Curvy or thin
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Curvy tends to be reserved for those with a more pronounced hourglass figure. Your build is typically referred to as "athletic", which is a great category to be in, and a highly coveted build onto itself. Olive Oil is a "stick", you're not a stick.
But that being said, you're young enough to know that you don't have to be holding a sign asking the Reddit community to roast you in order to feel the sting of internet criticism. And there's nothing the faceless masses of the web love more than tearing down anyone they think might not already hate themselves. So I wouldn't take the judgement very personally; they're meaningless strangers whose opinions should mean nothing.2 -
I'm sorry you're feeling insecure
I assume these photos are from your IG account and you have already received positive affirmation
So yes you are beautiful
Now taking your request at face value ...take your measurements, if your waist is 0.7 your hips and boobs you're traditional hourglass ..the definition of curvy
Hope that's enough for you2 -
Even lying down I can see you have nice pert boobs, and a slim waist, that alone means you got some curves! I would say you are a pretty standard description of gorgeous and hey, if you posted that on here to hear that, then there you go because I'd be saying it even if it was on another theme
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Eh, I don't know what else I can say that hasn't already been said.
You're fine. Who the hell cares what others classify you as? Everyone has different interpretations of what curvy, thin, stick, athletic etc means.
I've been called manly, athletic, slim, etc all with my current body. I've also been told I need to cut down weight to emphasize my muscle more. Others tell me to stop working out while some tell me I need to lift heavier. See how there are many variations and criticisms to my body? However, I'm happy with my body despite what others say.
Point being, be happy with yourself and stop trying to look for external validation for your body. People will always critique your physique, especially since you are a woman.1 -
stop worrying about labeling your body and just enjoy being an attractive woman with a great body.0
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I'd say attractive..thin or curvy..as long as you feel good about yourself. Confidence is attractive.
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I've been told irl that I have no hips...I don't let it bother me at all...0
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Its hard to tell from the photos if your what I would call curvy, a straight on full length photo with no posing/twisting would have made it easier to tell. Generally looking at hip to waist ratio but also looking at shape of legs. Your legs look different in the photos due to angles or maybe they were over a period of time.
But from what I can see you neither stick thin or curvy. I agree with the term slim. I dont think you look athletic although thats a hard one, I would expect to see a little more muscle definition on the arms but your stomach definition does lean towards that term. But again thats personal perspective.
But I do agree with comments its about what makes you happy with you body is whats important not what others think. You have a great body that many people would love to have but what counts is if you are happy with it.
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I've been told irl that I have no hips...I don't let it bother me at all...
Just judging from your profile pic, I'd say whoever said that was wrong, too. I don't get where people come up with this stuff.
Then again, I had a friend once tell me I have bird legs, while everyone else says she's nuts. Go figure.1 -
Slim not stick thin not curvy but you got boobs so that's curvy? Also who cares...your obviously confident enough to take a heal of selfies so who cares what they define it as? Just words...0
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* heap of selfies, not heal...0
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Looking at those photos, if you're not having to beat men off you with a stick then it's only because you're so attractive that most men assume that you're completely 'out of their league' so they avoid talking to you as they assume you'd reject them.
If women are saying negative things about you, it's because they're jealous.
Honestly, from those pictures, you have a body many women would kill for.2 -
I don't know why people flagged your post. Just in case you are for real, I'm going to take your post at face value that you are being genuine.Emmamarceau7 wrote: »People have been saying I'm not curvy. I'm "like a stick" "your thin and that's ok" I'm mad and idk why. Cus I posted this about being a curvy girl and everyone is attacking me saying idk what curvy is. Do u think I am curvy or thin? I don't want to have no curves ... Curves are healthy and I don't want to look sick u know
Emma, you have a really flat stomach and are retaining feminine curves, which is great.
People are probably "attacking" you because they don't really believe you are asking these questions for real. You are trim, however you are not underweight and are certainly not sickly or anorexic looking.
Not everyone has your best interests at heart. There are people out there who love to try to tear others down to make themselves feel better.
But because you are smaller than the average sized person many are likely to say you are "thin" not intending it to be derogatory. My advice would be to thank people and take that as a compliment if they say that you are thin.
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you look fine. perhaps if you are troubled by your appearence and comments it is something to talk to a therapist about if you are having body image /dysmorphic and self esteme issues. that being said, google stuff on body shape and type. some types may make a person look curvier or thiker vs thinner and a striaghter more boxy build. cant change that its genetic but as soemone siad , mabee weights for more bulk or definition f thats what your going for.
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I'm not sure if your worried about being attractive or not, but I will just say that sexy is an attitude, not a body type. People that are comfortable in their own skin can be sexy regardless of whether they meet some arbitrary definition of attractiveness. Insecurity is the opposite of sexy. If you're not comfortable with the way you look you have the power to change it. If you are, then others will be too. Either way it starts with you.4
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People who are "curvy" hourglass shapes tend to retain that shape whether they gain or lose weight. I wouldn't worry about what others call you if you consider yourself curvy and like to use that term, then go for it.0
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I don't have an answer but I wish men would invent a few new ways to spin their size like women have because "big man" just isn't cutting it as a pseudo compliment. "Big and tall" is about as nice as it gets but let's be honest, it's usually "big or tall" and everyone knows it. Ammmmmmirite?0
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MorganMoreaux wrote: »I think a bigger concern is why you a posting images of yourself online for validation? Validation comes from within, I think the sooner you get this the happier you will be. You're a healthy weight, you know this, that is all that should matter. Don't waste your youth comparing yourself to others or living for outside opinions, it's not productive or healthy.
