What to wear if you're pear shaped

[Alejandro]

you basically need something to accentuate the top area to balance the hips. I.E. a very nice structured shoulder jacket. that will create an hourglass illusion if the waist is emphasized and an A line skirt.

 

[FairyTears]

Hi everyone

Just needed some recommendation of what pear shape girls can wear, I'm particularly slim from the waistline up, however my thighs and calves are massive and have always been very insecure about wearing skirts, I get really annoyed with boots that cant fit my calves too .. pls help !

p.s my carves arent just big, but its also very short too

Thanks in advance

 

[WheresMyUmbrella]

I have the same problem: 5'3", petitie upper-body, medium hips, huge thighs. I try to draw attention upwards and avoid anything that makes my legs look shorter.

• Keep the top brighter/lighter than the bottom.
• No skirts that stop mid-calf.
• No capri/cropped pants.
• No skinny jeans.
• No shoes that stop at the thick part of the ankle (unless I'm wearing dark tights with dark shoes).
• No ankle strap shoes. Never ever ever ever ever.
• Heels whenever possible.

 

[FairyTears]

Thankx for the tips, I've realised not to wear skinny jeans or shoes that stop at mid calves, still having troubles with heels though, as much as i love them, I find it much more comfortble to slip on a pair of flats, I've been desperate to get a pair of good boots, its really hard cause even if i do fit into them they will be so tight around my calves that just shows how big/bendy they are

 

[Aimeeeee]

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!

 

[ballroombeliever]

Im a pear and traditionally halterneck tops and dresses are usually flattering. I love being a pear though, I have a great booty but small boobs so I dont have to always were a bra. You should always start with loving your shape first!

 

[fashionista-ta]

Separates, definitely separates

 

[violet_echoes*~]

Hmm I don't think all pears should abandon the mini skirt

I'm a pear too (32 23 36) but with skinny legs; I used to wear low-cut tops with jeans but as you can imagine that emphasizes my... pear-shaped-ness! Now I opt for a pretty but demure top with a skirt and heels or wedges - it flaunts purdy legs and makes the most of my lower curves while prettifying my top without showing off how ...*ahem* modest it is!

 

[mermaidsandcats]

Who is the woman in the third pic in #3? Jennifer Lopez?

 

[fashionista-ta]

^ Looks like it.

 

[GasolineRainbow]

I'm not pear-shaped, but I subscribe to a thread on Star Style of a socialite who is pear-shaped: Dasha Zhukova. She is very slender, but has narrow shoulders and distinctly wider hips. She seems to dress extremely well for her body type, so I recommend checking out her thread.

 

[fashionista-ta]

bumping for Evy

 

[Evy]

Ooh, thanks Ta-Ta!

Being pear shaped can be a bit tricky. I realized only recently that this is my bodytype. I wouldn't get why skinny jeans and flats wouldn't suit me! I also look kinda awkward wearing leggings that stop in the middle of the calves.

Thinking about it, there are quite a lot of celebrities with this bodytype - I'm thinking Leighton Meester, Kate Hudson, Rachel Bilson, Eva Longoria, Lauren Conrad... A good way to find some inspiration and knowing what to avoid and what to do.

I'm posting a picture of Lauren: isn't it amazing what the clothes you choose do for/against your body?

skinnyvscurvy.com

 

[fashionista-ta]

^ Those pix remind me ... I too am pear shaped and I remember one guy who really loved me in leggings. It's always interesting to get the guy's perspective, because they often appreciate things we do not

 

[Evy]

Really? I guess it depends on the length of the leggings. I'd say it's ok if it stops at the ankle and not in the middle of the calf? When I wear leggings and flats I feel chunky...

But I'd say most men love curvy hips and thighs.

I also think that skinny jeans can actually look really good on a pear. It's all about the colour (dark) and wearing heels!

 

[fashionista-ta]

^ Oh, really They were full-length leggings, but that was not his concern He liked being able to see the exact shape of my legs, from what I could gather

 

[ChloeFrancoise]

I'm somewhat pear shaped and I think it looks perfectly fine when I wear skinny jeans with flats. I'm also not a heels girl to begin with and don't care to wear them.

 

[daniellat]

its just a matter of proportion, you can have a pear shaped because your chest is very narrow compared to your hips or if your chest is average and your hips are wider.

first example mishca, second jlo

celebcity-xarj.net

thats why i dont think same advice is for every one with a pear shaped body, and the shape of the legs has a lot to do with it. i have wide hips but skinny legs so i cant wear full skirts because ill end up looking like a chicken lol. or a pencil skit that is too thight on the leg area so my legs would look like turkey legs lol again.

 

[theprettycat]

^ I agree! I have narrow hips, with a butt (well compared to the rest of me), thin thighs, and HUGE calves!! i get insecure sometimes just thinking about myself in shorts or a skirt

 

[fashionista-ta]

You know, I realized after reviving this thread that I used to be pear-shaped when I was younger, but am not any longer ... I'll retire to the curvy thread now Has this happened to anyone else?