If you’ve been busting your booty on the stair climber and racking up the squats in the gym in an effort to slim your “hippy” pear-shaped frame, then you may be selling yourself short. Since ...

Beyoncé’s “Bootylicious” may have made it famous — and Kim Kardashian put the cherry on top — but nowadays, everyone’s going crazy for some killer curves. We always encourage embracing your naturally ...

If you have a pear body shape, shopping for skirts can be particularly tricky. If you're not exactly sure which styles and shapes will flatter you most, we're here to help! Let's start by breaking ...

Where you gain weight isn’t a game of chance. Turns out it’s all in your genes. (Photo: iStock) If you’ve ever read a women’s magazine, you’re familiar with the concept of “apple” versus “pear” body ...

Styling a pear-shaped body can be… a journey. Especially when it comes to pants. One pair fits your hips but gaps at the waist. Another fits your waist but won’t go past mid-thigh. And don’t even get ...

Fact: Your body shape and ability to burn fat and build muscle were predetermined the minute your parents did you-know-what. Well, that's terrific news (and alarming imagery). But here's another fact: ...

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With the period leading to winter fast approaching, nothing is as crucial as looking for the right winter coat for a pear-shaped body. Women with pear shapes usually have a smaller trunk and deeper ...

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on March 22, 2024. The journey to find the perfect swimsuit can be challenging at times. Figuring out how much coverage you want, if you prefer a two-piece ...

People who are "apple-shaped" -- with fat more concentrated around the abdomen -- have long been considered more at risk for conditions such as heart disease and diabetes than those who are ...