FabSwingers.com forum: Body shape descriptor help.

By (user no longer on site) OP
42 weeks ago

Greetings fabbers!

I know I will probably be told -

“Choose the one you feel comfortable with” by many BUT I’d really prefer if people can help me to choose which one to use as a ‘general consensus’ since I find I often describe myself differently to how I come across to others and I’m a stickler for conveying “truth” - please endulge my autistic brain and help a gal out!

I understand the concepts of curvy, ample & large - I don’t understand fabulous (to me that word has been interpreted as “I am super happy and confident with my body and what size and shape it is doesn’t matter??) …

I can look at other women’s bodies and see curvy/ ample/ fabulous - I find other women’s bodies heavenly to look at in general to be honest! Much better than men’s haha.

BUT I have no idea which word to use for me and I don’t want people thinking I’m tapped because when they meet me I’ve described myself wrong and although I shouldn’t give this a second thought - I do because my brain is wired up differently.

I am 5’4 so fairly short but not tiny and I have a pear shaped body that is currently a 14 on top and a 20 on the bottom (sometimes it is a 10 on top and a 14 on the bottom but not at the moment).

I also have an overhanging lower belly. I believe it is colloquially known as a Fupa.

Which word should I use on my profile? Thank you very much! X x

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By *mmaleiaWoman
42 weeks ago

Trowbridge

I’m 5’1, 16 on top due to big boobs, 18 on bottom with belly, I put ample, but I do like the fabulous option!

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By *exyScientistsCouple
42 weeks ago

Castlebar

Hubby put me as curvy, but I changed it to ample because I felt that ample reflected a more cuddly figure. I do think I'm curvy but I'd prefer less curves tbh and curvy can be attributed to any dress size. I'd prefer to be describe myself as having ample curves

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By (user no longer on site) OP
42 weeks ago

"I’m 5’1, 16 on top due to big boobs, 18 on bottom with belly, I put ample, but I do like the fabulous option!

I’ve no idea what the fabulous option actually means but I love it too! Hehe

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By (user no longer on site) OP
42 weeks ago

"Hubby put me as curvy, but I changed it to ample because I felt that ample reflected a more cuddly figure. I do think I'm curvy but I'd prefer less curves tbh and curvy can be attributed to any dress size. I'd prefer to be describe myself as having ample curves

I hear this! Men are always saying you must be curvy, I love women with curves but most women’s bodies are curvy as you say!

Ample curves is good

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

I’ve kinda lost my curves through losing weight (feel like a rectangle with a belly) but I wouldn’t say I’m slim so I went for the rather bland “average” which I kinda hate!

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

"Greetings fabbers!

I know I will probably be told -

I can look at other women’s bodies and see curvy/ ample/ fabulous - I find other women’s bodies heavenly to look at in general to be honest! Much better than men’s haha.

I am 5’4 so fairly short but not tiny and I have a pear shaped body that is currently a 14 on top and a 20 on the bottom (sometimes it is a 10 on top and a 14 on the bottom but not at the moment).

I also have an overhanging lower belly. I believe it is colloquially known as a Fupa.

Which word should I use on my profile? Thank you very much! X x

I’d say you sound beautifully curvy!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
42 weeks ago

"I’ve kinda lost my curves through losing weight (feel like a rectangle with a belly) but I wouldn’t say I’m slim so I went for the rather bland “average” which I kinda hate!"

It’s really hard to quantify isn’t it! Sorry but the rectangle with a belly made me lol - not at you! At how we describe ourselves. One of my friends calls her belly a shelf.

“I’ve got a fucking a shelf attached to me”

The things we say! And I bet you a tenner if I saw your body I would NOT be describing you as a rectangle with a belly haha. Xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
42 weeks ago

I’d say you sound beautifully curvy!"

Why thank you!! Also - I had a nose at your photos! That cracking bottom of yours certainly doesn’t look rectangular to me!

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

"I’ve kinda lost my curves through losing weight (feel like a rectangle with a belly) but I wouldn’t say I’m slim so I went for the rather bland “average” which I kinda hate!

It’s really hard to quantify isn’t it! Sorry but the rectangle with a belly made me lol - not at you! At how we describe ourselves. One of my friends calls her belly a shelf.

“I’ve got a fucking a shelf attached to me”

The things we say! And I bet you a tenner if I saw your body I would NOT be describing you as a rectangle with a belly haha. Xx "

Haha feel free to laugh away - it’s hard figuring out being in that kind of in-betweeny size - I used to be a lot lot bigger and that was so much easier to describe! Oh yeah and I had tits

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

I’d say you sound beautifully curvy!

