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Are there any jersey dresses for pear shapes? ie with a high, not V neck?

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Luxmum · 08/01/2009 13:10

Am thinking of breaking out of my trouser rut, into dresses, but all the ones I have seen are either loose tunic-y ones, which do not flatter my pear shape-no boob shape, or else they are jersey v neck wraps, which also make me look hideous. Are there any long sleeved, semi fitted high collar dresses out there which flatter pear ladies?

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mrsmaidamess · 08/01/2009 13:13

Hmmm. Do high necks suit pear shapes? I would have thought a v neck line would have been preferable, but cut with an Empire line.

I veer towards being a pear, and my brown knitted empire line dress from George skims everywhere, clings no where and shows off my pins.

I say show off your slim bits, i.e your neck and decolletee (hate that word)

PaddingtonBore · 08/01/2009 13:14

if the v neck bit is too low, a nice cami should provide camouflage.

mrsmaidamess · 08/01/2009 13:16

if you wanted too, you could balance out your top half with a long sleeved top underneath or a litle cardi o'the top

mrsmaidamess · 08/01/2009 13:17

I like this too, a good staple

Luxmum · 08/01/2009 13:23

Hmm, thanks, the under T shirt things is definately an idea. And any long sleeved dresses which are smart enought for me to wear to work?

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mrsmaidamess · 08/01/2009 13:25

this seems good value

mrsmaidamess · 08/01/2009 13:27

a pattern hides a multitude of sins

Any of these any good?

LaTrucha · 08/01/2009 15:00

I love that grey one in Kew.

To hijack - do you find jersey dresses and tights are a problem? I want one but hate the idea of it sticking.

mrsmaidamess · 08/01/2009 15:04

I've never had a problem with static cling.

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