Good afternoon, we continue our series of fashion articles for women with a non-standard figure. We teach women of all different body types how to dress fashionably. We have already given sensible advice on the topic of Fashion for plus-size people, where we have debunked stupid myths about prohibitions on certain clothes for plus-size people. There is also an article where we learn how to hide protruding folds on the stomach with clothes. And today we have a new task choose the right wardrobe for a woman with a pear body type. This is a female figure with wide hips and narrow shoulders - where the bulk of the body mass is concentrated at the fifth point - on the butt and hips.
Women with a pear body type are very beautiful. From all points of view. By nature, the pear body type is the most correct type of female proportions. Women are intended to continue the family line. And a wide pelvis is the most reasonable thing that nature can give a woman to better solve this problem.
Both on a subconscious and conscious level - this is the type of figure that most men like. And not the classic 90-60-90.
But pear-shaped women themselves are often not happy with their proportions. Many people consider themselves “fat-assed” and have complexes. And they freak out when they can’t find clothes on sale that won’t highlight this toastiness.
The goal of our article today is to make you fall in love with your beautiful body and teach you how to dress like a Goddess.
Because you are the Goddess. This is not the first time that many figurines of female goddesses have been found at excavations of ancient settlements in different parts of the planet. And they all had wide hips.
So you are women who have inherited the genome of the Ancient Goddesses. You have a developed lower chakra, which, according to ancient primary sources, is a powerful source of sexual energy. Conclusion - you are a sex goddess. We can only be happy for you. And who should I envy?
Today I will give the BASIC RULES of style for women with a pear body type . So that all the advice was not just empty words, I picked up a large stack of photo evidence - a lot of fashionable looks from fashion bloggers with wide hips. There is so much photo material that we will not limit ourselves to just this article, but there will also be a continuation - then the link will work here.
So let's get started.
Goal: elongate the hip line
A pear shape often combines wide hips with short legs and a low waistline. That is, a “heavy butt” and “short legs” are what we usually don’t like about ourselves.
Therefore, clothing that should visually EXTEND the length of the legs and lengthen the line of the hips is encouraged.
This is achieved by choosing clothes with a high waistline. Here in the photo below we see 2 successful dresses that stretch the lower part of the body and make us slimmer. A prerequisite for such a dress is a length not shorter than the knee.
You can use a regular dress and raise the waistline with a belt.
The same principle applies to skirts - the most successful skirts for a pear figure are a pencil cut, preferably with a high waist, with a wide waist drawstring.
And above the skirt it is better to wear not tight-fitting small clothes, but something larger and fuller to increase the size of the upper body. In the photo below we see how a white blouse or jacket visually enlarges the shoulder area and thereby visually balances it with massive hips.
Shoes should be massive and interesting enough to attract the eye and divert attention from the problem area.
Little black dress for Pear body shape
A classic that will never go out of style. The model, released by Coco Chanel, is valued not only for its timelessness, but also for its cut that suits any figure.
Black dress for a pear figure, midi length, flowing fabric, low waist and straight fit.
It makes a great backdrop for sparkly accessories such as cascading necklaces, strings of pearls or brooches. When putting it on, keep in mind the elements that will visually expand your top. For example, an elegant scarf or jacket with hangers.
You can choose an asymmetrical one-shoulder dress or a black off-the-shoulder outfit. It is suitable for both short and tall women.
Goal: Balance hips and shoulders
The problem with a pear shape is that it has an imbalance between the pelvis and shoulders. This body type has a much wider pelvis than the shoulders. And this dissonance causes a feeling of disharmony and ugliness in clothing. But it is the right clothes that can level out this imbalance - that is, reduce it to nothing.
If we, using the tricks of cutting and finishing on clothes, visually EXPAND THE LINE OF THE SHOULDERS, then they will be balanced with the hips and we will begin to like ourselves in the mirror.
Here's what it looks like in real photo examples.
