Shopping for the bridesmaid dress: THE PEAR BODY

As a bridesmaid, when shopping or making a dress, you and the bride to be must agree on certain things such as:
a. The colour of the dress.
b. The length of the dress.
c. Who pays for the dress.

However, when it comes to a style for the aisle, all bets are off. As a bridesmaid to be, you should however take into consideration that the wedding is about the BRIDE, so be prepared to nag, grin and bear certain choices that she may opt for.

Individuals have various body shapes and certain dress styles may not be suitable for every lady in the bridal party.

The pear body shape sometimes called the tiangle, the hips are larger than the bust and more often than not, have a nicely defined waist with proportionately defined shoulders and arms.

The key to dressing a pear body type is to enhance and add volume (or the illusion of volume) to your upper body while emphasizing your waist and de-emphasizing your lower body to create a balanced, hourglass appearance. Suggested necklines for the pear body shape include but not limited to the following:

a. Bateau or boat neckline
b. Scoop or low neckline.
c.sweetheat or strapless.
d. Grecian neckline.
e.Off shoulder
f. Spaghetti straps
g. Halter necklines e.t.c

Photocredit: Jovani (bateau neckline. Notice the beautifully defined waistline).

Wide/plunging neckline. This directs the focus from the hips to the bust and defined shoulders. Also, the colour gives the illusion of a tall frame.

Photocredit: wedding feferity (off shoulder shows off defined arms and shoulder).

Photo credit: Jovani (Grecian neckline shows defined arms and shoulders and takes the focus from hips to the upper area).

Photocredit: Jovani (plunging neckline accentuates the bust, arms and shoulders thereby taking focus from the hips to the upper area. The colour gives the illusion of a taller frame and reduced hips).

When shopping or if you opt to have your dresses made, take into consideration the body type of each bridesmaid and pick a dress style or neckline that is suitable.
If you are a bride to be, contact us for made to measure bridesmaid dresses via email: sensagreene@gmail.com; watsapp: +2348132560057and let the aisle be the runway for your girls.
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