https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 17:58:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-839963 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:41:01 +0000 Janet 839963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is one of those things that could go very wrong or be totally terrific, but I think a try-on is the only way to know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-839928 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:01:33 +0000 Anonymous 839928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I suspect it will depend on where the pattern of additional stripes hits on your hip. If it is a heavy fabric that will not be stretched over your hips, it sounds very promising. I love this dress and hope it works for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-839903 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:40:16 +0000 Aziraphale 839903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought vertical stripes were supposed to slim and lengthen? And if you're a pear, your wider parts are on the lower half, which is where the vertical stripes are. The horizontal stripes would be on your upper half, which is smaller anyway. Seems like a match made in heaven to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-839897 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:38:19 +0000 lynne 839897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think its worth a try, especially with free shipping and returns. My experience with Boden has been hit or miss with fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-839543 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 07:45:08 +0000 Deborah 839543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle it's worth a try. I think its gorgeous and as Angie says the fabric would make a difference to how it fits and drapes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-839506 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:01:24 +0000 Kiwichik 839506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this may actually be the perfect striped dress for a pear. The stripes on top provide width in the smallest part of a pears body which provides great balance. The skirt appears flared and hip skimming with vertical stripes that lengthen the more curvaceous parts of a pear's body - definitely worth a try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-839464 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 04:37:15 +0000 cheryl 839464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a very pretty dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-839438 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 03:48:56 +0000 K. Period. 839438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle, when I got home tonight I had a new Boden catalog with free shipping. You just enter the quick service number when you check out. I'll message it to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-839131 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:01:58 +0000 DonnaF 839131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But do read the reviews: They would make me hesitate w/o free shipping &amp; return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-839115 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:52:30 +0000 Day Vies 839115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely, stripes I am learning conceal beautifully when the garment fits well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-839044 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:49:56 +0000 Thistle 839044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nope, not just you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-839030 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:15:10 +0000 transition 839030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't tell you how much it comforts me to read about the "boob to tummy ratio." I have that problem, and have admitted it elsewhere. . . but have often been treated like a freak of nature or perpetually pregnant woman as a result. I helps me to know it's not just me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-839028 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:13:43 +0000 Thistle 839028@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I am also a short waisted pear. Perhaps I shall wait until they offer free shipping and free returns. I can't take it back to the store as there are none in my area, so I would have to pay to ship it. </p> <p>I just ordered a striped dress from White House Black Market to try. Horizontal stripes, though. Still, if it doesn't work, easy enough to take back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-839022 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:08:07 +0000 Diana 839022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I think you should give it a try! I would be more concerned with the empire waistline personally, since the combo of empire waist + stripes on top on me at least makes me appear even more short waisted than normal. </p> <p>Also, as a short waisted pear Boden never works for me. I think they cut for smaller hips and bigger waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-839016 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:59:28 +0000 K. Period. 839016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL! Well, of course you know that I'm going to say yes! </p> <p>I also saw one in store at White House Black Market that looked like it might be a fun one for you. Unfortunately, I don't see it online. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-839000 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:41:28 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 839000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can sometimes get free shipping offers from Boden, but generally it's $10 shipping and returns are not free. Actually I see a pop up ad right now offering 15%off and free shipping. code is WAFL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-838997 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:36:49 +0000 Anonymous 838997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No Angie, It was not good, trust me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-838995 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:35:40 +0000 Angie 838995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going with a yes Thistle, if the fabric is sturdy and drapey.</p> <p>Zap, I would have LOVED to see you in that dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-838993 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:33:54 +0000 Anonymous 838993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dang it, I did try something similar but I felt it made me look wider. I ended up exchanging the dress for a smaller size and gave it to my daughter. She is a rectangle, i'm a pear. It does look fantastic on her. Then again, everything looks fantastic when you're 18:)</p> <p> I never buy from Boden, do they have free shipping/ returns? I'd say give it a shot, you never know. I try everything under the sun. Worst case scenario, you get a chuckle out of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off#post-838990 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:29:13 +0000 Thistle 838990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been eyeing this dress for sometime. I just can't decide if the stripes would be flattering on a pear or not so much!</p> <p><a href="http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Dresses/Above-Knee-Dresses/WH489/Womens-Amelie-Dress.html?NavGroupID=4" rel="nofollow">http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/.....vGroupID=4</a> </p>