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I’m Loving These Styles For Pear Shaped Body

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What are the best styles for pear shaped body? These looks for pear-shaped women are all about flattering your body without being restrictive!

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The best styles for a pear shaped body work with your beautiful curves and balance out the volume on your top half. It’s not always about the specific clothing you choose, but how you style your outfits to create a cohesive look.

Whether you want to highlight your curves or balance them out with the rest of your body, these style tips for pear-shaped women will help you master how to dress for your body type.

This post is all about styles for pear shaped body.

Best Styles For Pear Shaped Body

What Is A Pear-Shaped Body?

Before diving into the styles for pear shaped body, let’s answer the question: what is a pear-shaped body?

A pear-shaped woman carries the most volume in her hips and upper thigh area, which is wider than her waist, bust, and shoulders. If you trace this body type, you get a silhouette resembling a pear shape (thus the name). The pear body shape is also known as a triangle, which is a bit of a misnomer because pear-shaped women definitely have curves!

The narrow shoulder, bust, and upper waist areas curve outward into larger hips and thighs. The legs of a pear-shaped woman can be muscular or simply carry more weight than her slender arms. Her waist may be defined due to the curvature of her hips, but she may carry some weight in her lower abdomen. Weight gain typically happens in the hips and thigh area first.

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Pear-shaped woman can be petite, average, plus-size, and everywhere in between. Their curves can be quite dramatic or very slight, but what’s common among pear-shaped women is that the volume and weight gain are always focused on the hips and upper thigh area. This is because all female body shapes are based on bone structure and the way the body naturally distributes weight.

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A very slim pear-shaped woman might look like an hourglass, if she has a larger bust. However, as she fills out into her natural figure, the true pear shape will emerge. Pear shapes can have a very defined waist or less-defined depending on where their natural curves begin. No pear shape is the same (as is no body shape the same), which is why it’s important to study yours when learning how to style clothes.

How To Dress For Pear Shaped Body

Now that we’ve covered the characteristics of this body type, let’s move on to how to dress for pear shaped body. The emphasis for dressing a pear-body shape is based on the goal of the look you want to achieve. Do you want to emphasize your curves or do you want to balance your volume? A little bit of both?

Let’s break down the different methods:

Method One: Emphasize Curves

The best way to emphasize your curves is by showing off the natural curvature of your body through form-fitting styles that don’t minimize or hide your silhouette. You’re probably familiar with a few famous pear-shaped sisters who’ve mastered the art of emphasizing their curves.

This look is achieved with stretchy materials and body-hugging styles that move with your curves and keep their shape. Waist belts cinch the waist and create further curve emphasis.

We’ll discuss all the ways this can be done with different styles. However, if this approach doesn’t fit with your style aesthetic or lifestyle, there are other ways to dress a pear-shaped woman.

Method Two: Balance Proportions & Volume

Balancing proportions or volume is a great approach to dressing a pear-shaped body because it helps to redistribute the weight from your hips and thighs to the other areas of your body. While method one has your hips as the star of the show, this method allows you to showcase other parts of your body and outfit. This creates more outfit fluidity and a balance of proportions if you want to look less bottom-heavy.

Achieve volume balance through certain styles of clothing, fabrics, and accessories that create volume in the top half of your body. Proper placement of vertical and diagonal lines creates the illusion of length, minimizes curves, and establishes fluidity in your look.

Colors also help achieve volume balance on your top half or lower half. Dark colors minimize volume while lighter colors add volume. Loud prints also add volume when styled correctly. A monochromatic look elongates the body while also balancing volume, especially with a darker color.

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Tops For Pear Shaped Body

The best tops for pear shaped body depend on the look you want to create. Decide if you want to enhance your natural curves or whether you want to balance proportions or volume.

Enhancing Curves With Tops

The first way to enhance your natural curves is with a form-fitting top that’s tucked into your bottoms or the hemline is at or above the hemline of your pants or skirt. Don’t stretch or pull a tight top over your pants as that will detract from your natural curves if the hemline of the top stops below your natural waistline.

how to style pear shaped body
The woman on the left looks frumpy. The woman on the right looks classy and sleek showing off her lovely curves.

High necklines such as turtlenecks and mock necks emphasize the gentle curves on your top half. If you have a short torso, opt for a top that lengthens your upper body such as a slim-fitting turtleneck with a dangly pair of earrings. Thin horizontal lines add both volume and balance to curves. Lightly puffed, padded, or ruching at the shoulders is great to balance out the tightness of a top.

