Pear

What works and what to avoid

Pear — the hips are wider than the shoulders. Balance comes from drawing attention upwards: a light or textured top, a noticeable collar, an accent near the face. The bottom stays calm and plain: straight or slightly flared trousers in a dense fabric work better than clinging ones. Patch pockets with flaps on the hips add volume exactly where it is not needed. Shoulder construction is the pear's main tool: a structured or dropped shoulder, epaulettes, a horizontal line across the chest and a boat neck widen the top and balance the hips. Trousers sit high, but without digging into the stomach and hips.

Tips

• Draw attention upward: a lighter or textured top, a visible collar, earrings. Keep the bottom calm and solid — the silhouette evens out.
• Straight and slightly flared trousers balance the hips better than tight ones. Choose firmer fabric; it does not cling to volume.
• Patch pockets with flaps at the hip add volume precisely where you do not need it. Choose smooth styles with side pockets instead.
• Shoulder construction is the main tool: a structured or dropped shoulder, an epaulette, a horizontal line across the chest, a boat neck. All of these widen the top and balance the hips.