Why thank you!! Also - I had a nose at your photos! That cracking bottom of yours certainly doesn’t look rectangular to me!

xx "

Thank you lovely

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By (user no longer on site) OP
42 weeks ago

"I’ve kinda lost my curves through losing weight (feel like a rectangle with a belly) but I wouldn’t say I’m slim so I went for the rather bland “average” which I kinda hate!

It’s really hard to quantify isn’t it! Sorry but the rectangle with a belly made me lol - not at you! At how we describe ourselves. One of my friends calls her belly a shelf.

“I’ve got a fucking a shelf attached to me”

The things we say! And I bet you a tenner if I saw your body I would NOT be describing you as a rectangle with a belly haha. Xx

Haha feel free to laugh away - it’s hard figuring out being in that kind of in-betweeny size - I used to be a lot lot bigger and that was so much easier to describe! Oh yeah and I had tits

Yep! I was much bigger at one point - not so long ago - so I was like “ok / it’s large - I’m good” and now I’m like / well - I now have a waist and I can fit into normal sized clothes again so… AAAAAAAAH

I’ve never really had decent boobs though - mine were spaniels ears when I was frigging 14 :D

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By *ularliWoman
42 weeks ago

Worcester

It’s really difficult isn’t it.

I’ve put myself down as ample. I’m between a 16-18.

I can’t help you with your dilemma I’m afraid but will say go with how you feel.

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By *issing DoryCouple
42 weeks ago

42 Wallaby Way

Im a size 24-26 so I have out fabulous as it seemed the largest size to me. Dory x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
42 weeks ago

Amazing! Ok then - I’m going with large as I’m smack bang in the middle of you two!

Yay!!

I wonder how many times I’ll change it again hahahahah

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By *rill PhilMan
42 weeks ago

Crediton

"I’ve kinda lost my curves through losing weight (feel like a rectangle with a belly) but I wouldn’t say I’m slim so I went for the rather bland “average” which I kinda hate!"

Having had a look at your pics, I would say you body was average but, there isn't the option for "absolutely smoking hot" so... what can you do?

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By *uliette500Woman
42 weeks ago

Hull

When I first joined I put ample. I got critism from men saying I should put curvy. I changed it then got men calling me out saying I was not curvy, I was fat.

I'm a size 22-24 yes I know I'm overweight but I've been much bigger in the past so I'm ok with where I am now. In the end I settled for fabulous. They can see me on my pics so they know what they are getting.

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By *atureguy65Man
42 weeks ago

Dorchester

You've said you're large, and I think that covers it for me. I'm often puzzled by descriptives which, like dress sizes, have increased in line with the "average figure.

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By *ipstick KissesWoman
42 weeks ago

There and Here

My profile is currently hidden as I'm not currently looking to meet, but I chose ample for my descriptor. In my bio I state clearly that I'm fat, and from my photos people can see for themselves. I've given people the tools to decide for themselves so if they're disappointed when meeting me in person by my choice of a single word, that's on them.

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

I think it’s so hard to call yourself a certain thing as everyone views you differently. I put curvy for mine because I’ve got curves, some people would say I’m average and others would say I’m ample but curvy sounds nicer than both. I’d just go with whatever you feel comfortable with and not worry about it. I find people love so many different shapes and sizes on here and they don’t pay much attention to what you’ve labelled yourself in the bio xx

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By *lice AgainTV/TS
42 weeks ago

Bristol

"I’ve kinda lost my curves through losing weight (feel like a rectangle with a belly) but I wouldn’t say I’m slim so I went for the rather bland “average” which I kinda hate!"

Lol! 'rectangle with a belly' is a perfect description of me.

Rectangle due to having a male body (legs are a little curvy due to odd genetic condition) and the belly... that I need to work on.

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By *iss LovelyWoman
42 weeks ago

Here and There

I think it’s a tricky one. When I think of the different descriptors this is what I imagine (this is only my opinion):

Fabulous - Plus size, round, BBW

Curvy - Having large boobs and bum

Large - Tall, plus size, generally taking up a lot of space

(I’ve used this for myself as I’m 6ft tall, large build and plus size)

Average - Middle of the road, regular clothes size, not particularly busty

Slim and athletic speak for themselves

If I’m honest I don’t often look at how people describe themselves, I just look at pictures.

You have to go with what you feel is right for you.

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By *orny-DJMan
42 weeks ago

Leigh-on-Sea

The 'fabulous' body type dates back to the 80's around tge time of 'The clothes show' - if I remember correctly - and was used as a descriptor for the much larger lady but with the emphasis being very much about feeling good about themselves / comfortable in their own skin - hence 'Fabulous'

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By *rill PhilMan
42 weeks ago

Crediton

There should be a 'skinnyfat' option for folks like me!

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

"I’ve kinda lost my curves through losing weight (feel like a rectangle with a belly) but I wouldn’t say I’m slim so I went for the rather bland “average” which I kinda hate!

