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!

why the keffiyah works for pear shapes...

i am very pleased with my RM30 keffiyah scarf.
i finally braved myself to wear it to work.
a bit concerned that i will look a bit odd wearing a scarf in this hot weather, i decided to match my keffiyah with a mega watt smile.

first off, what do i wear this keffiyah with??
if it was a casual affair, i would probably pair it with a tank top.
but i was thinking of smarting it up for work.

hence, this was my combo for that day:

long-sleeved tee + long black bootcut trousers + black suede high heels + keffiyah (off course!)

be inspired...haha!

admittedly, the reason why i decided to try this fashion trend was because i thought it was a very nice way of accessoring.
COINCIDENTALLY, i realised that...i actually looked "slimmer" wearing this!
it is a known fact...pear shapes should "heavy up" on the top part of the body to balance it with the wider hips.
wearing this scarf put an illusion of (way bigger) boobs and even disguises that belly bloat (if any!).

if you need more proof...wear it, and then look at your side profile.
the volume at your chest is now more proportionate to your curvy booty!

:)

i love keffiyahs. it is a wonderful accessory.
and i don't care if it is "so last season".
as long as the weather is not too hot...this is definitely my no. 1 accessory this year.