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So what IS my body type?
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Hello my lovelies!
A couple of weeks ago I contributed to a thread on body type!
On that particular thread I was ‘called out’ by a fellow fabber for describing myself as curvy! In her opinion I’m most definitely not curvy.
So I’m curious to know what everyone else’s opinion is. Personally I don’t consider myself slim - and sadly I’m certainly not athletic - but I thought ‘average ‘ (as per national average sizes) for my height was around a size 16 these days?
So - question - what’s my body type in your opinion?
Ps - not fishing for compliments so please feel free to be totally honest!
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"From your pics I'd say curvy, but I think I'm curvy and I'm frequently corrected so what do I know. What did this wifey on the other thread think you were? "
I’d say you were Curvy too - and she doesn’t like me so I didn’t dare ask!  |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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Why is curvy thought of as only belonging to those who are larger?
You're slim but curvy OP. You have an arse and boobs and your waist is smaller - sort of hourglassish. So I'd say curvy. I don't think of average as relating to being a size 16, more down to proportions. I've typed curvy too often and now I am questioning if it's spelt correctly! |
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"I’d say slim Peachy, having met you. Doesn’t mean slim women don’t have curves!"
Thanks! Though my tummy and legs are bigger than I’d like so I don’t consider myself slim!
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"Why is curvy thought of as only belonging to those who are larger?
You're slim but curvy OP. You have an arse and boobs and your waist is smaller - sort of hourglassish. So I'd say curvy. I don't think of average as relating to being a size 16, more down to proportions. I've typed curvy too often and now I am questioning if it's spelt correctly! "
Yes - you spelled it correctly - and thanks for your comment! |
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"Hello my lovelies!
A couple of weeks ago I contributed to a thread on body type!
On that particular thread I was ‘called out’ by a fellow fabber for describing myself as curvy! In her opinion I’m most definitely not curvy.
So I’m curious to know what everyone else’s opinion is. Personally I don’t consider myself slim - and sadly I’m certainly not athletic - but I thought ‘average ‘ (as per national average sizes) for my height was around a size 16 these days?
So - question - what’s my body type in your opinion?
Ps - not fishing for compliments so please feel free to be totally honest!
Thanks - and enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone! "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Curvy is subjective as I'd say it's more a body shape than type. I'm overweight but curvy as I have a defined waist to hip.
Could do with a secondary body type feature for curvy, pear, apple etc. |
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"Curvy is subjective as I'd say it's more a body shape than type. I'm overweight but curvy as I have a defined waist to hip.
Could do with a secondary body type feature for curvy, pear, apple etc. "
For what it’s worth I’m overweight too according to the scales!
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hello my lovelies!
A couple of weeks ago I contributed to a thread on body type!
On that particular thread I was ‘called out’ by a fellow fabber for describing myself as curvy! In her opinion I’m most definitely not curvy.
So I’m curious to know what everyone else’s opinion is. Personally I don’t consider myself slim - and sadly I’m certainly not athletic - but I thought ‘average ‘ (as per national average sizes) for my height was around a size 16 these days?
So - question - what’s my body type in your opinion?
Ps - not fishing for compliments so please feel free to be totally honest!
Thanks - and enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone! "
I'd say you're slim rather than curvy as your boobs are small like mine and I associate curvy as someone with slim waist, round bum and big boobs ........ you only have 2/3 of those traits.
But each to their own, as long as you're confident that's the main thing! (I'm not sure how to describe myself so what do I know lol)
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"Curvy is subjective as I'd say it's more a body shape than type. I'm overweight but curvy as I have a defined waist to hip.
Could do with a secondary body type feature for curvy, pear, apple etc.
For what it’s worth I’m overweight too according to the scales!
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Get the fuck out??? 
I'll take your version of overweight to mine then |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I remember the thread as I contributed to it too. In my opinion the whole words used are wildly open to misinterpretation and manipulation on both sides so really it’s not about what we think but requires a bit of personal appraisal and honesty.
In my opinion I’d say you were slim. Essentially though all human beings have curves unless they’re made of blocks so curvy suits too.
