"There is nothing good or bad, or right or wrong about our bodies. They just are." Probably going to be a quote I try and work into my everyday affirmations. Beautifully said.
Yesss because bodies were never meant to be beautiful, as long as you are healthy that is everything that matters and of cours everyone has just different bodies
@@octopus8902"as long as you're healthy" is the key part. Some people think it's totally fine to be 250+ lbs. If you wanna dye from a heart attack before 50 then yeah, go for it
Asia, as a 41 year old who continues to stick to office/ boring wear and not explore more fashionable choices because I do not feel I look great in them, this is mind blowing. Narrow hips, no butt, but long torso, with a slightly wider shoulders, I now have a better idea on what to try next time when I buy clothes. THANK YOU!
That's me too and no pinched in waist. It's honestly easier to buy mens jeans and long sleeved shirts. Women's shirts aren't long enough to teach my wrists or even to tuck in
This is so interesting to read as I'm the complete opposite body shape to you (39yo, 83kg, pear with big bust, waist is best feature). Interesting to hear everyone has struggles!
I absolutely love your neutrality about bodies. I thought this was gonna be a difficult video for my body image, but your "it just is" attetude honestly helped me and how I view myself
I love that you talked about the pelvic tilt. I’m not even working at a desk job but still have it. I realised it after a few months in the gym because it caused back issues. To get rid of it, you have to strengthen your glute and abdominal muscles and stretch your lower back and hip stretcher.
love to hear the **body neutrality** in this video. knowledge is power! the key to being sustainable and buying less in fashion is being able to pinpoint and only buy pieces that work for you instead of buying a bunch of things and being dissatisfied with all of them because they don't fit you're proportions, prompting you to try to buy your way out of dissatisfaction and insecurity
as someone with a short torso, wider shoulders than hips, and long legs and arms, it’s nice to see some representation from u lol. i really appreciate how u emphasize how there isn’t a good or bad body type. i’ve felt so insecure about where i’m lacking and how my stomach area will never look the same as the girls i see in media. + i also love how eloquently you speak about things ~
This is literally exactly what I needed. I really wanted to buy some new clothes and this helps so so so much thank you!! As someone who does not love my body, I have slowly realized that giving yourself outfits that look good on you and clothes that actually fit you really do a number for your mental health. I would try and force myself into clothes that just didnt look good (which has nothing to do with my weight or my beauty), but my body type!! This video is perfect, and teaches just that. Clothes are meant to make you feel good. If they are not doing that, you have the wrong clothes!!! All bodies are beautiful. Sending much love and thanks!!!
As someone who grew up with the influences of "beauty" and "acceptable body shapes" of the 80s/90s era, this was so refreshing to watch! I love how you have explained all the elements of different shapes in such a non negative way! I will be watching this again with my pre teen daughter, as this is the kind of thing I want her to grow up understanding - that there is nothing "wrong" with any part of her body, she just needs to be able to understand it and then embrace her own unique shape. Thank you
Coming from a "buy one number smaller so you can aim to fit in it " household, this means so so so much to me. I always had this curiosity because I could never tell which body type I am on those "hourglass, pear, rectangle" quizzes and this is some amazing info for people who just don't have a super defined type of body. Tysm ❣️
I always bought a size larger since I was 15 thinking it’s what happens to all women, you just grow fat with age and the day never came, subconsciously still doing it 🙃😂
8:00 I love that you menotioned this cause I get kinda annoyed when I’m like “oh I have a big head so this doesn’t look really good on me” and people’s instant reply is always “don’t focus on that, it’s a good normal size. You look good.” I’m like, dude.. I’m just stating facts. It is what it is, I never said I was insecure about it. People do the same thing when I say I have big shoulders they go “no they fit your body very well, don’t worry” I was never worried to begin with!
I just did that hand- over- hand-under bust- torso- test… while I was watching this video in bed rn and YALL, I thought I randomly had a long torso for like 4 whole seconds and then remember my proportions are way off cuz I’m pregnant and did not account for the curvature of my pregnant ass belly. #currentlyweakasf 🤣😭🤣 LMAOOO
Your manner of speaking - both the mindful words you choose, and the range of inflection you employ when speaking - is very soothing and comforting. Such an exceptional video that's as fun to learn from as it is to listen to!
I love the fact that someone is doing this without defaulting to using the Kibbe system --- I've often used similar proportion-related language to describe how I put outfits together to other people. Once you understand your body, it is sooo much more fun to play with silhoettes and effects. For example, I have broad, muscular shoulders, which people often try to balance or minimize, but I've started really like that part of my body, so I wear things to emphasize that, which ends up giving a bit of a "power" aura that hardens my baby face a tad lol
@@Alani9669there's nothing wrong with it, but it's more abstract. You can explain concepts of softness, angularity, emphasis, etc without the language provided by the kibbe body type system - and language unburdened by that also makes these concepts easier to understand, in my opinion.
I love how you incorporated a mindfulness approach to understanding emotions behind learning ones body. I’m entering my fashion era where I am learning more about my body and what looks good and what does not and with that it can be overwhelming, so thank you so much for this video!
Ι have a colleague who has an exceptionally long torso and short legs. She doesn't try to hide it. Instead, she has all her pants tailored to emphasize her slender, long waist. Gee, the effect is phenomenal. You'd notice her beautiful, elegant long waist from 100 yards away. Of course you notice her short legs too, but you immediately forget about it, because the slender, graceful waist becomes something that defines her in your mind. So thank you for making this video to help us learn how to dress for our body shapes. I'd go a step further to say that, do not feel ashamed for your natural shape and try very hard to compensate it. You'd lose who you are along the way. Instead, focus on creating a personal vibe and dress to emphasize your strength, because that's what defines you and impresses people.
Thank you so much! You are the first person who talks about this topic and manages to not immediately make me feel uncomfortable about my long torso. I actually feel empowered by the fact that I can style my body to lead the attention to my long thinner torso instead of hiding it. I’d love to see separate vids about how you would style the different body proportions (like putting outfits together)🙏🏻 Have a lovely day! ❤
This video gave me a whole new perspective on how to dress myself. As someone who has had a significant amount of weight gain I’ve really strayed from dressing how I want to because I think I’m not “skinny” enough to pull off an outfit. This video was really an eye opener and I’m definitely going to be more conscious about why I choose the clothes I wear!
