(measurements are primarily expressed in the Imperial System: Foot/Inches for length/width and Pounds for weight which is the primary measurement for most English speaking countries (USA, UK, used still in Australia, and many times Canada)
3,500 Calories = 1 pound
Theoretical Intersexed/Mixed/Androgyne Body Dimensions (Created from data in Appendix A)Weight 167 pounds
Height 5' 6.5"
12 inch bicep
Waist-to-Hip Ration (WHR) .80
Bust 36.25 (A cup)
Waist 30.25
Hips 37.78
Shoe Size 10.03
Knowledge that some dimensions are more difficult to change.Certainly the Waist-to-Hip Ratio and the Breast size are the 2 main body proportions/shape that can be most easily controlled, changed, adjusted, padded, applied illusions, minimized, maximized, altered by surgical procedures, etc. While biological females have to fight natural curves to masculinize their shapes, men have to create curves to overcome their natural angular or middle stomach heavy shapes. We can focus on the specifics later. I am just pointing out that altering height or shoe size versus waist and bust sizes by various means are not practically and logically equally easy to accomplish. Though there are things to minimize or maximize height. Or hide/narrow larger feet.
As for Height, average height can vary depending on lineage. See this chart for various heights
Average Height - Look at the chart on this page
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_heightTo change a body shape or visually minimize and maximize body areas, try these suggestions put in order from easiest to hardest.
How to change one's body shape. 1. Illusion of body shape change One could use clothing lengths, colors, shapes, patterns, and hues to visually alter the shape of one's body. This is the quickest, easiest, and first method one should pick in changing one's body shape.
Susan's has already collected numerous advice on how to visually create illusions for many body challenges. Shape vs type of clothing (see this link)
https://www.susans.org/wiki/Fashion_advice2. Basic tools that can change one's body shape (body shapers)Belt, Padding (shoulder, bra, waist, hip and rear, cinchers (waist and chest), corsets, breast forms.
3. DietsWhile I would love to recommend diets. Because of the very nature of them, lack of cohesive agreement, and conflicting scientific data; I will instead list guidelines that one could follow in selecting a diet.
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/wgtloss.htmlTools for DietingYou may want to buy a book of food nutritional values such as something like this.
Food Fat Calaries Carbs Protein and Cholestral Value Guide
http://www.craftmax.com/calories/ or
http://www.caloriecountercharts.com/chart1a.htmIn prepared foods, look at the label to find nutritional values.
Daily standard to
maintain a weight and nutrition (to loose weight activty and calorie loss must be greater than calorie consumption, to gain the opposite).
USDA Recommended Daily Values for healthy body
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/special/foodlabel/dvs.htmlUSDA Recommended based on Activity
http://www.fda.gov/fdac/graphics/foodlabelspecial/pg44.pdf4. Exercise:Three types of body shapeEctomorph: characterised as tall and slim/thin.
Endomorph: rounded and with a generous waist size.
Mesomorph: muscular and athletic looking.
Body shape and personalityThere was a time when personality was thought to be associated with body shape. Ectomorphs were considered to be quiet and morose individuals, endomorphs rather jolly, and mesomorphs a bit on the crude and vulgar side.
Body shape-The slim look Aerobic exercises that involve all the muscle groups such as running, yoga and swimming are useful. Employing a steady rate of exercise and avoiding rapid bursts of activity are thought to be important.
If you want to be ectomorphic (long and thin):- Do more aerobic exercise, running and biking and ensure you work at a steady state (70 per cent max heart rate). Avoid explosive activity.
- Use exercises that allow full range of movement - swimming, isokenetics or yoga and take more time to fully stretch each muscle.
- Concentrate on eating complex carbohydrates such as pasta and potatoes and drink plenty of tepid water.
Body shape-The muscular lookIsolating each muscle group in turn and operating on a principle of short explosive bursts of activity is a basic principle. Weight bearing exercises and repeated cycles within a given muscle group are necessary - as is relaxating after normally no more than seven repetitions.
