A pear-shaped body means your shoulders and bust are narrower than your hips and thighs, a common body type among Indian women. The goal for innerwear is to add visual volume and lift to the upper body, balancing the silhouette.
Look for bras that provide lift and shape, such as padded cups or structured styles that draw the eye upward. Avoid minimiser or non-padded bras, which flatten the bust and work against this body type.
Push-up bras are the most direct option, with Level 1 offering a gentle lift and Level 2 adding about a cup size for smaller busts. Level 3 is heavily padded and best for very small cups. Balconette bras lift from below, with wider-set straps that add visual width to the shoulders and bust, working well with square necklines or off-shoulder tops. Padded bras offer subtle shape for daily wear, while underwire bras provide structure without bulk.
For panties, choose bikini styles, hipsters, or boyshorts that sit at the natural hip, avoiding thick elastic that cuts across the widest part.
Getting the right size matters most: measure underbust and overbust, and use a fit test to confirm. Breast size can change every six months, so remeasure regularly.
Originally reported by Clovia Blog