Dressing a pear-shaped body can sometimes feel like a balancing act. With wide hips and a smaller waist, it can be tricky to find clothes that highlight your best features. But it doesn't have to be.

Dear Vicki: I am going to be the mother of the groom, and I really need help with what to wear. This is almost ruining my joy in the wedding because I want my son to be proud of me. I have let myself ...