The Ultimate Trinny & Susannah Body Shape Quiz

In their book The Body Shape Bible, British fashion stylists Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine expanded past the traditional four basic body shapes. Instead, they identified 12 distinct body shapes based on skeletal structure, proportion, and where weight is naturally distributed rather than overall size.

​The 12 body shapes are:

• ​Apple – Rounded through the midsection, often with a full bust, slender arms and legs, and little-to-no waist definition. Weight is primarily carried around the tummy.

• ​Bell – Characterized by a narrow top half (slim shoulders and a small bust), a short waist, and widening dramatically at the hips and thighs.

• ​Brick – A more athletic or blocky frame where the shoulders, waist, and hips are roughly the same width, with minimal waist definition and usually a smaller bust.

• ​Cello – Curvy and full all over, featuring a fuller bust, a rounded tummy, full hips, and prominent thighs, but retaining a defined waist relative to the full curves.

• ​Column – Tall and slender with a straight up-and-down silhouette. Shoulders and hips are aligned, the waist has little definition, and the overall frame tends to have minimal natural curves.

• ​Cornet – Top-heavy with broad shoulders and a large bust that taper down to narrow hips and slender legs.

• ​Goblet – Similar to the cornet, featuring a very top-heavy frame (broad shoulders, wide back, and a large bust), but with a fuller midsection and average-to-narrow hips.

• ​Hourglass – Balanced proportions where the bust and hip measurements are roughly equal, accompanied by a sharply defined, narrow waist.

• ​Lollipop – Characterized by a large bust and a slim, straight torso, long legs, and very narrow hips, with little waist definition.

• ​Pear – Features a delicate top half (slim shoulders, small bust, and a long, defined waist) that transitions into fuller hips, heavy thighs, and prominent saddlebags.

• ​Skittle – Shares similarities with the pear (fuller thighs and lower half), but features a smaller, flatter bottom and slightly slimmer, more shapely calves.

• ​Vase – Similar to the classic hourglass, but with a slightly longer torso and softer, more rounded hips and shoulders.

Determining your shape in the Trinny and Susana system involves looking beyond standard dress sizes and examining your skeletal framework and proportions—specifically how your vertical sections stack up against one another and where your body naturally carries weight.

Here is how to figure out which of the 12 shapes you fall into:

Step 1: Examine Your Proportions (Vertical & Horizontal)

• Torso vs. Limbs: Notice if your torso is long or short. A short waist can drastically shift how weight looks compared to a long torso.
• Top vs. Bottom Balance: Stand in front of a full-length mirror wearing form-fitting clothes. Compare the width of your shoulders/bust to the width of your hips and thighs. Are they balanced, is the top much wider, or is the bottom much wider?
• Waist Definition: Look at your midsection. Do you have a naturally nipped-in waist, a straight tubular waist, or is your midsection the widest part of your torso?

Step 2: Identify Your Key Diagnostic Features

Trinny and Susana emphasize looking at specific “anchors” on your body:

• The Shoulders and Bust: Are your shoulders broad, athletic, and angular (pointing toward a Cornet or Goblet)? Or are they narrow and sloping (pointing toward a Pear or Bell)? Do you have a full bust that dominates your silhouette (like a Lollipop or Cello)?
• The Hips and Thighs: Does weight gather primarily on the outer thighs and saddlebags (Pear), low down around the calves (Skittle), or evenly across a rounded tummy and full hips (Cello)?
• The Frame: Are you naturally tall and linear with zero curves (Column), or are you blocky with shoulders, waist, and hips all sitting on the exact same width line (Brick)?

Step 3: Match to the Closest Silhouette

Once you map out your features, ask yourself these guiding questions:

• Do my shoulders and bust outweigh my hips completely? Look at Cornet (if your legs are slim) or Goblet (if your midsection is also full).
• Am I completely balanced between top and bottom with a tiny waist? Look at Hourglass or Vase (if your lines are softer and your torso is longer).
• Is my middle the widest part of my body with slim limbs? You are likely an Apple.
• Are my hips and thighs significantly heavier than my upper half? Look at Pear (if you have a long, defined waist and a neat top) or Bell (if your waist is short and your shoulders are very narrow).
• Am I straight up and down? Look at Column (tall and slender) or Brick (more athletic and square-framed).

Find your exact match among the 12 classic Trinny and Susannah body shapes by answering the 30 diagnostic questions below. Think about your natural skeletal structure and how your weight distributes rather than just your current clothing size.

Understanding your body through the Trinny and Susannah 12-shape framework moves you away from generic sizing and focuses entirely on the architecture of your unique skeletal structure and natural weight distribution. Whether you find your balance in the clean lines of a Column, the soft curves of a Vase, or the distinct proportions of an Apple or Pear, recognizing your true silhouette is the ultimate tool for effortless styling. Use your quiz results to guide your wardrobe choices, highlight your favorite features, and dress with absolute confidence.