If you want to be mesomorphic (athletic and muscular):- Work on short bursts of explosive, dynamic and intense aerobic activity near to maximum effort - short sprints, jumping and punching.
- Do more weight-bearing exercise - pump iron. Use heavy weights, up to 90 per cent of your maximum capability and complete at least three sets of each exercise with no more than seven repetitions per set. Ideally isolate one muscle group at a time and work it until exhausted.
- You must have plenty of rest between each workout to allow the muscle to grow.
Body shape-The well rounded look - Do neither of the above. Eat too much and exercise as little as possible!
- If you want to be endomorphic (rounded and stout):
- Buy a video, some beer, order a takeaway, sit back and enjoy
Tools for exercise body shapingChart of burned calories per exercise
http://k2.kirtland.cc.mi.us/~balbachl/calorie.htmComprehensive chart of calories burned per activity
http://www.nutristrategy.com/activitylist4.htm5. Plastic SurgeryAverage Surgeon costs of procedures (surgery costs will also include anesthesia, parts/equipment, and facility fees)
http://www.infoplasticsurgery.com/cost.htmlAverage Surgeon costs for Procedures
http://www.yourplasticsurgeryguide.com/trends/charts-graphs-2005.htm#surgeon-fees-2005As with most plastic surgery, liposuction cost comprises three fees: surgeon fees, anesthesia fees, and facility fees. The anesthesia fees range from approximately $500 to $1,000, depending on the number of areas treated. The facility fees also vary depending on the number of areas where liposuction is performed, ranging from $600 to $1,200. The rest of the cost is the surgeon's fee.
The average cost to have liposuction performed in one area of the body is up to $4,000, in three areas is $6,000 to $8,000, and in five areas is $8,000 to $11,000. The cost is higher for larger body areas. For example, the average cost for the abdomen is $4,000 to $8,000, but for the outer thigh is about half as expensive.
Liposuction for men is more extensive, and therefore more expensive than for women because the texture of the fat is typically more fibrous and harder to remove than in women.
6. HRT (only applicable to some) results
https://www.susans.org/wiki/Category:Hormone_Replacement_TherapyWaist-hip ratioScientists have discovered that the waist-hip ratio (WHR) is a significant factor in judging female attractiveness. Women with a 0.7 WHR (waist circumference that is 70% of the hip circumference) are invariably rated as more attractive by men, regardless of their culture. A WHR of 0.7 for women and 0.9 for men have been shown to correlate strongly with general health and fertility.
MeasuringTo calculate the ratio, use a non-stretchable tape. Make sure it is level around the body, parallel to the floor, and tighten it without depressing the skin. Measure the waist at its narrowest point width-wise, usually just above the belly button. Measure the hips around the widest part of the hip bones. Then divide the waist measurement by the hip measurement.
Artifical alterationMany methods have been used to artificially alter a person's apparent WHR. These include corsets used to reduce the waist size and hip, waist, and buttock padding used by cross-dressers to increase the apparent sizes. One could use diet, exercise, and liposuction to decrease waist and hip sizes, and gain weight and build muscle to increase waist/hip sizes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waist-hip_ratioHow to use this charateristic to your advantage.One can feminize by reducing waist area.
One can masculinize by increasing waist area.
1. Illusion techniques
To Feminize [Goal: make appear narrow and create curves]
QuoteThick Waisted
Recommended
Vests
Loose waistlines
Hip-slung belts
Dolman sleeves
Chemise dresses
Long tunic over skirt
Discouraged
Wide belts
Pleated or gathered skirts
Use feminine fabrics, cuts, and colors. (See post on Androgynous Clothing)
To Masculinize [Goal: make appear wider and minimize curves]
Recommended
Use masculine fabrics, cuts, and colors (see Post on Androgynous Clothing)
Multi colors in outfit at least two colors. Horizontal lines at the waist can add width.
Dark colors minimize (hips, breast, and feet area), light colors (shoulders, some in waist) maximize.
A large busy design like on a T-Shirt at the waist can add width.