I'd add, don't waste your youth fishing for compliments. If you're so insecure that you need to post half naked pictures of yourself all over a forum in hopes that some random person you'll never meet will tell you you're pretty, there's something else you should be looking into--namely counseling.5 -
Here's a question, why do the two have to be mutually exclusive. Can't you be thin and curvy at the same time. One is more about ones overall body composition while the other is more focused on specific features (usually but the butt and bust). So to me you can be thin and curvy, which I would classify you as. You hardly look like a person who is starving, but you also look like you take good care of yourself. While I partially agree with what folks here are saying is that you have to be happy with you, I also disagree that some nice compliments are a bad thing. You look great and take pride in that! Keep up the good work and keep smiling!0
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CalorieCountChocula wrote: »I don't have an answer but I wish men would invent a few new ways to spin their size like women have because "big man" just isn't cutting it as a pseudo compliment. "Big and tall" is about as nice as it gets but let's be honest, it's usually "big or tall" and everyone knows it. Ammmmmmirite?
Yes. I've heard others say, "Big Guy" in a friendly pseudo compliment kind of way. "Teddy Bear" is a nice way to describe some guys. I don't know if the guys like being called that though.
It is true that big girls have adopted the PC version "curvy" and have forever changed the original Marilyn Monroe version of the term.0 -
OK, the first thing you need to realize is that everyone has their own definition of skinny and curvy based on their perspective. And the reality is that we should all feel sexy in our own skin. However the fashion industry who makes money selling clothing often uses these same terms as buzz-words, and they often times further mix definitions up.
From looking, by my definition you are thin or slender, but in a very healthy way. I think a number of people who might fall into the curvy arena would love to have what you have. But again life is about reaching a state of happiness with who you are.0 -
CalorieCountChocula wrote: »I don't have an answer but I wish men would invent a few new ways to spin their size like women have because "big man" just isn't cutting it as a pseudo compliment. "Big and tall" is about as nice as it gets but let's be honest, it's usually "big or tall" and everyone knows it. Ammmmmmirite?
Lol! My uncle's brother is legit big and tall. 6'6 and ~300 lb.
He also frequently wears a shirt that says, "I have the body of a god...Unfortunately it's a Buddha!"
My dad also refers to himself as a manly apple. He's quite like a sphere with thin legs!
Sorry to derail this post!2 -
RosieRose7673 wrote: »CalorieCountChocula wrote: »I don't have an answer but I wish men would invent a few new ways to spin their size like women have because "big man" just isn't cutting it as a pseudo compliment. "Big and tall" is about as nice as it gets but let's be honest, it's usually "big or tall" and everyone knows it. Ammmmmmirite?
Lol! My uncle's brother is legit big and tall. 6'6 and ~300 lb.
He also frequently wears a shirt that says, "I have the body of a god...Unfortunately it's a Buddha!"
My dad also refers to himself as a manly apple. He's quite like a sphere with thin legs!
Sorry to derail this post!
Lol That is so cute
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I usually bite my tongue, or hold back my fingers, in cases like this but after seeing all the photos here I feel like I have to type this. If you really want feedback on your body from strangers, you should post straightforward photos like stated earlier in the thread. Almost every one of these photos is angled or has you contorting your body in certain ways to achieve your most flattering angles. This is why some people are taking this as a "fish for compliments" thread more than a "be honest with me" thread.
That's not to say you don't look good! You're at a healthy weight, you have a soft look as stated earlier in the thread, and you have what seems to be a symmetrical face with minimal acne. For most people, that's really all it takes to be more than average on the attractive scale. You'll be a stick to some, curvy to some, and neither for others. As long as you're happy with yourself, that's what matters.
Well said, especially the first paragraph.
@Emmamarceau7 can we get some straightforward photos?0 -
Has the OP even bothered coming back to this thread? How many of her photos are floating around on the interwebz..
OP judging by your pics you have no need to feel so deeply insecure and desperately trying to seek validation from a bunch of internet strangers. You look great to me, many women would love to have your body 1 -
Damn people are so rude on here! I can't believe how many people are telling you you need help for being so "insecure" and what not.
Even if she did post this just for compliments, what's so bad about that? We all want to be complimented. Don't you like being complimented on your body when you worked hard to make it look a certain way and you feel good about yourself? There's nothing wrong with that.
Why is it so hard to just answer her question and maybe make someone feel good about themselves?1 -
There isn't anything wrong with asking what people think about body types. If she weren't so pretty there wouldn't be the cattiness.0
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Thin. Definitely not curvy! What's your height and weight? You are very attractive by the way0
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Damn people are so rude on here! I can't believe how many people are telling you you need help for being so "insecure" and what not.
Even if she did post this just for compliments, what's so bad about that? We all want to be complimented. Don't you like being complimented on your body when you worked hard to make it look a certain way and you feel good about yourself? There's nothing wrong with that.
Why is it so hard to just answer her question and maybe make someone feel good about themselves?
Because it's attention seeking. People who aren't insecure don't go posting half naked photos of themselves on the internet fishing for compliments7
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