Blessed with a curve flattering pear shaped body? We’ve put together the ultimate guide on how to dress your pear shaped body whether you’re keeping things casual or getting dressed up.
Need some tips and tricks on the best styles to look out for? Keep scrolling for all you info you need.
What Is A Pear Shaped Body?
Are your hips and and thighs the widest part of your body? If so, you most likely fall into the pear shaped figure. Pear shaped women tend to have narrower shoulders and a smaller bust.
- Narrow shoulders
- Smaller bust
- Wide hips and bottom half
How To Dress A Pear Shaped Body:
- Balance out proportions: Add volume to your narrow shoulders and bust to lift the eye up and balance out a wider bottom half.
- Consider colour choices: Opt for a bright top and understated bottom half to give a slimming effect to your lower half and lift the eye up.
- Know what shapes flatter your figure in the best ways: Unsure what styles flatter your pear shaped body? Keep reading to find out! This will help guide your next purchase.
Clothes For A Pear Shaped Body
Whether you’re getting dressed up for weekend plans or keeping things laidback on off-duty days, we’ve rounded up our favourite pear shaped body clothes to serve with confidence.
Best Trousers For A Pear Shaped Body
- High waists sculpt and define your naturally slim waist.
- Loose styles offer extra room to your thighs for a comfortable fit. Wide leg trousers are the best styles to opt for.
- Tapered fits elongate your leg through a more tailored style. Choose tapered and slim fit to achieve this.
- Stretch fabrics are super comfortable and stretch to your shape so you don’t feel restricted.
- Avoid bright & large patterns to keep your lower half subtle with the focus lifted up to the top. If you are opting for print or bold colour, just make your top stand out more.
We’ve picked out the most flattering trousers for a pear shaped body below.
For comfy trousers you want to opt for relaxed fits and wide leg styles, these pull on stretch jersey yoga pants are an essential must-have.
They’re designed with a self tie fabric to the centre and an elasticated waistband for an easy fit. They’re made from stretchy jersey fabric for the ultimate comfortable fit, these yoga pants are sure to become a wardrobe staple.
Another style that compliments a pear body shape well is flared trousers.
These flare bengaline flares are made from a comfortable woven fabric and feature a flared bottom design, and a stretchy high waist finished in a flattering bengaline style.
We love these trousers due to their versatility, they can be worn on cosy lounging days or style with heels and your go to nice top for a going out look you’ll reach for time and time again.
Refresh your new season wardrobe with these must-have wide leg trousers in a cargo style.
Made from a comfortable jersey fabric, they feature cargo pockets with an elasticated waistband and tie fastening for the perfect fit.
The wide leg fit will balance out your silhouette and the tie waist accentuates your waist in a flattering fit.
Stay comfy with our must-have wide leg cargo joggers.
They’re made from a comfortable jersey fabric and also feature an elasticated, drawstring waist for ultimate comfort.
Just style with your favourite tee and trainers for the perfect chill day outfit.
Looking for a pair of trousers for all your smart casual plans?
These office ready trousers are super flattering and can be styled for any occasion. These trousers are made from a comfortable woven fabric and feature a hook and zip fastening, belt loops and side split hems, complete in a flattering high waist.
Add a pop of colour to your workwear wardrobe with our split hem trousers also available in a stunning teal blue.
Whether you’re wearing them to the office or slamming up for a night out with a pair of heels these trousers are an absolute must-have.
Show off your pear shaped figure with these faux leather flared trousers in black.
The figure hugging fit will fit and flatter your curves in all the right places, and the flared bottoms balance out your shape for an elegant silhouette.
These trousers also feature a high waisted design and an elasticated waistband. Style with your go-to going out top and a pair of sleek heels for your next night out.
Best Jeans For Pear Shapes
- High waisted jeans highlight your slim waist whilst flattering your curves at the same time.
- Bootcut & wide leg jeans offer a comfortable fit around your thighs and flare out at the leg balancing out wider hips.
- Stretch denim is key for wider hips and thighs to offer as much comfort and stretch to your shape.
Our Isla bootcut jeans offer a flattering fit for any plan.
Super comfortable made from a stretch fabric, they feature an elasticated high waist with belt loops, flaring out from the knee down.
The black wash is super slimming and versatile to wear with any bright and patterned top whatever the occasion is.
If you’re after a different wash from black, opt for indigo blue for something lighter that still keeps it low-key.
Designed in the same bootcut shape made from a stretch denim fabric, these jeans will become a staple in your collection.
If you’re after something more relaxed in design, our wide leg jeans feature a relaxed fit around the thigh and flare out from the knee down.
Made from a stretch denim fabric, they feature a super flattering high waist with elastic to the back with a zip fly and button fastening. We’d pick signature black or indigo blue for the new season.
Best Skirts For Pear Shapes
This skirt is a great choice for a pear shape due to the adjustable toggle waist, ideal for tightening to your comfort and accentuating your waist for a flattering fit.
Our midi sweat skirt is made from a soft jersey fabric and also features cargo pockets in a classic style.
You may also want to opt for a flowy skirt, like our black maxi skirt made from a comfortable stretchy jersey fabric.
This skirt also features two handy pockets! This versatile style can be easily worn with a pair of trainers or sandals.
Best Top Style For A Pear Shaped Body
- Peplum tops often feature puff sleeves or sleeve detailing adding volume whilst nipping you in at the waist and flaring out over your hips.
