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Cocktail dresses for pear-shaped body

Last Updated on 26/02/2024


If you have a pear-shaped body, choosing the right cocktail dresses for your style and body type can become quite tricky and frustrating. I still remember the days I spent searching all the stores to find “THE” dress that would flatter me and match my style after becoming a mother. I used to wear easily almost everything before. But, after pregnancy, my body had changed to a “pear” shape. So, I had to rediscover my body. I spent so many hours to find a wedding guest dress to like.

Cocktail dresses for pear-shaped body

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Choosing cocktail dresses for a pear-shaped body

There are so many different dresses to try in the fitting room. But no matter how many dresses we try, the key to the right selection is to understand our bodies. We learn our body type and what dresses are ideal for it, and we can easily choose the best dress among many different styles, even with closed eyes!



Narrow shoulders and torso, a small waistline, and wider hips are the classic pear-shaped body characteristics. I think it’s one of the most feminine shapes its little waist and its rich curves. But, it needs something to draw attention to the upper body and balance the lower curves. There are many different cocktail dresses to succeed in that.



A-LINE STRAPLESS DRESS

A-line dresses usually benefit all body types, as they highlight beautifully the waist and hide cleverly the hips under a well-shaped style. Moreover, strapless dresses benefit narrow shoulders and draw attention to the upper body. Pair it with a stunning necklace and earrings and you get a fabulous look.

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photo by Paladini Mauro via unsplash.com


FLOWING STRAPLESS DRESS

Another way to wear a strapless dress and flatter your pear body shape is by choosing a cocktail dress that flows softly under your waist and creates curves without revealing your body line.

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photo by Maria Beatrice Alonzi via unsplash.com


These romantic flowy summer dresses also make the perfect outfit for a beach wedding guest.



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BALL GOWN DRESS

The same stunning effect can be easily succeeded by wearing a ball gown dress.

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photo by R N via unsplash.com


This impressive curved bottom with its classy line will be always considered the most formal female attire for social occasions.


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V-NECK or WRAP DRESSES


A gorgeous V-neck has the power to draw all attention to the upper body. It is also a great choice to look taller and our silhouette more linear.

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Plain Pleated Mesh Pearl Beaded Sleeveless Dress

from: Bloomchic


A striking A-line or flowing dress with a V-neck can become the perfect style for a pear-shaped body, as it makes noticeable its strong characteristics and widens our shoulders.


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Also, we have the same results with a beautiful wrap dress.


Solid Bell Sleeve Split Hem Lace Wrap Maxi Dress

from: Bloomchic


TWO-TONED DRESS


Monochrome dresses work well on pear-shaped bodies. Yet, another great trick to hold the eyes on your upper body is to use different colors.

a woman standing in a corridor
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A two-toned dress with a brighter upper part and a darker lower part would highlight your bust and overshadow your wider hips.


Eliza J Women's 3/4 Sleeve Boat Neck Knee Length | Amazon
Eliza J Dress | Amazon

Here, you can play with different styles of cocktail dresses and choose between a two-toned strapless or V-neck dress with an A-line, ball gown, or flowing design.


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Ai Maria Women's Gradient Prom Dress Formal Evening Gowns Chiffon Long Prom Party Dresses | Amazon
Ai Maria Dress | Amazon

DON’Ts for pear bodies


I think that this category used to be body-fit dresses because they emphasize the rich curves and reveal the difference between the shoulders and hips. But, if you want to wear them and feel great with them, you should go ahead and don’t hide your rich curves. Maybe you can choose a dress that emphasizes your shoulders with an impressive upper part or exquisite sleeves. Yet, there is something that we should never forget…

The ultimate rule that we should always follow is to wear dresses that make us feel happy and fabulous!



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