Pear Body Type (The following balances out the top and bottom.)
Dos
- Padded or puffy shoulders
Don'ts
- Narrow shoulders; Body hugging sheaths; Full puffy skirts
Hourglass Body Type (to maintain a balanced physique.)
Dos - Strapless Dresses (flatters your shoulders); Body hugging
sheaths; - V-necks; Off-the-shoulder dresses (shows off shoulders).
Don'ts
- Beaded or highly decorated bodices (puts on a few pounds); Full skirts (attracts attention to the hips).
Square Body Type (to create the illusion of curves.)
Dos
- Beaded or decorated necklines; Full skirts; Padded, puffy or oversized sleeves or shoulders; Horizontal detailing.
Don'ts
- Clingy, slim gowns.
Inverted Pear Body Type
Dos
- Simple sleeves; Full skirts.
Don'ts
- Puffy sleeves; Empire waistlines; Slim skirts.
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