How to Dress a Pear-Shaped Body

Every individual has a different body shape and size. Finding the right clothing to flatter your figure is such a task.

One of the most common body types for women is the- PEAR SHAPE.

Characteristics of a pear- shaped body-

* Hips and thighs are wider than your shoulder and bust.

* You have a defined waist.

* Fat tends to gather on your thighs and sometimes the buttocks.

So, here are some easy tips to dress a pear- shaped body-

1. Wear the right undergarments. Opt for a padded bra or push- up bra. This will add volume to a small bust.

2. Wear bright colors on your upper body.

3. Wear fitted clothes to accentuate your waist.

4. Choose ruffled or embellished tops.

5. Do not wear boxy tops that hide the waist.

6. Wear darker colors on your lower body.

7. Avoid tight bottoms that highlight the wide hips.

8. Do not wear embellished bottoms as it will draw attention to the lower body.

9. Neckline should create width across your shoulders to balance out your hips. So, go for boat necks and bardot styles.

10. Choose colorful scarves or statement necklaces to draw the eye up away from your hips and thighs.

11. Opt for a dark wash jeans as these will be most flattering. Go for a bootcut jeans rather than a tapered one.

12. Wear fit and flare style dresses which fits in at your waist and skims over your hips.

13. If sleeves are short, opt for wide sleeves that add volume to your arms, as a result your voluminous hips will look more balanced. For long sleeves, it should be tapered. Also, try to wear rolled or scrunched sleeves.

14. Wear belted blazers because they drew attention to the waist. Also, long jackets that end below the hips can work really well.

15. High boots will give your legs a flattering look. Also, wear medium heels with a bit of height to elongate the legs.

Embrace your body shape. Take these general tips as a starting point. Feel beautiful and confident in everything you wear. No matter what body shape are you, feeling confident is all that matters.