What Kind of Torso Are You? It Changes EVERYTHING

Find out what kind of torso you have and how it fits into your vertical body proportions. It matters more than you know!
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We’re all familiar with the “what type of body shape are you?” articles that classify body shapes into hourglass, rectangle, apple, pear, etc. Your torso is the second layer to that. You can have a pear body shape and a short torso or a pear body shape and a long torso. Your torso type refers to the proportions of your torso within your body vertically - not just how your shoulders and hips are positioned. That means your legs are part of it, and your neck is part of it too. (Yes, we talk about how to measure your neck too - see 4:52)
The more you understand about how your body is structured, the more comfortable you’ll feel in it!
I hope you found this video helpful. Let me know what you think in the comments! (Remember to build each other up!)
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[@JulesBeth]

There is still so much I have to say about this! I added some mored details I forgot to mention (isn't that always the case?) in the description box. Thank you so much for watching! If you're a short torso girl, make sure you watch my short torso styling series: kzbin.info/aero/PLJcuD_x6yBS-NHg6VqsCSiLuGxcI-jHaU

[@karrifields7841]

You mentioned in one video that you recommended a good bra. Can you suggest one? Thank you

[@Ilovesushi123456]

I always thought I had a short torso because my legs are really long compared to my torso but after this I realized I’m proportionate and just have long legs. Thank you for this video very informative, I felt insecure about something I didn’t even have!

[@JulesBeth]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching! 😄

[@kelly_ven]

Same!

[@unavailableuser07]

Omg same

[@msparis555]

So relatable

[@GloryWorld254]

Me too😅

[@lf9341]

For years I thought everything had to do with weight and height until my friend and i tried the same cocktail dress on at a thrift store. We both are 5"4 and weighed 120. It looked amazing on her, but looked so weird on me. The boob part was above my chest. Then the owner of the shop explained I had a short torso and long legs. She told me I need petite tops etc. I never knew why one piece bathing suits were so weird and the crotch would be almost to my knees! :( My entire life I think about it every day as I'm very into fashion and have struggled with body image issues. Pregnancy was a nightmare as it was hard to breath.

[@JulesBeth]

Girl we’re so alike! I love fashion too but have to find different ways to wear trends because of this body type. It can definitely mess with your body image too. But you’re not alone! 💞 I’ve never been pregnant but what you said is what I imagine it to be like with this torso 😬😓

[@lf9341]

@@JulesBeth I'm much older than you. In the 80's /90's I swear they didn't make 1 piece bathing suits for short torso's. Found great ones on MOD Cloth where the stripes are a V going up! Love your videos!

[@JulesBeth]

Good to know! Thanks for sharing 💕

[@MissPopuri]

I can wear small/medium shirts myself even though I’m 5’10 and technically overweight. Never thought I would need a Petite top because I am so tall.

[@lf9341]

@@MissPopuri Petite tops may be better even though your are tall!

[@bubblestheterrible]

“You don’t have the right body? Go for a run.” So true. I’m still flabbergasted that I have this short torso. My hip bone and rib cage practically touch too! Like an inch between, ugh

[@JulesBeth]

Same here! They’re right next to each other! But it’s liberating too 😊 Like yeah, I’ll never have a body like in magazines but I know what to do to still feel confident about it. Our bodies are normal ❤️❤️❤️

[@aishwaryasinharoll410b6]

@@JulesBeth hey....um what if my hand exactly overlaps the belly button?

[@JulesBeth]

You might be proportionate 😊

[@rhiiyaevans4060]

Same tbh and i just hate it. I wish I had a longer torso

[@realSimoneCherie]

Same

[@remakingmissy1799]

I appreciated the skeletal reference. That was helpful. I'm definitely in the short-torso crew!

[@JulesBeth]

I’m so glad! Welcome to the club girl! You’re DEFINITELY not alone! 😂💞

[@DarlingsDomain]

It's so nice to not feel like the only one

[@aisha-3857]

Same sadly

[@chipomwape3668]

@@aisha-3857 No need to be sad. As long as your body can contain your organs, then you are normal. Our differences make us unique.

[@gabrielweyten2816]

I have short torso and long legs as a male, 12.5inch torso

[@NoticeMeSenpaiii]

I always thought I had a really long torso and stubby little legs (I mean that in the most endearing way possible, not in a body shaming way), but it turns out I have a proportional torso. I think the widest part of my hips sits a little bit low and makes my torso look longer. I would never have considered that before. Thanks for the video!

