How to Flatter a Pear Shaped Figure

A pear-shaped figure typically has broad hips, a rounded bottom and a relatively small bust.

Pear-shaped figures have never been more popular. As music, movies and fashion trends all lean toward an emphasis on healthy, sturdy women, in-vogue clothing has never been kinder to girls with hips. However, just because the designers are keeping hippier women in mind when they design clothing does not mean that you should not still pick and choose the looks that are best for your body. Flattering a pear-shaped figure has never been more fun.

Instructions

1. 

   Pair A-line, patterned skirts with tight or severely tailored white tops. An A-line pattern minimizes your hips without hiding your figure. The tight top emphasizes your shoulders and bust, giving the impression of an hourglass shape.

2. Get a good push-up bra. Even if you do not want to pad your bra, boosting your bust makes your clothes fit better all over. A high bust line draws attention to the shoulders and upper body and makes small waists look absolutely tiny and not-so-trim waistlines appear significantly more svelte.

3. 

   Wear dark, monochrome pants. When you wear pants, opt for black or dark brown. Avoid excessive trimming and decorated back pockets. If you cannot resist a little bit of flair, then buy pants that have it at the bottom near the cuffs.

4. 

   Pair dark pants with V-necked shirts with center ruching or bottom flares. Shirts that emphasize the bust but drape smoothly over hips are very flattering for pear-shaped figures. If your pants are dark and a single color, then you are free to jazz up your top half with bright prints.

5. 

   Pick dresses with empire waists that hug your bust but flow over your hips. These dresses often come in an A-line pattern and are beautiful in either solids or floral prints.

Tips & Warnings

• Check out all looks in a full-length mirror.

Resources

• Lots of information on dressing a pear-shaped figure.