Same, tho for my whole life i had some extra weight and always thought everything looks terrible on because I'm not "skinny" enough. But this video is really encouraging ☺️
It's rare for me to see someone with the same type of body as me on social media these days, and it's honestly so nice to be able to relate to an influencer about this kind of stuff.. And the points you made about how working out will never give us girlies with short torsos the same "look" as people with longer torsos - it was definetly something I needed to hear, even tho its pretty self explainatory, but still, it means so much to hear that there's an actual reason for it and not just because I "don't workout enough" or that I need to just "go on a stricter diet" to obtain that result. I feel much more comfortable in my own skin after this vide, so thank you
Girl you have no idea how helpful you are. I've been thinking about a lot of these topics recently but you described and actually put it into words perfectly. Everyone should know this!
8:06 this is so important to me, i never realised before just how much i got caught up into this game of choosing the good and bad body parts and finding out just how ‘irregular’ i might look like… it only made me distance myself from finding out my personal style and having fun with clothes and just wearing stuff!! i now realise how liberating it is to just look at your body as a whole and accept it. at the end of the day it’s just your body and you’re gonna be fine.
I am really happy about your introduction around body dysmorphia and keeping this topic a positive experience. This is so valuable and should be part of many more videos of this sort. Thank you!
Finally a video that perfectly explains how bodies work. Especially thanks for the pelvic tilt thing, I had no idea I had it! No one mentions how anatomy and posture affect how clothes look on a body, Thank you so much!
Omg you literally described what issue I had with my posture. The anterior pelvic tilt! 😭😭 I thought my body was just built different and couldn’t do anything, but now I know what to work on!
Girl, for years I've thought my shoulders are broad and I've just learned they are ok it's just that my hips are more narrow. Your videos have helped me so much, I've had difficulty finding outfit inspiration from people with similar proportions to mine. My hips are narrow, I have a short torso and long legs, I have slightly protruding ribs and not much waist definition. The 2010s effed me up lol, 90s and early 2000s fashion had super flattering styles for me and it was so easy to put together outfits
It's crazy to even hear that people have the same thing... I thought I was the only one with protruding ribs 🤦🏽♀️... I also have the same body proportions
As a fellow short torso skinny long limbed girl who for a long time thought to have wide shoulders, I am very thankful to you for encouraging us to explore and accept our bodies ❤
we have the same body proportions! It was so nice and inspiring to hear someone speak confidently about it and take pride in how they dress. Thanks for taking such care with this video to promote healthy mindsets around body image.
I had to have a chuckle when my bf walked in while I was watching about lack of representation & he said "how come us men never complain about not seeing male plus size models in the media? I've never seen a male model the same size as me & I don't care" 😂😂😂 bless him ❤
because women are womens biggest haters. Men dont get jealous and bitter if another man has the perfect genetics, they just admire it then move on. I remember when madison beer posted a bikini pic and she got hate from every woman on instagram simply because her body was perfect
if anything, i hope you know this helps with my body image. i got this absolutely gorgeous dress from thredup a few years ago, and i hate how awkward it sat on me. but for whatever silly reason, i put the blame on myself as opposed to realizing the dress just needs to be altered. that's no one's fault! knowing that half of the time it's not my thoughts that are correct and that clothes just fit everyone differently gave me such a confidence boost. knowing what shoes go with what length of what specific item you're wearing, ETC, it has helped SO MUCH. thank you
I like how slowly you talk. I like how well organized you are. And I like that you don’t seem to be reading a script. What is your background, besides fashion? Journalism, Designer, Seamstress/Tailor, Stylist?
i'm a teen girl who just starts getting into fashion, 'finding my own style', 'dressing for my body shape', etc. you can't even imagine how much this video helped me ! you surely made me look differently ( in a positive way ofc ! ) at my body, thank you. 💌
Love this!!!! As a psychologist with body issues I loved how you addressed this topic and for once I came out as ok this is my body and not like why is my body like this!
I hope we get more on how to style ourselves according to our bodies on your upcoming video 😭💗 ilysm....this is so freaking helpful....i mean girls out there are hating themselves for having certain type of bodies when everything is all just natural....when i first noticed i had a longer torso and short legs....my heart broke fr🤣🤣
okay girl, I feel very cared for by your tenderness, attentiveness and delicacy in transmitting information, I'm writing just after you asked me to write how I feel with the information about my arms. How am I feeling? Lighter. Better. I think it was the first time that I thought about my arms as something that was totally okay, and not as something ugly that had to be hidden at all costs.... I'm still watching but I want say THANK YOU now. Really.
Thanks for explaining the short torso =fat storage on the belly. I have always struggled with that and couldn't work out what I was doing wrong. I feel like this knowledge is life changing for me.
Thank you for the video! I'm short and curvy, and I learned to accept it. But still sometimes I'm triggered by everyone's obsession of being thin😢 People like you give me hope that things change and that it's ok to be yourself ❤
This was so great!! Thank you for the tips. I have a follow up video idea lol would you be able to expand on what time of clothes would fit best for long/short torso and legs etc, as a general idea? I appreciate you! 🙏
Thank you for the very informative part 2 and yes please for how to style based on your body type for a part 3 please please and thank you!!!! Also as a fellow short-torso more narrow-hipped person, I rarely see other physiques like that so it was beyond comforting to see you openly share and talk so neutrally about it!! Thanks Asia! 💛🙏🏻
I could cry. I'm struggling a lot these days. Thank you Asia. I wish I could be happy just being myself, not wanting other people to findme pretty etc.
thank you so much for this, i personally have a short torso and my fat distribution has mostly been in my belly-area. I have been so confused as to why and never understood how those two are connected until now and now I feel much more comfortable with how my body looks. So excited to try this myself to finally understand what looks good on me! Thank you for off-stigmatising this difficult subject and making it a safe space to reflect
hello can i ask? so my hip have the same width as my shoulder and my fat mostly around my upper thigh. but my calf is skinny, just like my arm. am i having a short torso or a long torso?
