Looks That Slim Your Hips
Hips happen. That's life. Many of us have tried every diet and exercise in the world to try and get rid of our pesky protrusions to no avail. Here are some tips to disguise big hips.
Pants
Finding a properly fitting pair of pants is essential to flattering your hips. Once you know which style suits your shape you'll be able to avoid confronting a closet full of trousers that don't suit your body type. Here's what you should look for:
- The most flattering style is flat front trousers with wide legs. They should sit slightly below the natural waist. If there are side pockets, have them removed or sewn shut.
- Your best-bet jean is a style with a slightly lower rise, but not too low. Look for boot-cut legs to help balance out the body.
- Avoid high-waisted or tapered styles and pants with too much back detailing at all costs. These styles are your worst enemy. Also avoid styles with small back pockets because they will make the hips and rear look bigger.
Skirts
Skirts can be tricky. Factors such as length, shape and color can dramatically effect how they look on you. Women with big hips in particular need to be careful about what skirts they should and should not wear. Here are some pointers:
- Choose a moderate A-line skirt in any length. Easy wraps, softly draped styles and knee-length straight skirts are also good choices. Wear them with shoes and mules that have slight heels.
- In terms of detailing, choose dark or muted colors on the bottom and look for styles that incorporate center pleats or stitching to elongate your silhouette.
- Avoid bias-cut skirts like the plague. The cross cut of the material makes them cling to big hips like nobody's business. Also avoid severely tapered skirts and styles with patch pockets, all around pleating and horizontal details.
