THE BODY TYPE : LOLLIPOP

5/8/2013

Countless A-list celebrities are classic Lollipops, and Angelina Jolie is a perfect example. The defining features of the Lollipop are large but not heavy boobs, slim hips, proportionally small waist and long elegant legs. Lollipops don’t have to work as hard as other body types to look good, but being this shape is certainly not without it's challenges.
One being that there is virtually no clothing made with the Lollipop shape in mind (60% of the Worlds female population are Pear-shaped).

The most important guidelines.
- Lollipops should focus on styles that balance the proportions, such as to broaden the shoulders and hips a little to smooth that often too top heavy look.
-Deep and wide V-necks and scoop necklines are great for enhancing your assets. Halter-neck and sweetheart necklines that offers good support are also good choices.
- Avoid chunky sweaters and shift dresses that hangs straight down from the boobs.
- Elaborate necklaces will make the chest look even larger, and the same goes for bolero jackets.
- Anything chunky, loose, or too covering on the bosom, will make the shape look disproportionate and create an extreme version of the figure.
- Wide-leg pants hide those fabulous legs and make them look like sticks.
- Bell-bottom pants, fluted skirts, details on the hip, and ballon-sleeves helps to create curves in the areas that have less.
- The absolut worst look for Lollipops is high-waisted pants of any style paired up with a turtleneck.

You lucky Lollipops can get great results without too much effort, so enjoy!

YES

GOOD FOR YOUR SHAPE:
Scoop neck tank top.
Tops with a wide sweetheart neckline.
Skirts with details on the hip.
Fluted skirts.
Flared / Bell-bottom trousers.
Printed Jackets with double buttons.
Full length trench coats that button under the bust.
Knotted and gathered dresses.
Slim high heels.
Halter neck bikini paired with boy-cut shorts.

NEVER WEAR:
Polo neck sweaters.
Chunky knitwear.
Shift dresses, or anything that simply hangs loosely from the bust.
Bolero jackets.
High-waisted pants.
Elaborate necklaces.

Other Lollipops: Heather Graham, Uma Thurman and Susan Sarandon.

(The 12 body shape 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.)

Boobs are awesome! Except for when jogging...

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Anon

18/4/2015 02:15:46 pm

Hi thanks a lot for this article (even though it's a bit old). I had a question for you. I'm a 5'3" Short waisted lollipop/ inverted triangle with a bit of a tummy and big boobs. Will high waisted flare skirts look good on me? I'm looking for skirts that will give me some waist definition and make my hips seem curvier. Thanks!

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7/2/2016 11:22:12 am

Hi, Anon :-) Sorry for the late answer. You're comment must have slipped by me. Better late than never, I hope. So, if you're still wondering, here's my answer.
The inverted triangle reference combined with big boobs, lead me to believe that you might be a Goblet.
The Goblet has a 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.
The most important rule is to accentuate the positive which is those lovely long legs and good bust line.

http://www.idealiststyle.com/blog/the-body-type-goblet

http://www.idealiststyle.com/blog/body-type-goblet-your-best-looks

The most important guidelines for the Goblet:.
- 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.

The most important guidelines for the Lollipop:
-Focus on styles that balance the proportions, such as to broaden the shoulders and hips a little to smooth that often too top heavy look.
-Deep and wide V-necks and scoop necklines are great for enhancing your assets. Halter-neck and sweetheart necklines that offers good support are also good choices.
- Avoid chunky sweaters and shift dresses that hangs straight down from the boobs.
- Elaborate necklaces will make the chest look even larger, and the same goes for bolero jackets.
- Anything chunky, loose, or too covering on the bosom, will make the shape look disproportionate and create an extreme version of the figure.
- Wide-leg pants hide those fabulous legs and make them look like sticks.
- Bell-bottom pants, fluted skirts, details on the hip, and ballon-sleeves helps to create curves in the areas that have less.
- The absolut worst look for Lollipops is high-waisted pants of any style paired up with a turtleneck.

So, yeah. High waisted skirts are good for both Lollipops and Goblets. A flare directly from the high waistline will cover your nice thighs, and make your top half look heavy and legs thin and unbalanced. It might look ok if you are a more balanced top heavy, but it won't be a perfect fit. So make sure the flare starts after your hips. Pencil skirts and flared below hips create that curvy lower body look. Also having tops that are fitted directly under the boobs will help the waist definition a lot.

