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Fashion for Pear Shaped Women?

PinkLipgloss
PinkLipgloss Posts: 1,451 Forumite
in Health & beauty MoneySaving
Evening all,

My mum told me that "puffed out" shoulders are great for pear shaped women and I've found this to be really valuable advice!

Anyone have any other great tips for those of us that are pear shaped?

Thanks,

Lipgloss x
"Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?" (Douglas Adams)
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  • ERICS_MUM
    ERICS_MUM Posts: 3,579 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Wear dark skirts or trousers and keep light or bright colours for your top half - the black is slimming and the brighter colours draw the eye from your more ample bottom half.

    Trousers - either straight or tapering legs, no pleated fronts or flares which can make you look wider.

    Tops - either keep them short e.g. just below your waist, or longer to the top of your thigh. Don't wear them at hip level if this is your widest part as it would emphasise it. Good knickers so you don't get visible panty lines. Even better are those "magic knickers" that can hold you in slightly and smooth out your lumps and bumps.

    I've learnt this from years of struggling with wide hips and no waist!


    Linda :beer:
  • PinkLipgloss
    PinkLipgloss Posts: 1,451 Forumite
    That's awesome Erics Mum -I should take you shopping with me - LOL!
    "Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?" (Douglas Adams)
  • goanmad
    goanmad Posts: 1,644 Forumite
    A couple of websites you may find useful:

    http://www.myshape.com/shop/how-it-works


    http://www.bodyshapefashionadvice.com/
  • funtime.franki_2
    funtime.franki_2 Posts: 66 Forumite
    A couple of my friends who are pear shaped like harem/hareem pants? They say they cover up buldges in that area and don't make them feel as self-conscious.

    They're all over the High Street at the moment and are a great alternative to leggings for pear shaped girls.
    Two thumbs fresh!:money:
  • PinkLipgloss
    PinkLipgloss Posts: 1,451 Forumite
    Just googled them - def need to get a pair - thank you!
    "Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?" (Douglas Adams)
  • funtime.franki_2
    funtime.franki_2 Posts: 66 Forumite
    Try New Look or Primark for casual day-to-day throw on ones to wear with sandles, and maybe try Topshop if you wanted a smarter pair for going out etc to wear with heels!
    Two thumbs fresh!:money:
  • confused76
    confused76 Posts: 12,680 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    goanmad wrote: »
    A couple of websites you may find useful:

    http://www.myshape.com/shop/how-it-works


    http://www.bodyshapefashionadvice.com/

    wow that second link is fab! thank you :A
  • Tigsteroonie
    Tigsteroonie Posts: 24,954 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Personally (as a pear) I try to avoid tapered leg trousers, I feel they emphasise the expanse of hip at the top compared to the narrow ankles. I wear bootleg/slight flares, to balance my hips and shoulders.
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  • vixarooni
    vixarooni Posts: 4,376 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Pear is one of the hardest shapes to dress i always find. I have a waist but no boobs, and often need a ten top vs a 14 bottom. Its a nightmare!!!! I like dresses, empire ones!
  • jessicamb
    jessicamb Posts: 10,446 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    agree with above poster, I prefer dresses. You have to walk straight past all the lovely shift dresses and find something more a line on the skirt but if you get a classic look then the clothes will last. Maxi dresses are great for skimming the hips and emphasising the chest!
    The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese :cool:
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