Peal a Pear

Pear figures are one of the most unforgiving shapes. Many women just hate their bodies that have a pear shape because they have bigger hips and thighs. Do not be discouraged because some of the most beautiful stars have pear shaped bodies such as Tyra Banks, Beyonce, and Hayden Panettiere. The main goal for a pear shape body is to be balanced.

Focusing on the tops in one of the more important details because having the wrong kind of top will not be flattering. The tops that are not for giving on a pear shaped body are tops that have narrow v-necks, dolman sleeves, raglan sleeves and heavily gathered necklines. These types of tops can reduce the width of your shoulders creating an unbalance. Tops that one might want to consider are

Puffed sleeves on tops, Gathered/ruched sleeves on tops, Fluted/flared sleeves that end just below your bust, wide necklines, When looking for types of fabrics, look for ones that drape softly over your curves without clinging, but aren't too light of fabrics otherwise it will show every lump and bumb in your body. You want fabrics with at least a little weight. To make an outfit interesting and trendy, choose a bold, bright color such as red or pink on top with a dark skirt in black or navy. Shoulder pads with blazers are also a good fit because balancing the shoulders with shoulder pads help. When dealing with blazers or even jackets in general, be sure to only buy ones that end right above the waist so it does not draw attention to your hips. Do not be afraid to accessorize with your outfits either. Use a lot of belts for example. Pear shapes tend to have a smaller waist so having belts to accent the small waist looks good. Some other good accessorizes would be scarves and necklaces. Funky earrings can also make any outfit stand out and as well as many bracelets, such as chunky ones or bangles. Like most, don't overdo it otherwise you just look ridicules and too busy.

As for bottoms, the best way is to fit your booty and thighs, rather than your waist; it's a simple alteration to take in the waist band. Look for a darker color in pants and invest in a fabric that has some weight, but not thin or floppy. The best styles for bottoms would be flare or boot cut and be sure to buy them mid-rise or high rise, but not over your waist. A few other not to do's for a pear shape is don't wear loud prints or light colors on bottom, don't wear short skirts that fit tightly around your lower half, and don't wear pants that narrow at the bottom.

Footwear can make a difference for pear shapes. Heels and knee-high boots help balance out the curves of your body by creating an elongated silhouette. Comfort should always be a consideration, so unless this is comfortable for you, do not wear them everyday. Instead try wearing flats or shoes with extra detailing, especially at the toes.

For the summer time, just like the apple shaped ladies, tankinis are the way to go. Tankinis offer the coverage of a one-piece suit with the advantage of purchasing two pieces in different sizes to accommodate your body shape. Pear shapes need to look more for a bold color on top and a darker color on the bottom. This will create attention upward and away from your hips.

For those special occasions where one wants to wear a dress, try a wrap dress. It drapes over the body in a way that the lower portion is hidden, allowing the best curves to show. Avoid busy patterns for the dress. Instead go for a solid-colored dress, and let your accessories be the accent. While darker colors usually look best to de-emphasize the lower half of a pear shaped body, you can go lighter with a wrap dress because of its A-line design. Another good dress style would be halter top dresses because it nips in at the waist, and flares out into a wider skirt. A wide, flowing skirt hides the hips and thighs. Also try a sleeveless dress if you’re feeling bold and daring. This shows off the pear shaped woman’s attractive shoulders and bust. Choose a sleeveless that is form fitting at the top, with a wider, flared skirt that hides the lower body.