[@JulesBeth]

Interesting! Glad I could help!

[@ELYAMUSIC17]

I’m the same way. My legs are in reality like 29-29 inches but my hips sit low

[@lollipop244]

I’m so sad. I have a long torso and short legs plus low inseam. I’m so insecure with how i look even if I’m wearing high waisted pants because my butt looks very low.😞

[@JulesBeth]

Heels will help your legs look longer! Super easy (and fun! - love shoes) fix. You got this! ❤️❤️

[@magsuzhca3840]

Same😔

[@cr78421]

I hv Same issue😔

[@izzyy6469]

Same, and I always thought mine was especially extreme. Buying pants has always been a nightmare

[@annette9775]

I wish I was like you I look like a misceto

[@oopsie1157]

long & short torsos are so pretty imo, I have extremely long legs and a proportionate to long torso

[@JulesBeth]

Gorgeous! 💗

[@etsugradlib]

Teresa Tapp (T-Tapp) developed an entire fitness series based on long versus short torso. Basically, long torso models bikinis; short torso models skirts because of the extra leg.

[@JulesBeth]

Interesting! I’ll have to check it out

[@megan9525]

Thank you for making these videos!! It’s taken me YEARS to accept my short torso body type and genuinely thought there was something wrong with me because my body looks so different than my long and lean friends. It’s so hard to find this representation 🙂

[@JulesBeth]

It’s not talked about a lot yet it affects so much! I’m so glad I can help. Thanks so much for this comment! It made my day! ❤️

[@sunshineinthesky2532]

This is really nice! I'm in the short torso long legs spectrum, I was always insecure that no matter what I do I would never get those tiny waist. People keep telling me I don't look short thanks to my legs but my waist is not flattering at all 😅 but I do realize that I don't have to be all perfect to be beautiful so I hope everyone who read this feel the same ❤️

[@JulesBeth]

Aw I love that! Thanks so much for this comment 💕

[@nicolemarie6046]

Same thing with me people always assume I am taller when I tell them my height. I actually have a tiny waist and short torso with 34D breasts so it make my torso look even shorter. So I feel you on that.

[@gracecarter8734]

Mind BLOWN! the skeleton thing and distance from hip bone to ribs was so enlightening! I have an average to long torso and your information is still so relevant - thank you! Wish I'd find this 2 years ago 😂

[@JulesBeth]

I hope my more recent videos are better quality but I keep getting good feedback on this old one! Glad it’s still helpful!

[@stephanieg2000]

Wow! I am proportionate, 5'3", thought I was short torso but I think it's proportionate thanks to the hand trick and a longish neck. Very helpful and easy tips! New subscriber since I'm petite and I think your channel will be helpful for lengthening the vertical line with clothes! 🥰

[@JulesBeth]

Yay! Thanks for subscribing. That's a good point. Lots of lengthening happening here!

[@Jellybean1762]

I’m 4’11 and you just helped me learn I have a long torso. I never would have guessed! Thank you. PS. Really appreciated your no body shaming comment.

[@JulesBeth]

I’m so glad it helped you! Can’t wait for you to see the doors that unlocks 😄

[@kristinaebert822]

Oh my goodness I'm so glad I've found your videos! I've known I've had a short torso for over 15 years, when I compared my body against my taller cousin. Our legs are the same length but then her boobs started where mine ended. But I've never known how to dress my body. I can't wait to now look for the right clothes

[@JulesBeth]

Dang! Well you found the right place and we’re happy to have you here ❤️❤️

[@nigellablossom]

Yes, my experience says a short torso can affect pregnancy. I have birthed multiple children (not at the same time haha), and the way I carried them and the pain in birthing them was the same each time, largely because there was just SO little room to work with. I am 5' 0" and have a very short torso. My ribs sit basically touching the top of my hip bones like yours do. As a result, my babies were very front heavy, even early on in the pregnancies. I always carried very front heavy, which led to some interesting challenges, complications, etc. I delivered early, never reaching 40 weeks (the longest was 38), and I had a very hard time pushing because I just couldn't get the right leverage around the belly. My deliveries were quick enough, but I always needed help getting the babies to come out. My first was 8 pounds, so.. being small myself didn't stop me from having big babies 😂 It was just very difficult.

[@JulesBeth]

Oof!! Thanks for sharing your experience, mama 💕 That makes sense. Glad to hear it still went well!

