Shopping guide for women with a pear body shape: How to dress for your figure

The pear-body shape features:

If you recognise the features below, then you have a pear figure:

• Small bust
• Long waist
• Flat belly
• Horseback riding thighs
• Heavy lower legs

Overall tips for women with a pear figure:

Highlight the waist with belts or high-waisted pants and skirts that are tight? in the waist.

For example, choose a pair of trousers with wide legs, and wear pants that are a darker colour than your top. If you are wearing skirt, chose one with a little cut and a tight waistline that will complement your figure beautifully. Go for a balance between your narrow shoulders and wider hips with e.g. ribbed clothing, a boat-shaped neckline or a patterned fabric on your upper body.

As the pear-shaped legs are often powerful, they look nice in shoes with heels and platforms, while ankle straps can make them look shorter than they are.