*gallic shrug*
It’s what description you feel fits you best and adequately describes your body shape to others though.
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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago
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You are very tall Peachy if you're a size 16 then I would say curvy. Slim would be maybe a 10. Im surprised a passing comment would make you question yourself...you are whatever you want to be |
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I'd say curvy peachy, you do have defined curves. I think people would put curvy if they're not at an overweight stage.
I don't even know how to definitely myself, I'm not slim but not athletic so I'm guessing average.
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over a year ago
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Most women are curvy! I'd say slim from most of your pictures. Slim isn't the the same as skinny! But whatever you decide upon you fit the 'gorgeous' category! |
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"Do you really care op or just fishing? I'd say average. But I describe myself as fabulous because I think it's all bollocks. "
Now fabulous is an odd choice to have, what is fabulous? Fabulous larger or fabulous as fantastic? |
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"Most women are curvy! I'd say slim from most of your pictures. Slim isn't the the same as skinny! But whatever you decide upon you fit the 'gorgeous' category! "
But how can someone who is overweight be slim? I'm not overweight but I'm no means slim! |
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"Do you really care op or just fishing? I'd say average. But I describe myself as fabulous because I think it's all bollocks.
Now fabulous is an odd choice to have, what is fabulous? Fabulous larger or fabulous as fantastic?"
What do you think? |
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"Do you really care op or just fishing? I'd say average. But I describe myself as fabulous because I think it's all bollocks.
Nah I don’t fish Hun! I’m just curious! X"
Really? You are really interested what others think??? |
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"Most women are curvy! I'd say slim from most of your pictures. Slim isn't the the same as skinny! But whatever you decide upon you fit the 'gorgeous' category!
But how can someone who is overweight be slim? I'm not overweight but I'm no means slim!"
Just by looks. BMI is a rough guide to ideal weight anyway as it depends on personal muscle mass etc. But to be honest, it doesn't matter how you describe yourself. |
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"Most women are curvy! I'd say slim from most of your pictures. Slim isn't the the same as skinny! But whatever you decide upon you fit the 'gorgeous' category!
But how can someone who is overweight be slim? I'm not overweight but I'm no means slim!
Just by looks. BMI is a rough guide to ideal weight anyway as it depends on personal muscle mass etc. But to be honest, it doesn't matter how you describe yourself. "
Exactly my point. It doesn't matter. So why care what anyone else thinks? Seriously??? |
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"Most women are curvy! I'd say slim from most of your pictures. Slim isn't the the same as skinny! But whatever you decide upon you fit the 'gorgeous' category!
But how can someone who is overweight be slim? I'm not overweight but I'm no means slim!
Just by looks. BMI is a rough guide to ideal weight anyway as it depends on personal muscle mass etc. But to be honest, it doesn't matter how you describe yourself.
Exactly my point. It doesn't matter. So why care what anyone else thinks? Seriously???"
I guess that's for the OP to decide? Some care about it and others don't. We're all different. |
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"Do you really care op or just fishing? I'd say average. But I describe myself as fabulous because I think it's all bollocks.
Nah I don’t fish Hun! I’m just curious! X
Really? You are really interested what others think???"
Insofar as I like to be accurate about what goes on my profile - yes! X |
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How can a size 16 women of average height be slim? What would that make a size 10-12?
Surely curvy or average is a fair description for the Op, the tone that some seem to place on being curvy is derogatory. Curvy doesn't necessarily mean overweight or obese. |
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"Hello my lovelies!
A couple of weeks ago I contributed to a thread on body type!
On that particular thread I was ‘called out’ by a fellow fabber for describing myself as curvy! In her opinion I’m most definitely not curvy.
So I’m curious to know what everyone else’s opinion is. Personally I don’t consider myself slim - and sadly I’m certainly not athletic - but I thought ‘average ‘ (as per national average sizes) for my height was around a size 16 these days?
So - question - what’s my body type in your opinion?
Ps - not fishing for compliments so please feel free to be totally honest!
