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when you are a pear shape like me, there are many tricks to making ourselves look more hourglass rather than heavy bottomed.
you could...

1. wear tops with necklines that widens your shoulders. balance our your top & bottom to give an illusion of a proportionate body shape.
2. add volume to your shoulders. frilly sleeves, flutter sleeves, puffed sleeves, kimono sleeves...
3. some decolletage. though, be warned...excessive cleavage is just unsightful and makes people cringe with discomfort.
4. a-line skirts are supposed to be a godsend. but i still have not found a pair that is just right. as, i don't wear short skirts...i am still searching for that perfect calf-length skirt.
5. empire dresses are great, as it disguises heavy hips and saddle bags. maxis...minis...you can find it anywhere. (these are also great for expecting moms!)
6. dark bottoms. just don't even attempt light-coloured bottoms. only heaven knows (and maybe some other people around me) how i have committed this fashion no-no. *sigh*
7. accessorise, accessorise...and accessorise some more. but don't overdo it! you don't want to end up looking like a hoochie! my personal favourite this season, is the scarf or keffiyah. you can spruce up your outfit with anything that focuses on anything waist and above (and not below!)
8. heels are made to bring the sex-y back. i love shoes. be it heels or flats. be it pumps or sandals. i love them simple, i love them bling-ed, i love them bright...and i love them funky. however, it IS a proven fact that heels elongates your pins (read: legs). long legs means slimmer hips. so, strut your thang in the your favourite stilettos and pear-shape you will no longer look...:)

well, i hope this helps my fellow pear shapes. i do follow these guidelines when shopping, dressing up, etc. but these are not steadfast rules. play. experiment. break SOME rules!