[@tatemitchell1479]

OH!! So that's why when I sit for too long, or if I wear high-waisted jeans, my ribs start to hurt! They only dig in right above my hips, but that really is RIGHT beneath my ribs. This clarifies EVERYTHING! Thank you!!

[@Lina_al_j]

@@tatemitchell1479 yeah, if I don't keep my back very straight in high-waisted jeans I have this horrible feeling like there is something poking me in my ribs lol. I used to think there was actually something physically wrong with me for having this feeling.

[@NotThatDeep]

Omg so me!!! Currently preggo with my first. With your pregnancies, did you notice more flabbiness or pooch in your stomach post birth?

[@angelbliss7617]

This helped me so much! I always thought I had a long torso but now knowing I have a proportional torso with a short neck makes me feel much better about myself😁😄

[@JulesBeth]

Happy to help!

[@DonnaLHaney]

I have recently learned that I have a rather long RISE (waist to crotch, due to the shape of hip bones), and only a slightly "high" waist, but because the top of my hip bone is not far from my ribs I share "short torso" features. In other words, my torso may be average in length for my height, but the bottom part of it, waist to crotch, takes up most of it. I have learned that this is related to "Violin Hips", and often comes with "Hip Dips", and I'm widest at the top of my thigh/femur bone looking like "Saddlebags" even when I'm thin. It is all structural/skeletal, genetic. 11"+ highrise jeans sit near my natural waist. I look like I have really long legs from waist to floor, but my inseam is only slightly long, the rest is crotch to waist. 😆🎻☠️

[@AbrahamLure]

Omg thank you!! This is me. My crotch is ridiculously long 💀 jeans waists never sit properly

[@brandileigh_thepoet]

Where has this video been my whole life?!!! Thank you for this. I have struggled with my short torso my whole life and it has affected where I have carried my weight at different stages in my life. Soon, I will be having a muscle repair and skin removal surgery from a large weightloss. While I am excited for this, I still find that I'm struggling with "liking" my short torso. I now find myself wondering what I will look like with the excess gone, when my ribs are right on top of my hip bones--- lol. I'm so glad I came across your video. I saw on your Instagram that you are an Oregon girl too -- that made me excited. Subscribed and I hope to pick up on some great tips!

[@JulesBeth]

Woo! I’m so glad this all helped! It’s all a journey and it’s okay to feel things at different times through the whole thing. I’m proud of you for your determination to work through it all to learn to love your short torso body. I struggle at times too! But in the end, I love it ❤️❤️

[@Living.peachy]

Short torso crew❤️❤️❤️ thank you for this vid love!

[@JulesBeth]

Yay!! Glad you liked it! 😊💖

[@KSAalto]

Wow, I really have a short torso, haha. My second hand my belly button hit my middle finger. It's a miracle that I was able to have two beautiful babies. My neck is a little longer than one hand. Thank you for this video! Very eye opening.

[@JulesBeth]

Two babies is amazing! So happy for you ❤️❤️❤️ I hope the video was helpful 😊

[@BlackFluteChance]

Jules, you are awesome. I watched this entire video (difficult due to my attention span), and immediately hit the thumbs up button and subscribed at the end. I so appreciate how informative and gently validating you are, while offering very helpful tips. Most of all, you explain the WHY and that helps my brain form strong connections. I know I won't just finish this video and forget everything completely in a week. Thanks for being you and sharing these tips with us! -signed, a newly-informed short torso 5'8" gal

[@aaliyah214]

this makes so much sense! i'm 5'6 but i've noticed that i always tend to look shorter compared with other people around me, even if i'm one of the "taller" ones. well, now i know i have a longer torso and shorter legs. thank you!

[@littlebetter9166]

What a refreshing and useful take on proportion/style! I've a proportional leg/torso (not including neck+head)ratio but they are both short. Finally figured out what the heck was going on a few years ago when my tall friend & my short me sat together & I loomed over her. Fellow LongNeck here! Hard to research styling tips because petite or short-____ specific stuff always seems off for me. Your video made me think about it differently! Im gonna try looking at overall silhouette and maybe things to balance and enhance the neck. Subbed!

[@JulesBeth]

Welcome friend! I'm so glad you found it helpful! ❤️

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

I’m the same as you. Proportionate with a long neck and bigger head. Have you found any tips on how to balance the whole body and neck/head? Thank you!

[@taylorj888]

Soooooo I thought I had a short torso and long legs going into this and found out I still have my long freaking legs plus a shorter side but mostly medium torso and a slightly long neck.... for some reason I am now even happier than I already was with my reflection as you made me see a few more good things about me. Thanks!

