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Dress for a pear?

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Misty9 · 01/10/2015 21:15

Today I went shopping, including for a little black dress type outfit. All I succeeded in doing was remembering how hard it is to dress a pear shape!

I'm a size 12 on top and a 14 on the bottom, so invariably if it fits over my hips then it's too big on top. Do I just give up on dresses and accept the black trouser/pretty top combo? I'm 34 with a pouch from two huge pregnancies if that matters... I just wanted to have one dress that I felt fabulous and sexy in not that I ever go out is that unrealistic though?

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Blodss · 01/10/2015 21:57

What about a black skirt and black top, giving the illusion of a dress but the fit would be perfect. That's what I do.

Greengardenpixie · 01/10/2015 22:08

I am a pear shape and am fine with a shift dress? Could you try one with has a bit of stretch? www.whitestuff.com/womens/dresses/natural-shaker-jersey-dress/

I have a few whistles dresses that i love that are quite loose and dont sit on those areas.

www.asos.com/Whistles/Whistles-Lola-Sack-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5695475&cid=6139&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Navy&totalstyles=214&gridsize=3

You could also try a wrap dress iike this boden one:

www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Clearance/Womens-Dresses/Day-Dresses/WH754/Womens-Summer-Wrap-Dress.html

Greengardenpixie · 01/10/2015 22:11

I have this style and its also great:

www.whitestuff.com/womens/dresses/grey-suzanne-textured-dress/

FeelsLikeHome123 · 01/10/2015 22:23

I'm pear shaped and love the Maine New England dresses in Debenhams or Try 50's style dresses, fitted top with a flare from waist.

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