For the Lollipop the fluted skirts look the best, because the curve and shape of the skirt adds curves on the hips, while still hugging the right places. But, pencil skirts are good too. Just make sure you pair it with a flattering top (empire line is great for a little bit of tummy, but not extra material, so keep it fitted but not tight if you feel uncomfortable with the tummy.... Although, I think a little tummy looks really feminine, and the boobs will balance the look as long as the cut of the top is correct and the skirts fits right).

For the Goblet, the best skirt is a panelled skirt in heavy fabric, which will balance the weight of the upper body. Also, the heavy fabric is great for holding in a rounded tummy and skims the figure. Horizontal paneling is even more forgiving.
A Tight skirt with fluted hemline is also great, because a skirt that is fitted at the top enhances those long legs, and the fluted hemline balance the larger top half.
Remember to show of the fabulous Goblet/Lollipop legs.

I would try these types of skirts, and see which ones feel's right.
(Pencil, fluted, and panneled skirts).

Xxx, Sun :-)

Rachel

14/2/2016 11:34:20 am

Hi, I'm looking for prom dresses and I have a lollipop body shape. I'm 5'6 and there is a dress code, and it will also be March in GA. I get hot easily so I want to be cool but also within dress code, but at the same time show off my assets, which are my chest and legs. Thank you!

17/2/2016 01:29:55 pm

Hi, Rachel. I hope the post's about the body types helped you with finding a suitable prom dress. I'm not sure if there was a question in there for me? If so, don't be afraid to ask again.
I really hope you have an amazing prom with lots of fun, and find that perfect dress.

I wish you all the best :-)
Xxx, Sun.

Riona

6/4/2016 07:48:07 am

Hi!
I love your blog but I have always struggled by pinning myself down to one body shape. I am either lollipop or hourglass, but I am never sure.
My height is 5'3 and I am a 36-24-35. I hope you can help me find a particular body shape style accordingly.
Thanks!

6/4/2016 08:36:42 am

Hi, Riona :-) Thank you so much for the lovely feedback.

It's quite common to struggle with figuring out exactly which body type you have, as no one is exactly the same. The most important thing is to figure out what your dominating features are, the ones that dictate the way you need to dress them. What works on your figure and what doesn't, in other words.

From your measurements, it sounds like you have a small waist, and compared to height and waist, like you have somewhat large breast and an balanced bottom half size.

I would try to figure out if your waist is long or short, because there are three types of hourglass shapes. There is the classic Hourglass, with a short and small waist, large bust and large bottom with nicely curved legs with full thighs. Then there is the Cello, with big boobs, big hips, big bottom, big thighs, slim lower legs, broad shoulders and a short waist, not a small waist. This type has a very bold figure, so it doesn't sound like someone who might bend towards a lollipop.
Last but not least, there is the Vase, with a longer and gently curved waistline, slender and nicely curved legs, they also have a full bust and bottom, but it's on the less extreme side. It's the stretched and less dramatic hourglass and the bottom is less round and full. This could easily be your type, since you feel like your are flowing towards the top heavy.

The curvy Vase is normally fuller in figure, and the lollipop is usually slender with boobs that don't look heavy. The Lollipop and Goblet (The chesty and top heavy types), don't have much of a waist (not a dramatic one at least, but they might have a slightly curved waist) and a smaller bottom paired with long and slender legs. If they gain weight, they will gain most of it on their top half, while the hourglass types will still have a small waist/ be smaller in the middle than their boobs and but.

If you feel on the balanced side, you are most likely not top heavy. But, I have seen people who think they are a lollipop or an hourglass, that turned out to be a Brick with boobs and but, or that turned out to be Goblets too. So my advice is to browse through all these types to be sure (The Vase, Hourglass, Lollipop, Goblet, and Brick).

http://www.idealiststyle.com/the-body-types.html

But from your information, it does sound like you could be a Vase.

http://www.idealiststyle.com/blog/the-body-type-vase

http://www.idealiststyle.com/blog/body-type-vase-your-best-looks

I hope this answered your question.
Xxx, Sun

6/4/2016 09:39:16 am

Hey! Thanks for the advice!
I do seem like a vase but rather on the smaller spectrum because of the height. Which does make me a bit fuller and yes I even have chunky upper arms like other Vase body types. I gain weight usually all over proportionally except the waist but i do also have slightly slimmer legs.
I have a small waist but not really a short one.
And my body looks balanced yet curvy making my boobs the best asset.

Cameron

27/6/2016 05:05:23 am

Hi! Thank you for your wonderful blog and article on body types. I'm struggling to find out which exact one I am. I believe I'm a short lolipop - is that possible? I'm 5 ft 4 - very narrow shoulders/back and large chest (30F). I have a short and small waist but not exaggerated like classic hourglasses and very skiny legs (especially my calves) . If I gain weight it goes directly to my lower stomach and face – although for now my stomach is flat. My exact measurements are 36- 28- 38.

