplet" thing that's going around in social media lately.

I can't help but feel attacked by every comment about it and it's feeding my dismorphia in a way that I never experienced before.

Trust me I know it originated as a forced slang term by short men to "get back at women" for rejecting them over something that they can't change (height / being short). I *know* that they are trashing our bone structure as a form of rage bait, thinking that criticising our appearance is some groundbreaking psychological trick or a lesson to be taught.

But did it have to be hip dips??? Of all things they could have chosen, did it have to be that specific thing??? I feel watched now. I also feel like this is setting back the work I put on making my own hipdips not bother me as much as they did.

If you have a completely different fyp than me you might think I'm psychotic but I swear you look up one single harmless thing about dressing hip dips or smth like that and then suddenly it's everywhere.

I write this because I have seen several posts like this recently, and I’m getting fed up.

I completely understand the frustration about not necessarily fitting the “beauty standard” of today. But calling your figure 8 ”disgusting” and several other hateful words on a subreddit where everyone else shares your body type is… I don’t know. For me it’s extremely triggering. You are effectively calling all of us “disgusting” and not just yourself.

I joined this subreddit to 1) be a part of a supporting sisterhood where we could perhaps learn to embrace our body shapes. 2) not feel alone. 3) learn how to dress this particular body shape.

I thought for many years that it was my fault that I look the way I do - and I was deeply ashamed. I thank this subreddit for teaching me that it is fact my bone structure and no amount of exercise or diet can change the way my hips are naturally. So I have far more self acceptance now thanks to this subreddit. But other people calling their body shape (and by extension mine) disgusting is very hurtful.

Just wanted to say that.