Female body shapes in the fashion industryIn the fashion industry, body shapes are often categorized into four classes.Apple, or inverted triangleThis body shape describes a person who has broader shoulders and bust than they do hips.Banana, straight, or rectangleThis body shape describes a person who typically has waist measurements that are less than 9 inches smaller than the hip or bust measurements.Pear, spoon, bell, or triangleThis body shape describes a person who has hip measurements greater than their bust measurements.Hourglass, X shape, triangles opposing, or facing inwardsThis body shape (typically presented as the "ideal") describes a person with hip and bust measurements nearly equal in size, with a narrower waist measurement.