Thanks - and enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone! "
we will say curvy and as a very fat person my I like fat some say curvy as a nice way of saying fat you are not fat you have a great body so you pick you I say I am fat be what you want to be bugger the title |
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By (user no longer on site)
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To me, curvy is a definition. Small waist, larger hips and full breasts. The hourglass figure if you'd like. Looking at your pictures, especially where you are naturally standing and not using your angles, i don't think the definitions are strong enough to be deemed as curvy. I would say you fitted into the slim shape category.... Full peachy arse though! But we choose what defines us. Each of us has a completely different idea of what body fits each shape. Whatever shape defines you, you look great lovely |
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By *r_PinkMan
over a year ago
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"Hello my lovelies!
A couple of weeks ago I contributed to a thread on body type!
On that particular thread I was ‘called out’ by a fellow fabber for describing myself as curvy! In her opinion I’m most definitely not curvy.
So I’m curious to know what everyone else’s opinion is. Personally I don’t consider myself slim - and sadly I’m certainly not athletic - but I thought ‘average ‘ (as per national average sizes) for my height was around a size 16 these days?
So - question - what’s my body type in your opinion?
Ps - not fishing for compliments so please feel free to be totally honest!
Thanks - and enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone! "
I would have to agree with you, you are curvy in the best possible way x |
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"Hello my lovelies!
A couple of weeks ago I contributed to a thread on body type!
On that particular thread I was ‘called out’ by a fellow fabber for describing myself as curvy! In her opinion I’m most definitely not curvy.
So I’m curious to know what everyone else’s opinion is. Personally I don’t consider myself slim - and sadly I’m certainly not athletic - but I thought ‘average ‘ (as per national average sizes) for my height was around a size 16 these days?
So - question - what’s my body type in your opinion?
Ps - not fishing for compliments so please feel free to be totally honest!
Thanks - and enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone! "
I'd say slim with curves in all the right places. But what's it really matter, how you describe and think of yourself is entirely up to you |
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"Hello my lovelies!
A couple of weeks ago I contributed to a thread on body type!
On that particular thread I was ‘called out’ by a fellow fabber for describing myself as curvy! In her opinion I’m most definitely not curvy.
So I’m curious to know what everyone else’s opinion is. Personally I don’t consider myself slim - and sadly I’m certainly not athletic - but I thought ‘average ‘ (as per national average sizes) for my height was around a size 16 these days?
So - question - what’s my body type in your opinion?
Ps - not fishing for compliments so please feel free to be totally honest!
Thanks - and enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone! "
I'd say curvy. You are slim, but got a figure so I'd say curvy.
But then I lump myself in the curvy category and I probably should be in the ample gang. Damn.
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"Hello my lovelies!
A couple of weeks ago I contributed to a thread on body type!
On that particular thread I was ‘called out’ by a fellow fabber for describing myself as curvy! In her opinion I’m most definitely not curvy.
So I’m curious to know what everyone else’s opinion is. Personally I don’t consider myself slim - and sadly I’m certainly not athletic - but I thought ‘average ‘ (as per national average sizes) for my height was around a size 16 these days?
So - question - what’s my body type in your opinion?
Ps - not fishing for compliments so please feel free to be totally honest!
Thanks - and enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone! "
Classic pawg, you have a phat ass and that's the only thing that's phat |
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"Hello my lovelies!
A couple of weeks ago I contributed to a thread on body type!
On that particular thread I was ‘called out’ by a fellow fabber for describing myself as curvy! In her opinion I’m most definitely not curvy.
So I’m curious to know what everyone else’s opinion is. Personally I don’t consider myself slim - and sadly I’m certainly not athletic - but I thought ‘average ‘ (as per national average sizes) for my height was around a size 16 these days?
So - question - what’s my body type in your opinion?
Ps - not fishing for compliments so please feel free to be totally honest!
Thanks - and enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone!
Classic pawg, you have a phat ass and that's the only thing that's phat "
I recently discovered what pawg stood for |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Do you really care op or just fishing? I'd say average. But I describe myself as fabulous because I think it's all bollocks.