Expanding the shoulders - METHOD No. 1
From now on, your favorite neckline is the BOAT neckline. You'll look stunning with this wide, flowing neckline that reveals your collarbones. Your shoulders will straighten and your figure will become closer to equal proportions of top and bottom (shoulders and pelvis).
And so that this magical effect of the boat neck is not spoiled by anything, you need to follow several rules.
- Remember, the length is no higher than the knee (it’s more beautiful for you)
- Remember about the high-waist (to lengthen the legs)
Without these rules, a boat neck will not work effectively to improve (stretch) your figure.
And here’s another secret in the photo below - a motley pattern (checkered, ribbed, etc.) visually eats up the volume. In the photo we see how the wide pelvis dissolves in the colorful print on the skirt.
A wide neck may not always have the perfect boat shape. Sometimes it can be a different curly shape - but always wide, revealing the collarbones (as in the photo below).
By the way, in these photos we see how dresses look if their length reveals the knee. You can compare this length with the photos below and decide for yourself whether you prefer the length with a closed knee or an open one.
This neckline also looks very good (simply luxurious) when accompanied by a long column dress.
A cut-off neckline also works well to expand the shoulder line - the effect of a cut shoulder.
If you choose this cut with a cut neckline, then my advice is to choose a dress style where the hem is not fluffy. Let it be with a minimum number of folds or tucks. It will be more stylish this way. Although this is just my opinion, maybe you like it as in the photo below.
Expanding the shoulders - METHOD No. 2
An accent horizontal insert made of another fabric in the shoulder area of the dress also visually expands the shoulder line. Here are photo examples of how to dress in accordance with this principle. Tunics, shirts, and tops can be made using the same cut. In a clothing store, pay attention to exactly these shoulder features of the cut (as in the photo below) - and then you will not have a question about what to wear for a woman with a pear body type.
Expanding the shoulders - METHOD No. 3
Additional cut elements - sewn flounces or puffy sleeves - also increase the shoulder area of your suit.
Flounce sleeves, cap sleeves, puffed sleeves are cut elements that will enlarge small shoulders.
Choose the size of this additional element yourself. The main thing is not to overdo it, so as not to come close to clown kitsch. Choose a moderate cut and dense, noble fabrics that hold their shape and style well.
Sleeves can be made of transparent materials (chiffon, thin lace). Such dresses are usually made not for everyday wear, but for more formal occasions. It’s worth not being lazy in the store and trying on such styles - it is this element of the cut that can unexpectedly play into the hands of your silhouette and you will like your reflection in the mirror.
The one-piece sleeve (essentially a “dropped shoulder”) of the dress also works to balance the shoulder area with the wide hip line. In the photo below we see examples of dresses with one-piece sleeves. Also a suitable model for women with a pear body type.
When choosing a dress with a one-piece sleeve, give preference to models made of dense fabric that holds its shape well and looks expensive.
It’s up to you to decide what a woman with a pear shape should wear to look attractive – the main thing is not to stray too far from the balanced proportions between the shoulders and hips.
Expanding the shoulders - METHOD No. 4
A bolero - worn over a dress, or sewn into the cut of the dress itself - visually enlarges your shoulders, which means it also balances them with wide hips.
In the photo below we see photo examples of women with a pear figure type, where on the left a bolero is worn over a dress, and in the photo on the right - the dress itself has a fabric insert in the shape of a bolero made of a contrasting color material.
Cropped bolero jackets always work to increase shoulders. (For more than one year I have been trying to persuade my friend to give up boleros, she has massive swimmer shoulders + a narrow pelvis - and she loved wearing boleros, it seemed to her that she was hiding her shoulders with them, but in fact she was making them look bigger).
In the photo below you can see how the bolero jacket increases the shoulders and the proportions of the woman become the same above and below - the width of the shoulders and the width of the hips become visually the same.
Photo proof that a woman with her body type can dress in anything , in any fashion trend - if she follows the rules of balance between wide hips and narrow shoulders - reducing her hips and increasing her shoulders with the right clothes.