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Remember to tuck your top in if it falls below your natural waist. Thin, horizontal lines are a great way to balance volume on a tighter top. This wide v-neck wrap top with shorter sleeves emphasizes her curves on top; paired with a high-waisted pair of jeans balance of curves is achieved.

Create additional curves by drawing attention upward and out, toward your shoulders. Puff sleeves, cap sleeves, flutter sleeves, dolman sleeves, and structured shoulder tops are perfect for this.

Styles for pear shaped body include wide necklines such as bateau, ballet, boatneck, sweetheart, off-the-shoulder, and square neck tops draw the eyes up and out.

tops for pear shaped body

Avoid form-fitting tops that draw the eyes inward toward the center of your body, which overly enhances your curves (extremely off-balance top half and bottom half). Skip v-necks with thin straps or thin necklines, halter tops with thin straps, and tight tube tops.

Balance Volume with Tops

Balance volume with your tops by opting for any of the following: lighter colors, bold patterns, shoulder embellishments, neckties, or puffed sleeves. Cowl necks are a great way to add volume without additional embellishment.

Essentially, you add volume to your bust, neck, or shoulders so a shape similar to an hourglass is achieved. Depending on the strength of your natural curves, you might come close to an hourglass if you add enough volume on top. An hourglass shape is not the end goal; a balanced look on top and bottom is what you want.

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Balance for a pear-shaped body requires the waist to be cinched, so three sections are emphasized: shoulders or bust, waistline, and hips. Wrap-style tops and other tops that tie at the waist are perfect. Avoid boxy and oversized tops because that will take away any shape and minimize your natural curves (AKA frumpy). Tuck your tops all the way in and avoid a French tuck or half tuck which can bunch up at your hips.

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Not a fan of tucking your entire top in? Try tucking one side of a shirt into pair of high-waisted jeans, like the woman on the left. Or, wear dark, fitted separates underneath a button-down shirt worn open, like the woman on the right. The black underneath minimizes the hip area, so the long open shirt doesn’t overemphasize the volume in this area.

If wearing long sleeves, choose fitted sleeves, 3/4 sleeves, or styles that taper in at the wrist such as on a collared shirt. Avoid bell sleeves and dramatic blouson or bishop sleeve tops.

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If opting for longer shirts, choose a fabric that drapes nicely and loosely over your body with a cinched waist, like the lady on the right. Roll up the sleeves to avoid adding extra volume to the hip area.

Dress Styles For Pear Shaped Body

Let’s continue our theme of choosing to emphasize curves or balance volume with dress styles for pear shaped body.

The best dress necklines draw the eyes upward and outward, towards the shoulders. Avoid styles that draw the eyes inward, such as halter styles, tight tube dresses, and thin straps.

Dress hemlines depend on the characteristics of the woman. If you carry a lot of weight in your thighs, you may opt for hemlines that are knee-length or longer to draw the eyes downward. However, a fuller skirt or more structured style will work for a shorter dress.

The fabric of the dress should drape nicely over your body as opposed to bunching or getting stuck around your hips or backside (sorry, no shift dresses ladies!). Avoid loose fabric that clings and overly structured fabric that adds too much weight to your bottom half (e.g. heavy pleats, empire dresses, tent dresses, or trapeze dresses). Steer clear of embellishments around the waist such as pockets, drop waists, and heavy peplums as that adds volume to your hip area throwing your look off balance.

Let’s dive into the best styles for pear shaped body.

A-Line Dresses For Pear Shape

The A-line dress is a classic style that works for so many body shapes, especially a pear. The dress is cut in the shape of an A that is semi-fitted to fitted on top, with the skirt gently flaring out from the waist down. Look for a style with an obvious waist definition or that cinches with a tie or belt. Structured shoulders and embellishments on your top half help to balance volume.

dress styles for pear shaped body
The faux-wrap dress on the left has several issues for a pear shape: it’s not cinched enough at the waist, the fabric is too slinky and will fall awkwardly from the hips, and there’s a slip underneath that’ll most likely fit tight and bunchy.
The classic style dress on the right is perfect for a pear with capped sleeves, a wide neckline, a fitted bodice, a defined waist, and a skirt with gentle pleating throughout.

Ensure there’s enough fabric and flow in the skirt to drape over your hips, but not in excess so there’s no overflow of volume. This style of dress shouldn’t be tight, clingy, or too bulky around the hips.

