London - When it comes to body shape, are you an apple? A pear? Or how about a parsnip, leek or rhubarb?
According to a new body shape guide, there are now a whole range of fruit and vegetable labels to describe our figures.
For women’s body shapes these include the double cherry, which describes those with a curvy bust but small waist such as Kim Kardashian and Nigella Lawson.
And boyish rhubarbs, with slim hips and small busts, can count the Duchess of Cambridge and model Cara Delevingne among their ranks.
The guide, for both men and women, has been created by Debenhams, after research revealed 86 percent of the store’s customers felt confused about dressing for their shape.
It claims most men now want to be parsnips – with the wide shoulders, developed chest muscles and slim hips of celebrities such as diving star Tom Daley – while leeks, such as comedian Russell Brand, are identified by their narrower shoulders, hips and long legs.
Gaynor Davey, personal stylist manager at Debenhams’ Oxford Street store, said the guide was “not about being too prescriptive, but instead helping to inspire people to try new things”. - Daily Mail
WOMEN
RHUBARB
Small chest, long boyish body, slim hips and legs. Try peplum tops or tulip skirts.
Cara Delevingne, Kate Middleton, Keira Knightley
DOUBLE CHERRY
Similar curvy chest and hip measurement, with a small waist. Outfits that nip in at the waist accentuate your best bits.
Nigella Lawson, Christina Hendricks, Kim Kardashian, Kate Upton
STRAWBERRY
Broader shoulders, wider chest, bit of a tummy, slim legs. Deep V or scoop neck lines are your go-to shapes.
Dolly Parton, Lisa Snowdon, Demi Moore, Tess Daly
APPLE
Voluptuous chest, a bit of a tummy, slim legs. Ensure you are wearing the right bra to enhance your chest.
Jessica Simpson, Adele, Melissa McCarthy, Queen Latifah
MEN
AUBERGINE
Rounded shoulder and slim arms with a bit of a tummy and possibly larger bottom. Wear vertical layering to hide the tum, and structure on the shoulder to help define a more aligned shape.
Vince Vaughn, James ‘Arg’ Argent
LEEK
Slim shoulders, hips and legs. Layering and detail works well on your shape.
Russell Brand, Mick Jagger, Peter Crouch
BEETROOT
Medium shoulders, with large chest and tummy, with narrow hips and legs. Split up the upper body vertically with a scarf, cardigans, or a jacket.
Jack Black, Eamonn Holmes, Danny DeVito, Peter Kay
PARSNIP
Wide shoulders, well-defined chest, slim hips and a pert bottom. Fitted light knits and tees show off your best bits.
Chris Hemsworth, Tom Daley, Hugh Jackman, David Beckham, Daniel Craig