How can I downplay my hips?
When you want to downplay the hips you need to draw attention away from that area. Everyone’s shape is a little different but in general, focus attention on the upper body area. A flattering hairstyle and makeup are essential and a way to begin drawing attention upward.
Choose fashions that flatter your figure/body type. Necklines that widen your shoulder area such as off the shoulder, boat or wide V-necklines, that balance the hip area, are flattering on this type of figure. Bright colors and print tops, bold jewelry and/or scarfs around your face area will draw attention to your upper body away from the hips. Dark color bottoms with no details around the hips such as pockets downplay your hips.
Invest in good bras, long cardigan style sweaters, long blazers, straight-leg pants, flattering tops, A-line skirts, and A-line dresses.
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What style of pants flatter large hips?
Large hips give women a bottom-heavy look. They draw focus to the hip area. Straight-leg pants and pants with wide bottoms are very flattering on this figure type. Also, boot cut pants or jeans that have a slight flare below the knees will balance wide hips and look great on “hippie” ladies. Dark color pants or dark color jeans will give you a slimmer look than light color pants. Avoid any details around the hip area or front pockets. The goal is to draw attention away from your hips by wearing tops with attention around the neckline, attractive jewelry around your face area, or a beautiful scarf. Tip: Avoid prints and patterned pants and tight and tapered pants or jeans. That will make your hips look larger.
Can/should a woman with larger-than-average hips & butt wear a straight skirt?
Straight skirts can look stylish on taller gals with large hips. Should women with larger-than-average hips and butt wear a straight skirt? Depends on the fit and how it looks on them after checking the mirror. Proper fitting straight/pencil skirts should not be skin tight, they should gently flow over the hips. Straight gored skirts will minimize the roundness of the lower half and flatter women with large hips. A straight skirt with a button-front or a with a front zipper closure will create a vertical and slimming effect. To get a proper fit a straight skirt must be tailored to fit your figure. Pair straight skirts in dark colors or pinstripes with a button down blouse, fitted v-neck, scoop neck, t-shirt or a cardigan sweater in the same color for a monochromatic look.
Tip: Prints or light color straight skirts are not flattering on plus size gals..