To wear or not to wear...

Do you want to look gorgeous all the time?
Then, you will have to spend some time choosing the right clothes for your body type. Don’t get carried away by what you see on fashion magazines…. Remember that the key to look great is not to wear what’s on fashion at the moment but rather choosing what flatters your body type.

Put some time and thought into your closet, whatever your natural shape is. You must know what to wear and what not to wear….

THE PEAR SHAPE
The pear shape is very common among women. Balance the difference between your top and bottom by drawing attention to your upper body.

YES!

• Push up bra. Emphasize your curvy top.
• Wrap dresses. They are perfect for you because the v-neck will lengthen your top and draw attention to your breasts and the belt will define your waist.
• A-line wrap tops & dresses – they emphasize your upper body.
• Stiffer fabrics in your dresses, like crisp cotton or chiffon.
• Layers! They create a visual balance between the top and bottom half of your body.
• Three quarter sleeves to draw attention to your waist.
• Wide-collared shirts or capped sleeves to widen your shoulders. Halter tops are great!
• Bottom choices must be plain and simple saving all the visual interest for your tops.
• Straight or wide legged pants that just skim the curves of your hips before falling straight down. It will make you look taller and your hips narrower.
• Jackets with structured shoulders and a definite waist. They should end at the top of your hips.
• Pointy heeled shoes to make you seem taller.
• Jewellery on your top half.

NO!

• Long-line tops and jackets that cover your butt. You will draw attention to the area you’re trying to hide.
• Horizontal detailing like ruching or stripes on your waist on lower half. Horizontal stripes on the top half will widen your top.
• Cropped or capri pants. They will make you look shorter.
• Combat pants or anything with cargo pockets on them.
• Pleats in pants or skirts. They will add volume to your hips.
• Bias-cut skirts and pencil skirts.
• Loose, long line jackets. They make you look bigger.
• Be careful choosing your accessories! A bag that sits on your hip will draw attention to your hips.