Nah I don’t fish Hun! I’m just curious! X
Really? You are really interested what others think???
Insofar as I like to be accurate about what goes on my profile - yes! X"
Hi Peachy xx
Trying to be accurate when the options are pretty limiting has had me changing between the three boxes loads of times.
I have ticked slim (when I was feeling in a hopeful and confident mood ) ... I’ve ticked average too but it’s such a crap word I think so I’ve ticked curvy at the minute but put slim/curvy in the profile because that’s what I’d hope I am. Having met you I’d say slim with curves ... you have a proper gorgeous figure!
Maybe fab needs to add “slim with curves” as an option?
Don’t most people decide from the pics anyway?
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"Do you really care op or just fishing? I'd say average. But I describe myself as fabulous because I think it's all bollocks.
Nah I don’t fish Hun! I’m just curious! X
Really? You are really interested what others think???
Insofar as I like to be accurate about what goes on my profile - yes! X
Hi Peachy xx
Trying to be accurate when the options are pretty limiting has had me changing between the three boxes loads of times.
I have ticked slim (when I was feeling in a hopeful and confident mood ) ... I’ve ticked average too but it’s such a crap word I think so I’ve ticked curvy at the minute but put slim/curvy in the profile because that’s what I’d hope I am. Having met you I’d say slim with curves ... you have a proper gorgeous figure!
Maybe fab needs to add “slim with curves” as an option?
Don’t most people decide from the pics anyway?
Kx"
Probably lovely - and thanks for the compliment gorgeous! |
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By *rwhite30Man
over a year ago
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"Hello my lovelies!
A couple of weeks ago I contributed to a thread on body type!
On that particular thread I was ‘called out’ by a fellow fabber for describing myself as curvy! In her opinion I’m most definitely not curvy.
So I’m curious to know what everyone else’s opinion is. Personally I don’t consider myself slim - and sadly I’m certainly not athletic - but I thought ‘average ‘ (as per national average sizes) for my height was around a size 16 these days?
So - question - what’s my body type in your opinion?
Ps - not fishing for compliments so please feel free to be totally honest!
Thanks - and enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone! "
stunning curves, amazing body |
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Curvy is often seen as a euphemism for fat, (self confessed user of that euphemism!) so in that respect I'd say no. If you use the word 'curvy' to describe the archetypal hourglass figure shape then I'd say yes.
In my opinion, you are smoking hot! But unfortunately that's not an option in the Dropbox list.....
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"Omg if size 16 at 5ft8 is average then wtf am I? That is well above a good bmi ..."
Hi lovely. Just googled it!
Apparently the average uk woman (as of 2017) is 5ft 5 and a size 16!
I’m 5ft 7-8 and size 12 - so taller in height but smaller in dress size!
I’d say you were Curvy - but it’s obviously your choice how you describe yourself! |
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"Curvy is often seen as a euphemism for fat, (self confessed user of that euphemism!) so in that respect I'd say no. If you use the word 'curvy' to describe the archetypal hourglass figure shape then I'd say yes.
In my opinion, you are smoking hot! But unfortunately that's not an option in the Dropbox list.....
It isn’t - but thanks so much for the compliment Foxy! And for what it’s worth - I’d definitely say you’re curvy!
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"Curvy is often seen as a euphemism for fat, (self confessed user of that euphemism!) so in that respect I'd say no. If you use the word 'curvy' to describe the archetypal hourglass figure shape then I'd say yes.
In my opinion, you are smoking hot! But unfortunately that's not an option in the Dropbox list.....
It isn’t - but thanks so much for the compliment Foxy! And for what it’s worth - I’d definitely say you’re curvy!
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You're welcome, and thank you too |
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"Curvy is subjective as I'd say it's more a body shape than type. I'm overweight but curvy as I have a defined waist to hip.
