Empire Waist Dress
For pear shaped body types, a dress with an empire waist can visually slim you down. The empire waist dress accentuates the chest because it is fitted just below the bust, and is usually looser fitting at the bottom. The empire waist draws attention to the top or smaller part of your body, and diverts attention away from your other parts.
A-Line Dress
An a-line dress is very flattering to an hour glass shape. With a fit similar to an empire waist dress, the a-line dress is tapered to the upper half of your body and fits loosely over the bottom half.
Belted Dress
Another attractive look for an hour glass shape is a belted dress which accentuates the waist. You can either buy a dress that has a belt or add your own belt. The belt will help divert attention to the smallest part of your body instead of other places.
