dressing.

I wanted to focus on dressing for a specific type today- petite pear. (Yes, that's me!) It can be frustrating  to shop for this type for two reasons: the obvious reason, inseam and also trying to find things that do not make your hips look like the size of the Grand Canyon! Here are a couple of tips to prevent this from happening. 


1. Find a good tailor. There are plenty around, but sometimes it can take a little digging. A tailor is your best friend (especially with inseams!) and can turn any outfit, even that one from Forever 21, look like a million bucks. Some good ways to find them- Angie's List, the old fashioned phone book and even older fashioned word of mouth. 


2. Accentuate the waist. This can be as easy as an A-line skirt, a blouse and a belt. A flowy, knee length skirt is one of the most flattering for the pear body type. Also, look into pants with a little flair at the bottom- this balances the look of being bottom heavy. 


3. Pull the attention upwards- whether it is wearing a fun hairstyle, flattering make-up, some fun statements jewelry, a scarf, an attention grabbing top (remember: sexy not sleazy) or a combination of these things, pulling the attention towards the torso draws it AWAY from the bottom half. 

Here are some perfect outfit examples: 

The striped top and fun belt add the slimming effect- the red skirt, while brightly colored, has the perfect flair and length to flatter any pear shaped woman! (Belt: Anthropologie Shirt and Skirt: Asos.)

This classic outfit of a flowy blouse tucked in to the always flattering black trousers can be accessorized with a colorful and attention-grabbing scarf. (Scarf: J.Crew Blouse and pants: Club Monoco)

This dress from Madewell has some seriously slimming effects- vertical stripes create an illusion of smaller hips with the belt drawing attention to the skinnier waist. (All from Madewell)

Have a great Saturday!