THE BODY TYPE : GOBLET

1/8/2013

Catherine Zeta Jones is a Goblet, wich is a very top heavy shape similar to the Cornet and Lollipop in many ways, but there are some differences. They have broad shoulders and a wide back, big boobs, not much of a waist, narrow hips, often a bit of a tummy and long legs (Some have a lot of tummy). Even though they have female curves, there is a big tendency for clothes making them look a bit boxy, square and masculine.
It’s just a case of accentuating the positive which is those lovely long legs and good bust line.

The most important guidelines.
- Anything square, chunky, to covering, or loose will make your figure look disproportionate and create an extreme version of the figure.
- Make sure to accentuate the space under your breast with a belt or something tightly fit, so your breast don't look saggy.
- Empire-line cuts, panelled skirts in a heavy fabric, or folded material will help cover the tummy for those who have it.
- Short skirts and high heels show those lovely long legs.
- Fluted skirts and ballon-sleeves helps you create curves in the areas that have less.
- Belts and pattern will help you break up and separate the different body elements for the curves to show through.
- Don’t be afraid to invest in some good shape-wear to smooth any lumps and further enhance your shape.
- Also make sure to have a great bras to keep those boobs up and away from your waist.

Remember, some of the world’s most attractive women are Goblets, so make the most of what you've got because you've got a lot of good stuff.

YES

GOOD FOR YOUR SHAPE:
Low wide-necked tops with gentle folds on the tummy
Empire-line fitted top.
Scoop neck, ballon sleeved dress.
Tight skirt with fluted hemline.
Panelled skirt in heavy fabric.
Fitted or belted short jacket.
Single-breasted og tightly belted coat with big pockets.
Low cut slim jeans.
Miracle swimsuit.
Curvy, yet surdy, heels.

NEVER WEAR:
Shift dresses.
Chunky shapeless knitwear and tops.
Slashed necklines.
Double breasted jackets.
Any kind of baggy or wide-leg trousers.
Skinny belts.

Other Goblets: Elisabeth Moss from Mad Men and Rene Zellweger.

(The 12 body shapes and rules are mostly borrowed from Trinny and Susannah's Body Shape Bible. I have made some alterations. Photos in this post are borrowed from Google. Unknown source.)

Make the most of what you've got, because you've got a lot of good stuff.

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Elizabeth

17/4/2017 05:34:55 am

Hi! This site is great, but I still can't decide if I am a goblet or lollipop...or something else entirely! My measurements are 38-28-39. I have very broad shoulders(ex swimmer) but a small back, my bra size is 30GG. I have a short waist and fairly long slim but muscular legs. I also don't have a flat butt, it's round-ish. I know all my details, but I don't seem to belong in any category :( Do you have any advice for me? Thanks in advance!

callas

30/4/2017 09:12:18 am

Sounds like V-shaped and mesomorph body type (muscular) - also a bit of apple and retangle.

30/4/2017 09:42:50 am

Could be also cornet (instead of the breasts)
- boyish and athletic;
cornets have smaller breasts, broad shoulders and longer legs.

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30/4/2017 02:43:46 pm

Hi, Elisabeth. If you look at Angelina Jolie's Lollipop figure, you can see that she actually have kind of wide shoulders. What makes her a Lollipop is that her shoulders and back is still not enough to be as broad as a Goblet body type is. Another difference is that a Goblet has a heavier chest than a Lollipop, so that would also count a lot.

The defining features of the Lollipop are large but not heavy boobs, slim hips, proportionally small waist and long elegant legs.

The Goblet have large shoulders and a wide back, big boobs, not much of a waist, narrow hips, often a bit of a tummy and long legs.

So, the Lollipop will have a little more of a waist than the Goblet, and maybe less of a tummy.

As Callas commented below, the first message was a very good description of what many Goblets look like, and then in the second she suggested a Cornet, which also could fit depending on your chest and how that size looks on your body. A Goblet is in some ways a mix of a Lollipop and a Cornet, and I've seen many people that are Cornets wonder if they're actually a Goblet. Your chest sounds too large to be a Cornet, but without having seen you, you never know for sure. There is always the possibility of being an untypical version of your body type, especially if you have a very balanced figure that can begin to look like a lot of types. Body types are easiest to figure out, if your think of them in terms of shades of grey rather than black and white. It's all on a flowing many sided scale, and the hard part for many can be to figure out which side of the scale you lean toward the most.
Another trick, can be to first determine the feature(s) you find the hardest to dress, and then the one(s) you feel the most comfortable with. That can often highlight some dominant features.

