How To Dress If You Have a Pear-Shaped Body

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If the circumference of your hips is 10 or more inches greater than the circumference of your waist, you're a classic pear shape. Transform it into an hourglass with these clothing tricks.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Dark pants and skirts
Visually interesting tops
Empire waists
Three-quarter length tailored jackets
Wide-leg jeans and trousers
Shoulder pads (optional)

Step 1: Wear darker colors on bottom to slim your hips and thighs.

Step 2: Draw attention to the upper half of your body with boatneck tops, patterned or beaded necklines, scarves, chunky necklaces, or a shawl.

Tip: Moderate-size shoulder pads can help balance your figure.

Step 3: Select dresses with Empire waists; the fabric will float right over your widest part. Avoid bias-cut skirts and dresses.

Step 4: Choose jackets that fall just below your upper thighs, with large lapels or an unusual neckline that draws the eye up. Opt for tailored over boxy.

Tip: Wear jackets that are just a little oversized. A roomy top will de-emphasize your bottom.

Step 5: Wear boot-cut, flared, or wide-legged pants to offset your hips, and look for pants and skirts with a lower waistband. Avoid side pockets -- they add bulk where you least need it.

Step 6: Know you're not alone. The average American woman has 42-inch hips.

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[DrSgnos]

Coming from a man, I can't understand why women would want to hide a pear-shaped body. I thought it was a good thing to have. . . .

[Iwuzhere321]

Step 1: Breast implants

Step 2: Congrats! :D

[4mAALIKcHIN4]

i prefer this bodytype!

[elpixfull]

@DrSgnos

I agree with you

[ExoticCalli]

I am pear shaped.

For the pear shaped body it's all about emphasizing your small waist. That is the number one rule of thumb. Looks to celebrities with pear shaped bodies i.e. Jennifer Love Hewitt, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez etc.. and see what style of clothing they often wear that is most flattering. It's often something that emphasizes their best assets i.e. small waist, flat stomach

[JMaSsA11]

I'm a pear, and I don't find this helpful.

[rossA09]

why do you want to wear loosly clothing and hide your figure?? I'm a pear a shape because my hips are wider then my waist but i also have a little belly fat. lol I'm proud to show it off. I would never want to wear clothes that will hide them but I also dont want to wear clothes that are tight and uncomfortable. lol

[zomgseriosuly]

@DrSgnos Because everyone says hourglass is best

[zomgseriosuly]

Yeah but my hips aren't ten inches more than my waist and I'm still pear shaped...Is that why they said "classic"?

[omania100]

those? pear shaped? are u kiddin me!! dont bring skinny girls and shape them..real shapes please!!

[TheFallingAutumn]

she's a model and not even pear shaped

[VASINGER]

@tigereyes5 Im a man, and Im actually an hourglass, lol. I put on weight on my hips and thighs, not so much my waist. I have a very narrow waist, broad shoulders, and wider hips.