[@JulesBeth]

Yay! I’m so glad you found it helpful. Makes my day! ❤️

[@kasukiii8848]

I've always thought I had a long torso and for years, there wasn't a day where I wished I had a shorter torso and longer legs. And it turns out I was actually proportionate! This is by far the first and most informative video I've come across that actually deals with different body lengths and not shapes. Thank you so much!

[@JulesBeth]

Yay! I’m glad I could help. Stay beautiful! 💖

[@kasukiii8848]

@LB Hernandez I did the same thing too. But I guess going for long torso short legs tips would help considering there is nothing on the search results.

[@JulesBeth]

Proportionate will be hard to find because it’s considered “standard”. Most models are proportionate because it’s the “ideal” canvas for lots of styles. If you have a well proportioned body, most clothes should fit you well without a lot of tailoring. Of course, that’s a very blanket statement and every body has subtle differences. Don’t worry too much about following proportionate people but be conscious of those you follow’s body differences. If you follow someone and know they have a longer torso than yours, it helps you know what may or may not work for you. I hope that helps! ❤️❤️

[@klimtkahlo]

Same! I even found out I have a normal neck, I thought it was short!!!

[@ila_serah]

Me too 😂 I look like I have long torso because im skinny and my waist is so slim like really slim.

[@ayesha_shah9]

I was so ridiculous that I thought I'd make my torso longer. Now watching this video, considering the skeletal situation I understand that I can't have a longer torso when there's not enough room. I'm happy that I know this at least it saved me from fooling myself. This video inspired me. Now that I know that this is the way my body naturally is and there's nothing I can do about it, I am relieved that I'm not doing anything wrong which is making my torso appear shorter. I should learn to embrace my body type. Everybody has a different body. One doesn't need to make their body look like someone else's, everyone has a unique body.

[@JulesBeth]

I’m so happy to hear it inspired you! You’re totally right. We’re not all the same body type. If we want to look a certain way, it just means we may have to go about it differently than someone with another body type ❤️

[@katec9893]

I'm like you! I have a long neck, short torso and I also have longish legs for my 5'6 height (about a leg 32inch). It has been really helpful realising this. Even when I'm at my thinnest my stomach never looks tiny, and I absolutely can't stand high waisted trousers. I love low rise everything. Thanks for helping us short torso ladies, I feel we often get forgotten about.

[@JulesBeth]

I got you! 💗

[@TheresaRene360]

Hi Jules - this is by far the best video on this topic that I have watched. Thank you for your detailed examples 😊

[@JulesBeth]

Yay!! 🙌 I’m so glad. Thanks for letting me know! 💕

[@mariannek6735]

The shortness in my torso lies basically only in the shoulders to bust area. The rest is fairly proportionate and clothes can fit pretty fine often, except for the shoulder part, which is always always too big.

[@JulesBeth]

There are so many ways bodies can be different from mannequins. It’s amazing! Thanks for sharing yours hun! ❤️❤️

[@May-May-Sue]

This videos was so helpful thank you so much, I love my body with all its flaws and imperfections, I work out and eat healthy and that’s all that matters to me as a 47 woman 🥰

[@ShebbyFamilyMovies]

I love you! I also have a short torso and large bust. Finding clothing that looks flattering is tough. I appreciate your videos.

[@Keapix]

I’ve just discovered that I have a proportional torso! I always assumed it was short, but now I think it just looks that way because my bust is very large and visually takes up all the room?! I have also just discovered that I’m in the two hands neck club!

[@JulesBeth]

That insight can be so helpful! Welcome to the club! 🙃🥳

[@jessicaschubert7588]

I’ve always thought I’ve had a short torso turns out I have a proportional torso thank you so much :)

[@jessicaschubert7588]

And I’ve always thought this because I have longer legs

[@JulesBeth]

Glad it helped!! ❤️

[@redheadedneighbor]

I had to laugh at the Skelton thing...I did the same thing! I always imagined it would feel nice to have that extra room to bend and digest and all🤣🤣

[@JulesBeth]

Ha! It’s nice to hear I wasn’t alone! I kept holding out for a final growth spurt. Like maybe my lower spine hasn’t grown all the way in yet! 🤞😂

[@electron-Volt]

thank you Jules for sharing your knowledge and creating such an accepting atmosphere!