Here's short about the Cornet as well, to cover all the bases: The shape resemble an upside down triangle, where the shoulders are broad, boobs are usually small, straight waist, slim hips and long, slender legs. (Usually = not always)

You mention that you have a short waist and long legs. A flat, but round bum. This combined with a large chest. You'r figure seems to be balanced from your measurements, so with a large chest I would consider Vase as well, as they have less of a bum than the other two hourglass types. However, they have a long and curved waist, so not a very strong fit.
Adding that one too, so you have the info: The Vase is the most elegant body type, and the signature features are big boobs, gently curving longer waist, hips equal bust, slim thighs and legs. They can also have a bit chunky upper arms.
I would look at the Brick as well, as they also have shoulder and hip width that matches, broad shoulders, long legs, and can have a chest and a bum. Examples of the Brick with more of a curvy look is, Jennifer Hudson, Eva Longoria, Rene Zellweger in the two first Bridget Jones Diary movies. To name a few that stands a part from the Kate Moss type of Brick.
Here's the Brick: Slight or no waist, longer legs, small bust and bottom, and usually broad shoulders, rather thick thighs and calves (in proportion to their overall size). Shoulder width is the same as hip width, without any particularly prominent body area. This shape can come in many sizes and for some the tummy is more prominent. The more body weight, the bigger the possibilities for a bum and a larger chest. The figure will still be a little rectangular, but can have the appearance of curves because of chest and bum. If it get's very curvy, it's starts to become a Cello for example. A slender Cello example is Serena Williams.
Also, about the Goblet again, I have seen that when many Goblets gain weight, they also gain a little to their thighs, hips, and bum. They still have the shape of a Goblet though, and will have most on the top half of their bodies (chest, tummy, upper arms). I hope this info will help you narrow it down a little, or clear up some things. If you're still stuck, you can send me some photos on idealiststyledotcom@gmail.com, if you'd like. That will usually clear things up.

Xxx, Sun.

27/10/2017 10:21:55 pm

Thank you so much, Sun! It has taken me a long while to get back here as I didn't know you replied, so my apologies. I think I am mostly a Goblet after reading your comment. Although, one with a slightly perkier bum than most! When I'm dressing I'm best suited to those styles. It is just difficult sometimes to find clothing that suits! Everything is always geared towards those a bigger bottom half.

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20/12/2019 04:42:03 am

Up to these days, I still believe that Catherine Zeta Jones is a goddess. People during her peak were so lucky because that were able to see it real time her greatness in acting and how she is being considered as an icon of her generation. It was a good thing that we get the chance to talk about her beauty. We cannot deny the fact that aside from her beautiful face, it is her figure that makes her a stand out. I am not surprised that a lot of guys admire her so much during her time! She was indeed a goddess for everyone's eyes!

29/10/2017 06:28:17 am

Hi again Elisabeth :-) Yes, that is a problem many top heavy body types struggle with, as most clothes are made for either straight or pear shaped bodies as 60% of the worlds female population is somewhat Pear shaped and most models very straight. So, if you find a brand or a style that works for your shape, that could help a lot.

A Goblet with a curvier bottom is possible, as no one is exactly the same, and sometimes we flow into/towards other body types, or have one element that is not stereotypical for the body type. The way to go about it, is to follow the Goblet rules and then tailor your own rules for you bottom area, if it doesn’t always work perfectly with Goblet styles. In this case, it sounds like something that would make it easier for you to get away with more.

Xxx, Sun.

Amber ball

26/5/2017 05:10:09 am

My measurements are 37-29-41 but my shoulders are 43 inches

5/6/2017 03:10:52 pm

Hi, Amber. That does sound like a Goblet figure. If you need more help a photo will give more information. You can send me some photo's on idealiststyledotcom@gmail.com if you'd like :-)

Xxx, Sun.

Kate

16/7/2017 12:10:12 pm

Hi. My measurements are 36-26-37 and my shoulders are 40. I ears 36D bra I have quite muscylar legs, medium torso, longer legs and long arms. I usually tend to gain very easily muscles. What is my body typr and what types of jeans fit me and t-shitts fit me??

2/8/2017 04:49:36 am

Hi, Kate! It sounds like you could either be a Cornet with a bigger bra size than the stereotype, or a Goblet could fit perfectly too. I would also Check out the Cello, and see If your muskulatur legs could be curvy legs that might balance your top half? Do you have a large but and thighs? If your bottom half is straight, it sounds more like you're a Goblet or a Cornet. It's hard to say what t-shirt and jeans fit you before we're sure about the body type. So, go to the Overview of all the body types, look at the body types that I've mentioned. Once you find your type, look at the "Best Looks" posts for, for example Goblet body type (you can find the "Best looks" posts on the body types overview. Let me know if you can't find it) and there you will find examples of the best kind of pants and tops for your body type. That said, I think all women look good in skinny jeans (you just need to find the right waist length. High-waisted, natural, or dropped waist?). A T-shirt with a open neckline that's not too wide, but rather breaks up your shoulders and chest area at then same time, would be beneficial. As for sleeves, stay away from 3/4 length sleeves (anything below your albow should be full length), and normal t-Shirt sleeves or broad straps are better for your shoulders and your chest.

