Dressing for your body shape: Pear-shape

WHAT IS A PEAR-SHAPED BODY?

The pear-shaped body is the most common female body shape. Grab a mirror and take a look: If your hips and backside are wider than your shoulders, you're the lucky owner of a pear-shaped body. Pear-shaped bodies typically have a smaller bustline as well. Depending on your overall proportions, bustier pears may actually be an hourglass body style.

STYLISTS' SECRETS: DRESSING A PEAR-SHAPED BODY

Style challenges include finding clothing items that fit both your waist (tiny) and your hips (a bit wider). Dresses can be a challenge because slim-cut fashion may not flare enough to accommodate the bottom half of your pear-shaped body while remaining tailored to the top half of your body.

HOW TO DRESS A PEAR-SHAPED BODY

1.      Focus attention upward. Pear-shaped women should focus attention on the upper half of their pear-shaped body by choosing slim, fitted tops, button-down shirts and cardigans.

2.      Embellish around the neck. Shirts and dresses with embellished necklines naturally draw the eye upward toward the slimmest part of a pear-shaped body.

3.      Layer it up. Layering garments can balance a pear-shaped body by adding visual interest to the top half of the body.

4.      Go for an A. A-line dresses and tops emphasize the upper body while slimming wider hips characteristic of a pear-shaped body.

5.      Wide is good. Keep the hems of pants, skirts and dresses wide to visually balance a pear-shaped body. Pointy-toed shoes with a wide-hemmed pants will elongate your legs.

6.      Get a little structure. Structured pants are a great fit, especially those that skim the hips and thighs of a pear-shaped body. Avoid flashy embellishments like cargo pants, funky pockets or embroidery.

WHICH CELEBRITIES HAVE A PEAR-SHAPED BODY?

Christina Aguilera, Eva Longoria, Paris Hilton and Rihanna all have pear-shaped bodies. 

Source