Pear shape? 5 things you should NEVER wear

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What to wear if you are a pear shape? If you want to "hide" the wider hips and thighs, avoid these styles!
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[@lapetitepoire5]

Pear shapes do not necessarily have longer torso and shorter legs. There are just as many pears who have shorter torsos and longer legs for their height (myself included, at 5'1"). Pear shape just means hips are wider than shoulders/top half. It is a completely independent variable from being short- or long-torsoed. If you're a petite pear with a short torso and relatively longer legs, many of these fashion tips can be flipped around. For instance, skinny jeans are MUCH better than wide-leg jeans (agree with dark wash is best, mind you), because having both longer legs and wider hips mean that most of your visual real estate is already on your bottom half, so you really don't want to be calling more attention by adding volume to the lower half. Also, longer tops that cover the hips and thighs are usually very unflattering on us, because they just make the whole body look as wide as the widest part. Instead, a top with a gently defined waist that skims the waist and hits just at the top of the hips is going to be much more flattering on us short-torsoed petite pears. A-line skirts are great but midi length is bad on us, go for knee-length or above the knee. Finally, horizontal necklines and off-shoulder tops should REALLY be avoided by us short-torsoed petite pears, because they create a horizontal cutoff on our already short torso, making our top half look even shorter. Instead, a v-neck, scoop neck, or any top with some detailing at the shoulder (ties, small puffed sleeves) will make the shoulders look wider and torso look taller, balancing us out. Jules Beth has a good video on her channel about this. Hope this helps anyone reading this who is struggling to adopt these tips because they have a short torso.

[@PetiteDressing]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing these tips! So helpful!!

[@susanrobinson8419]

Agree as a 5' pear shape, longer skirts drag me down. I love knee length pencil skirts with a monochromatic top.

[@edennis8578]

@Petite Poire I totally agree with you. I, too, am a petite pear with a short torso and longer legs, and everything you said is right. Right now I'm having trouble finding a plain black dress that isn't above the knee or mid calf. As a curvy pear, I can't wear sheaths or straight styles and as a petite, I need a petite size or the waist is too low. I want a cotton knit for summer if possible, too, but that seems to be asking for the moon on top of everything else.

[@lapetitepoire5]

@@edennis8578 yeah dresses are tricky if the proportion isn't quite right. Check Calvin Klein Petite -- they have them at Macy's and I find their dresses are a perfect fit on my 5'1" frame. Lots of a-line styles, too, since I also avoid clingy sheath dresses for the same reason as you.

[@user-mi8xf8tq1z]

Yup me too. I’m a pear- wider hips and narrow shoulders But I have very short torso and long legs. So despite being 5”2, regular pants fit me! 🤷🏽‍♀️ I have a very narrow waist- hence I mostly wear knee length fit and flare dresses or A line knee length skirts.

[@persephone1810]

I love that you keep reminding us and reiterate that these tips are for IF you want to downplay your bottom curves and to do the opposite if you want to draw attention to it.

[@trekstarsam2494]

I’m a curvy pear. This is exactly what I needed.,

[@TheBohemianStyle]

I’m the same 💋

[@anic4938]

Me too

[@garyowens6556]

A pear shaped woman can wear anything and look better than any other shape. That's why most black women clothes look better on them than any other race as a whole.

[@FayeHerrera]

Same.

[@zarrowthehorse]

I wish I wasn't :(

[@xmochix604]

I’m not a pear but from the look of it 😂 pear seems to have a harder time finding pants to wear. Legs tend to look short and bigger.

[@PetiteDressing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@eileensilverstein5819]

It is harder! I'm a bottom-heavy hourglass who used to think I was a pear (but my shoulders are even with my hips, which makes me an hourglass). I can only wear Curvy Fit jeans and pants, which don't pull at my hips and thighs and fit my waist without gapping. Only a few manufacturers make Curvy Fit bottoms and there are never as many styles as the 'regular' cuts.

[@valierebrianne9643]

@28gire Agreed. I'm a pear shape with long legs and a short torso. I guess I could be the exception, but I haven't heard that pear shaped women have particularly short legs.

