Blessed with a curve flattering pear shaped body? We’ve put together the ultimate guide on how to dress your pear-shaped body, whether you’re keeping things casual or getting dressed up.
Need some tips and tricks on the best styles to look out for? Keep scrolling for all the info you need.
What Is A Pear Shaped Body?
Are your hips and thighs the widest part of your body? If so, you most likely fall into the pear-shaped figure. Pear shaped women tend to have narrower shoulders and a smaller bust.
- Narrow shoulders
- Smaller bust
- Wide hips and bottom half
How To Dress A Pear Shaped Body:
- Balance out proportions: Add volume to your narrow shoulders and bust to lift the eye up and balance out a wider bottom half.
- Consider colour choices: Opt for a bright top and understated bottom half to give a slimming effect to your lower half and lift the eye up.
- Know what shapes flatter your figure in the best ways: Unsure what styles flatter your pear-shaped body? Keep reading to find out!
Clothes For A Pear Shaped Body
Whether you’re getting dressed up for weekend plans or keeping things laidback on off-duty days, we’ve rounded up our favourite flattering clothes for pear shaped to serve with confidence.
Dresses For A Pear Shaped Body
- Smock dresses often feature puff sleeves, adding volume and nip in your waist with a floaty hem skimming over your hips.
- Wrap dresses sometimes feature a tie fastening to cinch in your naturally slim waist, sculpting your silhouette and plunge neckline highlighting your chest.
Summer Dresses For Pear Shaped Body
Upgrade your dress rotation in time for summer with our new-in contrast blanket stitch midi dress. Made from a soft cotton and featuring a scoop neckline, two side pockets, a sleeveless look, and a contrast blanket stitch design.
This dress pairs perfectly with sandals and layered up with a denim jacket for cooler evenings.
This smock dress is perfect for pear shapes with a floaty hemline that will skim over hips to give you a flattering look. Made from a soft cotton fabric, this dress features a tiered design, v-neckline, short puff sleeves, and a cute tie back detail.
Chambray is the in look for this spring-summer so our tie waist chambray shirt dress is a perfect choice. Made from a soft chambray fabric and features a shirt style, adjustable tie drawstring waist to sculpt your silhouette, button through fastenings, and is finished in a midaxi length.
Best Trousers For A Pear Shaped Body
- High waists sculpt and define your naturally slim waist.
- Loose styles offer extra room for your thighs to fit comfortably. Wide leg and flared trousers are the best styles to opt for.
- Avoid bright & large patterns to keep your lower half subtle with the focus lifted up to the top. If you are opting for print or bold colour, just make sure your top stands out more.
For comfy trousers you want to opt for relaxed fits and wide leg styles, so these linen wide leg trousers are a must for this season.
Made from a comfortable woven fabric containing linen, these trousers feature a wide leg style, perfect for pear shapes. Style with sandals or trainers and a t-shirt for an off-duty look.
Another chambray style to add to your wardrobe this season is our chambray tie front wide leg trousers.
These trousers are made from a comfortable woven fabric and feature tie front details, an elasticated waistband, two side pockets and are finished with a wide leg style.
We love these trousers due to their versatility, so they can be worn on cosy lounging days or style with heels and your go-to nice top for a going out look you’ll reach for time and time again.
For warmer days, choose a cropped style such as these cropped wide leg linen trousers. Made from a soft cotton fabric containing linen, they feature a cropped design, adjustable tie drawstring waist, and four pockets.
Choose these on a hot summer’s day with sandals, a vest top, and sunglasses for a stylish daytime look.
Looking for a pair of trousers for all your smart casual plans?
These office ready trousers are super flattering and can be styled for any occasion. These trousers are made from a cool cotton fabric and feature an elasticated waistband, belt loops, and four functional pockets.
Best Jeans For Pear Shapes
- High waisted jeans highlight your slim waist whilst flattering your curves at the same time.
- Bootcut & wide leg jeans offer a comfortable fit around your thighs and flare out at the leg, balancing out wider hips.
- Avoid skinny styles that will cling to the hips and thighs.
Our Bootcut Stretch ISLA Jeans offer a flattering fit for any plan.