It’s really hard to quantify isn’t it! Sorry but the rectangle with a belly made me lol - not at you! At how we describe ourselves. One of my friends calls her belly a shelf.

“I’ve got a fucking a shelf attached to me”

The things we say! And I bet you a tenner if I saw your body I would NOT be describing you as a rectangle with a belly haha. Xx

Haha feel free to laugh away - it’s hard figuring out being in that kind of in-betweeny size - I used to be a lot lot bigger and that was so much easier to describe! Oh yeah and I had tits

I’ve never really had decent boobs though - mine were spaniels ears when I was frigging 14 :D "

I kept mine as curvy for ages to be fair but based on comments I would get (nothing negative tbf!) I realised it probably wasn’t quite right any more!

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

"I’ve kinda lost my curves through losing weight (feel like a rectangle with a belly) but I wouldn’t say I’m slim so I went for the rather bland “average” which I kinda hate!

Having had a look at your pics, I would say you body was average but, there isn't the option for "absolutely smoking hot" so... what can you do? "

And if there was there’s no chance I’d use it to describe myself

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

"I’ve kinda lost my curves through losing weight (feel like a rectangle with a belly) but I wouldn’t say I’m slim so I went for the rather bland “average” which I kinda hate!

Lol! 'rectangle with a belly' is a perfect description of me.

Rectangle due to having a male body (legs are a little curvy due to odd genetic condition) and the belly... that I need to work on.

We should ask Fab to add it

don’t think we are the only ones x

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By *icecouple561Couple
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42 weeks ago

East Sussex

Use the word you find yourself comfortably identifying with.

I use fabulous. Other people will most definitely disagree but it isn't about how they see me.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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42 weeks ago

East Sussex

^^ I know you expected people to say that but it's very difficult to describe yourself in the way that others see you, I think it's best to go with his you view yourself.

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

I’m between a 16-18, 40DD and a shapely bum.

So I’ve put myself down as curvy but then of course I see someone who is a size ten with average boobs and a small bottom but themselves as also curvy lol

Maybe I should change it to fabulous or a few extra tyres in case of breakage lol

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By *oxy jWoman
42 weeks ago

taunton somerset

if it really matter then tick what you think you are then maybe add size to your profile or a body pic to profile

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By *DW1983Man
42 weeks ago

Aberdeen, Leeds, Sheffield

"I think it’s a tricky one. When I think of the different descriptors this is what I imagine (this is only my opinion):

Fabulous - Plus size, round, BBW

Curvy - Having large boobs and bum

Large - Tall, plus size, generally taking up a lot of space

(I’ve used this for myself as I’m 6ft tall, large build and plus size)

Average - Middle of the road, regular clothes size, not particularly busty

Slim and athletic speak for themselves

If I’m honest I don’t often look at how people describe themselves, I just look at pictures.

You have to go with what you feel is right for you.

I was about to write out pretty much the same thing, you've saved me the effort!

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By *anilla-sinCouple
42 weeks ago

lancs

"Use the word you find yourself comfortably identifying with.

I use fabulous. Other people will most definitely disagree but it isn't about how they see me. "

definitely fabulous

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By *oxesMan
42 weeks ago

Southend, Essex

"Greetings fabbers!

I know I will probably be told -

I can look at other women’s bodies and see curvy/ ample/ fabulous - I find other women’s bodies heavenly to look at in general to be honest! Much better than men’s haha.

I am 5’4 so fairly short but not tiny and I have a pear shaped body that is currently a 14 on top and a 20 on the bottom (sometimes it is a 10 on top and a 14 on the bottom but not at the moment).

I also have an overhanging lower belly. I believe it is colloquially known as a Fupa.

Which word should I use on my profile? Thank you very much! X x

For starters as long as you love or respect your own body that's the main thing.

Secondly descriptions change over history forinstance when the site first came into being curvy meant hour glass figure however to many curvy now means overweight.

Thirdly descriptions mean different things to differing people.

Fourthly what do you prefer?

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By *lmostInseparableCouple
42 weeks ago

Alfreton

"Im a size 24-26 so I have out fabulous as it seemed the largest size to me. Dory x"

I'm this size and decided exactly the same thing. Plus it's nice to say I'm Fabulous for once lol.

Sorry I can't help with the initial question. It's very subjective. I don't think anybody would argue with whatever way you want to categorise yourself.

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By *apiomanMan
42 weeks ago

Shipley

"When I first joined I put ample. I got critism from men saying I should put curvy. I changed it then got men calling me out saying I was not curvy, I was fat.

FFS. Probably from men with average sized cocks who claim to have massive ones.

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By *lice AgainTV/TS
42 weeks ago

Bristol

I find it really hard, hence how I put 'average'

I'm 40" chest, 36" waist in guy terms, 18 on the top, 16-18 in a suspender belt and wear size 14 knickers in girl terms.

