How to Flaunt Your Pear Curves

Pear shaped bodies are characterized as having small shoulders, a medium waist and wide hips and thighs. Generally, this means the bottom portion of your body is larger than the upper half because that's where you naturally store fat. Check out the clothes in your closet. If you buy small to medium tops and larger sized pants than there is a good chance you are pear shaped. While some people downplay the discrepancies of their larger bottom half, you can flaunt your curves and find clothes that accentuate your bottom and thighs.

Instructions

1. Look for form fitting shirts that hit just above waist band or hip bone of your pants. By keeping your tops snug, you make the bottom portion of your body seem more pronounced. Pear-shaped women have smaller chests, which can be showcased with a shirt made from a stretchy cotton or elastic. Refrain from wearing loose blouses, because it will balance the half of you with the bottom.

2. Choose body hugging dresses and skirts. Go for a vibrant color instead of black, because dark colors flatten the the curves of the body.

3. Pair patterned skirts with one colored tops. Go for brightly colored large patterns. Choose a color within the pattern of the skirt for your top or go for neutral color.

4. Buy tapered jeans. Skinny jeans will draw attention to the bottom, hips and thighs. Pear shaped bodies are naturally a V-shape; therefore, find jeans that zip or are designed to hug the bottom of you legs to show off your body. You can also purchase jeans with small pockets to make your bottom look larger.

5. Finish your look with a large belt. By choosing a vibrant belt, you draw attention to the hips.

Tips & Warnings

• Lightly colored or muted skirts and pants will further accentuate the curves of your pear shape.

• Avoid V-neck shirts, because they are torso lengthening which balances your body shape and hides your curves.

References

• Glamour Magazine Dos for Your Shape
• Do's and Don'ts for Pear Shapes