https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-opinion-for-hourglasspear-shape Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:55:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-opinion-for-hourglasspear-shape#post-318552 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:07:38 +0000 Ornella 318552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sheer detail would work, but I'm not sure about the skirt. Us pears need a bit tapered skirts, this one seems too straight.</p> <p>I bought a dress a while ago and Aida rightly pointed out that the skirt needed tapering.<br /> Before altering is <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-decision-your-thoughts-please">here</a>.<br /> After is photo no.4 <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-the-week-when-my-outfits-were-inspired-by-ylf-women">here</a>.<br /> It's a tiny modification, but makes a big difference.<br /> (Check more, or most of, my dresses <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ambushing-styling-mistakes-in-my-dressy-week">here</a>.)</p> <p>ETA: Btw, I recall reading Angie's blog post about dresses for pears, it was really good source of information for me - <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2007/04/10/dresses-for-pretty-pears/" />just found it here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-opinion-for-hourglasspear-shape#post-318535 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:46:30 +0000 Inge 318535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I absolutely think this one is worth a try, Cyan! I love the sheer detail on top! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-opinion-for-hourglasspear-shape#post-318496 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:07:42 +0000 cyan45 318496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>after experiencing the worst 'what to wear to a fancy wedding' EVER, i now routinely scour online sales for cocktail dresses that fit these requirements:</p> <p>1) high neckline (i am an A/AA and have skin issues)<br /> 2) knee length<br /> 3) flattering for even shoulders/hips, defined waist, but pear tendencies.</p> <p>i stumbled upon one that looks like this on on ebay. would it work for my body shape, or should i pass?</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/adrianna-papell-illusion-bodice-pleated-dress/3029142#BVRRWidgetID" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ad.....RRWidgetID</a></p> <p>thanks so much for your opinions </p>