13/7/2016 05:19:57 pm

Hi, Cameron. Thank you so much for that lovely feedback :-)
It is absolutely possible to be a petit Lollipop, as with any body type. The proportions are what matter in defining your body shape. Non dominating shoulders is a Lollipop feature as the Goblet is the Lollipop type with a broad back and shoulders. If you are narrow with somewhat large breasts that don't appear very heavy, it is a good indicator of being a Lollipop, and your bra size confirms that.
Most body types have waistlines, just in different terms of how dramatic. A Lollipop will have a slight waist if fit, and will gain weight in the belly area and face, loosing waist definition usually with age or weight gain. Sometimes the arms gain weight too, and sometimes they stay slim. The legs usually remain slender.
So, a small waist is typical, but yes, as you say, not a dramatic one, because although your waist is small, the Lollipop hips aren't very wide.
Your measurements seem a little more bottom heavy that I would expect from a Lollipop, but not by a lot (if 36 is the top and 38 the bottom). It could indicate that you could be a petit Vase as well, so I would check that one out to be sure.

http://www.idealiststyle.com/blog/the-body-type-vase
http://www.idealiststyle.com/blog/body-type-vase-your-best-looks

http://www.idealiststyle.com/the-body-types.html

The defining features of the Lollipop are large but not heavy boobs, slim hips, proportionally small waist and long elegant legs. Lollipops don’t have to work as hard as other body types to look good, but being this shape is certainly not without it's challenges.

In conclusion, I think there is a very good change that you are indeed a Lollipop, but I can't be sure because of you measurements. If you want you can send me a photo on idealiststyledotcom@gmail.com , to double check. But the best way is read both types and see if you feel all the Lollipop info fits for you or if the Vase is better. You could be an untypical vase.
You know your body best, so trust your gut and see which one feels right. If not, I am here :-)

Xxx, Sun.

Patty

12/9/2016 10:09:23 am

I am over 5'8" probably 5'8" and 3/4. My measurements are 39.5-29-39. My bra size is a 32G. What shape am I and what long dress style is most flattering. I'm getting married and looking for wedding styles. Shopping has always been challenging!

12/9/2016 10:19:28 am

Hi, Patty. It is quite possible that you are a Lollipop, but there is also a chance that you could be a Goblet. It depends of broadness of back and shoulders and if the breasts appear heavy or light. If you send me a photo on idealiststyledotcom@gmail.com, it would be easier for me to give you a more accurate feedback. Something as important as a wedding dress, can't be left to chance :-)

There is also a lot of dress advice on both the posts about Lollipop here on this link.
http://www.idealiststyle.com/the-body-types.html

Xxx, Sun.

Annie

10/2/2017 01:26:49 am

Hi I'm a 5'2 woman with 34 - 26 - 31 measurements, my bra size is 36C sometimes 34 D, I'm mostly boob and leg, with little definition in my hips, sometimes have a bottom but usually not :/ and I'm really unsure what body type/what clothes suit me? Trying to figure out how to dress myself in sexy/form fitting outfits that don't make me look unbalanced!
Please help!
Xxxx

10/2/2017 01:29:38 am

Also to add: my stomach is my main problem area as I tend to have a little bulge in any form fitting outfit I wear, and it's imbalanced with my lack of bottom and bulging top!
Xx

23/2/2017 01:10:54 pm

Hi, Annie. From you description, it does sound like a Lollipop or a Goblet, body type.

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.

Here's an overview of all the body types. There is two post about each of them. One about what works and what doesn't, and one about all the best looks. http://www.idealiststyle.com/the-body-types.html

Which one of these body type description do you feel fits you best?
If you still need more help to figure it out, you can send me some full figure photos, in for example leggings and a tank top, and I can help you figure it out. idealiststyledotcom@gmail.com

Xxx, Sun.