I'm slimmer than virtually every single guy I've ever met.

So yeah... 'average'?

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

I'm a size 28, so I picked Fabulous for myself since it was the biggest option.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
42 weeks ago

"I think it’s a tricky one. When I think of the different descriptors this is what I imagine (this is only my opinion):

Fabulous - Plus size, round, BBW

Curvy - Having large boobs and bum

Large - Tall, plus size, generally taking up a lot of space

(I’ve used this for myself as I’m 6ft tall, large build and plus size)

Average - Middle of the road, regular clothes size, not particularly busty

Slim and athletic speak for themselves

If I’m honest I don’t often look at how people describe themselves, I just look at pictures.

You have to go with what you feel is right for you.

Arg! Now I have loads of new desriptions hahahaha see this is where it gets me as words are so differently defined.

I agree about the curvy description you’ve wrote! People say oooooo I think you’ve got curves and I’m like no I have a fat arse and legs - I am not an hour glass I’m more like an equilateral triangle without the points! ??

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By (user no longer on site)
42 weeks ago

I'm a size 12 on top (small boobs) & a 14 on the bottom (generous butt/thighs) but have a square rather cinched waist, so I've gone for curvy as feel bigger than average, but reading this I'm not so sure what I am!

I'd rather spend all my time admiring other ladies' sexy curves in lingerie

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By (user no longer on site) OP
42 weeks ago

"I'm a size 12 on top (small boobs) & a 14 on the bottom (generous butt/thighs) but have a square rather cinched waist, so I've gone for curvy as feel bigger than average, but reading this I'm not so sure what I am!

I'd rather spend all my time admiring other ladies' sexy curves in lingerie

Yep. Women look amazing in lingerie that’s for sure! So do men! Humans in general!

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By *avincorkMan
42 weeks ago

cork

I'd rather spend all my time admiring other ladies' sexy curves in lingerie

they sure do

Yep. Women look amazing in lingerie that’s for sure! So do men! Humans in general! "

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By (user no longer on site) OP
42 weeks ago

I'd rather spend all my time admiring other ladies' sexy curves in lingerie

they sure do

Yep. Women look amazing in lingerie that’s for sure! So do men! Humans in general!

I had a look at your pins! VERY NICE!!!!!!! The

stockings look amazing

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By (user no longer on site)
41 weeks ago

"Greetings fabbers!

I know I will probably be told -

I can look at other women’s bodies and see curvy/ ample/ fabulous - I find other women’s bodies heavenly to look at in general to be honest! Much better than men’s haha.

I would describe Beyonce as 'curvy' as much as I would describe a much 'bigger' lady with the same word - I think it just implies you have a good set of hips and these words are used very loosely. But I'd also never meet someone based on the word they use to describe their body type so you're really looking too far into it!!

I describe myself as 'Athletic mum bod' if anyone asks haha. I'm strong and toned in places but also have jiggly bits in others.

We are all different and unique and that's what makes us beautiful in my eyes

Id also rather be more of a pleasant surprise in real life than a disappointment like meeting people that have snap chat filters in every picture and turn out to look nothing like that haha.

Id say worry more about realistic pictures of yourself than one word in your bio.

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By *orphnStormMan
40 weeks ago

Pontypridd

I've put large as I'm a size 24, with smallish boobs, huge stomach, fat arse, but smaller calves and arms

Basically, I look like one of those drawings kids do of the spherical body with little stick arms and legs.

Manufacturers don't make clothes in my shape, unless it's maternity wear.

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago

"I've put large as I'm a size 24, with smallish boobs, huge stomach, fat arse, but smaller calves and arms

Basically, I look like one of those drawings kids do of the spherical body with little stick arms and legs.

Manufacturers don't make clothes in my shape, unless it's maternity wear.

You look fine but PLEASE SMILE!

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By *orphia2003Woman
39 weeks ago

Tonypandy.

"I've put large as I'm a size 24, with smallish boobs, huge stomach, fat arse, but smaller calves and arms

Basically, I look like one of those drawings kids do of the spherical body with little stick arms and legs.

Manufacturers don't make clothes in my shape, unless it's maternity wear.

You look fine but PLEASE SMILE!"

I never said I didn't look fine. I described my body shape. And why should I smile? Or more importantly why do you feel you have the right to dictate to a total stranger what they should do?

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By *ldmanrandy7Man
39 weeks ago

Sheffield

I think it's difficult for a lot of people to guess what people class as a description. I see many profiles that say athletic but I wouldn't say that from their pictures. I struggle myself so went with average as that's how I see myself. I have lost a few stone over the last couple of years and I'm now a 50 chest and 36 waist.

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