https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sheath-dresses-and-pears Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:46:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sheath-dresses-and-pears#post-189948 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:27:38 +0000 Lisa 189948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for asking Magda, I was curious to the answer. I always try sheath dresses because I like the look but they never fit me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sheath-dresses-and-pears#post-189945 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:26:23 +0000 Sveta 189945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always thought that sheath dress is a fitted dress, not loosely fitted... Am I mistaken here?<br /> Magda, I do not see you as a "traditional" pear - you look pretty much balanced on the top and bottom for me. However when you have curves it is difficult to find a fitted dress which ...well, fits. I guess you would need to have it altered for the best fit. You look great in the pencil skirt so sheath should work for you too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sheath-dresses-and-pears#post-189760 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:58:16 +0000 Angie 189760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think sheath dresses are for everyone - definitely not. Just like wraps are not for everyone. </p> <p>Magda, it really depends on HOW pear shaped you are. I would not put a traditional pear shaped gal in a straight sheath dress. Fit and flares look 100% better. But if you are slightly pear shaped - like Laura - you can get the right sheath dress to fit. Alterations are sometimes in order. You are after a lower neckline with your fuller bust. </p> <p>Melissa, sheath dresses can be made of knits for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sheath-dresses-and-pears#post-189739 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:07:11 +0000 Queen Mum 189739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure a sheath typically has a waistband. I think of a sheath as loosely fitted and one piece of fabric top to bottom like the one Itari linked to.<br /> BUT Melissa... that is a super cute dress and looks like it would be very flattering! Have you posted a picture of yourself in it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sheath-dresses-and-pears#post-189734 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:41:19 +0000 Melissa 189734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. I think I need to have "sheath dress" defined for me. Can a knit ever be a sheath?</p> <p>Magda, I am a well-endowed, hourglassy pear. I'm not sure what sort of sheath you're after (ie, work, cocktail party, etc), but I too have been looking for sheaths that flatter my shape. It's tricky, but I think it can be done with patience.</p> <p>IF this is a sheath, I just picked up this dress from overstock as a work dress and it is super flattering:</p> <p><a href="http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Julian-Taylor-Womens-Drape-neck-Sleeveless-Dress/4871500/product.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.overstock.com/Cloth.....oduct.html</a></p> <p>I will be watching this thread with interest! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sheath-dresses-and-pears#post-189715 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:04:13 +0000 Sparky 189715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see why not. As Queenie said, you just need to find one that fits well. I think they're out there for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sheath-dresses-and-pears#post-189703 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:20:46 +0000 Queen Mum 189703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think anyone can wear a sheath dress.. you just have to find a good fit. And being more well endowed a lower cut neckline would work much better for you... a v-neck would be best, although it seems to be hard to find a v-neck sheath dress for some reason. A higher neckline can work if you add a long necklace too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sheath-dresses-and-pears#post-189697 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:13:45 +0000 Itari 189697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I must say I love sheath dresses. However, they're probably not the best choice for my pearish shape. </p> <p>I like this polka dot dress:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2010/03/09/fab-find-a-sheath-dress-for-pear-shaped-gals/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2010/03/.....aped-gals/</a></p> <p>I don't have any "fits in top, roomy in bottom" issues - actually, with me it's the other way around because I'm busty. Can I wear a sheath dress, then? Or is it a no-no for the well endowed? </p>