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Pear: Autumn Winter 2010

Almost two thirds of the female population in the UK are pear shaped. Even though your bottom half is larger than you top half, you have a fantastic feminine shape. You just need to know how to dress to draw attention to your best features - your delicate top half and your legs!

Pick clothes that don't cling or draw attention to your bottom half so avoid colour or patterns down there. Wear clothes that show off your defined waist and keep detailing on your top half like statement jewellery and scarves.

Here's our pick of the latest pieces in stores now that are perfect for you...

Funnel neck coat

The best shape of coat for your figure is a slim, column style coat that will elongate your silhoutte. The wide shoulders and frill broaden your upper torso balancing out your body while the belt shows off your small waist.

Coat £80

Get it from:
Oasis at Buchanan Galleries

Leather handbag

This is a great every day and being made of leather means it will last for years. Keep bags short and tucked under the arm so as not to add bulk to your waist and lower half.

Bag £80

Get it from:
Accessorize at Buchanan Galleries

Please note that all details were correct at time of writing but please check availability and price with the stores.

One shoulder dress

This is a show stopping dress. We love the colour and the detail and it'll look amazing on your shape. The one shoulder and ruching over the chest broadens and draws attention to your top half. Meanwhile the pretty asymmetrical hemline breaks up the breadth of you lower body and shows off your legs.

Dress £34.99

Get it from:
H&M at Buchanan Galleries

Cardigan

A great wardrobe staple, this buttoned cardigan will look great day or night. Wear with a skirt for day and over a dress for evening.

Cardigan £75

Get it from:
LK Bennett at John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

Red blouse

This is a great blouse for pear shapes. The volume, ruffles and bow all widen your top half which will balance out your figure. Also, keeping colour to your top half and darker colours on your lower half, draws attention above.

Blouse £45

Get it from:
Wallis at Buchanan Galleries

Straight leg trousers

It can be difficult to find trousers that fit well on your shape so it's worth investing in a well tailored pair. These loose, straight legged trousers are very flattering as they skim the hips at the widest part and elongate the legs. Make sure the waist band sits on the waist and not below it to create a longer leg and balance you out.

Trousers £65

Get them from:
Warehouse at Buchanan Galleries

Statement necklace

Keep all your accessories up top to draw your eye away from your lower half. Statement necklaces are still big this season and this one is perfect.

Necklace £20

Get it from:
Warehouse at Buchanan Galleries

High heels

Finish your outfit with these suede peep toe heels. The colour is perfect for this season's trends and the height and peep toe will elongate your legs.

Shoes £54.90

Get them from:
Mango at Buchanan Galleries

Leather jacket

On the whole it's best to not cover your gorgeous bottom so the best jacket is one that ends at the hipbone showing off your waist. The wide lapels on this jacket give the illusion of bigger boobs which will help balance out your hips.

Coat £150

Get it from:
Lipsy at Buchanan Galleries