Unbelted if possible, dont want to bring in waist area anymore. Keep shirt untucked if you must wear a belt, or layer with a coat, vest, or over shirt.
Baggy at the waist, and fitted more at the top, and bottom can add waist.
Long Shirts.
Discouraged
Large, busy patterns on breast area (chest logo or design)/pants
Horizontal stripes on breast area/pants
Brightly colored chest area or pants
Tucked in shirts (especially belted)
Short tight waist tops
Wearing something dark above the waist, and dark at the hips, then something light at the waist, Ex. a dark T-shirt with a big logo or image light in color at the waist worn slightly baggy untucked and with length, can add width to the waist, will minimizing the breast area. Adding dark unpleated men's fitted pants or above knee length shorts, if your calves are built well enough, can minimize a wider waist at the same time and add some length.
2. Tools - Minimize breast area with minimizing bra, sports bra, breast binding. Increase width at waist with padding or layers of clothing. Minimize hips with slenderizing hip leg shaper wear.
3. One could diet / exercise towards muscle building. Women that become more muscular normally achieve reduced breast and hip sizes, and increased waist. Decrease in weight to skinny anorexic shape, would decrease chest and hip, but make masculinization really difficult at the same time. Gaining weight also will gain more in the hips and chest/breast area, thus increasing difficulty of masculinization.
4. Hips and breast area can be removed and reduced through cosmetic surgeries.
5. Those undergoing HRT would experience muscle tone, fat redistribution (see link above for effects and side effects of testosterone)
ExamplesFemale biological trying to masculinize more: Possible challenge areas: Height, waist-to-hip ratio, biceps, amount of muscle, breasts
Some
Height possible solutions
1.
For Height from the illusion type suggestions Using the link to fashion advice
https://www.susans.org/wiki/Fashion_advice. Possible Masculine tips I have highlighted in bold below.
QuoteSmall Body
Recommended
Simple linear designs
Pleated skirts (linear lines)
Slacks
One color head-to-toe
Long sleeves
Medium width belts
Vertical stripes
Discouraged
Large, busy patterns
Horizontal stripes
Pegged pants
Bulky fabrics
Many colors at one time
2. For simple tools one could wear a men's shoe with a slight heal or lifts
There is no dietary, exercise, or sugery to make one taller, though smaller masculine people with larger muscular shoulders, arms, and legs seem larger in stature. Possible body building could add more muscle and add a larger presence.
Other InformationWoman's Sizing Chart
https://www.susans.org/wiki/Clothing_Sizes"Men's ideals for their own physique tends to be "bigger equals better." This preference is consistent with the Freudian construct that men are obsessed with large objects or parts of their anatomy. According to Adam Drewnowski (1995), more men wanted to gain weight rather than lose weight.
Women however tend to find men of average size to be most attractive.
male to female sizing
https://www.susans.org/wiki/Clothing_Sizes#Sizing_feminine_attire_to_the_male_bodyAppendix A Average Male
Male weight chart:
Age: 20 to 29 yrs 30 to 39 yrs 40 to 49 yrs 50 to 59 yrs 60 to 69 yrs
kilograms: 76 81.3 82.6 84 83.5
pounds: 168 179 182 185 184
Size of the average guy's biceps: 13 inches (flexed, at around 175 pounds)
Average man's heigh is 5'9"
Their weight is approx. 175 lbs.
They wear a size [Size 16W]
Their bust 37.35 (AA cup)
Their waist is 32.35
Their hips 37.80
Their shoe size 10.53
Average Female
Female weight chart:
Age: 20 to 29 yrs 30 to 39 yrs 40 to 49 yrs 50 to 59 yrs 60 to 69 yrs
kilograms: 59.8 65.5 67.7 71.7 68.9
pounds: 132 144 149 158 152
Average women
Size of the average gal's biceps: 11 inches (flexed, at around 140 pounds)
Average woman's heigh is 5'4"
Their weight is approx. 140 lbs.