[@LittleAFPV]

"But it's also really liberating." Yes it is! Thank you

[@JulesBeth]

🙌🙌🙌

[@zemiyac.2949]

This is suuuch a good video. Love the way you speak about bodies and about yourself haha. I really had a good laugh, mostly because I totally feel you. "That's so much room to work with" 😂👍 Lots of love from germany

[@JulesBeth]

Thanks Zemiya! It's great to meet someone with a similar body shape from the other side of the world 💜

[@emilyrae3507]

I’m hella annoyed everyone keeps saying I have short legs and a long torso😭 my friend said that to me and I was so confused and didn’t know how to explain to her that she was so wrong..

[@JulesBeth]

Aw yes. It can be hard to recognize on other people unless it’s really obvious. The key indicators aren’t always easily seen unless you live it ❤️

[@OzzieLizze]

this needs more views

[@JulesBeth]

Aw thanks! I appreciate you watching and your comment ❤️

[@sharleencoaches]

I so so agree! I have a long torso and I find it gives me a lot more options no matter my "shape"

[@Su-ri5ob]

Being a pear shaped woman(great behind!) I should be able to wear pencil skirts and fitted trousers, except that I am long from hip to waist meaning I have a belly, that I loathe and is never mentioned by stylists. This is the first time I have ever seen or heard of torso shape and length being discussed and it is so good to hear, thank you, I have subscribed.

[@JulesBeth]

So glad it’s helpful and validating!

[@mickylene]

I’m shocked how different are bodies are! I had no idea someone’s ribs and hips could be that close. Very cool :) apparently i have a long torso lol Thanks for the info ❤

[@JulesBeth]

Yes! It’s super cool and can create unique challenges in a few-sizes-fits-all world 😊

[@vibratoqueen450]

Lol, figuring out I had a long neck is useful for my violin playing. My instructor, who is short in height, always said how people should come to play without a tall shoulder rest (to help bridge the gap between your chest and violin), but it just makes my violin droop. Long neck, long torso here! I should have known; every dress I buy is too short-waisted.

[@JulesBeth]

Everyone has unique ways of learning about their body. Thanks for sharing yours! I'm sure others have experienced this too

[@samanthasofia5240]

I have a proportional torso but I'm 5'2" so I'm still short and find your content relevant 😊

[@JoyfulNoiseLearning]

I’m like you with the long neck. I have a long torso and short legs 🦵 This is helpful!! Thanks!

[@jazeljimenez9926]

Thanks! Now I understand why some clothes didn't look good on me. This opened my eyes. Now I will know how to choose my clothes. ❤

[@EssentialEndeavours]

LOL I thought I was the only one who considered the distance between their rib cage and hips...🤣 I got a solid thumb size gap between them. Glad I’m not the only one 🤣🤣🤣🤣 New subscriber fo shooo 💁‍♀️

[@JulesBeth]

Not at all! Glad you’re here boo! ❤️

[@kathleenannecua6927]

Wow! This helped me a lot in identifying my body! Thank you! 🥰

[@JulesBeth]

Yay!! 🎉

[@moiraberniegatt9491]

We always just want someone to tell us..”tell me the answer!!!” BUT NO. YOU CAN’T because we are all different. I’m so grateful to you. I’ve finally worked out MY issue. You set me off in the path. Well done girl. Thank you so much. 😘

[@corienvandermerwe6887]

This was such great video! I have a super short torso and endometriosis and now I know no matter how much I diet or exercise, I won't ever have a flatboard stomach

[@JulesBeth]

Glad it was helpful! I'm no doctor, so can't say anything is for sure, but it could be more challenging if a flat stomach is a goal. Either way, you got this ❤️

[@hongsami.]

me too like damn

[@aaaaaa-xo8om]

I had to learn the hard way, I tried a waist trainer and it was way to long for me. Thankfully there are short torso waistrainer out there I just feel dumb I didn't consider it. But thank your video was very informative I learned new things about my body

[@JulesBeth]

Short torsos are relatively unknown! Don’t feel bad about not realizing it. A lot of us here can relate. Including me!

[@kalabafunga5878]

Honestly you're GOD sent 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@JulesBeth]

Aw omg I’m blushing! But I’m so glad it helped! 🙃🙃🙃

[@jennifert-lewis9426]

The key with the short torso is just watching what you eat a bit more than the average person and training lower body well. That way, you end up with a pretty damn good body with the long legs as a plus ☺️

[@Luu053d]

Every body is different, there is a mixture of so much lovely shapes and proportions and everyone is beautiful in there own way

[@JulesBeth]

Well said!

