To do this, look for tops, jackets, coats, and blazers with a fitted waist. Stay far, far away from straight lined tops that will make you look boxy. We want to emphasize your best assets while taking attention away from your least favorites. To make your bust appears larger, try a shirt with gathering on the bust, or even a bow! This extra material will visually increase your bosom, and draw attention to your neckline. Drawing attention to your neckline will take the eye upward and away from wider hips.
Try to stay away from deep v-neck tops if you have a small chest. They will only draw the eye down to your hips and make your bust apparently smaller if they are not filling it out.
Another big no no are tops that have a straight horizontal line that ends at the hips. We are trying to detract from that area and a strong horizontal line will actually make your hips look wider than they are. Find tops that have dipped hemlines in the front and back.
Gala BlouseAdds fullness to the bust with cute bow detail and is perfectly lined for your small waist. This shape of top lets you play with your bottoms more since it can easily be dressed up or down. Gala Blouse @ Pionna | Sequined TopSequins on bust and shoulders up top bring focus to upper half! This is cute for a night out with a few friends and cocktails. Pair with your favorite dark denim. Sequin Top @ Pionna | The Perfect Top for Pear ShapesDraws attention upward with embellished shoulders, and feminine neckline Horizontal lines on top paired with a dark bottom will make your body look completely balance. Embellished Shoulder @ Pionna |
Another trick to detracting from hips and any other body part you are not completely happy with, is to wear a darker color on that area, and a lighter/brighter color showing off your best features. For the Pear Shape that means dark pants, skirts, and jeans, paired with brighter tops that draw attention upward.
Coated Paneled Skirt Dark Panel Skirts are great for the pear shape. Especially if the outer color is darker than the inner panel. This will visually slim your hips. | 'Pearl' Trouser JeansA nice pair of jeans with a little flare to them will look great. And this crease will make you appear taller. | EVANS PEAR BLACK STRAIGHT LEG JEANSThese jeans from Evans were actually designed with the Pear Shaped Woman in mind. They were sewn with a little extra room in the hips! EVANS |
Sweetheart Knit Wrap DressA wrap dress is perfect to cinch your small waist and with a sweetheart neckline it will draw all the attention to your upper half. | Grey Knit And Black Ponte Dress A dress with a lighter top is going to bring the attention upwards away from your hips. This dress is also going to look great on a pear shape because it has a tapered skirt. | Shift dress with waistbeltA color blocked panel dress is a great way to visually slim your sides. It gives the illusion of having a thinner frame. |
Chunky Teal BlueChunky Necklaces and Earrings in bright colors are sure to focus attention to your top half and away from wider hips. | Navy stripe sarongLong and draping scarves elongate your body pulling together your top and bottom half. BONUS for vertical stripes! | Lurex Infinity ScarfInfinity scarves help create a fuller looking bust |