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YOUR BODY SHAPE IS

Pear

Fuller hips and thighs with a narrower upper body

What Does Pear Mean?

The pear body shape has hips and thighs that are noticeably wider than the bust and shoulders, with a defined or moderately defined waist. This is one of the most common body shapes. Styles that celebrate the lower body while adding visual interest to the upper body create the most balanced overall silhouette.

Pear-shaped women have their fullness concentrated in the hips, bottom and thighs with a narrower upper body. This means that tops and bottoms are often different sizes. The most useful approach to dressing a pear shape is thinking about the whole silhouette rather than individual pieces. Tops that add width, texture or detail to the shoulders and chest balance the broader lower half beautifully. Bottoms that fit well through the hips without pulling are the foundation of a working pear wardrobe.

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Silhouettes and Fits That Work Well

  • A-line skirts and dresses that skim the hips
  • Wide-leg trousers that flow from the hip
  • Wrap dresses and skirts that follow the shape
  • Flared jeans and trousers that balance the hip
  • High-waisted styles that sit at the narrowest point
  • Fit and flare dresses
  • Midi and maxi lengths are particularly elegant

Necklines and Details

  • Wide or boat necklines add visual width to the shoulders
  • Detailed or textured tops draw the eye upward
  • Off-shoulder and cold-shoulder styles work well
  • Statement sleeves balance the hip width
  • V-necks elongate the upper body
  • Bright colors and prints in tops with solid colors below

What to Be Thoughtful About

Bottoms with large pockets, pleats or heavy fabric at the hips can add bulk to an already fuller area. This is not inherently wrong but worth knowing. Very fitted tops with very fitted skirts that both end at the widest point of the hip can emphasise the proportional difference. A-line and flared skirts are generally more comfortable and flattering.

Style Inspiration

  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Beyonce
  • Kim Kardashian

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Frequently Asked Questions

The pear shape has hips and thighs that are wider than the bust and shoulders. It is one of the most common female body shapes because wider hips relative to the upper body is a natural feature of female anatomy.
Straight leg, wide-leg and bootcut jeans all work well for pear shapes because they balance the hip width rather than tapering at the ankle and drawing attention to the broadest point. High-waisted styles sit at the narrower waist and create a clean line.
Yes. A fitted pencil skirt in a stretchy fabric that moves with the hips can look elegant. The key is that it fits through the hips without pulling or straining.
Tops that add visual interest or width to the upper body. Wide necklines, structured shoulders, ruffles and patterns all work well. They create visual balance between the narrower upper body and the fuller lower half.
Bikini bottoms with fuller coverage and tops with details like ruffles, underwire or patterns create balance. One-pieces with cutouts at the waist and detail at the neckline also work beautifully.