When shopping for the perfect swimwear for a pear-shaped body, it's all about finding styles that highlight your best features and balance your proportions, top to bottom. With a naturally slim waist, narrower shoulders, and fuller hips, the right swimsuit can beautifully enhance your figure, boost your confidence, and create a gorgeous, flattering silhouette. You just need to know which swimming costumes are going to do that, so stick with us, we’ve got some great recommendations.
As swimwear designers with years of experience creating flattering styles, we understand how important it is to choose a swimsuit that fits well while accentuating your curves in all the right places. A well-fitting, comfortable swimsuit looks so good on pear shapes and it’ll give you the confidence you want, by the pool or on the beach. The key for pear-shaped women is to draw attention to the upper body while balancing out the lower half. A well-chosen swimsuit can not only enhance your natural curves but also create the illusion of broader shoulders and a more proportionate shape.
Best Swimsuits for Pear Shapes
For pear-shaped bodies, choosing swimwear that emphasises your gorgeous waist and takes the attention away from your hips is the best plan. Your body shape suits a lot of lovely swimsuit styles, including halter necklines, bandeaus, and sweetheart cuts, all of which can flatter the upper body. To help you with your search, We’ve put together some expert tips and our favourite pieces from our swimwear collection that will enhance your silhouette.
Lucille Longer Length Swimsuit – Azure
Our Lucille Longer Length Swimsuit in Azure is perfect for pear shape ladies who are taller or who have a longer body. Our bright Lucille swimsuits provide pear shaped body type women with an all-over supportive fit using control fabric that flatters their figure - giving you a boost of body confidence whilst feeling fabulously stylish. This swimsuit also has light padded cups which can be a godsend for pear shaped figures.
Our Lucille swimsuits feature flattering ruching on the front panel and are available in UK sizes 8 to 20. This swimming costume is made from our recycled Econyl® textile yarn which has been created from waste plastics.
Not only can you wear your Luille swimsuit in the swimming pool, as this swimsuit is chlorine-proof, but you can also bring it on holiday with you as it gives UV 50+ protection, whilst also being sun cream and oil-resistant.
Iris Longer Length Swimsuit – Pink Ombre
This Pink Ombre design of our Iris range has been one of our best sellers and it’s easy to see why. This fantastic, flattering swimsuit looks great on a pear shaped body thanks to its in-built shelf bra, adjustable wide straps, and light tummy control fabric. But the features don’t top there, this swimsuit is designed to fit taller women or those with a longer body, so there are no uncomfortable swim sessions or days out to the beach. The swish design across the front and side of the swimsuit will give the illusion of a much more toned tummy and you’ll feel gorgeous, supported and at ease when you are taking a dip.
Again, this swimsuit is not only chlorine-proof, giving you twice as much wear in a chlorinated pool, but you can also wear it on the beach, as it offers UV 50+ protection.
Ava Longer Length Swimsuit – Blue
Our Ava Longer Length Swimsuits are ideal for pear shaped women as the v-neck is one of the most flattering details for a pear shape. Team the v-neck with the tummy control fabric, ruching on the tummy, and adjustable straps and you’ve got a powerful combination that will look just gorgeous on.
The Xtra Life Lycra fabric that has been used to make these swimsuits offers fantastic chlorine resistance when used in the pool regularly. This material also feels really soft on, so it’s comfortable to wear.
Our Ava swimsuits are also made from our recycled Econyl® textile yarn, which is formed using waste plastics. By buying one of our swimsuits that uses Econyl® textile, you are helping to reduce the amount of waste plastic discarded in the environment.
Swimsuits for Pear Shapes
When it comes to swimsuits for pear shapes, one of the main features to look for is the design of the costume. It’s important to find styles that balance proportions and accentuate the natural curves of the body. Pear-shaped bodies, unlike apple shapes, typically have wider hips, narrow shoulders, and a smaller bust, which means the right swimsuit will draw attention to the top half while balancing out the lower body.
The best swimwear styles for pear shapes often emphasise the upper half of the body, helping to create the illusion of an hourglass figure. A great way to achieve this balance is by choosing swimsuits that feature v-necks or detailing at the top. Additionally, adjustable straps on your swimsuit can you achieve that perfect fit, which is crucial for enhancing a slender waist and providing support to a smaller bust. Additionally, a one-piece suit with tummy control and ruching across the tummy can help to define the waist and provide a balanced silhouette.
For those who prefer swim shorts, they can offer great comfort and coverage, but it's best to avoid overly bulky styles that might add more volume to the bottom half. Look for higher cuts to elongate the legs, and opt for dark colours on the bottom to create a slimming effect. You could team our swim shorts with one of our bright tankini tops. This would be an ideal combination for a pear shape and a great example of flattering swimwear.
The best swimsuit for a pear-shaped body type will enhance your natural curves while creating a balanced silhouette. When you are shopping for your swimwear, think about the fabric, style, coverage, and fit. That way you’ll buy a swimsuit that not only looks great but makes you feel great too.