- Bardot tops and cold shoulder tops broaden narrower shoulders with an off the shoulder style lifting the eye up.
- Opt for bright colours to draw attention and lift the eyeline up.
- Plunge necklines and deep V-necks highlight your chest and cleavage in styles that don’t feature sleeve detail.
Tops For A Pear Shaped Body
When choosing a top you want to bring attention to your upper half, whether that is through eye-catching detailing, vibrant colours or deep necklines.
This black ‘Arizona’ slogan t-shirt is a staple for your casual wardrobe.
Made from a soft jersey fabric, this top features a slogan print, a cut out design with ring detailing, a scoop neckline and short sleeves.
This t-shirt also comes in a variety of colours and prints, so if you’re looking to add some colour why not go wild and opt for this leopard print style in pink.
Bring attention to your decolletage and show off your shoulders with a flattering cold shoulder top.
Refresh your casual collection with our black cold shoulder top, made from comfy and soft cotton fabric this top features short sleeves, a cold shoulder look and a v-neckline.
Simply style with jeans and your favourite trainers for a go-to casual look.
If you’re looking for a smart top you can wear to the office and beyond, then this button through shirt featuring a flattering v-neckline is the perfect choice.
It’s made from a comfortable woven fabric and features a classic button fastening, short sleeves and of course a v-neckline to bring attention to the neckline.
Make a statement with a bold print!
Our black floral print tunic top features a stunning print, keyhole front detailing and short frill sleeves to bring attention to your top half.
This top can easily be worn whether you’re heading to the office or for drinks after.
We’re loving all the prints this season! And this pink heart print top is no exception.
It’s made from a comfortable jersey fabric and features a subtle heart print, a v-neckline, pleated front and short angel sleeves that are great for adding that little bit of volume to your top.
V-necklines are a go-to for pear body shape as they highlight the bust and create a flattering silhouette.
This white tunic top comes in a flattering peplum style and features elegant crochet trim detail and a v-neckline.
We’d style this top with jeans and sandals or pair with shorts on hotter days!
Elevate your summer wardrobe with our peplum style vest top, made from a comfortable woven fabric, it features an embroidered design with a neck tie detail, in a sleeveless style, ideal for the warmer weather.
Whether you’re jetting off abroad or enjoying the local sun, this top has you covered.
Go bold with tie dye print!
This cold shoulder top is made from a comfortable woven fabric and features a curve flattering wrap v-neckline, adjustable straps and an elasticated waistband for the most comfortable and enhanced fit as well as short sleeves in a trendy cold shoulder style.
This red cold shoulder top is a summer wardrobe must-have.
Again bringing attention to your top half in a bold red colour, featuring a beautiful floral print design and flattering cold shoulder.
This top also features a bust accentuating wrap v-neckline, adjustable straps for your comfort and elegant frill detailing.
Best Dress Style For A Pear Shaped Body
- Bardot dresses broaden narrower shoulders with an off the shoulder style lifting the eye up.
- Smock dresses often feature puff sleeves adding volume and nip in your waist with a floaty hem skimming over your hips.
- Skater dresses feature a fit and flare style highlighting your waist usually with a tie fastening and flared skirt.
- Wrap dresses often feature a tie fastening to cinch in your naturally slim waist sculpting your silhouette and plunge neckline highlighting your chest.
Dresses For A Pear Shaped Body
This shirt dress features button fastening allowing you to customise the neckline, and an adjustable waist to bring attention to the waistline, a classic collar neckline and short sleeves complete in an elegant floral print.
We love this dress due to its versatility and practicality, it even has pockets!
Another dress perfect for summer, it can be dressed down with a pair of trainers or glam it up with heels for an evening dinner.
This new-in dress is made from a comfortable stretch jersey fabric and features a v-neckline with lace detailing around the bust, and short sleeves and is complete in a stunning leaf print design.
A bardot dress will bring attention to your neckline and shoulders for a balanced shape.
This dress is perfect for a summer brunch or an evening walk, made from a comfortable woven fabric, this dress features a bardot style, and a shirred waist for your comfort with the shirring hugging your figure whilst still staying comfortable and balancing your shape.
The mini length lets you show off your legs in style.
Elevate your spring/summer wardrobe with our new-in midi dress, made from a comfortable woven fabric, this dress features a v-neckline, flared 3/4 length sleeves, a midaxi length and is finished in a beautiful floral design.
The flared 3/4 length sleeves add some volume to your top half and the floaty skirt also creates a balanced silhouette.
Refresh your wardrobe with vibrant colours, this red frill midaxi dress is an absolute must-have!
This dress is made from a comfortable woven fabric and features a flattering wrap design, v-neckline, an elegant frill design, an elasticated waistband to fit and flatter your curves and even adjustable straps for the best possible fit.
Complete in a midi length this dress is perfect for a summer party or an evening beach walk.
Opt for a pretty in pink look with our pink floral dress exclusive to our Limited Collection.
This dress is made from a comfortable woven fabric and features short sleeves, a floral design, a flattering v-neckline with a tie waist complete in a just right midaxi length.
Style this dress with heels and you’re ready for your summer brunch with the girls!
Have your special occasions covered with this beautiful Yours London dress in a beautiful floral design.
Made from a soft woven fabric, it features a sleeveless design with adjustable straps, an overlay detail for highlighting and flattering you waist and a split hem to show off your legs in style.
We’d wear this dress to a summer wedding or baby shower, just style with heels and a clutch for a look you’ll want to wear time and time again.
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