Dress Your Body Type: Pear Shape Figure
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Stay away from boy-leg styles or super-high cut legs.
- No vertical stripes for the bottom half.
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