Men's pear (triangle) body shape – how to dress

In a men's pear shape – also called a triangle – the hips are wider than the shoulders. Clothes should add width up top and slim the lower half.

How to recognize this shape

• Hips are wider than shoulders
• Shoulders are narrow or sloping
• Volume sits on the lower body

What flatters

• Blazers with lightly structured shoulders
• Shirts with horizontal patterns or chest pockets
• Bomber jackets and layers on top
• Dark, straight trousers
• Lighter colours on top

What to avoid

• Very tight trousers
• Long coats that flare at the bottom
• Light trousers with big pockets

Try it in MiriYou: Try on a bomber jacket and a long coat in MiriYou to see which balances your shape better.

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