[@brunacciarti]

Heyy I am really thankful to you for this detailed information and helping me out to find out my body type. I perfectly fit into a short torso type and yea I subscribed you 💫

[@JulesBeth]

Yay! It really makes my day to know that it’s helpful. I’m so glad you’re here! ❤️

[@ephemerallyy]

Jules I was literally spitting my coffee when you did that leveled ribcage to hipbone moment. It was hilarious. Then I had to stand up and do it too. I’m also leveled.

[@JulesBeth]

😂 once you notice it, a lot of other challenges make sense

[@thekittens342]

Such a genuine information. Thankyou soo much for an amazing explanation❤ I do have proportionate torso long neck but shorter legs😂

[@jherpyslurpy1056]

i thought i have short torso thanks to this video, i just realized i have long torso wide ribcage and high hips 🥲

[@JulesBeth]

Interesting! ❤️

[@alexandraperez3442]

This video give me confident about my type of torso

[@JulesBeth]

This makes me so happy Alexandra! You’re beautiful in your body!

[@Kay.in.FL.HI.SA.JP.OZ.NZ.RIO..]

I'm really enjoying your positive spirit, good humor, and great advise as well! Subscribed!

[@JulesBeth]

Aw thank you so much!

[@tiffanyhale8890]

I wish I knew this years ago!!!!! Currently binge watching all your videos! Thank you so much!

[@JulesBeth]

Glad you like them!

[@Tasoq]

I have high set breasts and was so confused if I have a short or proportioned torso. I think I'm proportionate lol

[@JulesBeth]

Check your ribs when in doubt 😉

[@barbaraadams8219]

The rib to hip proportion explains why my pregnancy jetted out and my sister-in-law barely showed. So interesting. Thanks

[@JulesBeth]

Yes!!!

[@wallyrbc]

Love any short torso video! Really found this one informative - thank you so much!

[@JulesBeth]

I love hearing that! Thanks so much! ♥️♥️

[@jamiyabrutus4077]

I’ve always thought I had a short torso but after this video I realized I have a proportionate body I just have a short neck

[@JulesBeth]

I’m glad it helped!! 😊

[@wariwarin]

omg thx for this video. i am more on the lean body type and always have these super long and small arms and legs for my body but i could never get the curves i saw in pictures of models and ppl of my age, and i only recently learnt that i have indeed a short torso. i was stressed out bcs no matter how much i lose weight, run or workout that curve never appeared on me. and i assumed i have a long torso bcs when i sit i am taller than most people and things didn’t add up for me! but then thro this video i learnt that i have a super long neck lol. i could also fit in two handfuls like u lol. i also think that these influencers indeed influenced me more than i realised, bcs i felt like such an outsider bcs i do not have the lady-esque thin waist. it’s sp much nice and relieving to find people like me!

[@JulesBeth]

Yay! I'm so glad you feel less alone. A lot of us have short torso and didn't know for years. Most still don't know

[@MirandaBlanchard]

Love this video!! So we’ll thought through!! Very practical and helpful. 😊

[@bookwormbon482]

Thank you for the positivity

[@JulesBeth]

🥰🥰🥰

[@phulanadethal]

My torso is on the short side of average, when I'm thin, I have a defined waistline, but as soon as I put on some pounds, I become round🤣. Thanks to your explanation, now I now why my friend is an hourglass no matter if she gains weight or not, she has a long torso

[@storywriter3937]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS SOOO HELPFUL OMG

[@JulesBeth]

Aw thank you friend!

[@m_edha5312]

I legit thought I have long waist tf till I saw your vid ! I have short waist and I like it sm !! Thank you sm for this video it was really informative ♡♡♡

[@JulesBeth]

So happy to help!! 💖💖

[@4timesnow318]

Hi there - this is a very informative video. I have always thought I was short-waisted mainly because the distance between my chest and belly button seems pretty short. There is one thing I don't understand. What do you mean by "proportionate?" Do you mean that if the distance from the top of your head to the end of your torso is about the same as the distance from the end of your torso to your feet then you are proportionate? If that's correct, where does your torso end and your legs start - natural waist? Belly button? Hip bone? Sorry if you explained this in the video!!