This video gave me such an appreciation of my body. The way you’ve shown even models have different body types but are still beautiful has really helped me to embrace my own! Thank you for your content❤❤❤
if you can bother to take the pic as she described in the video, you can also take your head and measure how many heads long your torso is. It could also be that your rise (=from waist to crotch) is shorter than average which would mean that in total your torso is still 'short'. (Average apparently is 2heads from chin to waist and 1head from waist to crotch) Also if your legs are longer than average then within your body proportions your torso would still be proportionally "short"
ive been hating my body recently and have seen all of those pictures about models with beautiful waists and wanted to look like that... after watching this video though, I've never been told about how torsos made you look and so that section really stuck out to me. i have a short torso and so it makes more sense of why my stomach looks fatter. its not just because I like to eat, its just the way my body is so thank you :)
Thank you Asia for an amazing video. It is clear to see you've been doing the work for yourself and what a gift that is to share it here in such a caring and compassionate way. You understand how volatile the relationship with the body can be and I am so glad I clicked on your video. I am beginning to explore my relationship with fashion and dressing myself in a way that expresses who I am. Hearing you speak and giving such solid advice makes me feel so much clearer. For the first time in a long time I can say I actually feel excited about dressing MY body. Thank you so so much I really needed to hear this ❤❤❤
This is such a delight to come across as I'm at a crossroads in my own fashion journey and trying to understand why things hit when they hit (or don't when they don't). The focus on neutrality toward bodies is delightful. I really enjoyed this and I will absolutely have to come back to this now and then.
I can't believe I only just realized I have a short torso, my body type is just like yours. I've been dieting and working out to achieve a body that's impossible for me, thanks so much for this video you really opened my eyes. Now I'll concentrate on dressing for my body type which is not just tall and skinny but also taking a short torso as a guide. Liked and subscribed 😉👍
THANK YOU for the tip about using your hands and your belly button to start determining torso length!! I've always had trouble fitting into dresses with a defined waistline because the waist seam always lands an inch or two above my natural waist. And now I know why: I have a long torso! Time to dive into finding what's flattering for my proportions!
Great one, thank you. As you said I’ve already had subconscious understanding of my body but didn’t acknowledged consciously that I have a long torso. I used just to think that my legs are short and my bottom is quite too low, which I considered as a big disadvantage since I’m quite tall. Now I’m focused on the fact that long torso can have its benefits It would be also great if you showed an examples of clothing that fits best for these cases, at least in you. Thank you!
I love how you remind your viewers our bodies, their proportions, and body fat distribution isnt inheriently bad or good. And thabk you for the sode by side comparison of the models with longer or shorter torso. Ive never looked at that b4 and it has wildley changed my outlook on my own shorter torso for the better!
I was really hoping you’d make a part two of your last video as it had me pondering about my body proportions. So I’m grateful that I took a lot of insightful information! I’m so thankful you shared the information of shoulders as I would always wonder and get annoyed as to why shoulder bags, relaxed bras and spaghetti straps would ALWAYS fall off me! I thought I was always broad shouldered but it actually doesn’t seem so. I look forward to more helpful fashion videos like this as it’s helping a lot of people like me who want to understand their bodies better!
thank you for making this video such a safe space for people who struggle with their body image. it's really nice to be able to get this kind of advice without being fed the subtle messaging that you need to change yourself to look good.
I love love love the way you communicate this topic and emphasize how none of your used adjectives are good/better or bad/worse - they just simply "ARE"!! You accomplished a neutral and objective view
Tearing up at the intro re: body dysmorphia--thank you for advocating for self-awareness and patience by providing this gentle reminder. Absolutely the most wholesome thing. Thank you!
Great video! All my life I thought I had short legs and a long torso. And it turned out that I have a balanced body. This is a wow effect😮 I’m very thankful to you ❤❤❤❤❤
There are so many things I needed to hear in this video.... My body is almost exactly like yours... I figured out some but it feels great to be validated. Growing up, I've struggled with low self esteem because I didn't fit a certain body type. I've also struggled with buying clothes... Thank you so much for this video! ❤
I just loved this video. I've been looking to how to dress better, but no one ever talked about this kind of thing. Now I feel that I can really improve my style, thank youuu
So good. This was the pep talk I needed while shopping online for a wedding guest dress for later this month. Your relaxed demeanor helped me to be more confident and motivated to find a dress that fits to my personal style, size and figure instead of trying to fit my body into all these random dresses!
I loved the way you worded everything! I am plus size and I’ve been on a journey with clothes for years! I’ve always been a fashion girl but hated how so many things looked on me. I always thought it was because I was bigger but when I started finding clothes that were cut better for my body I feel in love with myself in them. I am still learning what I like on myself and I am always back and forth about the torso thing… and the broad shoulders thing haha 😂 but I’ll figure it out one of these days.
4:02 This is the third video that I’ve watched of hers, and it’s funny coz I noticed it last time too, but she says “below” in a very Aussie way😂 It’s very cute coz she sounds very American and bam “belough”😂
This is the best guide to an outfit video I've seen. Your explanations are so revealing and wholistic. You have such a cool yet open presence and you are so well spoken.
This is absolutely the kind of content surrounding bodies that we need more of 💕 I love how intentional you were and as someone with the same proportions as yourself, thank you for being a style model I can actually relate with and get good tips from haha
This is one of the best styling videos on the internet. I love how much context this provides. A lot of styling videos I watched in the past didn’t take some things into account and you did that so well.
I can't stress enough how much this video is AMAZING. It's all about body neutrality and it gave me so much confidence. I'm also an artist, I work with character design, and when designing characters we have to be careful about proportions a lot. Your video not only helped me in my work, in understanding human anatomy better, but how to style my characters and MYSELF better as well. Thank you so much for this
I've watched some videos about how to understand body types, but your explanation is the most helpful one. I want to learn to style my outfit, so I need to understand my body first before I do that. I hope I can be more confident and comfortable in the future whenever I wear an outfit.
This is such a wonderful video!! Your careful use of language, effort to make this accessible to all bodies, and encouragement to explore your body is incredibly positive. Can't wait to try this out and learn more about myself. Clothes are meant to be fun and make you feel good. Understanding yourself better is a major key i think many of us are missing in finding inspiration to be expressive through clothing. Thank you for sharing!
I love how thoughtfully you delivered this information, being careful to educate without offending. Wonderful job! I did learn a lot & thank you for such excellent information presented so elegantly.