Super comfortable, made from a stretch fabric, they feature an elasticated high waist with belt loops, flaring out from the knee down.
The black wash is super slimming and versatile to wear with any bright and patterned top, whatever the occasion is.
Choose your favourite style of wide leg jeans for a comfortable fit around your thighs, and we love these blue washed wide leg jeans.
Made from a comfortable denim fabric, these jeans feature a washed effect, four functional pockets, and zip and fly fastenings.
Skirts For Pear Shaped Body
- A-Line skirts are effective in balancing out the hips due to the wider shape at the bottom.
- Midi skirts are a great length for pear shape to help stretch the body visually.
- Choose skirts without prominent horizontal details to maintain a balanced and flattering silhouette.
Introduce a new staple into your wardrobe this season with our chambray tiered midi skirt.
This skirt is made from a comfortable woven fabric and features an elasticated waistband, a tiered design, and finished in a midi length so you can live out your boho dreams!
A black skirt is a wardrobe must-have!
Crafted from a comfortable cotton fabric, this skirt has an elasticated waistband, a tiered style, and crochet panel details. This skirt is a great option for your next holiday away with a cute summer top and sandals.
Best Tops For A Pear Shaped Body
- Choose styles that will help balance the lower body such as wrap tops.
- Bardot tops and cold shoulder tops broaden narrower shoulders with an off the shoulder style lifting the eye up.
- Opt for bright colours to draw attention and lift the eyeline up.
This wrap top is a great option for pear shaped figures to help balance out the lower body.
Made from a comfortable jersey fabric, this top will become a staple for your spring-summer wardrobe. Featuring a floral print, a wrap front, short sleeves, and a belted tie waist fastening.
Highlight your décolletage with our chambray button detail bardot top. This top is made from a comfortable woven fabric and features faux button details, an elasticated top hem and short sleeves.
A classic t-shirt is always a staple for everyday wear, so choose a colourful option to draw the eyes up. A great choice is our ‘Barcelona’ slogan t-shirt. Made from a comfortable jersey fabric and features a trend-led acid wash effect, short sleeves, a crew neckline, and finished with a relaxed fit for ultimate comfort.
A blouse with a tie neck detail is great for pear shapes to draw attention to the top half. Made from a breathable mesh fabric, this blouse features a floral burnout design, a tie neck style, frilled neckline, and long sleeves.
Style for your office looks with black wide leg trousers and loafers for a look you’ll be wearing on repeat.
Summer Clothes For Pear Shaped Body
Best Swimwear For Pear Shape
- Swimwear styles with a high waist will enhance your defined waist.
- High necklines and halternecks will create a more balanced looking silhouette.
- Opt for waist detailing to highlight your best assets, such as a smaller waist.
Best Bikini For Pear Shape
A bikini with a colourful, frilled design is perfect for pear shapes due to creating attention to your top half. This bikini top is made from a quick drying, stretch fabric featuring a scoop neckline, two-tiered frill design, gold ring strap detail and a fun tropical print.
Pair with high waisted black bikini briefs for a look you can shine with confidence in.
Best Swimming Costume For Pear Shaped
The high neckline of this swimsuit will create a more balanced looking silhouette.
Made from a chlorine resistant, stretch fabric, it features built-in cups for bust support, adjustable straps for secure coverage, an adjustable keyhole neckline, and a tropical leaf print.
This classic black swimsuit features waist detailing to highlight your smaller waist. Made from a comfortable stretch fabric, this swimsuit has adjustable straps, a crossover design, and premium super sculpt.
Shorts For Pear Shaped Body
- Simple and tailored shorts will show off your smaller waist.
- Find shorts that finish in a wider leg to hide wider hips.
These linen bermuda shorts are a staple piece for your summer wardrobe this year. Made from a comfortable woven fabric containing linen, they feature two side pockets, and belt loops.
These shorts will flatter pear shaped figures due to the wide leg and tailored style to show off your smaller waist.
Refresh your denim collection with these mid blue stretch denim jorts. Made from a stretch denim fabric and featuring an elasticated waistband, zip fly and button fastenings, and four functional pockets.
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