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Both of these styles are fitted at the waist for added definition and use the right amount of pleating to emphasize the curves of a pear shape. If you’re big-busted, emphasize your volume up top with a sweetheart neckline.

Evening Gowns For Pear Shape

The best style of evening gowns for pear shape is an A-line silhouette. Avoid mermaid-style gowns that over-accentuate your bottom half, plus the train may give you a bottom-heavy look.

evening gown for pear shaped bodies
The look on the right is more balanced and elegant-looking. I bet it’s more comfortable fitting on her body, too.

X-shape silhouettes are beautiful and help distribute volume on top and bottom.

A-line gowns can be so dramatic on a pear-shaped woman. Ensure the waist is properly defined to emphasize your natural curves. Stick to long gowns so the fabric drapes nicely in a beautiful A shape. A high slit can help break up the heaviness of weightier fabrics like satin and taffeta.

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Fit And Flare Dress For Pear Shaped

The fit and flare dress is similar to an A-line dress, but always fitted in the bodice and has a more dramatic flare over the hips. Ensure your dress flares out from the mid-waist and not lower.

fit and flare dress for pear shaped

Wrap Dress For Pear Shape

A wrap dress essentially gives an A-line silhouette in a more comfortable style. Short-sleeve wrap dresses give the perfect balance between the volume on top and bottom. Ensure the wrap is around your mid-waist and cinch it tight.

wrap dress for pear shape

Fitted sleeves and a bodice in a floral print are a beautiful way to add volume while the wrap cinches the waist and effortlessly falls over the natural curves.

Shirt Dress Pear Shape

A shirt dress cinched at the waist is similar to a wrap dress in that it gives an A-line shape. Avoid clingy fabrics and opt for either a crisp cotton poplin that will drape over your curves or luxurious silk that will glide over your curves. An asymmetric hemline will break up the volume on your bottom half.

Take the balance further with a dress that has pockets on top, and shoulder epaulets, and leave it unbuttoned at the top. I love how she kept the tie hanging down long, below her waist to avoid any added volume.

Can A Pear Shape Wear A Sheath Dress?

Great question, especially for those ladies who want to show off their natural curves! The answer is yes, but you’ll have to shop around. Look for a sheath dress in a stretchy fabric that’s not too restricting on your bottom half. Opt for a style with sleeves that extend upward and outward, in a “V” shape. Banding at the waist also helps emphasize curves.

best dress styles for pear shaped body
I’m “over the moon” seeing this gorgeous pear rocking a sheath dress! This is a looser sheath dress that skims her hips. The bodice is fitted and the neckline is wide and thick, balancing her volume on the bottom.
cocktail dresses for pear shaped body
I love everything about this woman’s dress on the left except for the straps. They need to be wider for the best balance with her bottom half. A slit is a great way to ensure the dress isn’t too tight around your thighs. The woman on the right nails the style due to the wide “V” neckline.
sheath dresses for pear shaped body
A great way to use color-blocking to balance volume. The white up top with wide straps draws the eyes up and out. The banding in the middle cinches her waist. The asymmetric line where the skirt starts slims her waist while the simple black skirt trims the hips. This style will be more dramatic on a full pear shape…and I mean it will look absolutely stunning!

Maxi Dresses For Pear Shaped Body

Maxi dresses are beautiful on a pear-shaped body. Opt for styles that cinch at the waist, with wide necklines and flowy skirts. Slits are perfect to break up the volume on the bottom and asymmetric hems help do the same.

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What a cute beach cover-up or festival dress this would be!

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Casual Dresses For Pear Shape

Casual dresses can sometimes look loose and frumpy on a pear-shaped body. Look for something semi-fitted to fitted in a darker color, which will create a column effect and lengthen your curves. Pockets and details on the bust and shoulder area are good for your shape. Avoid any embellishments and pockets around the hip and thigh area.

Jumpsuit For Pear Shaped Body

Last, but never least in the “dresses” category is the jumpsuit. Often times we don’t want to wear a dress to an event. Jumpsuits look most flattering on pear-shaped bodies when they are in an “X” shape, with a balance of volume on the top and on the bottom. Do this through wide necklines or embellishments on your shoulders, a cinched waist, and sleek pants that skim your curves.

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A dark color is best to create a sleek look.

