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Pear: Spring/Summer 2011

With the majority of the female population in the UK pear shaped, you are not alone. Your gorgeous figure is feminine and delicate - you just need to know how to dress it to draw attention to your fab features! You have a flat stomach most women would kill for and slim legs, lucky girl.

Play with proportions so that your shoulders are broadened with structured tops and jackets. Wear clothes that skim the hips to slim the width and keep detailing on your top half like statement jewellery and scarves.

See our pick from the stores this season that are perfect for your shape...

Jacket

Balance out your hips and create the illusion of bigger boobs with a jacket that has wide lapels and a nipped in waist.  This jacket is perfect as it has structured shoulders, ends at the top of the hip and is a great colour for spring/summer.

Jacket £155

Get it from:
Wallis at Buchanan Galleries

50s dress

A gorgeous dress that is perfect for your shape. The fitted top will show off your delicate shoulders and tiny waist, while the full skirt will skim over your hips at their widest part. Love it!

Dress £65

Get it from:
Warehouse at Buchanan Galleries

Silk dress

For a special occasion you can't go wrong with this beautiful silk dress in fabulous hot pink. A dress that is fitted at the top and skims the hips to flare out is perfect for you as are floaty fabrics like chiffon and organza. The detail over the chest will enhance your top half and broaden your shoulders thereby balancing your frame.

Dress £150

Get it from:
Phase Eight at Buchanan Galleries

Denim skirt

This season 70s style is back so why not embrace the trend with this denim skirt. A-line skirts in stiff fabrics such as denim will echo and streamline your curves making this skirt a winner. Just add wedges to complete the look.

Skirt £29.99

Get it from:
River Island at Buchanan Galleries

Cherry print cardigan

A really cute cardigan that would work for day or night. Its fun and cheerful pattern is ideal for spring. This will be a hard working cardigan for you this season.

Cardigan £40

Get it from:
Oasis at Buchanan Galleries

Trousers

Always opt for loose or straight trouser legs as this will streamline and lengthen your lower body. These black trousers will be an investment buy as you will be able to wear them day or night and they're super flattering for your figure.

Trousers £145

LK Bennett at John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

Nude blouse

Nudes, caramels and dusky pinks are big this season so be on trend with this stylish blouse. The twist knot detail will draw attention to your top half while the three-quarter length sleeves will focus attention on your tiny waistline.

Blouse £30

Get it from:
Jane Norman at Buchanan Galleries

Bow jumper

A great everyday jumper that would work in the office or with jeans for a more relaxed look. Again, with the bow detail the focus will be on the top half of your body and show off your flat stomach.

Jumper £34.99

Get it from:
Hobbs at John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

Pointy toe shoes

Avoid flat shoes and always go for a heel. Pointy high-heeled shoes will elongate your legs.

Shoes £65

Get them from:
Jones Bootmaker at Buchanan Galleries

Statement necklace

A bold, statement necklace will draw attention away from your lower half and we love this one for spring/summer.

Necklace £22

Get it from:
Accessorize at Buchanan Galleries

Scarf

A gorgeous colourful scarf. Keep all accessories up top so as to not draw attention to your lower half.

Scarf £14.90

Get it from:
Mango at Buchanan Galleries

We checked all the product information at time of writing (March 2011) but, just in case anything has changed, please confirm price and availability with the shop.

Paradise dress

This gorgeous tropical print dress is the perfect day dress for the summer. The cut and shape are super flattering and the cap sleeves hide the tops of your arms if you feel a little self conscious about them.

Dress £65

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries