I'm a pear shape too..these are some tips I have heard that you may find helpful..
Do
- wear tops that draw the attention up, frill details, puffy shoulders etc, interesting necklines.
- aline dresses.
- double breasted coats.
- patterns/prints on top.
- wide leg trousers are meant to look good, as are bootcut jeans.
- use of scarves, necklaces and other accessories to draw attention towards the top of your body.
- Apparently pears can get away with coats with asymmetrical details or interesting necklines on coats (e.g. funnel necks).
- flat fronted trousers.
- wide necklines.
- trousers with vertical stripes.
- dresses with detail at the top and plain at the bottom.
Don't
- never wear trousers with pockets at the sides as it draws attention to your hips.
- obviously never wear bright coloured bottoms.
- anything high waisted will generally not work for a pear.
- no pleated trousers/skirts as it will add volume.
- mini skirts are bad.
- obviously don't wear bulky materials on the bottom or sequins/satin materials which attract attention as they are light reflecting!
- short jackets (i.e. cropped) look bad in my experience.
- mini dresses with loads of detail (e.g. bright colours, sequins,frills) at the bottom of the dress. I'm 5'8" and mini dresses just about cover my bum - therefore any detail at the bottom of the minidress is highlighting my worst bits!
- no tops/dresses that end on your hips/bum as it stops at your biggest area!
That's all I can think of right now, hope that helps!