[@chaeryblossoms5660]

YES

[@squidballs]

I find that bell bottom jeans make my legs look like they have an even ratio to the rest of my body, not too prominent

[@ainaalisha9984]

I thought i was an hourglass shape but this video described precisely that i actually a skinny pear shaped girl. Long torso, small waist 🙌🏻 I now understand why I don’t feel good in certain of my outfits. This is an informative video and the references are much helpful 👍🏻

[@PetiteDressing]

I'm so glad Aina!

[@cheskaaquino1103]

Thanks

[@sham8420]

ur so pretty mashaAllah 😍

[@ihaventgotjamseither179]

conclusion: wear high rised , over-sized bottoms

[@hadihatab3126]

High rise if you have a long torso because it will balance and/or elongate your legs, typically to even out a pear shape, pants with a bootcut or flare are the best option.

[@MahHairChronicles]

I almost always choose to emphasize. My jeans are skinny, my shorts are short, my dresses are bodycon and my shoes have ankle straps (so I don't roll my ankles, lol). However, you are always spot on with proportions and how to do more conservative silhouettes without looking frumpy.

[@cindyup2916]

These tips are so accurate. At the same time I had to cry because I dont want to limit myself and have to hide but at the same time im so insecure about it. Also you just cant wear anything thats in trend rn.

[@andrealester6033]

You get right to the heart of what to avoid and embrace. This 🍐shaped girl appreciates your mentioning the rule of thirds. That helps reinforce the concepts of visual perception.

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad to hear Andrea!

[@smileandwaveboys9703]

Drek9œ9o

[@dianafajardo3642]

I am classic petite pear shape... this was on point 100%! Thanks!!

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad you find it helpful Diana!

[@stinehansen191]

Me too!! And i only have Black pants 😂 it is a bit repetative. But it is the only thing that makes me feel comfirtable

[@dianafajardo3642]

@@stinehansen191 I wear mostly black pants, too... some navy. If I wear white pants, I like them high-waisted with a long vest or long cardigan.

[@m.e.5]

Yesss! Draping, straight leg, and a-lines all day!

[@couponnut2]

Thanks for the tips -- most are spot on for me! I am that small boned, slim curvy pear shape mentioned -- rarely wear petite length as I'm 5 '4; however, I CAN wear the bias cut items -- when they are not skin tight cut, they must have room to move for example size up one size and it actually looks fantastic on my body for decades. I watch and enjoy your videos because although I'm not actually petite/rarely wear petite size, I am small boned so all the proportion tips are perfect!

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad to hear! And thanks for sharing the tips for bias cut!

[@eileenternullo8077]

I'm laughing, 😂 great video! I'm a flat chested pear with a long torso and saddlebags!! And I wear petite sizes at 5'5"! I have to alter alot of clothes. You hit all the points perfectly 👍. What works? Fit and flare dresses and coats, short cropped fitted jackets, waisted shorts ala 1950's with side zipper, super high rise , darkish, pants and skirts, and yes, wide necklines! The only thing I would add is shoulder pads, they really help! I can't thank you enough!!!!! 😘

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you Eileen! Thanks for sharing all these great tips too!

[@spannajupiter]

Yes I hate my saddlebags

[@babycakes8434]

I never knew that they are called saddle bags, but I am not a fan of mines either. At least I can embrace them where I live now, because some guys like them. In my home land guys stear clear from them, so it is better to hide them at any cost.

[@chriswilson5376]

Thank you for making a tips video on how to not wanting to draw attention to your thighs/curves, but to use your waist and what not. I’ve found this to be the case with myself thanks a lot! :)

[@lsaz4378]

This was extremely helpful for us petite pears..so many great tips, thank you

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@typing....6792]

shes so wholesome- i thank you💖💕

[@christineroberts1451]

One of your best videos to date. I am grateful for all the useful tips and concepts you are teaching me!

[@PetiteDressing]

Wow, thank you!

[@Ubahamina]

Loved this video! Everything you said resonated, especially about the satin bias cut. Unfortunately, I learned about that the hard way 😩

[@teadejong898]

One of the most useful videos I've ever seen on youtube. Thank you so much!

[@witty448]

Just love her personality

[@leeannbaxter]

Fit pear shape here!! Looking for styles to compliment my shape in my 30's! Thanks for the video.

[@kimberlycorliss9616]

Great video! You have good advice with good explanations. I'm not petite at 5'8" , but I still apply your advice.

