Discover ways to flatter your pear shaped figure with our guide, so you can find a style set to compliment your silhouette! We have hand picked pieces that will dress you for both day and night plans, so you can always feel confident whatever you’re wearing!
At PixieGirl, we have clothing that is perfectly proportioned for women with petite frames and heights 5’3″ and under, available in UK sizes 6-18.
What Is A Pear Shaped Body?
- Narrow bust area
- High elongated waist
- Wider hips
- Bottom heavy frame
How To Dress A Pear Shaped Petite Body
Dressing for a pear shaped body is easy when you know how. Here’s our list of do’s and don’ts when styling your frame!
DO:
- Emphasise your waist with fitted styles that cinch in at the waist.
- Prints and embellishments is best dressed on upper body to exaggerate upper frame and de-emphasise your hips
- Choose styles like a-line and fitted for your upper body to define your high elongated waist
DON’T:
- Don’t choose styles that are square/ boxy shaped
- Don’t style anything that is print heavy on the bottom of your body as this will only draw attention to your wider hips
- Don’t layer with anything that completes at your hips
Best Clothes For Pear Shaped Petite
We have saved you the stress and hand picked styles that will be flattering on your pear shaped frame. Find a selection of trousers, jeans, skirts, dresses and coats that you can add to your wardrobe with confidence!
Best Trousers For Petite Pear Shape
The best style you will find to suit your pear shaped frame are straight leg and flared trousers that have a high waist to elongate the legs. Hugging you in all the correct places, leaving you with a more balanced silhouette! Reach for darker tones on your lower body to draw attention to upper body.
Style these chiffon palazzo trousers for all of your evening plans. In a classy black shade, these trousers will flatter your pear shape and leave you looking and feeling your best. Wear with heels for the perfect dressed up look.
Upgrade your lounging looks with these chocolate brown marl wide leg trousers. Made from a soft touch fabric, they feature a marl effect, a seam front design, and a wide leg fit. Wear with the matching wrap top for a flattering coordinated look!
A style you can’t resist! Made from a soft woven fabric, these contrast waist trousers feature side pockets, a drawstring waist, and a wide leg fit. Wear with a t-shirt and trainers for an effortless off-duty vibe.
Best Jeans For Petite Pear Shape
Similar to trousers that will suit your frame, styles like bootcut, flared and wide fit will compliment your silhouette the best. When deciding on a denim wash, we would recommend darker tones. This means that it won’t draw attention to your lower body!
Create a stylish trend-led look with these seam front turn up denim jeans. In a dark blue denim wash, these jeans will flatter your pear shape. Wear with your favourite knitwear this season for a look you’ll love.
Flared indigo blue jeans are one of the best jeans styled for a petite pear shaped body! This pair of jeans will instantly balance your proportions, lengthen the legs, slim the hips, and highlight your waist! Wear with a t-shirt and trainers for a look you can wear all season.
Jumpsuits For Petite Pear Shape
For pear shaped figures, the goal with jumpsuits is to balance wider hips with the upper body while elongating your legs. Opt for wrap styles, wide legs, and top details to draw the eye upward!
Make smart dressing easier this season with this mesh wide leg jumpsuit. With a square neckline and long mesh sleeves, the eye will be drawn upward and create a flattering fit. Wear with heels and a clutch for the perfect evening look.
Opt for this brown number for the perfect one and done pick. This jumpsuit ticks all of the boxes for you pear shaped ladies! With a wide leg style and wrap front, this is set to flatter your shape for any occasion.
Best Skirts For Petite Pear Shape
If you wish to cover your wide hips, then a skirt is the best way to do this. Choosing petite skirts that fall at a midi or midaxi length and are not print heavy is the best way to let a skirt into your wardrobe!
Versatile and trend-led, this skirt can be taken throughout the seasons with ease. The shape of this skirt flatters your curves without hugging too tight, whilst the high waist effortlessly cinches your waist and elongates your legs. What more could you want?!
Dress up with a shirt or keep it chill with a tucked in t-shirt.
Choose this pleated midaxi skirt for a wardrobe staple this season. Made from a breathable woven fabric, it features an elasticated waistband, a pleated design, and a full skirt style. Wear with a jacket and trainers for a cool girl look.
Best Dresses For Pear Shape Petite
Stick to holding volume on your upper body and ensuring that it involves a wider shape at the bottom! Dresses for pear shapes should ideally draw attention to the waist whilst covering the lower body.
Upgrade your autumnal looks with our crinkle check tiered dress. With a check print, a tiered design, and a crinkle texture, this dress will look great with boots this season for endless wear.
Elevate your partywear options with this organza tie neck dress. With a tie neck design, this dress is perfect for pear shapes this season. Pair with heels to complete the look!
Get your glam on with this velvet bow dress. Made from a comfortable woven fabric, it features shoulder puff sleeves, a v-neckline, and a velvet front bow. Pair with ballet flats or heels for a look set for all night long!
Welcome delicate frills to your evening wear with our chiffon frill midaxi dress, which is great for drawing attention to all the right parts of the body for pear shapes! Pair with heels or boots to dress through any occasion this season.
Best Tops For Petite Pear Shape
The secret to dressing your upper body when you have a pear shaped frame, is adding volume to your top area! This can either be with bigger collars, wider necklines/sleeves or shoulder pads.
Anything that draws attention to your upper body is set to balance out your frame and flatter you in all the correct places!
Get cosy and stylish for the new season with this knitted bow front cardigan. Made from a soft knitted fabric, it features front bow details, long sleeves, and popper fastenings. This jumper is sure to effortlessly restore your autumn knitwear collection.
Upgrade your smart looks this season with our shirred peplum smock top, made from a soft woven fabric. Featuring long flared sleeves, a peplum style, and a frill neckline, this blouse adds instant upper body volume!
Pair with jeans or smart trousers to instantly dress up your everyday or office looks.
Pick this mesh bardot top for the ultimate night out vibe. Made from a soft mesh fabric, it features a bardot style and long sleeves, set to flatter your shape. Wear with jeans and heels for endless after dark styling.
Welcome this chiffon frill blouse into your office wear rotations. The ultimate volume builder, this blouse features a frill design, a tie front design, and long sleeves. Wear with smart trousers and flats for the perfect workwear look.
Best Coats For Petite Pear Shape
When looking to add to your coats and jackets collection we recommend that you invite jackets that add volume to your upper body. Whether that’s a big collar, statement prints or embellished detailing. We have picked out some staples that your new season wardrobe needs!
Tap into trending cow print with this zip fleece jacket. Made from a soft fleece fabric, it features a funnel neckline, a zipper fastening, and side pockets. Layer over any denim look for a casual upgrade.
Level up your outerwear game with this chocolate brown aviator jacket. With buckle detailing and a faux fur trim, this jacket will effortlessly add volume to your top half. Wear with your autumnal outfits for an instant upgrade.
Prepare your party looks with this mogolian faux fur jacket. Stay stylish and cosy with this jacket made from a mongolian faux fur fabric. Layer over your smart looks for a staple finishing touch!
We hope you found some wardrobe staples that you can wear with confidence! Want to see more? Shop petite clothing in UK sizes 6-18 here.
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