They wear a size [Size 14/12W]
Their bust 35.15 (B cup)
Their waist is 28.15
Their hips 37.75
Their shoe size 9.58
http://www.pipeline.com/~dada3zen/average.htmAppendix BPercentages of Breast Sizes
AA cup: 2%
A cup: 15%
B cup: 44%
C cup: 28%
D cup: 10%
DD cup: 1%
http://www.breastoptions.com/average.html36C-24-36.
Appendix CWeight Chart for Women
Weight in pounds, based on ages 25-59 with the lowest mortality rate
(indoor clothing weighing 3 pounds and shoes with 1" heels)
Height Small Frame Medium Frame Large Frame
4'10" 102-111 109-121 118-131
4'11" 103-113 111-123 120-134
5'0" 104-115 113-126 122-137
5'1" 106-118 115-129 125-140
5'2" 108-121 118-132 128-143
5'3" 111-124 121-135 131-147
5'4" 114-127 124-138 134-151
5'5" 117-130 127-141 137-155
5'6" 120-133 130-144 140-159
5'7" 123-136 133-147 143-163
5'8" 126-139 136-150 146-167
5'9" 129-142 139-153 149-170
5'10" 132-145 142-156 152-173
5'11" 135-148 145-159 155-176
6'0" 138-151 148-162 158-179
Weight Chart for Men
Weight in pounds, based on ages 25-59 with the lowest mortality rate
(indoor clothing weighing 5 pounds and shoes with 1" heels)
Height Small Frame Medium Frame Large Frame
5'2" 128-134 131-141 138-150
5'3" 130-136 133-143 140-153
5'4" 132-138 135-145 142-156
5'5" 134-140 137-148 144-160
5'6" 136-142 139-151 146-164
5'7" 138-145 142-154 149-168
5'8" 140-148 145-157 152-172
5'9" 142-151 148-160 155-176
5'10" 144-154 151-163 158-180
5'11" 146-157 154-166 161-184
6'0" 149-160 157-170 164-188
6'1" 152-164 160-174 168-192
6'2" 155-168 164-178 172-197
6'3" 158-172 167-182 176-202
6'4" 162-176 171-187 181-207
*Ideal Weights according to the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company tables (1983)
Calculating Your Frame Size
Extend your arm in front of your body bending your elbow at a ninety degree angle to your body so that your forearm is parallel to your body.
Keep your fingers straight and turn the inside of your wrist towards your body.
Place your thumb and index finger on the two prominent bones on either side of your elbow, then measure the distance between the bones with a tape measure or calipers.
Compare to the chart below. The chart lists elbow measurements for a medium frame - if your elbow measurement for that particular height is less than the number of inches listed, you are a small frame - if your elbow measurement for that particular height is more than the number of inches listed, your are a large frame.
Elbow Measurements for Medium Frame
Men Elbow Measurement Women Elbow Measurement
5'2" - 5'3" 2-1/2" to 2-7/8" 4'10"-4'11" 2-1/4" to 2-1/2"
5'4" - 5'7" 2-5/8" to 2-7/8" 5'0" - 5'3" 2-1/4" to 2-1/2"
5'8" - 5'11" 2-3/4" to 3" 5'4" - 5'7" 2-3/8" to 2-5/8"
6'0" - 6'3" 2-3/4" to 3-1/8" 5/8" - 5'11" 2-3/8" to 2-5/8"
6'4" 2-7/8" to 3-1/4" 6'0" 2-1/2" to 2-3/4"
Appendix DReal Women
Average woman's heigh is 5'4"
Their weight is approx. 140 lbs.
They wear a size 14 dress
Their bust is between 36" and 37" (B cup)
Their waist is between 30" and 34"
Their hips average between 40" and 42"
Their shoe size is estimated to be between 8.5 and 9.5
Barbie (as a human)
Barbie's height would be 7'2"
Her weight would be 101 lbs.
She would wear a size 4 dress
Her bust would be 39" (FF cup)
Her waist would be 19" (same as her head)
Her hips would be 33"
Her shoe size would be a 5
