Are you looking for ways to dress your pear shaped body? We have pulled together the ultimate guide on how to style casual and evening glam dresses on your tall pear shaped figure.
In UK sizes 8-28, our dresses have been made with longer length hems and sleeves so that you can find your new favourite look today.
What Is A Pear Shaped Body?
A pear shaped figure is described as having a higher waist, wider hips and thighs, with a narrow bust.
- Narrow Shoulders
- Wider Hips and Thighs
- High Waistline
- Wider Hips and Thighs
Style Tips For A Tall Pear Shaped Body
- Create balance between your top and bottom half by adding emphasis to your top half with print, colours, and necklines.
- Dresses with design elements on the sleeves will broaden your narrower shoulders, such as puff sleeves, ruffles, etc.
- Clothing that has shape at the waist will shorten your torso to create balanced proportions.
- Dress shapes with a fitted top and looser bottom, such as tiered styles, will create a flattering silhouette.
Dresses For Pear Shaped Body
Whether you’re looking for casual everyday dresses to add to your daily rotation or more dressed up options for your evening plans, we’ve picked out our favourite styles that will flatter your pear shaped figure.
Wrap Dresses For A Pear Shaped Body
Wrap dresses are perfect for pear shaped figures as they subtly highlight your narrow waistline, drawing the eyes upwards, which in turn adds balance to your bottom half.
Refresh your dress collection with this floral print wrap maxi dress. Made from a comfortable jersey fabric, it features a tie waist, short sleeves, and is finished in a maxi length. Pair with sandals for a stylish, casual look this summer.
This dress is especially flattering for pear shaped figures, as it provides structure to the dress, balancing out proportions with its tie waist.
Opt for this colourway if you prefer a fresher, lighter feel this season. Layer with a denim jacket and wear with sandals for a warm weather ready look. The wrap detail flatters your figure by highlighting your waistline and drawing the eyes upwards.
Feel elegant for your next occasion with this chiffon foil dot wrap dress. Made from a soft chiffon fabric, this dress features a belt tie, a ruffled hemline, short flutter sleeves, and a foil dot design.
Complete the look with strappy heels and a clutch bag for your next event.
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Summer Dresses For A Pear Shaped Body
Now that the weather is warming up, it’s time to refresh your summer dress rotation. Look below for our top picks that will flatter your pear shape this summer whilst keeping you looking and feeling your best.
This new-in tile print maxi dress will transition you through all your summer evening plans. Made from a soft woven fabric, it features a tiered hemline, a v-neckline, and short flutter sleeves. Perfect to wear with sandals during the day or heeled sandals in the evening.
Tap into the broderie trend with this broderie hem maxi dress. Perfect to throw on and go, it features a notch neckline, a tiered style, and an elasticated waistband.
This style of dress is perfect for pear shaped figures, nipping you in at the waist with sleeve designs to draw the eye up. Complete with sandals for a stylish summertime look you’ll love.
Turn to this abstract floral shirred maxi dress for easy day-to-day styling this summer. Made from a comfortable woven fabric, it features a tiered style skirt, side pockets, and a shirred upper body.
The fitted top and looser bottom of this dress balance out the proportions of a pear shaped body effortlessly.
What’s a better way to dress for summer than with a staple linen dress! This button midi dress features short grown on sleeves, a belt tie, and button fastenings through. Wear with ballet flats for a warm weather ready office look.
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Midi Dresses For A Pear Shaped Body
Here at Long Tall Sally, our dresses are made for taller ladies with extra length in the hems and sleeves. This means our midi dresses are actually midi in length and don’t come up short! Midi dresses are perfect for pear shaped figures as they effortlessly elongate your legs and enhance your shape naturally.
Take your occasionwear wardrobe to the next level with this versatile drape buckle midi dress. Made from a soft slinky fabric, it features drape detailing, a gold-tone buckle, and short grown on sleeves.
The detail at the waistline helps to create shape at the waist and shorten a longer torso for balanced out proportions. Dress with heels for a look ideal for any upcoming event!
Puff sleeves are a great way to broaden out narrower shoulders, so this dress is perfect. Made from a soft cotton fabric, it features a scooped neckline, short puff sleeves, and a floral design. Pair with a denim jacket and trainers for an effortlessly stylish everyday look.
Another puff sleeve option that can easily be dressed up or down this season is this floral midi tea dress. With short puff sleeves, a v-neckline, and in a tea style, this dress is set to become your hardest working this summer. Pair with sandals or heels for a versatile seasonal option.
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Maxi Dresses For Pear Shaped Body
Maxi dresses are a great pick for tall pear shaped women due to the flattering effect they create. Opt for styles with defined waistlines and a-line or flowy skirts to achieve this.
Flattering and flowy, this maxi dress gently skims over the hips while drawing the eye upward — a perfect silhouette for pear-shaped figures. With a shirred upper body, side pockets, and a tiered skirt, this dress pairs perfectly with sandals this summer.
Stock up on one-piece wonders like this frill sleeve dress for easier everyday dressing. Made from a soft cotton fabric, it features a smock style, a crew neckline, side pockets, and short frill sleeve detailing. Throw on with sandals or trainers for convenient day-to-day wear.
Play around with prints this summer with this giraffe print button maxi dress. With a front tassel tie, a v-neckline, short sleeves, and button fastenings through, this dress can be styled with a pair of flats for a daytime and beyond style.
Wedding Guest Dresses For Tall Pear Shaped
Finding the perfect wedding guest dress as a tall, pear-shaped woman is all about balance and proportion. Maxi dresses with a subtle flare or wrap dresses with a defined waist are both elegant and elongating options.
Whether the wedding is a garden party or a formal affair, opt for a dress that lets you feel confident, comfortable, and ready to dance the night away.
This wrap midi dress is a must for your upcoming summer weddings! Made from a comfortable jersey fabric, this dress features a palm print, a wrap style top, and short flutter sleeves. Finish the look with heels and a clutch bag, and you’re wedding ready.
Adding attention to your arms is a top tip for dressing a tall pear shaped body, so this chiffon dobby pleated wrap midi dress is a great pick. With long cuffed sleeves, pleated detailing, and a wrap style, this dress will have you looking and feeling your best this wedding season.
This chiffon, blurred floral halter neck dress is a flattering option for tall ladies this season. Made from a soft chiffon fabric, it features a halter neckline, a back keyhole fastening, and a gathered waistband. Wear alongside your choice of heels for a look you’ll feel confident in.
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