Are skinny pants flattering on plus size women?
Skinny pants (skinny jeans) are not flattering on plus size women because they draw attention and emphasize the hip or rear end area. Looking at the three photos above the straight leg pants in the center look the best.
All style pants are in style today depending on your body type and what looks most flattering on you. Be sure that your under pants don’t create lumps or bulges and choose monochromatic color outfits.
In general if you are 5’3″ to 5’7″ and weigh between 155 -195 pounds choose the following pant styles:
Inverted triangle shapes look good in boot cut or slightly flared pants.
Rectangular body shapes look best in straight leg pants.
Triangle shapes look good in straight leg or boot cut style pants.
Hour glass figures should go with straight leg pants.
Tip: Chic women ignore trends and wear clothes that make them look great!
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What style tops to wear with flared pants?
Most style tops that are fitted, semi fitted or relaxed work with flared pants. Tops with statement sleeves are optional.
What style of women’s dress pants & jeans are in vogue?
Dress pants and jeans in every style are “in vogue”. Bootcut, flare, wide leg, skinny and straight leg styles are all in style today as long as they are flattering on you.
Designers are promoting high waist, straight leg pants this year but most women are continuing to wear slim pants. Wide legged pants look fabulous if you are tall, but don’t work on short females. If you are “hippy” slim style ankle pants won’t look good on you. Wide bottomed / flare pants are best on hippy women because they balance their hips.
Most fashion trends are being dictated by modern women (not designers) who are into casual and comfortable clothes that make them look awesome. For example search any retailer website and search “women’s pants” you will see a variety of pant styles to choose from. When choosing any fashion to wear you need to know your body type in order to know what is flattering on you.