This video was so informative and for the longest time because I was a bit taller than average ( 5'7"), I thought my height was the most important, but what you said about proportions makes so much more sense. I get frustrated because I find it so difficult to shop to my proportions. I have a short torso, long legs, a full bust, narrow hips, and slightly broader shoulders. Finding out what looks good has been my struggle for years and I'm in my mid-twenties and still haven't figured it out! It kinda affects my confidence a little because I've sorta given up and just thrown on whatever now even though I don't feel my best.
My gosh girl let me tell you, you are fantastic! The way you word things, the way you make body sounds just like it should always sound as they "are" , is just incredible. Thank you for being so mindful of every aspect of what you deliver, you sure love what you do and we can all feel it. Much love.
Girl thank god I found you. We literally have the same body type. Was told when I was younger that I look like an alien because of my long, thin arms and legs. 😐 People always think I’m super tall because of my leg to torso ratio. But I’m literally 5’2 lol. Binging all your videos now. 🖤🖤🖤
Thank you for using kind words about how we look at our bodies. I’m glad to see this video has so many views. I’m starting to sew and I’m researching and I’m just so grateful I came across this video. New subscriber here❤️
this video is perfect, and as someone who also has a healthy view of my body I total got the way you expressed how you view bodies. Cuz I see them exactly like that. No reason to fret about them or compare about whats god given.
thank you so much for this video! ive been struggling with accepting that my shoulders were broader than my hips and also that i never actually look slim, even though my weight was healthy. now i understand that it might be because of my torso lenght! you dont really know how much confidence you gave me
The video was very helpful in making me understand why I felt so weird about the proportions of my torso. Especially the part about media hiring mainly people with a long torso. Thank you!
I have came to the conclusion to love my short torso and no definition waist but it is still very hard to find styles that fit me so I get discouraged sometimes. Still trying though! Thanks for the amazing video and insight
I want to give you a big hug! Ive grown up being shamed for my body because i wasn't as skinny as my peers/siblings, so talking about my body has always been a touchy issue for me. I had also stopped caring about fashion because i didn't really feel good with what i was wearing. And this sucked because i am a huge fan of self-expression and it really bothered me that i couldn't express myself in a medium where people will perceive me the most. Seeing this video helped me a lot in understanding my body and not look at it with all the trauma i have associated with it. And the way you talked about bodies was the positivity i needed today. I'm plus sized but my body proportions are very similar to yours so I'll be looking for fashion inspo from you (I wouldn't have ever done this before because since you're skinny, i would've automatically brushed your body type off for my fashion inspo). I'm so glad i found your channel! 💕
Does her inspiration often work well for you? The people I’ve seen with my proportions are a different size to me so I’ve had the same question!! I’m so sorry you were body shamed and for the trauma you associate with your body, I relate even if it might be for different reasons. I hope you’re healing and feeling a lot more positive (or at least less negative) about your body 💕
Wow. This is soooo enlightening. I've definitely got body image issues and see a completely different body to what others see. I'm working on it. But this video has helped me understand so much. Especially me having a short torso. Thank you so much. I'm currently working through your videos to try and help me feel more happy and comfortable in my body. Fashion has always been a real struggle for me. 💛💛 I'm 30 next year and my goal is to enter my 30s without the burden of worrying about what my body looks like. 💪
Girl???? Where have you been???? That was just mind blowing to me thank you thank you thank you!!! I had a lot of fun understanding my body proportions and why some clothes look awkard on me, sending lots of love to you ❤
Are you kidding me? I love everything about your channel. I just subscribed. Your insights and wisdom and knowledge in this area around confidence is what everyone who has ever judged their body needs to hear! Thank you so much for this video. I’m excited to learn more from you. The biggest insight that I took away from your video is about proportions. Now I see why even plus models look fantastic in a specific outfit, for example, and why I don’t look the same or even feel the same trying on a similar outfit lol. Thank you so much for this eye-opener. This awareness has given me a lot more confidence as I choose specific clothing for my body. ❤
👏👏👏 for the body neutrality and diversity talk, thank you!! Would love to see a series that looks at how to style clothes for bodies that store far in different places, for long torsos, for long vs. short limbs etc. You're so good at explaining this!!
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I liked how careful you were with your words, and the idea you are trying to give without hiding anything. It is what it is. Bodies just are.
dumb mindset
I have the average girl body I don’t have long legs but I have good proportions I would stay wear clothes they make you feel your absolute best
YESSS
"There is nothing good or bad, or right or wrong about our bodies. They just are."
Probably going to be a quote I try and work into my everyday affirmations. Beautifully said.
Yesss because bodies were never meant to be beautiful, as long as you are healthy that is everything that matters and of cours everyone has just different bodies
Good idea. Growing up as a teen in the 90s such a bad body morphia mostly in photos.
Good idea. Growing up as a teen in the 90s such a bad body morphia mostly in photos.
@@octopus8902"as long as you're healthy" is the key part. Some people think it's totally fine to be 250+ lbs. If you wanna dye from a heart attack before 50 then yeah, go for it
Asia, as a 41 year old who continues to stick to office/ boring wear and not explore more fashionable choices because I do not feel I look great in them, this is mind blowing. Narrow hips, no butt, but long torso, with a slightly wider shoulders, I now have a better idea on what to try next time when I buy clothes. THANK YOU!
That's me too and no pinched in waist. It's honestly easier to buy mens jeans and long sleeved shirts. Women's shirts aren't long enough to teach my wrists or even to tuck in
This is so interesting to read as I'm the complete opposite body shape to you (39yo, 83kg, pear with big bust, waist is best feature). Interesting to hear everyone has struggles!
Awe omg this sounds so similar to me!
I absolutely love your neutrality about bodies. I thought this was gonna be a difficult video for my body image, but your "it just is" attetude honestly helped me and how I view myself
I love that you talked about the pelvic tilt. I’m not even working at a desk job but still have it. I realised it after a few months in the gym because it caused back issues. To get rid of it, you have to strengthen your glute and abdominal muscles and stretch your lower back and hip stretcher.
its hard to say if i have it but as an artist who sits for 10hrs each day, i also may have this
@@iamsomeone8266 Lie down on the floor and you'll know if you have a pelvic tilt or not
I have this without sitting at a desk. I looked at my childhood photos and it’s in those too. I guess it’s in my genes.
