Body Type Guide — 5 of 5
The Pear
Feminine curves and graceful proportions
About Your Shape
Your Shape, Celebrated
The Pear body type is defined by hips and thighs that are noticeably wider than the shoulders, a defined waist, a smaller bust and upper body, and a fuller, curvier lower half. Your feminine curves are beautiful — and with the right styling, you can create perfect balance from top to bottom, draw attention to your face and upper body, and celebrate your shape with elegance and confidence.
Key Characteristics
- Hips wider than shoulders
- Defined waist
- Fuller thighs and seat
- Smaller bust and upper body
- Feminine, curvy lower half
Styling Advice
Your Styling Principles
Dressing the Pear figure is about creating balance — drawing the eye upward to the face and upper body, adding volume and interest to the top half, and choosing styles for the lower half that skim rather than cling.
01
Necklines That Flatter
Bold, statement necklines draw the eye upward and add visual interest to the upper body. Off-shoulder and portrait necklines widen the shoulder line beautifully. Embellished and detailed necklines are your best friend. Avoid plain, simple necklines that leave the upper body looking bare.
- Off-shoulder necklines widen the shoulder line beautifully
- Portrait and boat necklines add width to the upper body
- Embellished and detailed necklines draw the eye upward
- Statement collars and ruffled necklines add upper body volume
- Avoid plain, simple necklines that leave the top half bare
02
Silhouettes That Work
A-line dresses and skirts are your ideal silhouette — they skim the hips and thighs gracefully without clinging. Empire waist styles elongate and balance the figure. Fit-and-flare styles work when the flare begins at the waist. Avoid mermaid and bodycon styles that cling to the hips and thighs.
- A-line silhouettes skim the hips and thighs gracefully
- Empire waist styles elongate and balance the figure
- Fit-and-flare dresses are flattering when the flare starts at the waist
- Wrap dresses with a full skirt are elegant and balancing
- Avoid mermaid and bodycon styles that cling to the hips
03
Bottoms and Trousers
Dark-wash straight-leg and bootcut jeans are your most flattering denim options — they elongate the leg and balance the hips. A-line and flared skirts skim the hips beautifully. Avoid skinny jeans and pencil skirts that cling to the widest part of the lower body.
- Dark-wash straight-leg jeans elongate and balance the hips
- Bootcut trousers balance the hip line beautifully
- A-line and flared skirts skim the hips gracefully
- Wide-leg trousers in dark tones are elegant and balancing
- Avoid skinny jeans and pencil skirts that cling to the hips
Materials
Fabrics and Cuts
Best Choices
Fabrics to Avoid
Color Strategy
Color and Pattern Strategy
Use color strategically to draw the eye upward. Bold, bright colors and eye-catching prints on the upper half draw attention to your face and upper body. Darker, more muted tones on the lower half visually slim the hips and thighs.
- Bold, bright colors on the upper half draw the eye upward
- Dark, muted tones on the lower half visually slim the hips
- Eye-catching prints on tops and blouses add upper body interest
- Monochromatic outfits in dark tones create a long, lean line
- Avoid bold prints and bright colors on the lower half
- A statement necklace or earrings draw the eye to the face
Ready-to-Wear
Outfit Formulas That Always Work
Embellished blouse + dark-wash straight-leg jeans + heeled boots
Off-shoulder top + A-line midi skirt + block heels
Bold-print blouse + dark wide-leg trousers + pointed-toe heels
Structured blazer + bootcut jeans + ankle boots + statement necklace
Wrap dress with full skirt + wedge heels + bold earrings
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