The 'PEAR' shaped woman! You rock!

Okay now, we women especially Africans may be a little bit 'over endowed' at our lower bottom sometimes and the truth is not everyone is lucky enough to have the appropriate bust to balance this off but this shouldn't  hinder us from being stylish and fashionable right? Trust  me, a lot of women crave for what you have. Also known as the triangle shape and mostly typical to African women, this body type is the most common.

With this body type, you find it a little bit difficult getting clothing that clinges to your waist and fits the hips at the same time. Besides, you are likely to have very little breasts which could make your outfits unflattering sometimes if not properly dressed. International celebrities in this category include Beyonce, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Shakira, Jenifer Lopez, Eva Longoria, JLW. Here in the home front we have Omotola Jalade, Damilola Adegbite, Tiwa Savage, Ini Edo and Kaylah. 

Good thing for ladies in this category is that not all women are blessed with booty and hips at the same time (am sure you get, lol). All you need to do is work with the appropriate clothings to accentuate your amazing figure. As usual, lets start by identifying if you truly are 'pear' shaped cos a lot of women confuse this with the hour glass.

1. You have very narrow shoulders (not broad)

2. You have a visibly thin waist

3. You are blessed with large hips and booty (both doesn't necessarily come together tho)

4. You are obviously heavy at your lower body.

Now that you know for sure, this is where you fall, its time to hit the stores and find you some good outfits.

Being pear shaped, the number one thing to keep in mind is that we want to attract attention to your upper half and also balance off your hips with shoulders to ultimately create more curves.

Foundation (very important)

When you're a pear shaped woman, chances are that your breasts maybe a little small for your body/figure. Get a nicely padded bra that separates your breast. This adds a bit more volume to your chest and believe when i say it makes your cloths sit better.

WHAT TO WEAR

1. Wear bright colored tops - the goal of this is to create a distraction from your lower bottom to your upper half. Off the shoulder or slightly padded outfits are great on you too. Play with bright scarfs, brooches and the rest.

 

2. Sweetheart neckline look amazing on you - this broadens out your shoulders to balance off with your hips. Be sure to wear something clingy at the bottom tho. Anything to show off your shoulder is amazing on you.

 

 3. Jackets were made for you - go for padded jackets, blazers and even power sleeves like Tiwa and the bold color on Alicia keys. Its supper edgy and works great on you.

 

4. Wear Bold Neck-pieces - the bigger the better. Another great way of drawing attention to your upper body. Wear layers of pearls and statement necklaces.

 

5. Go clean at the bottom - you already have enough 'baggage' down there, no need to further accentuate. Flare pants (jean or tailored) look great and curvy. Pencil shirts are also a go-to.

 

6. Show off your assets - yeah baby! ain't nothing wrong with that! be careful tho. Try to wear dresses that are knee length or slightly below for the best fit.

 


7. Princess cuts works the best for your figure - very flattering

 


WHAT NOT TO WEAR

1 Avoid cloths that are bulky at the bottom - as you can see, this is very unflattering on Tiwa and Eva

 

2. Avoid anything sequin and bright at the bottom - we are trying to distract not the opposite. It only makes the area more visible - you can see how it plays down Jenifer love hewitt's figure here.

 

3. No No to too short clothings especially with heavy patterns at the bottom.

 

4. Do not wear cloths that are loose at the waist - if you have an obvious tummy (no problem) wear a spanx!

 

5. OMG! do not wear spaghetti tops or over plunggin necklines - they show off your barely there chest ( we don't want that now, do we)

 

6. Avoid cloths with pleatings at the waist - It makes your hips even more bulky. If you must do this, be stylish and balance off with a power shoulder.

 

Rules or not, the most important thing is to love your body - not many people are opportune to play in the same league as Beyonce and Jlo *winks*. I hope you enjoyed. Do let me have feedbacks - am excited to hear. Have fun!

Love,

SolaDunn.