[@AbigailLee218]

This was extremely helpful! Thank you sooo much ❤️

[@JulesBeth]

You bet Abigail!! 💖

[@seviregis7441]

When I was young and looked great, I was never happy with how I looked. Now that I’m older and don’t look too fab, i’m perfectly comfortable with myself, although I am presently dieting. And that’s the point, that whether I’m my perfect body weight, or even now for the first time in my life, being overweight, I live from the inside out rather than from the outside in, and therefore, I am happy within myself. I think it’s really something that you grow into. But that said, Preferences of beauty change like fashion. Look at Raquel Welch in a bikini during her youth in the film industry. She was the ultimate standard of physical beauty at that time. Look at her rib cage to her hips and how her waist formed. She had broad ribs and that flare was very desirable. Today you have models with very long narrow bodies, without much skeletal architecture. This is a change in beauty standards but not necessarily an accurate reflection of what is beautiful. Beauty comes in many varieties. And each each of these variations can have equal and great beauty unto itself.

[@JulesBeth]

So well said, Sevi. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

[@hakitowr]

Love this! especially with the following tip. :)

[@JulesBeth]

Thanks Eleanora!!

[@realSimoneCherie]

I legit only follow people who have similar bodies and it’s the best advice I could give anyone. I have broad shoulders and a short torso - I’m buying more flattering clothes than I ever did before when I was only looking at women who had petite shoulders or long torsos

[@JulesBeth]

It can be hard to find, but it helps so much to see how pieces work on someone else without always having to try it on yourself!

[@HackeR-kv4gq]

i have a proportioned torso, normal sized neck, and normal rib to hip ratio, i am overweight tho. but this gives me so much motivation to lose the weight and show off my pretty body :)

[@evanbergman1051]

I've been looking for any content that talks about torso size. I have a short torso, broad shoulders, AND a very wide rib cage. I have always had a difficult time dressing my body type. I love the look of wide leg pants but then i look like a brick shape bc my bottom half then matches the width of my top half...then if I go narrow or straight jeans I feel like an exaggerated inverted triangle. The struggle is REAL and if you like a challenge help me!

[@oldsoul29]

I have a long torso and I love it I am kinda muscular. Everyone has their signature

[@lajourdanne]

I appreciate your thoughts on this. I have a short torso, average neck and super long legs. I’ve often called myself a “daddy long legs” lol. But I’m also curvier than you describe and still have more of a T-shape.

[@sofitocyn100]

that was super informative!!! thank you!!

[@JulesBeth]

You’re welcome!!

[@orjikalupriscilla9867]

Wow we are the same I have short torso and long legs. And i also have high waist line

[@JulesBeth]

🥰🥰🥰

[@bluediamondbh93]

lol My proportions are just...different....I have...short legs but tall hips (sounds weird I know....but it's a thing). I have a short distance between my ribs and top of my hips....but then a long torso (measured 2.5 hand distance)....and then a short neck (literally just one hand measurement)...I like my body, it's just different. But I loved what you said about identifying and then following those who are more similar in body shape because it just reaffirms that your body is normal

[@JulesBeth]

Love how you embrace your unique shape! Understanding your body is key

[@TheAClub1]

I have the weirdest body type.. I’ve always considered my torso being long but I did the hand test and my belly button was right under my hand. BUT I realized that... MY LOWER BELLY is really long?? You said “torso” ends at your hipbones but i mean there’s so much room between my hipbones and my crotch. I can fit 3 hands from my belly button to my crotch. That’s why I have short legs to my body. Unfortunately I’ve never seen or heard that anyone has this body type so...

[@michellemichelle15155]

You could be short waisted/have a long rise!

[@JulesBeth]

I agree with Michelle! I can fit about 2.5 hands under my belly button. Short waisted and short torso are the same thing. Your body type is in good company here 💕

[@pinkdolphin7122]

Omg omg I'm just as same as youuuu

[@chrissjoy]

It would be a little more helpful if you had pictures of people with each body type? The drawings just don't give me a very good visual to compare myself to. Maybe you do and other videos, this is the first one of yours I've seen. Maybe you could have women of each type stand straight in the same outfit? I think I have a long torso and long legs? I'm 5'10. It's very hard to find things like rompers or even swimsuits that don't feel like they're cutting me in half lol. It's always been hard to find pants that are long enough too. I really need a makeover, I feel most days like a potato with toothpicks for legs lol. It's just so hard to find clothes that look good on me.