[@user-zn4wl4qc7n]

This video is amazing! I love every video you create, but this was the best of the best. Mostly because I'm a curvy pear and I'm trying to learn how to dress my body. Thank you!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you Alicia! So glad to hear!

[@fernandakloh2521]

Im just in love with you channel! So fun and useful stuff. I'm a curvy pear, sometimes I wanna highlight it and sometimes just go for a more balanced look

[@PetiteDressing]

Love that!

[@rebeccawoods4488]

You are such a smart lady and you express your ideas so well. Your videos are very useful and so interesting to watch.

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much Rebecca!

[@sigitazim7256]

I’m curvy pear and I’m so proud of it. I even work more in the gym to make it bigger. Never knew women want to hide this 🤭😰🤷‍♀️ JLO looks amazing 🤩

[@eileensilverstein5819]

I know how you feel. When I was in my teens and twenties, I used to be ashamed of having heavier thighs and hips; as I got older, I realized my shape was an asset! My husband loves that my hips, thighs, and booty are bigger. I now dress to accentuate, rather than hide, my curves. And yes, JLo looks amazing!

[@chemistrycat3961]

I am the same way, but the curvy pear is similar to the girl with a large chest in that it is really easy to be judged as unprofessional or “improper” if you wear tight things on the bottom mostly in professional or formal settings. This is a great guide for a pear shaped person to find the right styles of work clothes. Plus there is nothing wrong with trying to look more balanced in the figure to bring more emphasis and eyes to your face!

[@zarrowthehorse]

I hate my shape. I wish my shoulders were more prominent and my legs thinner. It really sucks, I hope i can accept it one day

[@mymy-yu9mq]

i knew I am a pear, and I was aware that my torso is longer, but I didn't know this things were related thank you I loved this video❤️

[@PetiteDressing]

I'm so glad!

[@tllw0209]

The fit and flare dress is a game changer for me!!

[@paulina1021]

Thank you Love your videos😘😘 You deserve more attention

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much Paulina!

[@littletez85]

I love A-line dresses! but my favorite type of dress is the wrap dress with a flare skirt.

[@PetiteDressing]

Same here! Wrap is my live-in kind of dress.

[@StatisticianfromPluto]

I'm a pear with short torso and longer legs. I almost always wear high waisted pants with crop tops/tops tucked in. Took me a long time to embrace my body shape instead of hiding it.

[@PetiteDressing]

Good for you, Asmita! Love it!

[@dale3404]

Me, too. We seem to be the exception, as I’ve always heard that pears have long waists

[@masumfahim9761]

Love the body shape series!💕💕

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad you think so!

[@TheBohemianStyle]

Thank you! I’ve been waiting for this!💋

[@PetiteDressing]

Hope you like it!

[@jeanicewatts315]

This is the best detailed video I have watched for pear 🍐shapes 💯, and I have watched quite a few...

[@PetiteDressing]

Wow, thank you!

[@ksk9737]

Love all your tips! Thank you!

[@PetiteDressing]

You are so welcome!

[@amamaarif1049]

Thank you so much for showing more modest options cuz I'm Muslim and pakhtun so I don't really wear tight clothing. You're a lifesaver

[@lana_354]

My Muslim pear sis nice to meet u I'm a Muslim as well💕

[@shaheenshah8886]

same

[@karenkealy4848]

Love your videos. Very informative, as always. Thank you xx

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad!

[@LaLaLaLaLifeFabyu]

Wow why are you so on point?!

[@charliehawkins7150]

I am 5'8" and still love your videos!!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you- so glad to hear!

[@JessiV111]

Oh girl I need that blue dress !

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Bermuda shorts, which I love, are hot this season and they’re great for many shapes including pears. They have such a classy, timeless look.

[@sandrajones5349]

This was so good! Please give a few more examples of dresses with sleeves for the pear shaped girl.

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad to hear! In general, you want to add volume to the top to balance the wider hips. So, puffy sleeve dresses can work out well for the pear!

[@michellechouinard4958]

The length of the skirt is tricky. I can't wear a skirt longer than knee length because I have large calves and ankles. Best spot is right above the knee, the narrowest part of my thigh. This will vary for every woman.

[@glory8065]

You just saved my life when it came to shopping, now I can get the right fit.

