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As a pear shape, you likely have a neat waist and bustline, with slim arms. Viewed from behind your shoulders probably have a soft curve to them, although they may be angular - their key defining feature is that they are narrower than your hips. You likely struggle with flattering your bottom and hips, which are curvier than your top half and (I guarantee) look larger to you than they do to other people; we always blow our least favourite body part out of proportion in our minds.
Your biggest strengths are your neat upper body structure, and the way that flowing skirts and trousers flatter your bottom half - balancing fitted styles on top with more flowing and curve-skimming shapes on your lower half is the key to confident dressing for you. Although you might be conscious of your upper legs and hips, your lower legs are also worth celebrating, so don't forget to show them off!
Single-piece clothes like dresses and jumpsuits can be a challenge for you, unless they include that fitted top with more flowing bottom half. Often these styles are either tailored top and bottom, or loose and flowing on both, neither of which will make you feel your best. But don't worry, we're here to show you all the styles that will make you feel amazing!
Your best styles
Avoid
- Tops with lots of excess drape and fabric, which will drown you.
- Boxy tops - these will hide your neat waist and make you look wide all the way down.
- Straight cut trousers and skirts with no room for your hips - these will feel uncomfortable, and make you look boxier than you are.
- Avoid having all the pattern and detail on the bottom half. This doesn't mean you can't wear a patterned skirt (indeed, pattern and movement can give you more confidence in your curves than a block colour), but balance it out with a statement necklace or scarf.
- Tops that stop on your widest point - usually around your bottom.
Our favourites for the Pear body shape
Tropical Jade Elle Cardigan | Apple & Soft White Stella Stripey Scoop | Ice Lemon Semi Scoop 3/4 Sleeve | Flamingo Cashmerino Scoop
And remember, almost all of our styles are in jersey, knit or other stretch fabrics, which means that many of them can be styled for almost any body shape. This means that you shouldn't be afraid to experiment with styles outside of the recommendations above; something completely different might be perfect for your unique combination of lifestyle, body shape, face shape, and attitude to life!
If you want some in-person advice from the experts, why not book into our Colour Studio and let one of the Kettlewell Stylist team help you find your best styles? Body confidence guaranteed!
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