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Blazer for pear shape

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MeanwhileTime · 19/02/2023 17:40

Can anyone please help me find a blazer I can wear with jeans? I’m a pear shape, size 10 top/12 bottom and tend to carry my excess weight around the bottom of my outer hips/ top of outer thighs (what I would call classic ‘saddlebags’). I’m looking for something fitted that’s long enough to cover that area without finishing exactly on it (I already have a fab short blazer). Every one I’ve seen online that I like the look of looks like they will land exactly there and accentuate my worst feature 😞. Would really appreciate any suggestions. Thank you

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Happykittyy · 19/02/2023 17:45

Definitely Bombshell HQ for you x

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MeanwhileTime · 19/02/2023 18:12

Thank you. They’re very nice but not really what I’m after. I’m looking for something longer and in a more neutral colour.

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Niftythrifter · 19/02/2023 18:28

www.boohoo.com/belted-blazer/DZZ24263.html

Divebar2021 · 19/02/2023 18:41

A couple of things strike me - firstly that an oversized fit is going to be better along with a straighter cut jean. Arket do a really great blazer called the Hopsack with the same loose feel. I don’t think the one below is freakishly oversized either and may work. You may also want something with a bit of padding in the shoulder to balance the proportions. The other thing is you do not stand there motionless wearing clothes so although you may feel self conscious stood in front of a mirror it probably is less evident as you move around.

Blazer for pear shape
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MeanwhileTime · 19/02/2023 21:08

Divebar2021 · 19/02/2023 18:41

A couple of things strike me - firstly that an oversized fit is going to be better along with a straighter cut jean. Arket do a really great blazer called the Hopsack with the same loose feel. I don’t think the one below is freakishly oversized either and may work. You may also want something with a bit of padding in the shoulder to balance the proportions. The other thing is you do not stand there motionless wearing clothes so although you may feel self conscious stood in front of a mirror it probably is less evident as you move around.

That’s great advice, thank you. And that is the style of blazer I was thinking of, will check it ou. Thank you

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