How Do I Style and Balance Out My Pear Shaped Body?
Finding what suits your body type can be a struggle. But, once you find your shape and know what style suits you, nothing can stop you. Some of you may be asking what's a pear shape and am I one?
A pear or spoon shape is when you have large hips in comparison to your bust and shoulders. Some characteristics are slender arms and shoulders and a defined waistline. Fat mostly goes to your lower body. Still unsure if you fit that body type? Try a body shape calculator, measure yourself using some measuring tape, and see what you get!
If you need a reference for this body shape think of Beyonce, JLO, Rihanna, and Ileana D’Cruz.
So, you figured out your body shape, great! Now, let’s figure out what looks best on you.
FOCUS ON THE UPPER BODY.
The goal of styling your body type is to create balance! And we also want to highlight that amazing waist of yours. Wear clothes that are fitted or a belt to show your defined waist. Wear those fun and funky tops to draw attention to your upper body. Pull out that puffy sleeve or ruffle sleeved shirt in your closet and wear it out!
A funky patterned top: Roxy Silk Crepe De Chine Cropped Shirt, $268
Necklines that look great on your body are: off the shoulder, square, bateau, cowl, and Sabrina. Go for wide and short necklines. Short necklines elongate the torso balancing the body.
Square neckline: Amanda Knit Top- Off White, $228
When it comes to outerwear opt for the a-line, princess cuts, waist-length jackets, and any jacket that hits mid-thigh. Now on to dresses! Dress shopping can be overwhelming, but I got my pear-shaped ladies covered. You got options! Try A-line dresses they look fantastic on you. Any dress or skirt ending before your knees will give a slimming look towards your thighs and hips. Maxi dresses are your best friend.
Flared skirt: Makiko skirt in plumetis tartan, $527.50
Having a pair of jeans that do you right every time is one of those milestones on your style journey. Pear shapes look great with dark-washed bootcut or flared jeans. They take eyes away from the shoulders and upper body making you look balanced!
Sava High Rise Flare Jeans - Dark Indigo, $49
Go for fabrics that form to your body rather than cling onto it in unflattering ways.
I hope these tips are helpful to you. Every body shape is beautiful and has its strengths which is important to highlight. These tips are a guide and are up to you to follow them or not. What matters is that you feel confident in whatever you decide to wear.