Plus Size Women - Tips For Dressing a Pear Or Apple Shaped Body

Apple Shaped Bodies

1) Layering

Layering very light fabrics is one of the best things that apple shaped plus size women can do for their figure. This will give the impression that you look more shapely rather than simply appearing bulky. It therefore goes without saying that you should avoid thick fabrics as this will really increase your size.

Camisoles are great for layering, as they are very thin and often contain interesting and attractive patterns. They can be worn under a more plain outer layer, such as a jacket or buttoned top. Another hot tip for apple shaped girls is to make sure that your top layer is always long enough to reach your hips. This can help to mask any particularly sensitive parts of your figure.

2) V-Necks are your Friend

Going for the V-Neck is another great idea. V-Necks are great for most body shapes and they tend to lengthen the body, giving a much slimmer appearance.

3) Avoid Busy Colors

Try to avoid any loud or busy clothing at all costs. The goal of dressing for an apple shape is to take attention away from the mid-section of the body. Anything that is too busy will achieve the exact opposite of this.

4) A-Line Dresses

A final tip for the apple shaped body is to wear A-line special occasion dresses. They are the best way to hide those unwanted areas and highlight your best asset - your curves! A narrow top which flares out towards the bottom is important here, and this really works well.

Pear Shaped Bodies

1) Wrap Dresses

The wrap dress is one of the most important weapons in a plus size pear shaped woman's arsenal. Whether it's for a special occasion or just to be casual, wrap dresses tend to hide the lower part of the body whilst still being able to show off curves. This type of dress highlights cleavage which is always a positive thing and something that all plus size girls should aim to do. Concentrate on your best assets girls, but always remember to bring your plus size bra!

2) Avoid Patterns

Similar to the apple shape, try to avoid busy patterns and stick to plain or solid colored dresses. By all means accessorize if you want to create some interest in your outfit, but make sure your main dress is quite basic.

3) Shoulder Pads

It might sound strange, but had you ever considered wearing shoulder pads to balance out your figure? Pear shaped women can realise massive benefits from wearing shoulder pads, as this helps the clothes to sit in a much more natural way by balancing your top half with your bottom half. I can already picture you recoiling in horror, but don't worry! These aren't NFL style shoulder pads! They are much smaller and more subtle with a natural look.

By : Jess_Taylor