How to Dress for Your Body Type—if You’re Pear Shaped

Pear-shaped women are those that have hips that are larger in proportion to their bustline, so the key to flattering this body type is finding items that balance out your bottom half.

Tip 1: Dresses that are fitted through the bust and torso and then flare out below the waist are particularly flattering for ladies with wider hips. Look for styles that are described as “skater” or “fit-and-flare.”

Parker “Lulu” contrast-back skater dress, $308 at LustreLife.com.

Tip 2: Floaty tunics that hit below the hip are ultra-slimming when paired with skinny jeans or leggings in dark colors.

DKNY convertible boatneck tunic, $215 at LustreLife.com.

Tip 3: To pull focus up to your face—and away from your lower half—throw on a sparkly collar necklace.

Kate Spade “Steal the Spotlight” statement necklace,  $198 at Lustrelife.com.

Tip 4: Many designers are now adding the embellishment for you, so it’s easy to find dresses, tops, and even sweatshirts with eye-catching accents at the neckline.

3.1 Phillip Lim crystal-embellished wool-blend crepe dress, $750 at LustreLife.com.

Kate Winslet Photo via Pinterest.