[@PetiteDressing]

That's great, Glory! 😊

[@pennyxu7554]

Your best video yet. Thanks!

[@PetiteDressing]

Wow, thanks!

[@martaneves8021]

I always learn so much from you. Thanks.

[@naylasimyss1663]

These videos are so clear, you explain very well (i'm french and i understand everything you say) I learn a lot with your channel thank you very much 😊😊😊

[@PetiteDressing]

Happy to hear that! Glad you like them, Nayla!

[@inaayapearlsimraanavarcie]

Awesome video n thx a million for shearing such useful tips! Just subscribed!❤

[@nikkihoffman2891]

I’ve learned so much from your videos! Yes, I’m a pear and proud of it! Thanks for the valuable hints!

[@lebrilopejackalope5775]

@@leliavoinea9402 Is this what people call "humble bragging"? 🤔

[@peggyfisher9743]

It is amazing how you can so dramatically change your appearance to demostrate you point.

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you Peggy!

[@faithtroupe8998]

Ive been looking for this video ever since I’ve seen the hourglass video

[@katiecoole101]

The smartest woman. Thank you!!

[@PetiteDressing]

You're very welcome! ❤️

[@desireepatterson9550]

I love watching your videos! you have gotten more comfortable in front of the camera. i want to thank you for your petite videos I've learned a lot! 🌹are you making a video for hour glass figure?

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you! Yes I will!

[@herafnf2967]

Thank you!

[@moumitadeb9337]

Excellent video ! I’m a pear shape and the tips are just fab 👍

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad to hear!

[@monf2650]

Great tips 😍😍😍

[@amyludwig8685]

Thank you!!

[@chavafrenkel8009]

Thank you for this video, exactly what i needed

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aestheticslifeandstyle190]

Yeeeeessss!!! Thank you!!! More, More, More of anything on this topic!!! :)

[@polaberensdorff771]

Thank you so much! I learned lots of new things here :)

[@PetiteDressing]

I'm so glad to hear that! ❤️

[@sinigangnabakaa]

Absolutely fantastic! Love your niche thank you :o)

[@humblebee3018]

Great video as always! Please, continue with others body shape!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you! I will!

[@AmidalaEmma]

this is the most relevant fashion channel I have ever found!! thank you!!!

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I’m not a pear shape, but don’t want to miss any of your videos!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much Kimberly!

[@cherylkeys1284]

Your tips are right on! I would have put a white tee with a ballet neck and cap sleeves with the black jeans to give a more horizontal line to balance the hips. Good video.

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you like it Cheryl!

[@dale3404]

I’m pear-shaped, with wide hip bones, even when I weighed less than 100 pounds. But, I’m short-waisted. My ribs sit almost at my waist. Finding clothes that look good is tough.

[@barbarablackman3742]

I have longer legs and shorter torsal, and broad shoulders; I never wear skinny jeans, and never wear pencil skirt. I love aline, great tips.

[@faitha6114]

I'm a curvy pear shaped woman with a short torso. Even though long shirts look awful on my shape, it's still the most comfortable for me, but I look like a tent 😆

[@AndreaGerakSinger]

Absolutely spot on, thank you! Due to a medical condition, my thighs are extremely large and somehow my hips also became wider in recent years, although my upper body is skinny, athletic (sometimes one can even count my ribs or see every tiny muscle of my arms, shoulders, neck and upper chest. Tiny boobs, too :( ) And my legs are so unproportionally huge that I can't even put on any kind of trousers. My favorite is A-line skirts and dresses, this cut is godsent! Occasionally (mainly on stage) I can have a long, tight dress which flares out a little bit down from the hip. I don't know how is that called, like a bell shape.

[@nildirakhwairakpam797]

I guess this is my lucky day having able to find this video just before I sleep.i can't wait to apply this in my dresses

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad to hear!

[@fashionismypassiongirl660]

Great video! 😁👌🏻 Love it! Thank you. 💕💐

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you like it!

[@majanovak2752]

You look good in everything! So cute

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you so much

[@lauraellen189]

Great advise!!

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ldgmms721]

I love your videos! Al ways learn something!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you!

[@rashmisthanthrige9631]

Best video ever thank u so much 👏

[@PetiteDressing]

Glad you liked it!