Thick knitted or fluffy fur bolero jackets also work on the same principle. They expand the shoulder area, and thereby level out a wide pelvis.
Cocktail and evening - for weddings and more
Is there a corporate banquet, wedding or important celebration ahead? Pay attention to corset models and dresses with a round or square neckline.
The most reliable styles will be those with a flared skirt - with tulle, decorated with thin lace or completely smooth. You can wear this outfit to a wedding or birthday.
In the case of New Year's and carnival outfits, shiny decorations play the first violin. Sequins, shiny threads, crystals, sequins - all this is welcome in the top parts of the outfit. If you prefer that shine, make sure to keep the bottom of your dress matte.
An evening dress can intrigue with its interesting texture. Velor, satin, leather are materials worth remembering. For this style, choose pointed-toe shoes and XXL jewelry.
Goal: visually reduce the width of the hips.
Here is a very correct photo below - it shows how clothes that cut off the sides instantly make a girl with wide hips slimmer.
This rule is the golden principle of a wardrobe for a woman with a pear body type. You should have in your closet a variety of long jackets, sleeveless summer coats made of suiting fabric, long jackets, and other helpful items that can be worn wide open. Let's see what these helping things are and how they work for your body type.
Option No. 1 Thick fabric.
Jackets and jackets made of thick fabric keep their shape well. Due to the density of the fabric, they beautifully align your silhouette. They don’t wrinkle, they don’t warp on you, they don’t stick to your dress with ugly wrinkled folds - so you always look flawless and stylish.
It is better to pull the sleeves of such jackets up - gathering them at the level of the elbow.
Longline jackets like these cut you off at the widest part of your body and flatter your silhouette.
Please note that the most successful style of such a thing is a SLEEVELESS jacket (right photo below).
Long sleeveless vests are generally a magical find of fashion designers. For a figure with wide hips, this is a salvation. They can be worn in summer and winter, in any weather these sleeveless capes will work on your silhouette:
- trim the sides
- draw out a figure
- set a clear silhouette if you have tied your waist with a belt.
Option No. 2 Light capes.
, light shirts or finely knitted cardigans will cope with the same task (see photo below). You can buy several different versions of such light “clothes without fasteners” so that you can always wear them with any item in your wardrobe, change, combine, combine them to match each other’s colors - and it is always fashionable to dress according to the principle “cut the sides and become slimmer for centuries” "
Option No. 3 Coat wide open.
In the cold season, a neat, not bulky coat will take on the role of helping things to reduce your hips. A coat-jacket or a laconic cut by Coco Chanel are classic options for your occasion. The straight cut of these models will straighten your figure, balancing the shoulder area with a heavy pelvis.
Vesa-Summer Dresses for Pear
Lightweight, patterned styles that give you freedom are ideal for everyday looks. Choose styles with timeless floral prints. Best with a V-neck, wide ¾ sleeves and a frilly skirt.
Feel free to choose contrasting color combinations. A pink dress with red flowers will not only add charm, but will also perfectly highlight your figure! Pair it with nude pumps, a trendy bag and large dangling earrings that will further highlight your neck and shoulders.
A dress for spring and summer for a pear figure can have fashionable drapery and ruffles, provided that they decorate the top of the dress.
Complete your wardrobe with a breezy boat neck dress and pair it with a wide belt, dainty jewelry and metallic sandals. This is a versatile proposition that is good for a date or a weekend outing with friends.
How to determine your appearance type
Before choosing certain clothing models, you should carefully study your figure and understand what type it belongs to. The peculiarity of the physiology and disproportion of the “pear” is that the lower part is too voluminous in comparison with the upper part of the silhouette.
Description of the “pear” silhouette:
- Narrow shoulders.
- Full hips and narrow waist.
- Muscular legs.
- Prominent buttocks.
Sometimes a mixed type is found, but still the basic features determine the appearance of the figure. If you clearly know your pain points and weak areas, this will help you choose the right strategy when choosing things and creating fashionable and stylish looks.
