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What does "athletic build" mean to you?

I often see women describe themselves with an "athletic build" in clothing reviews. What does that mean? I think of broad shoulders and small hips.

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Re: What does "athletic build" mean to you?

More muscular, not thin build.

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Re: What does "athletic build" mean to you?

Someone who has more muscle than body fat. 

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Re: What does "athletic build" mean to you?

To me, it means smaller breasted, less curves, and relatively toned.  

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Re: What does "athletic build" mean to you?

In fashion terms? Fat😮
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Re: What does "athletic build" mean to you?

To be very honest:  Overweight

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Re: What does "athletic build" mean to you?

Fat!!   You asked!  

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Re: What does "athletic build" mean to you?

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not boyishly thin, but has some muscle.  could also mean a large boned woman who carries weight who is not fat.

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Re: What does "athletic build" mean to you?

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Why would athletic mean big or overweight? Wouldn't athletic mean you are fit? I guess there is no standard definition.

 

I can understand curvy, pear, or apple shaped. I don't understand athletic.

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Re: What does "athletic build" mean to you?

In men's clothing, athletic cut is larger.  Athletic build in clothes means it is cut larger than normal.

 

 A person having an athletic build means they have some muscles.