https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 07:21:28 +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-1#post-856856 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:10:16 +0000 T-Rex 856856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The white dress doesn't flare as much...that may be why it wasn't as flattering. I'm not sure I would even call that one a fit and flare. </p> <p>The one you are asking about would look great on a pear. And like the others said, don't give up on a style if the first one you try doesn't work. There are often other factors in the way it is cut or constructed that may make some examples of that style work for you, while others don't. If I like a particular look, but the first try looks like a disaster, I tend to keep trying that style every so often anyway. (I'm stubborn that way.) Sometimes, eventually, I will find an item that works. And I usually find that the difference is because I've found an item that is proportioned slightly different from the others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856785 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:18:44 +0000 Lisa 856785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a pear shape and would probably snatch this up if I needed a dress. I find a-lines work well on my shape. The only issue I keep an eye out for is the length since I am on the shorter side. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856728 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:49:55 +0000 Thistle 856728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, it is on its way! Along with a friend. Curse you Nordstrom's for the "look at our new dresses" e-mail! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856658 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:06:15 +0000 Fruitful 856658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A lot of pears would wear this. I'm a pear and for myself, I'm a little wary of the tuck gathers at the waist on the back and front. I prefer darts for a more princessy line. To my eye this isn't quite fit and flare, as the gathering means it won't skim closely in that area but might puff out a little adding visual bulk.</p> <p>Apart from that I love the wide A-line hem, and the print. It is a beautiful dress, why not try it and return it if it doesn't work? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856573 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:22:02 +0000 Carole 856573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's worth a try, Thistle. Lovely dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856571 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:18:38 +0000 CocoLion 856571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fit and flare dresses are lovely on pretty pears. I think it's worth giving the dress a try. If it doesn't work, it's not that this style of dress won't look great on you, it's how the garment is constructed. If that makes sense. Or as others say, it's not you, it's the clothes. I was trying on pants yesterday where, even 2 sizes bigger, wouldn't work on me. Still too tight in the thighs but huge in the waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856569 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:18:16 +0000 rae 856569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love A-lines on hourglasses and pears! You have a great, teeny waist, so if it fits the shape will be very nice. I think it depends on how dramatic the dress's bust-waist-hip ratio is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856559 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:07:22 +0000 Adelfa 856559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the print, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856475 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:43:36 +0000 Suz 856475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In theory, dresses like this are ideal for pears. Just depends on the fit of the individual one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856385 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:16:51 +0000 Thistle 856385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried this one and looked pregnant (hence no keep return post). and i know I did as DH agreed with me. So I just thought it might be the shape of the dress. Sound more like an issue of where the waist hits.<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-print-fit-flare-dress/3418849?origin=PredictiveSearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/el.....sultback=0</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856360 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:55:44 +0000 Beth Ann 856360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great length, too, Thistle. I vote try! This would layer under a jacket beautifully. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856344 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:46:00 +0000 Day Vies 856344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I firmly believe these dresses were made for pears. This is definitely a do for you. The flare of the skirt magically makes your waist look smaller. Go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856327 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:27:43 +0000 Sarah A 856327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would think this would be lovely with your figure. And its a beautiful looking dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856313 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:12:00 +0000 Anonymous 856313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I am a pear too. That's the most flattering dress shape on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856308 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:05:02 +0000 Tina.b 856308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think is is such a gorgeous dress! More than likely will work for a pear shape, may possibly be dependant on where the waist hits you. That is a huge struggle for me with dresses, waists in the wrong spot. Can't wait to see you in it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856304 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:59:18 +0000 Caro in Oz 856304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it would be us "apples" who would need to be very careful with this. If the fit was right on this it would show off your lovely waistline. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856217 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:47:49 +0000 Nicole D 856217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think so. Kind of an A line. Love the colours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856216 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:47:16 +0000 Diana 856216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I'm a pear and I'd wear it in a heartbeat. It's beautiful. I think fit and flare dresses are great, actually, because there's no need to size up to fit the hips, so it's more likely that the top part will fit right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856215 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:45:47 +0000 Anonymous 856215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely. Perfect for pears! The colors would look pretty on you too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856196 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:36:27 +0000 rachylou 856196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856194 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:35:21 +0000 Debbie 856194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it would look sensational! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856188 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:31:56 +0000 Raisin 856188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would think that would look great on a pear shape. Wouldn't the A line of the skirt be perfect for the pear bottom? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-a-pear-pull-this-off-1#post-856183 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:28:42 +0000 Thistle 856183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/nic-zoe-spring-rain-dress/3447977?origin=category-personalizedsort&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=7321&#038;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_20_C" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ni.....s-_-1_20_C</a></p> <p>I am really loving this fit and flare look, and I have seen a couple of pieces that have really caught my eye. Just a bit concerned if I should be avoiding it as a boardering plus sized pear. </p>