@@hauntedglancedon’t let that discourage you, you can exercise to correct it
I had no idea! This might be why my back get sore sometimes.
This made me think of the sisterhood of the traveling pants and how it really must’ve been magic for it to fit ALL of them perfectly
love to hear the **body neutrality** in this video. knowledge is power! the key to being sustainable and buying less in fashion is being able to pinpoint and only buy pieces that work for you instead of buying a bunch of things and being dissatisfied with all of them because they don't fit you're proportions, prompting you to try to buy your way out of dissatisfaction and insecurity
as someone with a short torso, wider shoulders than hips, and long legs and arms, it’s nice to see some representation from u lol. i really appreciate how u emphasize how there isn’t a good or bad body type. i’ve felt so insecure about where i’m lacking and how my stomach area will never look the same as the girls i see in media. + i also love how eloquently you speak about things ~
This is literally exactly what I needed. I really wanted to buy some new clothes and this helps so so so much thank you!! As someone who does not love my body, I have slowly realized that giving yourself outfits that look good on you and clothes that actually fit you really do a number for your mental health. I would try and force myself into clothes that just didnt look good (which has nothing to do with my weight or my beauty), but my body type!! This video is perfect, and teaches just that. Clothes are meant to make you feel good. If they are not doing that, you have the wrong clothes!!! All bodies are beautiful. Sending much love and thanks!!!
OMG I LOVE YOU , because you help me A LOT🎉🎉🎉 THANK YOU SO MUCH
Thank u i beeb struggling for years now i hate my body so much i dont know how to dress😢😢😢😢😢
As someone who grew up with the influences of "beauty" and "acceptable body shapes" of the 80s/90s era, this was so refreshing to watch! I love how you have explained all the elements of different shapes in such a non negative way! I will be watching this again with my pre teen daughter, as this is the kind of thing I want her to grow up understanding - that there is nothing "wrong" with any part of her body, she just needs to be able to understand it and then embrace her own unique shape. Thank you
Coming from a "buy one number smaller so you can aim to fit in it " household, this means so so so much to me. I always had this curiosity because I could never tell which body type I am on those "hourglass, pear, rectangle" quizzes and this is some amazing info for people who just don't have a super defined type of body. Tysm ❣️
I always bought a size larger since I was 15 thinking it’s what happens to all women, you just grow fat with age and the day never came, subconsciously still doing it 🙃😂
8:00 I love that you menotioned this cause I get kinda annoyed when I’m like “oh I have a big head so this doesn’t look really good on me” and people’s instant reply is always “don’t focus on that, it’s a good normal size. You look good.” I’m like, dude.. I’m just stating facts. It is what it is, I never said I was insecure about it. People do the same thing when I say I have big shoulders they go “no they fit your body very well, don’t worry” I was never worried to begin with!
I just did that hand- over- hand-under bust- torso- test… while I was watching this video in bed rn and YALL, I thought I randomly had a long torso for like 4 whole seconds and then remember my proportions are way off cuz I’m pregnant and did not account for the curvature of my pregnant ass belly. #currentlyweakasf 🤣😭🤣 LMAOOO
I laughed when reading this, so thanks for sharing 😅😂
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Congratulations tho ❤️
Literally laughed out loud 😂
I’m not the only pregnant lady here! Congrats!
Your manner of speaking - both the mindful words you choose, and the range of inflection you employ when speaking - is very soothing and comforting. Such an exceptional video that's as fun to learn from as it is to listen to!
I love the fact that someone is doing this without defaulting to using the Kibbe system --- I've often used similar proportion-related language to describe how I put outfits together to other people. Once you understand your body, it is sooo much more fun to play with silhoettes and effects. For example, I have broad, muscular shoulders, which people often try to balance or minimize, but I've started really like that part of my body, so I wear things to emphasize that, which ends up giving a bit of a "power" aura that hardens my baby face a tad lol
What's wrong with Kibbe system?
@@Alani9669there's nothing wrong with it, but it's more abstract. You can explain concepts of softness, angularity, emphasis, etc without the language provided by the kibbe body type system - and language unburdened by that also makes these concepts easier to understand, in my opinion.
@@Alani9669 it does not feature current bodies. Only shows 50s models
I love how you incorporated a mindfulness approach to understanding emotions behind learning ones body. I’m entering my fashion era where I am learning more about my body and what looks good and what does not and with that it can be overwhelming, so thank you so much for this video!
Ι have a colleague who has an exceptionally long torso and short legs. She doesn't try to hide it. Instead, she has all her pants tailored to emphasize her slender, long waist. Gee, the effect is phenomenal. You'd notice her beautiful, elegant long waist from 100 yards away. Of course you notice her short legs too, but you immediately forget about it, because the slender, graceful waist becomes something that defines her in your mind.
So thank you for making this video to help us learn how to dress for our body shapes. I'd go a step further to say that, do not feel ashamed for your natural shape and try very hard to compensate it. You'd lose who you are along the way. Instead, focus on creating a personal vibe and dress to emphasize your strength, because that's what defines you and impresses people.
Thank you so much! You are the first person who talks about this topic and manages to not immediately make me feel uncomfortable about my long torso. I actually feel empowered by the fact that I can style my body to lead the attention to my long thinner torso instead of hiding it.
I’d love to see separate vids about how you would style the different body proportions (like putting outfits together)🙏🏻
Have a lovely day! ❤
This video gave me a whole new perspective on how to dress myself. As someone who has had a significant amount of weight gain I’ve really strayed from dressing how I want to because I think I’m not “skinny” enough to pull off an outfit. This video was really an eye opener and I’m definitely going to be more conscious about why I choose the clothes I wear!
Same, tho for my whole life i had some extra weight and always thought everything looks terrible on because I'm not "skinny" enough. But this video is really encouraging ☺️
It's rare for me to see someone with the same type of body as me on social media these days, and it's honestly so nice to be able to relate to an influencer about this kind of stuff.. And the points you made about how working out will never give us girlies with short torsos the same "look" as people with longer torsos - it was definetly something I needed to hear, even tho its pretty self explainatory, but still, it means so much to hear that there's an actual reason for it and not just because I "don't workout enough" or that I need to just "go on a stricter diet" to obtain that result. I feel much more comfortable in my own skin after this vide, so thank you
Girl you have no idea how helpful you are. I've been thinking about a lot of these topics recently but you described and actually put it into words perfectly. Everyone should know this!