[@JulesBeth]

I would love to be able to do visuals with multiple body types in the same outfits! Keep going through the short torso playlist. I hope it helps! kzbin.info/aero/PLJcuD_x6yBS-NHg6VqsCSiLuGxcI-jHaU

[@bubblegumbitch1465]

I was going to order a waist trainer so I looked to this video to help me decide if I was a short torso or a longer one. I’ve now discovered I actually have a pretty long torso but my ribcage is wide and my waist doesn’t cinch in as much so I thought I had a short torso. This really made me happy to learn that I actually have a long torso so thank you.

[@JulesBeth]

I’m so glad I could help! I totally get what you mean. We all can see our bodies differently or focus on certain qualities that make us think it’s one way when it’s really another. Thanks for sharing! 💝

[@jamievaduva1708]

My torso is sooo long, my neck is long and from the waist up I’m really thin. My legs are short and curvy. I am 5’ 4.5” and I feel half long and lean, half short and stumpy. It’s always made me so uncomfortable in my skin. That being said …high rises are my best friend!

[@JulesBeth]

While I can't relate exactly, I can relate to similar feelings. Having some go-to pieces is so helpful!

[@taniearai1562]

Part of the short torso and long leg crew❤️❤️. I know I had long legs when I could fit my fiancé’s pants with no problem. I’m 5’4, he’s 5’8

[@JulesBeth]

Dang!!! That’s one way to test 🤣

[@lindaloriharvey]

@@JulesBeth This is funny. My boyfriend is a little over 6 feet tall. I'm 5'9". His inseam is 30" and mine is 34" 😆

[@ryanbosarge4382]

Thank you so much, I needed this :)

[@JulesBeth]

So glad I could help! 💖

[@eavision1]

Great video! Thank you! 😊

[@JulesBeth]

You’re so welcome! 💕

[@flowersafeheart]

Thank you! Great channel. So now I think I have a proportionate or slightly long torso (no wonder my legs look slightly short). And a high waist.

[@Sherrera09]

Thank you for this info 😊

[@JulesBeth]

You’re so welcome!!

[@allisonmiller3864]

If I have a proportional torso and long legs, what are the tips/guidelines for dressing? Should I wear midrise jeans? Crop tops? Avoid cropped tops?

[@MP-kv3fo]

Oooh I think I just realized my confusion about thinking I had a short torso. I have a high waist but normal torso. That is one reason regular size clothes do not look right on me. I am also petite under 5’2.

[@MP-kv3fo]

Ooh and my rib cage is pretty wide so it pretty much has the same measurement as my waist as I look in the mirror (I think cause of my scoliosis) I have weird measurements.

[@JulesBeth]

It’s so much more intricate than first glance. Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@ouijajija5721]

You talked about exactly what i think these days i really hate that my torso is short and looks like a box and long skinny legs i literally look like spongebob i hope i gain weight to make my legs thinner

[@JulesBeth]

You got this! Your body is beautiful and can wear any style you want! 💜

[@michellemichelle15155]

We all want what we don't have. Honestly I think skinny legs are the beauty standard. Think about it, when you think supermodel do you think long legs or short legs? Embrace it ❤️

[@ouijajija5721]

@@michellemichelle15155 u made my day 😍🥰❤❤

[@7Mushrooms7]

I already knew I had a long torso... but the hand test on both the torso and the neck confirmed it even more. Long torso and long neck in proportion to my legs. 😭

[@JulesBeth]

That’s okay! 💗 Those are things you can’t change, but you can change their perception if you wish. It makes shopping and styling less of a struggle and more fun in the end! 🤗

[@idea3315]

you can make ur legs longer for around 60.000 euro

[@unavailableuser07]

I always thought i had a small torso and very long legs but thanks to this vid i found that i actually nave a long torso

[@nonyabizness956]

You talked about the skeleton thing and I JUST connected that I've always wondered why some girls bellybuttons are so much higher up than mine and how they were able to expose their bellybuttons with like ... Just a crop top but mine is always much lower down 😂 I think I definitely have a longer torso and I really never thought about it until now but it's finally all making sense

[@Amy_the_Lizard]

I've got a short torso and a really high waist, and unfortunately I like high waisted pants. I'm also five feet tall. So basically, if I find pants that are actually long enough to reach to or above my waist, the legs are almost always too long EVEN THOUGH I HAVE LONG LEGS! Which is frustrating. I also have a long neck apparently, which may explain why I keep giving characters in Crusader Kings 3 long necks...maybe I'm subconciously basing their necks on my own, just like I subconciously base characters' proportions on my own when drawing them sometimes, then get mad when I realize it because they aren't all supposed to be short...

[@JulesBeth]

Pants can be such a struggle! At least the length is easier to hem! 💗