Typically pears have:

• A long or slender neck
• Sloping or narrow shoulders
• Narrow back
• Small to medium bust
• Defined waist
• Full calves

You definitely have:

• Curvy hips, thighs and backside

Create an Illusion

• Use color to bring the eye up
• Broaden you shoulders with wide neck lines.
• Bring attention to your waist
• Wear dark colors on the bottom to elongate and play down lower half

You Want to Emphasis

• Face
• Neck
• Bust
• Waist
• Arms

Here are some DO'S

• Wear a straight, boot cut or slightly flared leg.
• Wear dark colors on the bottom.
• Wear A-line or straight skirts.
• Wear Push-up bra to balance your top half
• Wear Wrap dress - the perfect solution for the different-sized tops and bottoms
• Focus on great tops –bright colors and tailored or fitted tops help accentuate the waist.
• Look for fitted (not tight) T-shirts. V-necks, turtlenecks and open collars all call attention to the face, which is always a good thing.

DON'TS

• Wear anything that tapers at the calf -- you'll only make your thighs appear larger.
• Tuck in tops or overly define your waist like wearing a tight belt. (the smaller your waist looks the bigger your hips will look)
• Wear big cargo pockets or excessive zippers around the hip area.  You also don't want to wear jeans that have pockets with flaps on the bum, as they will add to your profile.
• Wear patterned or light-colored pants or bottoms, or jeans that are extremely faded in the thighs and rear.
• Wear pencil skirts - again it draws the eye up to the problem area.

Accessorize!

• Shoulder pads
• Loose or dropped belts
• Keep handbags above hip level
• Large necklaces

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