How the Pear-Shaped Woman Should Dress

Clothes to Look Great for those with a Small Bust & Heavy Hips

Oct 24, 2008

Pear shaped women, whose bottom half is large in proportion to the bust, are very common. Here's how to dress to look fantastic for those with this body shape.

As explained in a previous article on dressing to suit one’s body shape, pear shaped women are those with a small bust, long waist, but big hips and heavy legs. Many women with this body shape bemoan the size of their lower half and think that they will never look attractive. But it is quite easy to find clothes which will enable someone of this shape to look fantastic.

Principles When Dressing the Pear Shaped Woman

Pears should emphasise their neat top halves, while keeping the bottom half well covered. Mini dresses, or other clothes which bare the leg above the knee, are out! But long shorts, flared skirts, and wide-leg trousers will all suit the pear. Pear shaped women look fabulous in neat jackets and feminine shirts or blouses. Their small busts mean that they can wear strapless tops or dresses very easily. Boots hide the pear’s calves, and shoes with heels minimize the size of her legs.

Casual Clothing for the Pear Shaped Woman

Those with a pear shape should try to give the illusion of broader shoulders to balance their lower halves. Shoulder pads, if they ever come back into fashion, are a godsend for the pear. Slashed necklines and puffed sleeves will have a similar effect. Layered tops will also add width for the pear. Trousers should be wide, with hems to the floor to extend the leg length. They should be in the darkest colour of the outfit.

Smart Clothes for the Pear Shaped Woman

Those women with this shape look wonderful in strapless dresses, on their own in the evening, or dressed down with a blouse underneath for day wear. Flared skirts are also a good idea. Knee length coats and jackets hide chunky hips and thighs, and can look amazing on a pear.

A Party Look for the Pear Shaped Woman

A pear can look wonderful in a party dress of beautiful fabric with a fitted or strapless top, and a flowing or flared skirt which comes to below the knee. With this she should wear a sequined or ornate shrug or bolero, to emphasise and expand her top half. Her shoes should have straight high heels to balance her overall look. She will be the bell of the ball!

Famous Pear Shaped Women who Look Fabulous

Shakira, Katie Holmes, and Sandra Bullock are all pears. They look fantastic with the right clothes, and so can any other woman with this shaped body.

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