DRESSING FOR YOUR SHAPE : PEAR

If your body type is pear-shaped (also known as the triangle), then you have the following characteristics: 

• your bust line is narrower than your hips
• your waist is defined
• you have narrow shoulders
• your thighs are full
• you may also have a rounded bottom

  

If this sounds like you, read on for some style tips to balance out your look, by creating the appearance of a wider upper body, and bringing the eye upwards.

Rihanna, JLO and Beyonce are all pear shaped beauties

You should be wearing bold accessories or prints on your upper body, to draw attention upwards, away from your hips. Try large, colourful necklaces, or tops and dresses with beading or ruffle detail at the bust area, bright bulky scarfs also work well. Shoulder pads (an 80's trend brought back by Lady Gaga) are great for your shape, see the photo's below for some stunning dresses with shoulder detail added.

 Go for medium to high necklines, and clothing that emphasises your waist. Keep your dresses and skirts straight or almost straight, such as pencil skirts. Wear low rise pants/jeans to avoid gaping at the waist, and stick to either bootleg or straight leg pants. Generally stick to darker colours at the bottom and lighter, brighter colours at the top. You can get away with wearing dark all over, such as a black dress - just remember to create interest on the top part to get people looking up at your pretty face.

Chunky colourful scarfs add bulk on top.
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Large statement necklaces bring attention up

Avoid baggy clothing, or anything that will adds bulk to your hip area eg. pockets, ruffles or pleats. Don't wear items with designs or detailing around your hip line, and stay away from tapered pants or skirts as well as pants with a too wide leg. When wearing high heeled shoes, don't go for a thick chunky heel, rather choose a tapered heel.

If you'd like to book either a wardrobe style consultation or a shopping experience, please contact info@poshshopping.co.za or call 082 666 8211 for more information. You can also visit the website www.poshshopping.co.za to get a better idea of all the services available.

The next article in this range is the Upside-Down Pear Shape (or Inverted Triangle).

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