Could do with a secondary body type feature for curvy, pear, apple etc. "
You hit the nail on the head. Body Type is definitely subjective so everyone’s opinion will differ. I had this same conversation with a woman friend of mine who I feel is curvy and has a beautiful body. She pointed out someone to me whom she considered curvy but I considered fat. The fat woman was still beautiful but she was fat in my opinion and curvy in my friends. So in my opinion you are whatever you feel and believe you are op. I would say you are doing alright because I know many women who are half your age who don’t look half as good as you do. |
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"Omg if size 16 at 5ft8 is average then wtf am I? That is well above a good bmi ...
Hi lovely. Just googled it!
Apparently the average uk woman (as of 2017) is 5ft 5 and a size 16!
I’m 5ft 7-8 and size 12 - so taller in height but smaller in dress size!
I’d say you were Curvy - but it’s obviously your choice how you describe yourself! "
Omg I'm nearly 5ft11 and 10 on the bottom and 12 on the top ... I put average  but really not sure about curvy? |
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Slim with curves.
Height/ weight plays a big part though as you can have three people all the same dress size but all carry weight very differently and will obviously look different. Someone who is 5ft and a sz 14 could be classed as curvy/average build whereas someone 5ft 9 and sz 14 could be slim and quite lean if they are athletic |
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By *eeBee67Man
over a year ago
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In my opinion, after close and prolonged inspection 
I would class your body type as.....
Pause for dramatic effect.
Just about spot on.
Curves in all the right places and perfectly proportioned. |
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"Omg if size 16 at 5ft8 is average then wtf am I? That is well above a good bmi ...
Hi lovely. Just googled it!
Apparently the average uk woman (as of 2017) is 5ft 5 and a size 16!
I’m 5ft 7-8 and size 12 - so taller in height but smaller in dress size!
I’d say you were Curvy - but it’s obviously your choice how you describe yourself!
Omg I'm nearly 5ft11 and 10 on the bottom and 12 on the top ... I put average but really not sure about curvy? "
I'm now seriously confused regarding body type!
Though 5ft5 and size 16 is a terrible bmi 
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By (user no longer on site)
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Didnt we all used to be classified as pears or apples or hourglasses, for some reason I remember a lesson on that in science at school. Ectomorphs and meisomorphs and endomorphs? No one would still have a clue what you were so just keep looking at pics instead |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Curvy is often seen as a euphemism for fat, (self confessed user of that euphemism!) so in that respect I'd say no. If you use the word 'curvy' to describe the archetypal hourglass figure shape then I'd say yes.
In my opinion, you are smoking hot! But unfortunately that's not an option in the Dropbox list.....
It isn’t - but thanks so much for the compliment Foxy! And for what it’s worth - I’d definitely say you’re curvy!
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As long as your happy E who cares |
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"Omg if size 16 at 5ft8 is average then wtf am I? That is well above a good bmi ...
Hi lovely. Just googled it!
Apparently the average uk woman (as of 2017) is 5ft 5 and a size 16!
I’m 5ft 7-8 and size 12 - so taller in height but smaller in dress size!
I’d say you were Curvy - but it’s obviously your choice how you describe yourself!
Omg I'm nearly 5ft11 and 10 on the bottom and 12 on the top ... I put average but really not sure about curvy? "
I'd say your slim with curves |
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"Why is curvy thought of as only belonging to those who are larger?
You're slim but curvy OP. You have an arse and boobs and your waist is smaller - sort of hourglassish. So I'd say curvy. I don't think of average as relating to being a size 16, more down to proportions. I've typed curvy too often and now I am questioning if it's spelt correctly! "
Exactly. You can be less than five foot tall, a size eight and still be curvy! Often described as a pocket rocket.
Fondly recalls said example from recent trip to Greece...  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"You are real life curvy, but fab slim.
Fab curvy is about 6 stone heavier.....with apron...
Whatever you consider yourself, consider you’re mighty fine"
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"Didnt we all used to be classified as pears or apples or hourglasses, for some reason I remember a lesson on that in science at school. Ectomorphs and meisomorphs and endomorphs? No one would still have a clue what you were so just keep looking at pics instead "
I'm a pear and I'd love for that to be an option for me on here, instead I've gone with fabulous |
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