Body shapes are confusing, to say the least. So, what exactly is a pear shape? Think Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Eva Mendes, and Katherine Heigl. Simply put, it means that you carry most of your weight in the lower half of your body. Your hips are wider than your shoulders, while your waist is much smaller. While I'm a big believer in wearing whatever you like, the fact remains that some things do look better on certain body types than others. So, here are a couple of dos and don'ts for the pear shaped body:
Dos
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Say yes to padded shoulders. It will help balance out the width of your hips./filters:quality(70)/content/ka/uj/v4hbzckz_600x875.jpg)
Accentuate the top half of your body. Think V-necked tops, delightful scarves, and eye-catching prints. Statement necklaces and earrings will also look fabulous on you!/filters:quality(70)/content/w0/f8/v2ahcjuj_600x900.jpg)
Strapless dresses and tops help keep the attention on your shoulders and collar bones. Mmm...collar bones./filters:quality(70)/content/ha/d7/uyc47dsm_600x900.jpg)
Dark bottoms are your new friends. Don’t worry, they don't have to be black and boring. Think navy blue, purple, oxblood, teal etc./filters:quality(70)/content/ov/jo/ofwew8j0_396x594.jpg)
Wear cap sleeves. They’re flirty, cute, and balance out your body beautifully./filters:quality(70)/content/lg/w0/edsyce8p_585x821.jpg)
Halter necks are a yes!/filters:quality(70)/content/un/a6/djs6qskc_600x900.jpg)
A-line skirts and dresses with belts will show off your itty bitty waist./filters:quality(70)/content/vm/ra/nckbe6rj_400x592.jpg)
Palazzo pants were made for you!/filters:quality(70)/content/r5/ga/m1kjiqmr_600x787.jpg)
Pointed toe shoes will make your legs look long and lean./filters:quality(70)/content/kh/oi/gmp1bcvm_470x705.jpg)
Printed bottoms are a no-no as they draw too much attention to the bottom half of your body./filters:quality(70)/content/up/il/kmbhx5ty_600x879.jpg)
Keep your trousers simple. No pleats, no side pockets, no fancy additions that add bulk. Ditto for shorts and skirts./filters:quality(70)/content/i1/h4/ttcdybiq_450x600.jpg)
Oversized dresses can be cute but they’re not the most flattering for your body type./filters:quality(70)/content/hv/ma/u0j01mr0_600x900.jpg)
I know, I know, they're so cute and comfy but chances are they will make your legs look heavier and shorter.
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