What Are the Right Types of Clothes to Wear If You Are Pear-Shaped?
A pear-shaped body, also called a triangle-shaped body, carries more weight around the hips and posterior than it does in the chest and stomach. Any size woman can have a pear-shaped body, from the petite to the plus-size. Choosing the right types of clothes to wear if you are pear-shaped involves classic shapes, smart accessories and putting the visual focus on all the right places.
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Tops
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Pear-shaped dressers have more flexibility when choosing blouses and shirts than they do when choosing bottoms. A patterned blouse paired with a simple, solid skirt focuses the eye on the top half of the body and distracts from your lower half. Button-down shirts that provide structure and shape are flattering to pear shapes, as are boat-neck sweaters, which visually broaden your shoulders to balance out a substantial lower half. Jackets and blazers are suited to pear-shaped dressers as well, since they nip in at the waist and widen the shoulder line, creating an hourglass silhouette.
Denim
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Boot-cut and wide-leg jeans are the most flattering cuts for pear-shaped women, as the width at the ankle helps balance your width at the hips. Denim should have a small amount of Lycra woven into the fabric; this will help the jeans maintain their shape throughout the day and provide the posterior with adequate support. Avoid denim that is acid-washed, as it will only make the bottom half look larger; a dark or medium-wash denim is the best choice. A basic five-pocket style is the most flattering, and keep back pockets large and free of embellishment; smaller pockets or pockets with lots of embroidery make the posterior look larger and attract attention to problematic areas.
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Bottoms
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An A-line skirt is universally flattering, but it is especially attractive on pear-shaped silhouettes. The A-line cut flares out from the waist, lightly skimming over the hips, lower stomach and posterior, which are common trouble spots for pear-shaped women. Skirts in cotton twill or wool blends will maintain their shape without clinging to the body. Flat-front trousers with a boot-cut or flared leg are also flattering for pear shapes, though many conventional sizes gape between the waistline and the back of the trousers. Do not squeeze into a smaller size; take the gaping trousers to a tailor who can alter the pants to fit your body.
Accessories
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A belt can create definition at the waist, especially when worn over a tunic or blouse. Skinny belts are the most flattering options for pear-shaped dressers, as they define without adding bulk. Wearing a belt around your hips will emphasize a pear shape in a negative way, so opt to sling your belt around your natural waistline. A high-heeled pump that matches your skin tone lifts and firms the posterior while visually elongating your silhouette. Wearing pumps that match a pair of dark, solid-colored opaque tights is a winter-friendly way to achieve the same effect.
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References
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