Blessed with a curve flattering, 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!
Clothing 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 a plunge neckline highlighting your chest.
Summer Dresses For Pear Shaped Body
Opt for this floral maxi dress for a casual weekend look that you’ll want to wear on repeat! Made from a textured jersey fabric, it features a frill hem design, a tie front detail, and is complete in a maxi length. The details on the upper half are great for pear shaped women as it creates a more proportioned silhouette.
This dress pairs perfectly with sandals and layered up with a denim jacket for cooler evenings.
If you’re looking for the perfect summer dress, then look to our floral tiered maxi dress. With a milkmaid style, short puff sleeves, and a tiered design, this dress is a super flattering choice for pear shaped women!
Pair with sandals for an elevated daytime look perfect for warm weather days.
If you prefer a mini look, then our Limited Collection gingham floral mini dress is perfect. The all over gingham and floral prints create a visually balanced look without drawing attention to your hips! Made from a comfortable jersey fabric, this dress will have you looking and feeling your best all season long.
A wrap front is a great option for pear shapes as it draws attention to your top half to balance out your proportions. This dress will give your occasion wear collection a well deserved refresh! Made from a comfortable jersey fabric, it features a ruffle hem detail, a wrap front, and a mesh overlay.
Team with heels and a clutch bag to complete the perfect wedding guest look.
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.
Upgrade your office wardrobe with these cord drawstring wide leg trousers. The wide leg style will effortlessly flatter your figure and balance your shape, no matter the occasion!
Featuring an elasticated waistband, an adjustable tie drawstring, and a cord texture, these trousers can be paired with a blouse and heels for an office-ready outfit.
Opt for something a bit different with our bubble textured wide leg trousers. Made from a comfortable jersey fabric, these trousers feature a tie waist fastening, an elasticated waistband, and a flattering wide leg design.
We love these trousers due to their versatility, so they can be worn on 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 lighter style such as these pleat front linen trousers. Made from a soft woven fabric, containing linen, these trousers feature an elasticated waistband with a dart detail, a pleat front design, and two side pockets.
Choose these on a hot summer’s day with sandals, a vest top, and sunglasses for a stylish daytime look.
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.
Choose an everyday style with these wide leg denim jeans. Made from a comfortable denim fabric, they feature four functional pockets, and a hook, eye, and zip fastening. Style with a graphic tee and trainers for a weekend look you’ll love.
If you prefer a darker wash, then these indigo blue denim jeans are perfect. They also create a slimming effect by balancing the proportions. These jeans feature an elasticated waistband, a straight leg style, and a tie waist detail. Pair with a t-shirt and trainers for the perfect casual look you can feel confident in.
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 indigo wash is super slimming and versatile to wear with any bright and patterned top, whatever the occasion is.
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 a pear shape to help stretch the body visually.
- Choose skirts without prominent horizontal details to maintain a balanced and flattering silhouette.
Get ready for summer in style with this must-have paisley hanky hem skirt. With the elasticated waistband and hanky hem, this skirt will flawlessly skim the hips without any clinging.
Partner with a vest and sandals for the ultimate warm weather look.
Our cotton tiered maxi skirt is a perfect choice for pear shaped women! Its elasticated waistband defines the waist, while the tiered style drapes over hips and thighs, offering a relaced, flattering fit. Pair with a tucked in top to emphasize your waist and add sandals for a stylish finish.
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 front 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 summer wardrobe. Featuring a tie waist belt fastening, an elasticated waistband, and a wrap front, this top will look great with jeans and trainers for a must-have casual look you will love!
Elevate your everyday wardrobe with this must-have ditsy floral print top! The square neckline and short puff sleeves are a great way to broaden the upper body, drawing focus upward. Pair with denim shorts and sandals for a look you’ll be wearing on repeat all summer long.
If you’re in need of a wardrobe refresh then look to our check shirred peplum top. Featuring a round neckline, a peplum style, and check print, this top is a great choice for pear shaped ladies. It will effortlessly balance broader lower bodies and the print helps draw the eye upward!
Wear with jeans and your favourite flats for a casual everyday look you will love.
A swing top is great for pear shapes as it skims over the hips without clinging, creating a super flattering look. Made from a textured jersey fabric, this top features a crew neckline, button shoulder detailing, and short sleeves. Pair with jeans and sandals for a weekend-winning look you will love.
Best Swimwear For Pear Shapes
- 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 printed design is perfect for pear shapes as it draws attention to your top half. This bikini top is made from a quick drying stretch fabric and features a clasp back fastening, adjustable straps, and premium underwired cups so that you can find your perfect fit.
Pair with high-waisted black bikini briefs for a look you can shine with confidence in.
Another great way to draw the eye up is by opting for a plunge neckline. This abstract print plunge bikini top features whipstitch piping, adjustable straps for secure coverage, and a flattering plunge neckline. Style with a pair of bikini briefs for an on-trend look that is ready for the poolside.
Best Swimming Costume For Pear Shaped
This style of swimsuit is great for pear shapes due to the halter neckline drawing the eye upwards and emphasizing the shoulders and bust.
Made from a chlorine resistant, stretch fabric, it features detachable straps, a ring detail, and power mesh for smooth tummy support.
A swimsuit with sleeve details will also create a similar effect by drawing attention to your upper half. This leaf print frill sleeve swimsuit is a super cute option for your next holiday! Pair with a beach shirt and sunglasses for the perfect poolside look.
If a swim dress is more your style, then look to this ring detail swim dress, made from a chlorine resistant, stretch fabric. With adjustable straps, built in bust support, and a hammered ring detail, this pick will help to balance out your proportions!
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 textured tie waist shorts are a staple piece for your summer wardrobe this year. Made from a comfortable woven fabric, they feature a textured design, an elasticated waistband, and an adjustable tie waist drawstring.
These shorts will flatter pear shaped figures due to the relaxed cut, solid darker colour, and the tie waist detail.
Refresh your new season wardrobe with these cool cotton shorts. Featuring an elasticated waistband, belt loops, and four functional pockets, these shorts are the perfect everyday option. The slightly longer length will also help to elongate your legs and balance out your proportions.
Effortlessly elevate your denim collection this summer with these denim bermuda shorts. Made from a soft denim fabric, they feature a high waist, a jort style, an elasticated waistband, and two side pockets. Pair with a t-shirt and trainers for an everyday cool-girl look.
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