Dresses For Pear Shaped. A square is not an oblong, but any other type of rectangle is. A composite shape, also called a composite figure, is a geometric shape constructed from two or more geometric figures. An oblong can also describe any shape that is longer than it is wide. A pound of fresh pears is roughly three or four pears, or 2 cups sliced or cooked. When choosing a dress for your pear shape, you'll want to be mindful of how the dress hugs your hips, and what it does to your upper half. Variations exist for measuring a pound of pears in other forms, such as canned or dried. See more ideas about pear shaped outfits, pear shape fashion, pear body shape.