Jasmine

10/3/2017 07:30:01 pm

Hi!!! Very thanks, a lot of thanks for makeing this! Thanks to you and my boyfriend, I've found my body shape t.t It's a lot of time that I try to undertand it t.t!!! Really thank you!!! A question, I have my top lenght, long as the below lenght, does the Flared / Bell-bottom trousers, Fluted skirts and the Full length trench coats that button under the bust, makes sproportions between legs and bust?? I'm between 61,81" and 63,77" tall, or better, short xD, its will makes me appear shorter?? Thanks a lot again. With love <3 Jasmine <3

16/3/2017 02:59:23 pm

Hi, Jasmine. You're very welcome :-) I'm so glad I could help. As for height, a high waistline will make your legs seem longer and your upper body shorter, and a dropped waist will make your legs look shorter and your upper body longer. So, since a Lollipop has a large chest, you want to avoid shortening your waistline, even though it's longer than a normal lollipop. The button under the chest, is more about highlighting where your chest ends and your stomach begins. The flare on your bottom half for pants and skirts, is about creating curves and balancing your hips and legs to the size of your chest.
Another important thing to add for a short person, is that a long dress will make a tall person look taller and a short person look shorter. So, in a way a short dress is better on a short person, and a short dress will look a lot shorter on someone with long legs. It's about how much skin you see, as it plays a trick on your eyes. Also, a hat can make a short person look shorter and a tall person look taller. For a short Lollipop, I would say that you can still wear all the Lollipop styles, just make sure you don't wear anything that looks a bit to long, like mid calf, or a little too long below the knee skirts/pants/coats/dresses, as if the clothes look like they're too long on you, you will look shorter. Ankle length or wearing heals under a floor length skirt/pants, will make you look taller. A floor length skirt/pants/dress/coat that touches the floor or more, or have a train can also make you look shorter, because it looks too long for you. So, having the cut in the right place is really important. Make sure the waistline is in the natural place, without having too much loose fabric directly under your chest. Fitted below bust, and then flare at hips if you're wearing a flared style.
As for coats, I would never go longer than knee length, as long coats will make you look shorter. Since you seem petite, I'm also adding, that you should stay away from large prints and patterns, and rather choose small prints and patterns, as they're more compatible with your petite size. Bold and large prints make you look smaller, and small patterns is balanced to your size.

In short, the Lollipop styles and where to leave the waistline, is still the same for a short or a longer waisted (balanced between legs and upper body) Lollipop. It's more about making sure that the clothes fit you right, and don't appear too big or too long on you, as that's the real shrinker. The reason high waisted pants are bad, is that it makes the Lollipop look as a long stick that ends with a large chest, just like a Lollipop. And the button under the chest on the long coat, still applies, just pick a knee length coat instead of full length.

I hope this answered your question. If not, don't be afraid to ask. If you're now feeling like you might not be a Lollipop, I would consider a Vase, as they have longer waistlines, Goblet is another type of top heavy type, but with a broad back and a heavier chest.

http://www.idealiststyle.com/the-body-types.html

Check it out, and let me know if you're still lost.
Xxx, Sun.

16/3/2017 04:12:28 pm

Hi, thanks for anwering me <3
I already know this things ^-^ a long hair makes appear a short person shorter and a tall person taller...as long dresses done etc... ^-^
I feel my self as a Vase, but sometimes a column, or a cello...maybe a goblet or cornet... Bah I don't know...xD hahaha
I send you, in private, a more detailed message, 'cause I'm not sure to be a lollipop...sorry xD... I don't know...from my waist, to the end of my calves I misure 34.64 about but If misure myself from under the belly onwards, I misure 28.74 about...My bust lenght if I misure it from the v shape under the neck to my hips line it's 18.89 about while to my waist line it's 13.18 about...So, I have short legs or short bust, or maybe the same lenght?xD Sorry for this caos! Kiss

13/3/2017 03:52:31 pm

Now, I'm not sure at all to be a lollipop! :/

Anonymous

16/9/2017 06:34:20 pm

Thank you for making this post; it was very informative and helpful! However, I am a bit confused as to whether I am a lollipop shape, a goblet shape, or an hourglass shape.
I am very petite, standing up to about 5'1. However, most lollipops are normally tall, so I am conflicted as to whether more shorter ones exist.
My shoulders are a bit broad, but not exactly "masculine", as one would say. They measure around 38 inches. This is where I get confused, as goblet shapes usually have broad shoulders.
My bust is big - not unreasonably so, but still prominent enough, measuring 37 inches, and are a bra size of a USA 28K / UK 28H. All three shapes have quite the busty physique, so this is another spot of confusion.
My waist is very defined, measuring around 24 inches. I am not anorexic or anything; I can assure you that I am quite healthy.
Finally, my hips are 36 inches. This confuses me the most out of everything, as they are not really that wide. They are balanced with my bust, but not with my shoulders (the latter is wider).

I am a mess, please help. ;-;

Thank you.

16/9/2017 06:37:47 pm

Also, concerning my legs - they are actually balanced with my body (my inseam is 28 inches): not too long or short; however, they appear to be longer than they are. My thighs are somewhere between slim to medium, and my calves are medium and a bit muscular.