Shop for Your Shape - Pear

If you've ever been told you've got "child-bearing hips", smile politely and know you're a pear. You're in great company though - Mischa Barton, Kristin Davies and Katie Holmes are all the same shape as you, as are most of the women in the UK.

As a pear you'll know that your hips and bum look a little bit bigger than your bust.  So, tailor your wardrobe to pull the attention to your upper body to balance out your shape.

As a general shopping rule, go for clean lines and dark colours on your bottom half and volume and pattern on top. This will strengthen your shoulders, minimise your hips and make you appear perfectly in proportion.