Skirts For Pear Shaped Body

The best skirts for pear-shaped body work with your curves, whether they drape over them or skim (gently hug) them. Avoid any style that bunches, catches, or hangs awkwardly at the hip area. Stay away from embellishments at the hip area such as pockets and peplums that add extra volume.

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Avoid hip pockets and too much structure like the skirt on the left. Keep things cinched at the waist and flowy. Add interest with a gorgeous print as opposed to embellishments.

Waistbands are great to emphasize a smaller waist. Look for wrap styles and tulip skirts that drape nicely over the hips and keep your shape.

This lovely wrap skirt has an off-center vertical line that helps elongate the lower body and balance volume with the lacey top.

If going for a fuller skirt that drapes over your curves, such as an A-line or fit and flare style, opt for a fabric that doesn’t cling. Full fabric can give a ball gown or ballerina look, which is beautiful and feminine.

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Pencil skirts might not always work for a pear-shaped woman because they are restrictive. However, if you want to show off your curves, look for a style in a stretchy fabric that flares out. Only go for a slit if it isn’t stretched out or busting at the seams. Balance your proportions with a cropped jacket or embellished top such as a blouse with ruffles or a pussy bow, or a knit top with puffed short sleeves.

can pear shape wear a pencil skirt
I love this longer pencil skirt on the left, but the oversized blazer completely kills the outfit, hiding her curves. Pair your pencil skirt with a cropped blazer or jacket, like the one on the right.

Darker fabric is best for tighter skirts. Avoid light and bright designs that will overaccentuate your bottom half.

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A high-waisted style is key when you’re going for a fitted skirt. Love the fitted crop top in all-black for a chic going-out look. Try a high-neck style if you want to lengthen a shorter upper body.

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Pants For Pear Shaped Body

The biggest issue pear-shaped women have is finding pants that fit at both the waist and the hip area due to the difference in width. Waist belts sometimes help, but only if they don’t add extra bulk to your slimmest area. Pants and trousers that offer an elastic band or elastic in the back might fit better on your slim waist.

Look for denim and trousers in a “curvy fit” that is specially cut for women with curves. However, having a trusted tailor or alteration service can help resize the waist to ensure a proper fit for your pants. No one wants an extra step, but including the cost in your budget any time you’re shopping for pants is worth it to achieve a perfect fit.

Denim with a little stretch in the material will ensure the best fit. 100% cotton has a tendency to grow upon each wear (until you wash), so avoid this material.

Best Pant Style For Curvy Figure

Both jeans and trousers look best in a high-waisted style where you can cinch your waist to emphasize your natural curves. Pinch waist styles are great for ladies who have a tiny waist, but definitely look for a “curvy” cut. Paperbag waist styles are also great for cinching the waist with a belt or tie.

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Wide-leg trousers and jeans are great if you want something that will skim your hips without being tight. Opt for high or mid-rise. A barrel-leg jean is a wide-leg that’s slightly tapered, which will look great over your hips and legs.

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A pant that’s semi-fitted to your body looks beautiful as it skims the lines of a curvy pear. High-waisted, tapered styles are great for showing your curves, as are curvy slim jeans. Opt for styles with only a zipper in the back and no pockets or belt loops for a sleek look.

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Don’t forget flares styles for pear shaped body, which enhance the curvature of your figure nicely. However, avoid bootcut styles that hug your calves. Opt for a mid to high-waisted stretchy material without pockets to create sleek curves down your body.

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Whether you’re a slim pear or a full pear, a sleek pair of trousers look good on your curves!

Palazzo pants that are mid to high-waisted look amazing on a pear-shaped body. Style them with a wide-neck top and a short, fitted jacket for a chic look.

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A flowy palazzo style or slit style pant is great for both fit and movement.

Pants Pear Shapes Should Not Wear

Rigid or non-stretch materials can be tricky to fit if they’re not loosely cut. Avoid low-rise styles that will chop your body in half and might not give the coverage you want.

Steer clear of extra embellishments at the hips such as giant pockets, pleating, designs, and beading as this can add extra emphasis to your hips.

trousers for pear shape
The pants on the left look bulky with the added pleating. The length is also off – a cropped style would be better.
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Some denim jeans have large hip pockets (i.e. there’s excess material if you stick your hand in your pocket). I cannot understand why any woman would want all that pocket space, so avoid these styles as they add unnecessary bulk to your hip and waist areas.

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Shorts

The best shorts styles for pear shaped body are ones that flare out from your waistline. Avoid any embellishments or pockets that add bulk to your hips. Go for sleek trouser shorts that are fitted in the waist, but flare out so your thighs aren’t constricted.

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Sweaters And Cardigans For Pear Shaped

Sweaters for pear-shaped women should help balance the volume of your lower body. Similar to tops, opt for styles with puffed shoulders and embellishments at the bust, neckline, and shoulders. Try a cropped style with a pair of pants cinched at the waist.

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Roll up slouchy sleeves to draw the eyes up and outward or opt for knit designs that draw the eyes up and out.

Wide necklines create an “X” shape with your body, balancing proportions. Alternatively, slim-fitting styles can help emphasize your waist and natural curves.

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Avoid oversized and boxy cuts that stop at your hips, the widest part of your body. This style actually takes away from your beautiful curves and looks frumpy. Even when tucked in, oversized and super chunky styles can look bunchy.

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Skip the hoodie with the kangaroo pocket and opt for an oversized knit in a tunic length that drapes over your hips. Side slits help the fabric drape even better.

Be sure to tuck sweaters into a pair of jeans or trousers or cinch with a waist belt to avoid widening the hips, unless the sweater is at a tunic length and falls nicely over your body.

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Avoid sweaters that fall at or near the widest part of your body. The horizontal line created from the hem of her sweater on the left draws all attention to the widest part of her body. Partially tucking a sweater in helps break up the horizontal line, creating movement and balance in the hip area.

How To Style Cardigans For Pear Shape

Focus on balancing volume for shorter cardigans with embellishments at the shoulders and wide, open collars.

If going for a short, fitted cardigan, opt to wear it open with a cute tank underneath; or wear partially buttoned and tuck the hem into pants. Ensure your hem hits near your waistline rather than the widest part of your body. Use a waist belt to cinch shorter cardigans with skirts.

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Too many loose layers look frumpy. There’s no need to hide your curves! Style a fitted or semi-fitted top underneath your cardigan for a more cohesive look.

Try a tonal look to create a lengthening, column effect down your body.

Layer a relaxed, airy cardigan over a fitted dress or fitted separates to create balance and intrigue. This look is very feminine.

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A long, fitted cardigan looks great in a solid color; or work with strategically-placed stripes that balance your top and bottom halves.

pear shape cardigan
The horizontal stripes fitted against her upper body add volume to balance her hips. The stripe pattern angles down from her waistline which doesn’t add any volume to her hip area. Lastly, the asymmetric hem helps break up hip width. This style and material drapes nicely over her body.

Long cardigans help create length and detract from the widest areas of your body. Avoid embellishments at the hips. Ties and belts at the waist can create a balanced effect on your top and bottom halves.

slim cardigan for pear shape
This beautiful maxi cardigan has vertical cable knit and lines that lengthen the body and also fall nicely over her curves. The open collar, shoulder embellishments, and waist pockets will balance the volume of any pear shape gorgeously!

Jackets For Pear Shape

Jacket styles for pear shaped body should balance the volume on your top half. Look for structured shoulders and padding to add volume. Patterns and bright colors against darker pants or skirts also help balance. Cropped jackets and bolero jackets add volume up top, too.

If you’re looking to emphasize your curves try belted styles that cinch your waist or have a gentle peplum that flares out to your upper hip area.

blazers for pear shape
There’s no structure or tailoring to the jacket on the left and it just hangs awkwardly at her widest area. The jacket on the right is tailored and structured with embellishments and a defined waist. Wearing it buttoned creates a gentle flare out down her hips, which is very flattering.

Jackets that are naturally tailored or semi-fitted at the waist are also a great choice.

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The woman on the left’s outfit has no defined waist in her shirt or jacket which creates a very imbalanced look. The woman on the right uses a slim belt to cinch an unstructured jacket, creating a flowy peplum that nicely drapes over her hips. I love how her necklace and earrings draw the eyes up.

Keep hemlines at your top-hip area or below the mid-thigh area (away from the widest part of your body).

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Only choose a double-breasted jacket that’s longer and tailored to fit your body. Wear it open with a contrasting top underneath to avoid adding any width to your body.
cropped jackets for curves
Cropped jackets are so cute and help balance volume. This allows for embellishment such as pockets and buttons to draw attention upward.

Best Coats For Pear Shape

The main idea with coats is to create an A-line down the body by either cinching the waist or choosing a coat with an A-line cut. Coats should be longer than your lower hips for the most flattering look.

stylish jackets for pear shape
The higher buttons on this coat allow more movement and space for curvy hips.