8:06 this is so important to me, i never realised before just how much i got caught up into this game of choosing the good and bad body parts and finding out just how ‘irregular’ i might look like… it only made me distance myself from finding out my personal style and having fun with clothes and just wearing stuff!! i now realise how liberating it is to just look at your body as a whole and accept it. at the end of the day it’s just your body and you’re gonna be fine.
This feels like a University lecture. Well detailed and carefully explained 👍. Well done. I've learnt alot.
I am really happy about your introduction around body dysmorphia and keeping this topic a positive experience. This is so valuable and should be part of many more videos of this sort. Thank you!
Finally a video that perfectly explains how bodies work. Especially thanks for the pelvic tilt thing, I had no idea I had it! No one mentions how anatomy and posture affect how clothes look on a body, Thank you so much!
Omg you literally described what issue I had with my posture. The anterior pelvic tilt! 😭😭 I thought my body was just built different and couldn’t do anything, but now I know what to work on!
And that it is actually built different (short torso gang!)
Girl, for years I've thought my shoulders are broad and I've just learned they are ok it's just that my hips are more narrow. Your videos have helped me so much, I've had difficulty finding outfit inspiration from people with similar proportions to mine. My hips are narrow, I have a short torso and long legs, I have slightly protruding ribs and not much waist definition. The 2010s effed me up lol, 90s and early 2000s fashion had super flattering styles for me and it was so easy to put together outfits
It's crazy to even hear that people have the same thing... I thought I was the only one with protruding ribs 🤦🏽♀️... I also have the same body proportions
As a fellow short torso skinny long limbed girl who for a long time thought to have wide shoulders, I am very thankful to you for encouraging us to explore and accept our bodies ❤
we have the same body proportions! It was so nice and inspiring to hear someone speak confidently about it and take pride in how they dress. Thanks for taking such care with this video to promote healthy mindsets around body image.
5:51 Yes girl yes!!! I always wondered why people thought I was 3 inches taller than I actually am.
I had to have a chuckle when my bf walked in while I was watching about lack of representation & he said "how come us men never complain about not seeing male plus size models in the media? I've never seen a male model the same size as me & I don't care" 😂😂😂 bless him ❤
That’s true. My husband is in full “dad bod” mode. He doesn’t even care to be validated. Lol
@@vee_grave & that's what we love about them - so low maintenance 🤣💗
because women are womens biggest haters. Men dont get jealous and bitter if another man has the perfect genetics, they just admire it then move on. I remember when madison beer posted a bikini pic and she got hate from every woman on instagram simply because her body was perfect
if anything, i hope you know this helps with my body image. i got this absolutely gorgeous dress from thredup a few years ago, and i hate how awkward it sat on me. but for whatever silly reason, i put the blame on myself as opposed to realizing the dress just needs to be altered. that's no one's fault! knowing that half of the time it's not my thoughts that are correct and that clothes just fit everyone differently gave me such a confidence boost. knowing what shoes go with what length of what specific item you're wearing, ETC, it has helped SO MUCH. thank you
I like how slowly you talk. I like how well organized you are. And I like that you don’t seem to be reading a script. What is your background, besides fashion? Journalism, Designer, Seamstress/Tailor, Stylist?
i'm a teen girl who just starts getting into fashion, 'finding my own style', 'dressing for my body shape', etc. you can't even imagine how much this video helped me ! you surely made me look differently ( in a positive way ofc ! ) at my body, thank you. 💌
I really appreciate how you described body types in the most neutral way possible and really focused on the educational content!
Love this!!!! As a psychologist with body issues I loved how you addressed this topic and for once I came out as ok this is my body and not like why is my body like this!
I hope we get more on how to style ourselves according to our bodies on your upcoming video 😭💗 ilysm....this is so freaking helpful....i mean girls out there are hating themselves for having certain type of bodies when everything is all just natural....when i first noticed i had a longer torso and short legs....my heart broke fr🤣🤣
Same I also have same legs and long torso :(
Tall girl here broad axx shoulders long torso shorter legs but with a short waist if that makes sense. 🤷♀️
okay girl, I feel very cared for by your tenderness, attentiveness and delicacy in transmitting information, I'm writing just after you asked me to write how I feel with the information about my arms. How am I feeling? Lighter. Better. I think it was the first time that I thought about my arms as something that was totally okay, and not as something ugly that had to be hidden at all costs.... I'm still watching but I want say THANK YOU now. Really.
As someone who thrifts a lot this video is so helpful. 🌸✨
probably one of the most perfect video on building outfits ever made!! i freaking love how clearly you explain everything
Thanks for explaining the short torso =fat storage on the belly. I have always struggled with that and couldn't work out what I was doing wrong. I feel like this knowledge is life changing for me.
I love how you talk...not your voice but your words(the voice is also great) it's really comforting and assuring
Thank you for the video! I'm short and curvy, and I learned to accept it. But still sometimes I'm triggered by everyone's obsession of being thin😢
People like you give me hope that things change and that it's ok to be yourself ❤
I love how you break thibgs down while including your personal experience and you a vibe lady 🙌🏾 Thank you
This was so great!! Thank you for the tips. I have a follow up video idea lol would you be able to expand on what time of clothes would fit best for long/short torso and legs etc, as a general idea? I appreciate you! 🙏
Your demeanour is wonderful. The clarity you have when you speak makes me want to listen to you even more.
I looove how careful and respectful you were about bodies proportion and everything! It's such a delicate topic and I think you went so super well
This is genuinely the best, most neutral, healthy, wholesome and most helpful and educational video on this subject - pls never ever take it down
Thank you for the very informative part 2 and yes please for how to style based on your body type for a part 3 please please and thank you!!!! Also as a fellow short-torso more narrow-hipped person, I rarely see other physiques like that so it was beyond comforting to see you openly share and talk so neutrally about it!! Thanks Asia! 💛🙏🏻
I could cry. I'm struggling a lot these days. Thank you Asia. I wish I could be happy just being myself, not wanting other people to findme pretty etc.
thank you so much for this, i personally have a short torso and my fat distribution has mostly been in my belly-area. I have been so confused as to why and never understood how those two are connected until now and now I feel much more comfortable with how my body looks. So excited to try this myself to finally understand what looks good on me! Thank you for off-stigmatising this difficult subject and making it a safe space to reflect
hello can i ask? so my hip have the same width as my shoulder and my fat mostly around my upper thigh. but my calf is skinny, just like my arm. am i having a short torso or a long torso?
