Fashion

[ECBG]

@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.

[GinaV24]

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

[ECBG]

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@GinaV24 wrote:

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

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@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.

[WendyMorrisone]

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

[ID2]

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

[mildoo]

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.