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Need Style Tips for Pear-Shaped Body

RileyParker — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:10:40 GMT

Hey everyone!

I'm reaching out for some style advice. I have a pear-shaped body and I'm looking for outfit ideas that really work well with my shape. I love embracing my curves, but sometimes I struggle to find the right balance in my outfits.

Does anyone have tips or go-to styles for pear-shaped figures?

Thanks a bunch in advance! Looking forward to your awesome suggestions.

Re: Need Style Tips for Pear-Shaped Body

meallen616 — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:32:07 GMT

Re: Need Style Tips for Pear-Shaped Body

jackthebear — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 20:16:24 GMT

@RileyParker wrote:

Hey everyone!

I'm reaching out for some style advice. I have a pear-shaped body and I'm looking for outfit ideas that really work well with my shape. I love embracing my curves, but sometimes I struggle to find the right balance in my outfits.

Does anyone have tips or go-to styles for pear-shaped figures?

Thanks a bunch in advance! Looking forward to your awesome suggestions.

Re: Need Style Tips for Pear-Shaped Body

Natureluvr — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:34:06 GMT

@RileyParker
Host Jane Treacy and Kim Gravel’s assistant, Amy, have both said they have pear-shaped bodies. Maybe look at examples of items they wear that you find flattering for their shape.

Re: Need Style Tips for Pear-Shaped Body

AngelPuppy1 — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:35:32 GMT

@RileyParker

Welcome! I sort of have what I would call a "modified pear shape"!! My body turned this way shortly after menopause and retirement. Anyway, these are probably things you already knew but these are a couple style tips that I follow. For one thing, I never, ever wear skinny jeans or pants unless I have a top long enough to cover the stomach and hip area! I also think pants and jeans with either straight legs or a slight flare on the bottom are much more flattering. I usually wear darker colors for my pants and save the colors and prints for my tops. Wear tops and jewelry that draw attention to your top half, which takes attention away from your bottom. And, I never wear anything that will cling to my stomach and hip area if I can help it! Why draw attention to these areas? I miss the days of the shoulder pads because they did wonders to balance a pear-shaped body!

Re: Need Style Tips for Pear-Shaped Body

LTT1 — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:52:12 GMT

@jackthebear

Great and helpful video! Thanks for sharing!

Re: Need Style Tips for Pear-Shaped Body

jlkz — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:03:37 GMT

@RileyParker

The shape definitely changed after menopause. Somewhere over time, I have lost 2 inches in height: 5'5" now. But the following works for me:

As others have noted: dark color ( I do black, navy and denim ) on bottom. Tops are brighter, solid color and to the lower hip.

I now have a collection of beautiful ruanas, ponchos, vests ( not the puffy ones ), and sweaters. These " accessories " get me compliments frequently.

My jewelry tends to be longer, interesting necklaces ( esp. from Chico's ):

Re: Need Style Tips for Pear-Shaped Body

vermint — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:11:49 GMT

@RileyParker I, too, am pear-shaped--have been all my life. @AngelPuppy1 and @jlkz are spot on as to the way most of us should dress to flatter our shapes!

Re: Need Style Tips for Pear-Shaped Body

On It — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:28:16 GMT

@RileyParker @AngelPuppy1 and @jlkz are spot on in their advice. The only thing I will add is during the summer I wear a tee or tank beneath a shirt that I leave unbuttoned. I never buy fitted shirts. The shirt hanging loose helps balance the top and bottom of the body.

Welcome to the boards. There are a lot of knowledgeable people here who kindly share their wisdom.

Re: Need Style Tips for Pear-Shaped Body

haddon9 — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:47:32 GMT

I'm more of an apple shape. I wear a larger size on top than my bottom. Often I will wear a size large top (sometimes a medium) and always wear a small pant on the Q. In brick stores I will usually wear a medium.

So what I have gravitated towards is wearing dark tops to minimize the top and brighter bottoms. Sometimes (usually in the summer) I will wear a cute printed cropped pant but a black top to go with it. I find it to be most slimming.

I would think that for your figure you would do the opposite.

Re: Need Style Tips for Pear-Shaped Body

ECBG — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:52:40 GMT

@RileyParker

So nice to have you with us.

You did't mention your weight, height, or if you need high necks because of sun, so I am being more general.

Focus on the upper part of your body.

Style the top with your main color, keep the bottom more plain. V, U, and Square necks are good.

Wear interesting jackets.

Bottoms shouldn't be form fitting, a slightly wider leg takes emphasis off of the hips.

Pants tight at the ankle puts extra emphasis on the curve of the hip.

Wear anything on the top that creates a vertical line; a scarf, a 30" necklace, an open jacket is 2 vertical lines.

A long vest is 2 vertical lines.

Skirts- A line and gathered skirts in soft, not crisp fabric work well; linen does well in summer.

If you can, chose more pointed shoes or almond toe.

Talbots

Anthropologie (They have great jackets)

The pant ankle below should be a little wider than these.

Of course, all pears are not "plus" sizes, but the same principle applies.

Please let me know if I can help more.

Re: Need Style Tips for Pear-Shaped Body

GinaV24 — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:03:39 GMT

@ECBG This is a super post! thank you for providing it.

Re: Need Style Tips for Pear-Shaped Body

ECBG — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 20:18:45 GMT

@GinaV24 wrote:
@ECBG This is a super post! thank you for providing it.

@GinaV24

Many thanks.

When I retired from teaching, I became a professional stylist. You can see me in Outfit Of The Day in the Fashion thread.

I am an hour glass, but we still deal with hips.

It is what it is.

Re: Need Style Tips for Pear-Shaped Body

WendyMorrisone — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:04:26 GMT

V neck and scoop neck dresses should go well for your body type.

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ID2 — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:16:58 GMT

I refused to use menopause as an excuse for me. I am turning 71 next month. 4 years ago I decided that enough was enough. My dh and I began walking. We both began losing weight by walking. I lost 70 lbs, my alread slim dh lost 40lbs. We keep it off by eating very healthy and still walk. So I lost my pudgy body and love my new slim me. I will never turn back. JMO

Re: Need Style Tips for Pear-Shaped Body

mildoo — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:33:32 GMT

Maybe horizontal stripes on top and a darker solid on the bottom. Modified shoulder pads would be the best to balance a pear shape figure. I am starting to get that shape and wish modified shoulder pads would come back. Not the great big ones, but a size that is flattering to all figures.