How To Dress Your Pear-Shaped Body

style tips Jan 13, 2022

Learning how to dress your pear-shaped body is easier if you take the time to understand it. We should learn to love our body as it is and understand that what we consider faults are simply nature’s way of letting us know we are unique.

How does a pear-shaped body look?

A pear body shape is characterized by a slender waist and curvy hips and thighs. If you have a pear-shaped body, you’re in wonderful company. Among the celebrities who have a pear-shaped body type, you’ll find resounding names like Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, and Kristin Davis. If you’re familiar with these stars, you know that none of them try to hide or downplay their curves but rather find ways to create balance.

If you are inclined to believe you have a pear body type but still have some doubts, here are the main characteristics of pear body shapes:

Larger hips, fuller rear, and a well-defined narrow waist
Slim arms and narrow shoulders with a tendency to be sloped
Small upper body and a small bust
Hips and thighs wider than shoulders and bust
Full or muscular legs

If you are one of the numerous pear shapes in the world, your hips are the widest point of your body, and you can boast about your long waist and elegant neck.

What we often notice when dressing pear shapes is that they tend to complain about their full thighs and bottom! If you feel the same about your pear-shaped body, please don’t! All-female body shapes are beautiful and with smart style tips and fashion strategies, you can achieve the perfect balance for your physical traits.

Key tips to balance your pear silhouette

Beauty hides in symmetry and balance. When it comes to pear-shaped bodies, I always focus on finding flattering clothes that balance out the voluptuous lower body and highlight the upper body. In other words, We recommend our clients focus on pieces of clothing that shift attention from the hips and rear and draw it upwards toward their slender natural waist, delicate shoulders, and slim arms.

With the right clothing, you can easily create the desired illusion of "perfect" balance. If you struggle with your triangle figure, an item that adds volume to the upper body and highlights your waistline will always create a balanced silhouette and offer a boost of self-confidence.

How to highlight your upper body

Visually widen the shoulder line by adding structure to your shoulders
Draw the focus to your defined waist by investing in fitted, high-waisted clothing
Don’t shy away from bright colors, eccentric prints, or captivating textures
Buy yourself a collection of push-up bras to lift your chest
Say no to oversized tops that hide your beautiful waist
A-line, fit & flare, wrap, or off-the-shoulder dress styles tend to showcase your shape

How to balance your lower body

Try high-waisted, flat-front, straight, or bootcut/flare styles instead of skinny jeans and tight pants.
Choose darker colors for your lower body
Pass on clothing with hip embellishments
Stay away from bottoms with pockets, patterns, or other details
Be aware of your hemline. Specifically, mini skirts or any other hemline (including single or double vents in jackets) that finishes on your hips, thighs, or any other full point of your leg

What to wear if you have a pear-shaped body

Now that you know how to balance the shape of your body, you are ready to invest in a wardrobe that complements your silhouette and helps you feel more confident and comfortable. Check out our suggestions and see what resonates with your fashion style and preference. Remember your goal is to balance your silhouette, but more importantly, to feel comfortable, confident, and spectacular!

Tops

The best tops for a pear-shaped body showcase your top half and narrow waist. They can emphasize the delicate line of your upper body, so don’t be afraid to wear crop tops or tops in bright colors, with bold patterns, or adorned with extravagant details. Necklines should be wide to round up the shoulders, so you will never go wrong with square, bateau, and boat necklines. Structured sleeves are your best option, which means you can jump on the trend of puff sleeves and experiment with wide sleeves, Juliet sleeve tops, and embellished styles. All of these will add volume to your upper body!

Jeans

There are as many types of jeans as there are body types and beyond, part of the fun is hunting a bit and trying on a few different styles to find the best denim pants for you. However, given our goal of creating balance between your upper and lower body, opt for high-waisted, flat-front, straight, or bootcut/flare styles, these will be the most flattering. Try selecting subtle or darker colors for pants.

Dresses

Dresses have this amazing quality of flattering any silhouette as long as they are the right style and fit. We usually recommend dresses that highlight your best features and, in this case, you can't go wrong with A-line and fit-and-flare dresses. Both dress styles draw attention to the small waist and fall away from the generous hips balancing the figure and streamlining your lower body. Wrap dresses and off-the-shoulder dresses also do the trick!

Jackets and coats

The trick with jackets for pear shapes is to keep them away from the hip area. You can invest in jackets that either avoid the hips or skim over them. Crop jackets or long blazers are your best option if you want to add structure and volume to the shoulder and bust while balancing the hips. Coats follow the same guidelines, the best coat length for a pear-shaped silhouette being right under the hips and mid-thigh. Dark colors will always do justice to your silhouette, as will embellishments in the shoulder and bust areas. Never refuse princess or high waistline coats in an A-line because they highlight your waist size.

Skirts

Skirts are a pear-shaped woman’s best ally, but only if the style and fit are chosen properly. They elongate the body and, when associated with a mid- or high-waisted style, add balance to the figure. Always choose skirts that have a wider shape at the bottom, such as A-line skirts or bias skirts, and avoid skirts with details that add volume to the lower body.

With your new knowledge on how to recognize and dress your pear-shaped body type, you're ready to build a style even J-Lo would steal. If you still have questions or would like a little help on your style journey, we're always here to help. Don't hesitate to reach out to us, we love meeting new people and talking about fashion.

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