I hope this helped :-)
Xxx, Sun.

Hil

6/6/2018 09:44:45 pm

First, thanks for all the work you’ve put into this. I think I might be a goblet but it’s hard to tell! I’m 5’8” and measure 37-29-39. My chest is fairly large as I wear a 34D or DD but I think most people would be surprised by that size. My chest isn’t THAT obvious. I have a somewhat large rib cage and broad chest. My shoulders and hips are about the same. I think I’m somewhat top heavy but not too obvious. My hips aren’t super narrow and my legs aren’t super thin but they’re not pronounced either. Also, I’m fairly tall but I don’t have long legs. I would say my torso is long and I look better in high wasted pants, but my legs aren’t noticeably short either. My stomach is mostly flat but if I could choose to lose weight anywhere it would be there. Weight goes to my tummy and not my hips. My butt isn’t totally flat but it’s not pronounced either. I don’t gain weight in my butt but it will fill out more if I’m exercising more. You’ve probably noticed I’m qualifying everything I’m saying! That’s in part because my body image is constantly changing and it’s hard to know whether my perceptions are accurate! I identify with vases except my hips aren’t as pronounced and with goblets except my legs look more proportional in higher waisted pants and with bricks except my boobs are too big. What do you think?

12/8/2018 12:36:32 pm

Hi, Hil! Thank you so much for your kind words.

It sounds a little liker you're actually more of a balanced body type, and I immediately thought of the Vase too. Another one I thought of was the Brick, so you could possibly be a Soft Brick, like Jennifer Hudson for example. Or maybe the same version of a Column. Other than that, it is also possible that you could be a Goblet with just a little more on the legs lower half. However, if you feel like the Goblet styles doesn't fit you right, that means that Goblet is not right for you. It's more about what fits you, that what you look like. It's possible that maybe you're idea about your body might not really be what you look like. That happens to a lot of people. The Vase does have a lot of similarities with the Goblet. Some people may be one of these, and cusp on the other. So, the best thing to do would be to try on the Vase and Goblet (maybe even Brick) styles, and see which ones are best on you. try on everything from shoes to dresses, and that will most likely reveal your body type. If you look at the Body Types overview, there should be to posts about each type. To find examples of best shoes and so on, look for the post called "Best looks".

I hope this helps!
Xxx, Sun.

Nattu

8/2/2019 03:35:29 pm

I am confused about my type. I have 38 D in bust. 31 in waist and 40 in hips and 40 in shoulders. I have a little waist but since I don't exercise, it is really not pronounced. My lower thighs are pretty big. I am not tall but medium-short height( I think). I gain weight a lot in breast, hips and thighs, a little is stored in the tummy. I need help.

18/8/2019 11:16:11 am

Hi, Nattu! I think it actually sounds a lot like you might be a Cello body type. Second to that it is also possible that you're a Goblet, Brick, or Skittle. Your description fits best with Cello though.

Here's the overview of all the types so you can check them out.https://www.idealiststyle.com/the-body-types.html :-)
I hope this helped!
Xxx, Sun.

Lolo

8/7/2020 07:51:32 pm

Hi, thank you so much for this info. It's so informative. I was wondering if I'm actually Goblet. Thank you!

5'3", broad shoulders (41 in), 30 DDDD bra (36 in), undefined and short waist (29 in), curvy-ish hips (38 in), and thick calves. Even though my calves are thick, my legs overall were always on the slimmer side compared to my upper half. I typically wear size XS-S or US size 2

9/12/2020 03:06:31 pm

Hi, Lolo! I'm so glad you found this post helpful!

From your description, I would say it is possible to be a Goblet with thicker legs, as long as they're not thicker or more dominant than your upper body. As one does gain weight on the legs too, even for top heavy body types. Just not as much as someone who would be more leg heavy to begin with. A Goblet will usually have a great legs vibe to them either way though. Especially from the knee and down. My mom is a Goblet, and no matter how much weight she has put on, she always looks way better than me in a short skirt. As she has legs that look pretty fit, and I am a bottom heavy Skittle who will get most of my water retention in my legs if I have any. My mom seems to retain less water in her legs than me too, and rather get that elsewhere.
My mom's legs are not as thin as they used to be, but she is also still more top heavy, and the legs just look curvier and still fab now.

Other options would possibly Cello or Brick, but it does sound more like you're a Goblet. The only thing that could change that, is if you're more balanced and not as top heavy after all. So, check out the Cello and Brick too, just to make sure. If not, I would say it's possible you're a Goblet yes.

I hope this helped!
Xxx, Sun.

Judith

26/3/2022 09:13:17 pm

I wear a 37C, my waist is 35, and my hips are 36. My legs are long and strong, arms are long and my waist is very short, scoliosis makes it shorter. 5'3", my shoulders are about 39". Only my belly is too big. I can't wear defined waists but wish I could. What am I?

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