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- You have narrow shoulders. Your bust and
waistline are small and petite.
- You have more voluptuous hips, bottom and
thighs.
- You are blessed with the bootylicious
syndrome.
What to wear?
The challenge is finding apparel that balances the
upper portion with the bottom. Our goal is to
visually slim your bottom half and play up your top.
Flattering tops
- Trendy slim-fitted empires,scoop-necks or
boat necks, button up blouses, detailed tops
balance the pear figure.
- For colder days, wear princess, single-
breasted or a-line coats and jackets.
No, Nos!
No tops that hit right at the waist and No waist
length puffers
Slimming bottoms
- Knee-length a-line skirts with flared hems
narrow the hips of the pear shape.
- Low-rise pants, boot-cut pants and jeans
best compliment the proportion.
- Always buy pants that fit well in the hip area
and then visit a tailor to take in the waist or
adjust the length.
No, Nos!
- Don't wear super full or clingy skirts.
- Please no drawstring pants, gathered,
pleated, cuffed, or tapered ankles.
- Be cautious when it comes to skinny jeans.
Dresses
- Empire waist with a-line skirt look the best on
pear shapes. This rule is perfect to use for
formal events.
- Also, an empire waist at knee-length is
exceptional for a cocktail party such as the
classic black below.
No, Nos!
The same rule applies for skirts has it does for
dresses. No full and clingy dresses.
What about those Swimsuits
A swimsuit is the hardest piece to work with as you
already know. Don't worry. There are swimsuits
made just for you but this is what you have to look
for.
- Find lighter tops and pair with darker bottoms.
- Purchase bikinis or one-pieces with wide-set
straps to disguise the smaller shoulders or
upper frame.
No, Nos!
- Stay away from boy-leg styles or super-high
cut legs.
- No vertical stripes for the bottom half.
- Put dark colors on the
bottom or wear one color from head-to-toe
- Purchase a fitted torso
jacket with a hipbone or fingertip length
- Play up your upper half
with layering of necklaces, chunky jewelry or scarves
- Try wool-linen blends for
the bottom. The fabric drapes well over curves
- Invest in a classic wrap
dress. This classic piece is perfect because of the fabric's drape. You can decide how fitted you want it.
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Tips:
Jennifer Lopez is a great example of a pear
shape. She knows how to play up her best
features. www.people.com
So you think you may have a pear
shape figure? Well, since this is
the most important part of
developing the your image, let's
make sure. If you answer yes to
all of the statements below than
you most likely have the pear
shape figure:
Pear Shape