Last week we talked about the Apple Shaped body. This week we are introducing the PEAR SHAPE body type
You Have a Pear Body Shape When:
You have curvy hips
You have thick thighs
You have a small bust
You have narrow shoulders
The key to dressing a pear body shape is to enhance and add volume (or the illusion of volume) to your upper body while emphasizing your waist and de-emphasizing your lower body to create a balanced, hourglass appearance.
Your power pieces include:
TOPS
Plunging V-necks in any silhouette
Bright color and printed tops (helps draw the eye upward)
Off the shoulder styles (not baggy)
Top which accentuate your waist
PANTS
To slim your hips wear straight leg pants or pants with a flare bottom
Bootcut, trouser-cut or flare jeans. A relaxed fit works the best
Choose curve-skimming styles in stretch fabrics that won’t suffocate your hips
DRESSES AND SKIRTS
A-line (the skirt part falls away from the hip instead of clinging to it)
Wrap style dresses (the built in tie is great for defining the waist)
Welcome back to the “Let’s talk about body shape” series, which helps you figure out which styles and silhouettes will flatter you best, based on your body type.