Opt for longer trenchcoats that tie or belt at the waist to create a full figure. Subtle pockets are okay if near the hips due to the length of the “skirt”.

trench coat for pear shaped body
Most of the embellishments are on her top half creating a balanced and edgy style.

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Opt for a single-breasted style that’s tailored to your body for the best fit.

coats for pear shape
The double-breasted style on the left makes this woman look very wide. A tailored, longer coat lengthens the woman on the right.

Princess coats will enhance your curves with a cinched waist and a dramatic skirt. This style is meant for a pear-shaped woman!

best coats for pear shape
The woman on the left is wearing a shawl collar coat in the shape of a pear…win-win!! The woman on the right wears an unstructured wool coat, but simple and tied at the waist to drape nicely over her body.

Don’t miss out on trying coats with 3/4 sleeves, or cape coats that balance volume and enhance your curves at the same time!

fur coats for curvy ladies
Fur or faux fur…this style is killer!

Accessories For Pear Shaped Body

Accessories are like the cherry on top of a sundae, giving it that added balance. They can create length, balance volume, or add structure to your look. Let’s look at the best styles for pear shaped body.

Shoes

Most pear-shaped women are known for carrying weight in their legs or having extra muscular legs. Because there’s already volume in this area of the body, your shoes should complement the volume and/or help to elongate the legs.

Pointy-toe pumps and flats are the best styles to create length in the legs. Match your shoes to your skin color or pantyhose to create additional length.

Look for embellishments on pumps and sandals to balance volume as opposed to minimalist styles. Colors that pop help draw the eyes down your body creating length.

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This is a great look for a petite pear that wants to show off her curves! I love how the red lip on top and red studded heels on the bottom keep your eyes moving up and down (lengthening). Her long hair helps elongate her upper body and the ivory top and jacket create balance against the neutral pants.

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Skip dainty stilettos and skinny heels for more balanced shapes such as a traditional heel, block heel, or heeled platform. Fun, structural heels are playful and definitely work with the shape of your legs. Avoid chunky lug soles which, unfortunately, add more volume.

Avoid ankle boots that can chop off your legs, making them look shorter. Thick ankle straps are also a no-no. Avoid slouchy boots that add volume. Instead, choose a sleek style that’s wider around the ankle.

Pair mid-calf or tall boots with a matching stocking (e.g. black with black) to create a lengthening effect. Or, ensure your pants or skirt hem hits the same length (or longer) as the top of your boot shaft, so no skin shows. This is called outfit fluidity and no body parts are randomly chopped off.

Look for a boot shaft that curves (isn’t straight across your leg) to help with fit and to break up width, like the ones above.

Jewelry

You can have a lot of fun with jewelry as a pear-shaped woman! Earrings draw the eyes upward and dangly styles can create length on your top half if you need it. Keep necklaces no longer than your bust area (or higher if you have a large bust). Don’t be afraid to style with statement necklaces!

Chunky bracelets and watches draw attention to your hip area, so keep that in mind. Opt for minimalist bracelets and rings.

Hats, Scarves, And Belts

Hats are a perfect way to draw the gaze up the line of the body. They also help balance volume by adding to the top half of the body.

A bob haircut and a hat balance the volume on top. Love the big bows on her sandals too!

Scarves are always a great option to add volume to your upper half whether it’s a chic neck scarf, an infinity scarf, or a cashmere winter scarf. Style your scarf so that it falls above or below your hips.

We’ve already spoken about waist belts many times in this post, so no need to re-hash. Opt for skinny or medium-width styles to avoid adding bulk to your waist. Hip belts add bulk to your hip area and should be avoided.

Handbags

The best handbags for a pear-shaped woman do not hang at her hips. Shorter handbags and totes that go over the shoulder are very stylish. Hobo bags and slouchy satchels that can be thrown over the shoulder are also great choices. Don’t shy away from a stylish backpack that looks cute and functional.

Hold a clutch under your arm rather than at your waist area. I love this entire look for a pear! The waist is cinched and the top has 3/4 sleeves and gentle ruffling. The hat and the clutch add structure to the flowy look that drapes over her curves.

Avoid crossbody bags that fall at your hips. Sometimes you can adjust these to a shorter length, which is a good hack. Top-handle bags that can only be carried on your arm will hang at your widest part, so keep this in mind.

What’s been your biggest style hurdle as a pear-shaped lady? Comment below!

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