This video gave me such an appreciation of my body. The way you’ve shown even models have different body types but are still beautiful has really helped me to embrace my own! Thank you for your content❤❤❤
All my life I thought I have a short torso, did the hand over hand method and see now that im actually balanced 🤯
if you can bother to take the pic as she described in the video, you can also take your head and measure how many heads long your torso is. It could also be that your rise (=from waist to crotch) is shorter than average which would mean that in total your torso is still 'short'. (Average apparently is 2heads from chin to waist and 1head from waist to crotch) Also if your legs are longer than average then within your body proportions your torso would still be proportionally "short"
ive been hating my body recently and have seen all of those pictures about models with beautiful waists and wanted to look like that... after watching this video though, I've never been told about how torsos made you look and so that section really stuck out to me. i have a short torso and so it makes more sense of why my stomach looks fatter. its not just because I like to eat, its just the way my body is so thank you :)
dude your accent is blowing my mind, it ebs and flows from aussie to american lol
the "down below" threw me so much!!!!!
I thought she was trying to do a fake accident
Thank you Asia for an amazing video. It is clear to see you've been doing the work for yourself and what a gift that is to share it here in such a caring and compassionate way. You understand how volatile the relationship with the body can be and I am so glad I clicked on your video. I am beginning to explore my relationship with fashion and dressing myself in a way that expresses who I am.
Hearing you speak and giving such solid advice makes me feel so much clearer. For the first time in a long time I can say I actually feel excited about dressing MY body. Thank you so so much I really needed to hear this ❤❤❤
Thank you for being so respectful to different sizes
This is such a delight to come across as I'm at a crossroads in my own fashion journey and trying to understand why things hit when they hit (or don't when they don't). The focus on neutrality toward bodies is delightful. I really enjoyed this and I will absolutely have to come back to this now and then.
I can't believe I only just realized I have a short torso, my body type is just like yours. I've been dieting and working out to achieve a body that's impossible for me, thanks so much for this video you really opened my eyes. Now I'll concentrate on dressing for my body type which is not just tall and skinny but also taking a short torso as a guide. Liked and subscribed 😉👍
THANK YOU for the tip about using your hands and your belly button to start determining torso length!! I've always had trouble fitting into dresses with a defined waistline because the waist seam always lands an inch or two above my natural waist. And now I know why: I have a long torso! Time to dive into finding what's flattering for my proportions!
Great one, thank you. As you said I’ve already had subconscious understanding of my body but didn’t acknowledged consciously that I have a long torso. I used just to think that my legs are short and my bottom is quite too low, which I considered as a big disadvantage since I’m quite tall. Now I’m focused on the fact that long torso can have its benefits
It would be also great if you showed an examples of clothing that fits best for these cases, at least in you.
Thank you!
I love how you remind your viewers our bodies, their proportions, and body fat distribution isnt inheriently bad or good. And thabk you for the sode by side comparison of the models with longer or shorter torso. Ive never looked at that b4 and it has wildley changed my outlook on my own shorter torso for the better!
I was really hoping you’d make a part two of your last video as it had me pondering about my body proportions. So I’m grateful that I took a lot of insightful information!
I’m so thankful you shared the information of shoulders as I would always wonder and get annoyed as to why shoulder bags, relaxed bras and spaghetti straps would ALWAYS fall off me! I thought I was always broad shouldered but it actually doesn’t seem so.
I look forward to more helpful fashion videos like this as it’s helping a lot of people like me who want to understand their bodies better!
thank you for making this video such a safe space for people who struggle with their body image. it's really nice to be able to get this kind of advice without being fed the subtle messaging that you need to change yourself to look good.
I love love love the way you communicate this topic and emphasize how none of your used adjectives are good/better or bad/worse - they just simply "ARE"!! You accomplished a neutral and objective view
Tearing up at the intro re: body dysmorphia--thank you for advocating for self-awareness and patience by providing this gentle reminder. Absolutely the most wholesome thing. Thank you!
Great video! All my life I thought I had short legs and a long torso. And it turned out that I have a balanced body. This is a wow effect😮
I’m very thankful to you ❤❤❤❤❤
There are so many things I needed to hear in this video.... My body is almost exactly like yours... I figured out some but it feels great to be validated. Growing up, I've struggled with low self esteem because I didn't fit a certain body type. I've also struggled with buying clothes... Thank you so much for this video! ❤
I just loved this video. I've been looking to how to dress better, but no one ever talked about this kind of thing. Now I feel that I can really improve my style, thank youuu
So good. This was the pep talk I needed while shopping online for a wedding guest dress for later this month. Your relaxed demeanor helped me to be more confident and motivated to find a dress that fits to my personal style, size and figure instead of trying to fit my body into all these random dresses!
I loved the way you worded everything! I am plus size and I’ve been on a journey with clothes for years! I’ve always been a fashion girl but hated how so many things looked on me. I always thought it was because I was bigger but when I started finding clothes that were cut better for my body I feel in love with myself in them. I am still learning what I like on myself and I am always back and forth about the torso thing… and the broad shoulders thing haha 😂 but I’ll figure it out one of these days.
gurl you look so pretty with short hair!
I hope you are having fun figuring out your style!
@@gtanz1 thank you so much! I’ve had a bad night and your comment made me feel a little better
@@whithehearthro I wish you a good day gorgeous :)
This needs to be a Netflix Movie! This is too real! ❤❤❤❤
4:02 This is the third video that I’ve watched of hers, and it’s funny coz I noticed it last time too, but she says “below” in a very Aussie way😂 It’s very cute coz she sounds very American and bam “belough”😂
Omg, same here. I love how she says it and I'm always anticipating it 😅
Yes I notice it too 😂
I thought she was Australian when I heard that 😂😂 like an Aussie living in America
I've noticed that too😂
I neeeeeed more of this pleaseeee you are so coherent with all this information, thank you so much
As a person who went through eating disorders in my teens, I should say THANK YOU for the way you speak about bodies
0:56 girl! i love this
This is the best guide to an outfit video I've seen. Your explanations are so revealing and wholistic. You have such a cool yet open presence and you are so well spoken.
