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Best cocktail dress style for pear shape


Discover the best cocktail dress style for pear shape to help you choose the right style for your body type and make you feel confident and comfortable. If you know what flatters your body shape, you don’t have to spend so many hours to find a formal dress or a wedding guest dress.


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What is a pear body shape?

The pear body shape has a well-defined waist, narrow bust area, and fuller hips. The upper body looks essentially slimmer in comparison to the curvier lower body. That’s why it is often referred to as the triangle body shape.

So, the key characteristics of a pear-shaped body are:

  • Narrow Shoulders: The shoulders are narrower than the hips, creating a distinct triangular appearance.
  • Small Bust: The top half of the body tends to be smaller, including a smaller bust.
  • Defined Waist: The waist is well-defined due to the contrast with wider hips.
  • Full Hips and Thighs: The lower body, especially the hips and thighs, is fuller.
  • Weight Gain Distribution around the hips, thighs, and lower midrif.

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Solid Pocket Floral Detail Ruched Off Shoulder Dress

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How to dress and style pear shape body

Pear shape body is one of the most feminine shapes. The small waistline and the rich curves of the wider hips are the classic pear-shaped body characteristics. So, to balance them with the narrow shoulders and torso, you need something to draw the attention to the upper body. There are many different cocktail dresses to succeed in that.


Highlight the Upper Body

  • Structured Shoulders: Opt for tops with structured shoulders to visually widen the shoulder line.
  • Push-Up Bra: Invest in a good push-up bra to lift your chest.
  • Bright Colors: Wear bright colors on your upper body to draw attention upward.
  • Eye-Catching Prints and Textures: Use prints, textures, and details strategically to create interest on top.
  • Fitted Clothes: Choose fitted clothes to accentuate the waist.
  • Layering: Layering on the top half creates visual interest and directs the eye upward.

Play Down the Lower Body

  • Darker Colors: Wear darker colors on your lower body.
  • Avoid Skinny and Tight Bottoms: Steer clear of skinny or tight bottoms that emphasize wide hips
  • Minimal Embellishments: Avoid embellished bottoms that draw attention to the lower body.
  • Clean Lines: Keep your lower body uncluttered and clean – avoid details, patterns, and pockets on the thigh and hip area.

The goal should be to balance out proportions by emphasizing the upper body and de-emphasizing the hips and thighs. 


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Best cocktail dress style for pear shape

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!


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A-line strapless dress

A-line dresses usually flatter all body types, as they highlight beautifully the waist and hide cleverly the hips under a well-shaped style.

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Moreover, strapless dresses flatter narrow shoulders as they draw attention to the upper body. Pair it with a stunning necklace and earrings to balance out your proportions and get a fabulous look.


Flowing strapless dress

Flowy fabrics like chiffon can create a graceful look.

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Plus, shoulders and collarbones are emphasize by a strapless or halter neckline.


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


So, a strapless dress that flows softly under your waist, creates curves without revealing your body line.


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


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Calvin Klein Dress
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The fitted bodice and a voluminous skirt camouflage the lower body and accentuate your waist.


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V-Neck and wrap dress

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.


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Also, a beautiful wrap dress may have the same flattering results as it makes the small waistline noticeable and widens your shoulders


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Solid Bell Sleeve Split Hem Lace Wrap Maxi Dress

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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.

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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.


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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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Dress style for pear body that doesn’t always work

The body-fit dresses emphasize the rich curves and reveal the imbalance between shoulders and hips. Yet, you can pay attention to the details to correct this imbalance. An impressive upper part with exquisite sleeves, or a wrap dress with a sleek fitted bodice can elevate your silhouette. The ultimate rule is to wear dresses that make us feel happy and fabulous!




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