Pear body shape - how to choose clothes that suit you?

A pear figure, also called a triangle silhouette, has hips wider than the shoulder line and often a well-defined waist. This shape lends itself to especially feminine looks that highlight the waist and the beautiful line of the hips. If you want to balance your proportions visually, look for clothes that add a little more presence to the upper body.

A woman in a white blouse and wide dark brown trousers

A stylist's advice for a pear figure

Give your shoulder line presence.

Blouses with decorative details, fuller sleeves, interesting collars or structured shoulders help balance the width of the hips.

Highlight your waist.

High-waisted trousers, skirts and dresses with a defined waist show off your proportions beautifully.

Choose bottoms with an even drape.

Straight or wide-leg trousers, A-line skirts and softly draping fabrics create a smooth line over the hips.

Use colour and detail deliberately.

A lighter or brighter top with a calmer bottom draws the eye to your face and shoulders.

What to wear?

We recommend

  • Jackets with a lightly structured shoulder line.
  • Blouses with interesting sleeves or collars.
  • Straight and wide-leg trousers.
  • A-line skirts and dresses with a defined waist.
  • Tops in lighter shades or with expressive details.

What to watch for

  • Large patch pockets at the hips, if you don't want to add volume there.
  • Very stiff, tight fabrics that show every crease.
  • Jackets that end right at the widest point of the hips, if you want to balance that area.

A pear figure doesn't need to avoid fitted skirts or jeans. If you like showing off the line of your hips, go for it!

Clothes for a pear body shape

Elegant longline relaxed-fit blazerElegant longline relaxed-fit blazer
€51.99

Sizes 38

Why we recommend it

Strukturētā plecu līnija palīdz līdzsvarot platākus gurnus, savukārt brīvais, pagarinātais piegriezums un atvērtā priekšpuse veido vertikālas līnijas, kas vizuāli pagarina siluetu. Īpaši piemērota bumbiera un ābola figūrai. Izteikta vidukļa gadījumā iesaku kombinēt ar pieguļošāku topu, bet platāku plecu gadījumā izvērtēt žaketes plecu konstrukciju.

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