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Pear shape with broad shoulders

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Best silhouettes for pear shapes with broad shoulders
Guidelines for "Bolo Lucette" (from NalyFashion) - DRESSES
Naly from http://www.nalyfashion.com/bolo.html describes SHOULDERS > HIPS > BUST body type as "Bolo Lucette". Basically a Pear shape with broad shoulders.
 
These dress sillhouettes are flattering for this shape:
-A-line
-Halter-top
-Empire waist (empire wrap dress)
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Guidelines for "Bolo Lucette" (from NalyFashion) - BOTTOMS
Naly from http://www.nalyfashion.com/bolo.html describes SHOULDERS > HIPS > BUST body shape as "Bolo Lucette". It is essentially a Pear shape with broad shoulders.
 
Flattering silouhettes for this shape are:
 
-Skinny, straight or bootcut pants (first two can be cropped/cuffed if you have long legs compared to upper body)
-A-line or pencil skirts.
 
** Any interest at hips (bright/light colors, pockets, gathers, patterns) must be balanced out in top half.
Guidelines for "Bolo Lucette" (from NalyFashion) - TOPS
Naly at http://www.nalyfashion.com/bolo.html describes a body shape with SHOULDERS > HIPS > BUST as "Bolo Lucette". Essentially it is a pear shape with broad shoulders.
 
These silhouettes flatter this shape.
 
-Empire and empire-wrap tops flatter bust.
-Halter and racer-backs flatter bust and de-emphasize broad shoulders.
-Medium-wide v, scoop, and square-necks that end at top line of bust are most flattering.
-Vertical strips widen shoulders
-Wide necklines broaden shoulders
-Details on sleeves/shoulders widen shoulders
-Strapless tops widen shoulders and make bust appear even smaller.
-Tops should skim over waist, not tight/clingy!
 
*If you have short torso/long legs: end tops at hips, don't tuck! Vertical details (princess seams, scarf, necklace, open cardigan/jacket) elongate torso
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