This is absolutely the kind of content surrounding bodies that we need more of 💕 I love how intentional you were and as someone with the same proportions as yourself, thank you for being a style model I can actually relate with and get good tips from haha
This is one of the best styling videos on the internet. I love how much context this provides.
A lot of styling videos I watched in the past didn’t take some things into account and you did that so well.
I can't stress enough how much this video is AMAZING. It's all about body neutrality and it gave me so much confidence. I'm also an artist, I work with character design, and when designing characters we have to be careful about proportions a lot. Your video not only helped me in my work, in understanding human anatomy better, but how to style my characters and MYSELF better as well. Thank you so much for this
I've watched some videos about how to understand body types, but your explanation is the most helpful one. I want to learn to style my outfit, so I need to understand my body first before I do that. I hope I can be more confident and comfortable in the future whenever I wear an outfit.
This is such a wonderful video!! Your careful use of language, effort to make this accessible to all bodies, and encouragement to explore your body is incredibly positive. Can't wait to try this out and learn more about myself. Clothes are meant to be fun and make you feel good. Understanding yourself better is a major key i think many of us are missing in finding inspiration to be expressive through clothing. Thank you for sharing!
I love how thoughtfully you delivered this information, being careful to educate without offending. Wonderful job! I did learn a lot & thank you for such excellent information presented so elegantly.
This video was so informative and for the longest time because I was a bit taller than average ( 5'7"), I thought my height was the most important, but what you said about proportions makes so much more sense. I get frustrated because I find it so difficult to shop to my proportions. I have a short torso, long legs, a full bust, narrow hips, and slightly broader shoulders. Finding out what looks good has been my struggle for years and I'm in my mid-twenties and still haven't figured it out! It kinda affects my confidence a little because I've sorta given up and just thrown on whatever now even though I don't feel my best.
My gosh girl let me tell you, you are fantastic!
The way you word things, the way you make body sounds just like it should always sound as they "are" , is just incredible.
Thank you for being so mindful of every aspect of what you deliver, you sure love what you do and we can all feel it.
Much love.
Girl thank god I found you. We literally have the same body type. Was told when I was younger that I look like an alien because of my long, thin arms and legs. 😐 People always think I’m super tall because of my leg to torso ratio. But I’m literally 5’2 lol. Binging all your videos now. 🖤🖤🖤
Thank you for using kind words about how we look at our bodies. I’m glad to see this video has so many views. I’m starting to sew and I’m researching and I’m just so grateful I came across this video. New subscriber here❤️
You were so thorough. Thanks.
this video is perfect, and as someone who also has a healthy view of my body I total got the way you expressed how you view bodies. Cuz I see them exactly like that. No reason to fret about them or compare about whats god given.
Yes I agree. It's important to dress to suit yourself and your style, as long as you are comfortable and happy.
thank you so much for this video! ive been struggling with accepting that my shoulders were broader than my hips and also that i never actually look slim, even though my weight was healthy. now i understand that it might be because of my torso lenght! you dont really know how much confidence you gave me
I have the same type as yours
What clothes do you wear nowadays?
The video was very helpful in making me understand why I felt so weird about the proportions of my torso. Especially the part about media hiring mainly people with a long torso. Thank you!
I have came to the conclusion to love my short torso and no definition waist but it is still very hard to find styles that fit me so I get discouraged sometimes. Still trying though!
Thanks for the amazing video and insight
I want to give you a big hug! Ive grown up being shamed for my body because i wasn't as skinny as my peers/siblings, so talking about my body has always been a touchy issue for me. I had also stopped caring about fashion because i didn't really feel good with what i was wearing. And this sucked because i am a huge fan of self-expression and it really bothered me that i couldn't express myself in a medium where people will perceive me the most. Seeing this video helped me a lot in understanding my body and not look at it with all the trauma i have associated with it. And the way you talked about bodies was the positivity i needed today.
I'm plus sized but my body proportions are very similar to yours so I'll be looking for fashion inspo from you (I wouldn't have ever done this before because since you're skinny, i would've automatically brushed your body type off for my fashion inspo). I'm so glad i found your channel! 💕
Does her inspiration often work well for you? The people I’ve seen with my proportions are a different size to me so I’ve had the same question!! I’m so sorry you were body shamed and for the trauma you associate with your body, I relate even if it might be for different reasons. I hope you’re healing and feeling a lot more positive (or at least less negative) about your body 💕
Body neutrality for the win!!! Amazing perspective and I hope you get the recognition you deserve ❤
Wow. This is soooo enlightening. I've definitely got body image issues and see a completely different body to what others see. I'm working on it. But this video has helped me understand so much. Especially me having a short torso. Thank you so much. I'm currently working through your videos to try and help me feel more happy and comfortable in my body. Fashion has always been a real struggle for me. 💛💛 I'm 30 next year and my goal is to enter my 30s without the burden of worrying about what my body looks like. 💪
Girl???? Where have you been???? That was just mind blowing to me thank you thank you thank you!!!
I had a lot of fun understanding my body proportions and why some clothes look awkard on me, sending lots of love to you ❤
Right!!?!?
Are you kidding me? I love everything about your channel. I just subscribed.
Your insights and wisdom and knowledge in this area around confidence is what everyone who has ever judged their body needs to hear!
Thank you so much for this video. I’m excited to learn more from you. The biggest insight that I took away from your video is about proportions.
Now I see why even plus models look fantastic in a specific outfit, for example, and why I don’t look the same or even feel the same trying on a similar outfit lol. Thank you so much for this eye-opener. This awareness has given me a lot more confidence as I choose specific clothing for my body. ❤
thank you for such a fantastic video!i;ve always struggled with my short torso and even tho im 'skinny' my fat only collects around my stomach
same girl SAME!
As a guy that wants to be better with the clothes I purchase I learned alot from this video!!
👏👏👏 for the body neutrality and diversity talk, thank you!! Would love to see a series that looks at how to style clothes for bodies that store far in different places, for long torsos, for long vs. short limbs etc. You're so good at explaining this!!