The main traits of your Pear shaped body are:

• Wider hips and thighs
• Narrower shoulders
• Wider bottom
• Smaller bust

For you pear's the key when it comes to buying that perfect dress is to draw all the attention up top, you should show off your fabulous arms, back and busts.

Strapless dresses will look gorgeous on you but if you don't feel daring enough to show of all that skin try a halter neck, halter neck dresses are fitted up top which will show off your waist. Dresses with spaghetti straps will give your shoulders a broader appearance and help balance you out.

The easiest way to balance a bottom-heavy figure is to choose a dress that skims over the lower half of the body. Full or A-line skirts will skim your curves beautifully with out adding bulk to your shape.

Try dresses that have some kind of embellishment up top whether it be ruffles, pattern or luxurious texture, it will all help to add a little more volume to your bust.

If you're flexible with colour choice your best bet is to opt for dark colors on the bottom. Light colours look great on you also but stick to wearing them up top, a small cardigan or shawl in a lighter colour would compliment your dress and bring the eye up and away from your wider bottom.

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