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Tired of bulky, oversized dresses this winter? us too! Just because it’s the season of spaciousness doesn’t mean everything in our wardrobe it should be like that. In fact, we should all have things in our wardrobe for every season that help us emphasize our shapes as well. . . all while staying warm and looking expensive of course! This collection of 17 dresses is specifically dedicated to pear-shaped girls who want styles that visually slim their silhouettes—and they start at just $26.
After doing some research on the most slimming silhouettes, we found that wrap silhouettes, a-lines, off shoulders and empire waists work best for flatter pear shapes, helping to create visual balance, drawing the eye upwards or naturally highlighting the curves. We’ve also found that some winter fabrics are more slimming than others, like jersey, satin, and wool knits, so we made sure to find silhouettes with those specific brands. As you can see, these dresses are great, they help keep you warm while slimming and they’re also stylish. You can’t beat that!
17 expensive-looking winter dresses that visually slim down pear-shaped bodies
We love a wrap dress
1. Our absolute favorite: this midi knit wrap dress checks all the boxes with its warm knit fabric, flattering design and waist-defining tie!
2. Serious weight loss: Although it’s a bit of a waste, that 100% silk jersey dress of Quince will be worth it as it will stay in good shape for years!
3. Waist definition: Not only that will knitted dress by Petal & Pup stay warm and cozy, it’ll also be flattering with its tie waist!
4. Rich Mom Chic: this dress with collar It exudes elegance and expensive taste with its v-neck, tie waist and lapel collar!
A-Plus A-lines
5. Standout Stripes: Stand out in the crowd in this one ribbed maxi dress which features a striped skirt!
6. Pleats Please: Pleated dresses like this style of tying the waist are made for more formal occasions like the office, baby showers and weddings!
7. Boho Chic: Channel your inner boho goddess with this one swiss dot midi dress which is made with an exquisite silhouette!
8. Scary Satin: With Valentine’s Day coming up, you should definitely check this out sultry satin dress for a date night!
9. Turtleneck Trend: We don’t know how it’s possible, but this chic sweater dress with a high collar from Anthropologie is still in stock and on sale!
Off the shoulder chic
10. Alluring Angles: Look attractive from all angles in this off the shoulder dress from the ASTR label which also has an asymmetric waist!
11. Bestseller: A bestseller on Amazon for months, this one off-the-shoulder sweater dress is a shopper favorite!
12. Elegant and Simple: this off-the-shoulder bodycon dress is proof that simplicity is elegance.
13. Very Flexible: Crafted from soft bouclé yarn and a simple silhouette, this off the shoulder dress by Abercrombie can seamlessly transition from work to cocktail hour!
Easy empire waists
14. Fully transitive: this super soft knit baby dress it can easily go from being worn with tights and boots in the winter and heels in the summer!
15. A Good Deal: Except it’s currently on sale for 51% off, this satin empire midi dress from Gap also comes in several length and color options!
16. Make it Maxi: Style this smocked waist maxi dress with a pair of heels and tights in the winter and tennis shoes in the summer!
17. Classic, with a twist: With a classic empire waist design, this Midi dress with ruffles also features a twist front detail!
