Pear body shape

Plus size dresses for pear shapes

Pear shape fashion advice

Dressing to suit your shape can be really tricky; you need to strike a balance between dressing to suit your personal style, in clothes you like and that suit your body shape. So we’re here to help you sort at least one of the above. Here at Plus Size Dresses we aim to help you find your perfect plus size dress to suit you, and the occasion!

What style of plus size dress will suit me?

Pear shapes look fabulous in dresses, as long as you choose the right style, a pear shape plus dress should draw attention to your bust, skim your hips and pull attention away from your lower body. Our top tips for the best pear shape plus size dresses include A-line dresses (perfect for hiding bigger hips), lower necklines which show off your décolletage and patterned bodices will all flatter your figure and look fantastic!

Plus size dresses for pear shapes – what to avoid!

Anything stretchy that will cling to your hips or tiers that will add extra volume! Also avoid plus size dresses that are lighter or more patterned on the bottom half, as they will make you appear wider.

Plus size dress to suit your body shape

Don’t forget that just because you’ve one part of you body you don’t like doesn’t mean there aren’t others that you should be proud of! So remember accentuate the parts you love and no-one will notice the bits you don’t!