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.
Refresh your new season wardrobe with these soft touch pintuck trousers. Made from a soft touch fabric, they feature a pintuck seam detail, an elasticated waistband, and a marl effect. Pair with the matching top for a perfectly coordinated look that will keep you super comfy!
These side stripe trousers are set to become a flattering option due to the wide leg balancing your lower half and the side stripe design will help to elongate your legs! Wear with a t-shirt and trainers for a cool everyday look.
Opt for these fold over flared leggings for the ultimate flattering fit for your pear shaped body shape. With the flared shape, these trousers will instantly draw the eye downward and away from the hips!
Throw on with a hoodie and trainers for the perfect casual upgrade.
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!
You won’t be able to get enough of these seam front wide leg jeans when you try for yourself. Made from a comfortable cotton fabric, they feature a seam front design, functional back pockets, and a wide leg style. Secure your staple denim this season with these washed jeans.
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 casual dressing easier this season with this abstract wrap wide leg jumpsuit. 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.
These dungarees are the perfect pick for colder days ahead! With its straight leg design and relaxed dungaree style, these are a petite pear shaped dream come true. Pair with a tucked in tee and trainers for a stylish look and a versatile addition to your wardrobe.
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.
Elevate your new season style with this check buckle midi skirt. Made from a comfortable woven fabric, it features a pleated design, a buckle detail, and a side zip fastening. Pair with trainers and a basic t-shirt for a look ready to take you into autumn.
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.
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.
When deciding on a dress, you want to draw attention to your top half, so this gingham collar maxi dress is ideal for your pear shaped frame! With short puffed sleeves, a statement collar, and a gingham print, this dress is perfect for an elevated autumn look.
Define your waist with this pinafore midi dress. Made from a soft woven fabric, this dress features a belt tie, a square neckline, a pinafore style, and a midi length. Complete the look with a t-shirt and boots for an easy yet stylish look.
Add this ditsy floral wrap tie maxi dress to your day dress collection. The wrap styles ensures a flattering fit for your pear shape needs. Wear with trainers for a cute casual look.
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 for the new season with this stripe rugby jumper. Made from a soft knitted fabric, it features a classic collar, placket button fastenings, and long sleeves. This jumper is sure to effortlessly restore your autumn knitwear collection.
Upgrade your smart looks this season with our frill shoulder chiffon blouse, made from a soft woven fabric. Featuring long frill sleeves, a chiffon style, and frill details, this blouse adds instant upper body volume!
Pair with jeans or smart trousers to instantly dress up your everyday or office looks.
This top is the ultimate upper body volume builder, in an all over check print. Made from a comfortable woven fabric, it features a back button closure, a shirred style, and long sleeves.
With with your favourite denim and trainers for a style you can add to your everyday lookbook!
Welcome this bow front top into your everyday rotations. Made from a soft touch fabric, it feature short frill sleeves, front bow detailing and completes in a ribbed design. Style with jeans and trainers for easy weekend wear!
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!
Add this brown check midi coat into your wardrobe for effortless styling options this season. The check print is perfect for the season ahead and also creates volume for the upper body! Style with your choice of denim and footwear and create a look you will love.
Get cosy this autumn with our borg button jacket. With its soft borg fabric, collared design, and button fastenings through, this jacket will create volume to the upper body whilst keeping you extra warm on colder days.
Choose this striped collar bomber jacket for those days you’re looking for a more lightweight option. Made from a soft woven fabric, it features a classic collar, elasticated cuffs, side stripes, and a zipper fastening. Pair with the matching wide leg trousers for a casual co-ord look!
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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