Women having wider hips compared to upper part of the body are blessed with pear shaped body. They must dress according to their body shape to look flattering and create maximum visual appeal. Picking up the perfect clothing and accessories not only highlight the positive aspects of your body and but also hide your flaws. The styling aim of women with pear shaped body is to draw attention towards the slimmer upper body: waist and torso. Go through the article to know some fashion advice to pick up the perfect ethnic wear and accessories for your body shape.
- Salwar Kameez for Pear Shaped Women
- Saree for Pear Shaped Women
- Lehenga for Pear Body Type Women
- Accessories for Pear Shaped Body Type Women
- Shoes for Pear Body Shaped Women
1. Salwar Kameez for Pear Shaped Women
What to wear
A-line ankle length/ floor length anarkali suit with flare, empire waist anarkali/kurta or A-line kurti
Kurti with collar, yoke design or heavily embellished neck line draw attention to upper body
Patiala, salwar or churidar (only with long or A-line kurta) hide heavy bottoms and thighs
Necklines like boat neck, scoop necks, sweetheart neck and square neck broaden the shoulders and accentuate the bust.
Wear light kurta with dark bottoms to proportionate the body.
What to avoid
Short and skin-tight kurta
Printed and trousers style bottoms draw attention to your least flattering location
2. Saree for Pear Shaped Women
What to wear
Sarees made from fabrics like chiffon, soft silk and georgette to balance out your upper and lower part
Gujarati-style (seedha pallu) saree with minimum pleats just below the navel to make your body look proportionate
If you want to try something different then, go for dhoti style saree just like the fashion diva Sonam Kapoor
Saree with bold & bright colours, small prints, embroidery work and heavy border work
Go for saree that have detailing on blouse or pallu
Wear high-neck, square-neck, boat neck, scoop necks, sweetheart neck, halter blouse, strapless blouse or v neck
What to avoid
Mermaid style saree add extra volume to your lower body
3. Lehenga for Pear Body Type Women
What to wear
Flared, panel length or A-line lehenga with not too much of flare
Heavy embroidery and embellishment blouse to bring attention towards upper body
Lehenga made from georgette or chiffon fabric as they don’t add bulk to the shape
Go for net dupatta to show off your sexy waist
Neck lines are same as mentioned above in saree
What to avoid
Fish-cut and straight-cut lehengas as they accentuate hips
4. Accessories for Pear Shaped Body Type Women
Chunky or bold jewelry grabs attention to upper body
Collar-style necklace is great way to add width to your neck and shoulders. You can also opt for princess length chain with pendant
Chandelier style or dangly earrings bring attention to your face
Handbags like clutches, tote handbags and handbags that sit on the waist
Wear waist belt (Kamarband) with low waist Sarees and Lehengas to accentuate your killer waist
You can also wear wrapped bracelet, wrapped bracelet with watch, narrow cuff and bangles
5. Shoes for Pear Body Shaped Women
Platforms, pumps, low wedges, stilettos and ornamented footwear. If you are tall, you can also wear flats
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