[@Mariana-ym6zf]

I need to see these clothes on real pear shaped people! Everything looks good on a tiny model.

[@asmita4062]

This is so goooooood ❤️❤️

[@libellule193]

I am pear-shaped and just about finished with my first ever bodycon dress, constructed and sewn out of a whimsy. Now I know that I should add not long sleeves, but an off-shoulder decor... a revelation! Btw, the inventor of the bias cut was Madeleine Vionnet in 1930s France, she made draped dresses popular in western fashion. After the boyish, youthful body type popular in the 1920s and the following straight chemise dresses, women were finally allowed to have a waist again, and the wider hips fashion followed - after the shortages of WW II - in the 1950s with Diors New Look. Fashion history is a fun quarantine entertainment indeed. :)

[@brainr0tt761]

So I am a pear and I have quite long legs (that is what everyone tells me) And in the past I was insecure about my thighs and stuff but it got kinda popular to have big thighs so I kinda like them now :>

[@GhostCharacter]

About bias cut: we pears look great in bias dresses IF the fabric has a busy pattern! The slinkiness flatters our curves and the patterns camouflage any bumps.

[@mwhite4572]

But you look amazing in those white jeans with the black top. Sooooo cute and chic!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you!

[@melbanana8369]

Pear shaped is sexy. Especially in sexy skinny jeans. It emphasizes your small waist and wide hips! Girl flaunt it! Wear whatever outfit you like.

[@fuzzyporcupine181]

I wish I had this back in high school I’m a pear turning apple after having 3 kids 😂 being long bodied I’ve also caught on to a mini dress (one that normally would go to the thigh but barely covers my butt because of my longer body) makes a nice shirt that flares around my hips nicely for when I do wear a little bit tighter Jean or those dreaded yoga pants that are so comfortable but don’t want my hips and legs to look really awkward. So glad I found your channel 💕

[@PetiteDressing]

Thanks for sharing! Glad you like my videos!

[@ruthannemackinnon588]

Imma pear but I'm also a skinny jeans addict. Wide leg pants of all kinds are a no. Would love to see a video on best dresses for pear shaped

[@user-nb2sj2rm7e]

im really insceure abt my side leg, so ty for showing me how to hide them

[@bertrantapp8824]

Thank you for sharing

[@blakelynashley]

A lot of good tips here. I personally disagree with the bias cut. I absolutely love the way the bias cut looks on my pear shape. Then again, the dress I tried on was was a high boat neck with quarter sleeves so that probably balanced me out a lot.

[@PetiteDressing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@capturedbyannamarie]

love this as a classic pear shape

[@PetiteDressing]

So glad to hear!

[@areebakhan6418]

Thankyou dear❤❤

[@PetiteDressing]

You're welcome! ❣️

[@foltz-art]

I use the Rule of 3rds thirds in my Art to achieve greater pleasing compositions .✌💯🙏🥳 cool stuff.

[@joannecava2418]

Super video!

[@PetiteDressing]

Thank you very much!

[@yagmurtaymaz5696]

This is the only video I’ve seen from you but I love you lmao

[@tanzila8895]

I have found my long lost community. 😭💙

[@creativelifewithgrace994]

aha💡so that is where my torso is! 🤣 thanks for this video..already commenting in the first 1 minute and a half😊

[@Hgsquaredd]

Thank you. I’m a plus size pear shape.

[@alamc200]

Great tips! And you can also workout to slim/tone your hips, butt & thighs and widen your upper body by developing your arms, shoulders and back muscles with weightlifting to help balance everything out. It takes consistent hard work, eating healthy and dedication. To me it's worth it, it made me look like I have more of an hourglass shape than pear. And she's right about getting ab muscles, I got a 6 pack but I've been a total gym addict for many years.

[@eileensilverstein5819]

Yes!!! Just like you, I used to be a pear but years of weightlifting have broadened my shoulders and turned me into an hourglass.

[@lynnebattaglia-triggs1042]

No it doesn’t. These body proportions are genetically determined.

[@FigmentAnam]

Im a curvy pear too

[@pepperchan217]

WEAR WHATEVER U WANT

[@spannajupiter]

As a pear I have never found a pencil skirt that fits

[@utawkinterme9428]

You just desribed me perfectly.