myShape.com

whilst browsing through my fave fashion e-mag, InStyle, i stumbled upon this link myShape.com.
What this website does is become your "Personal Shopper", customised to your body (which was my idea for our online shop!!).

they have defined 7 types of body shapes (yes, it spells myshape).

Shape M- proportionate shoulders, bust & hips. straight shoulder line. defined waist. curvy & rounded bottom.
Shape Y - broad shoulders, athletic upper arms, long slender neck, gorgeous collarbone, narrow hips
Shape S - curvy side profile, soft shoulder lines, balanced bust & hips, defined waist
Shape H - balanced hip & bust, subtle waistline, often flatter bottoms
Shape A - more narrow shoulders, more narrow bust, broader hips (MY SHAPE!! duh)
Shape P - larger bust than hip, usually flatter bottoms
Shape E - not a big difference between bust, waist and hip measurements. often great legs.

you COULD just see which profile suits your body.

however, if you would like to get a more accurate profile AND use their personal shopping service, it's best that you input your style preference & measurements. you WOULD need someone to help you to measure some hard-to-reach areas. i "employed" my husband (who was busy playing his football manager game!) to help me.

the personal shopping service is actually a service where they will find the best fit for your body.
ask yourself this question.

1. do you find it difficult to find a suitable cut & fit for your body?
2. have you stumbled across a situation where you would usually fit a Small in one shop, and a Large in another?
3. gaping waistbands?
   

if you have answered at least ONE, then this service will be good for you.
the only setback is that it is currently ONLY available in the US . hopefully, they will expand it to Malaysia.
Even so, you can still utilise this service for tips and maybe see what "brands" are suitable for you!

when answering the questionnaires, there is one part where you can opt to "not know" your size, which is good for those who are size-ists (you are the type who refuse to buy something that is "NOT YOUR SIZE").

i opted for "know my size". :)

so, what are you waiting for? register yourself (oh! did i mention that this is FREE?) & have a wonderful journey learning about your body!

:)