by Danielle Bouchat-Friedman PEAR-SHAPED BODY TYPES Typified by: Narrow shoulders and waist, with wide hips and thighs. Think: Rihanna and Beyonce. Try on: Show off your slender upper body with spaghetti straps, a V-neck or a ball gown. An A-line dress with a sparkly waist detail is also A-OK. Tricky:A bride seeking proportionality and balance may want to avoid trumpet, mermaid and sheath silhouettes. 1. A fairytale princess ball gown brought to life with crystal beading and sparkling tulle.