Balancing Wider Hips and Thighs

One feature that is most associated with a woman’s figure is the hips. In light of this, I’ve often wondered why women with hips complain. Of course, that could be because I didn’t have any for years!

If you would still like some tips on how to dress with wide hips though, here we go! Essentially, men love curves so you don’ t want to completely mask your figure! Instead, finding balance is key!

It is usually best for your shoulders to match your hips in width; it will make your waist appear even smaller and, of course, the first rule of attractiveness is symmetry.

Anyway, gorgeous, have a go at these tips!


Flattering Choices:

Animal print tops draw attention upward; refrain from continuing the print on the skirt, however!

Cropped jackets that stop just as the hip begins help mellow the transition from waist to hip.

Wrap dresses are beautiful as long as you have large enough shoulders--or shoulder pads--to match your hip width.  These will give an hourglass illusion!

Short jackets (not swing jackets) and boleros also balance as do other sorts of layering on the top which adds bulk to match the width of the hip!  Just don't forget to pull in that waist with a belt!

Straight skirts (not too tight) in dark colors will slim your hips.



Less Flattering Choices:

Refrain from wide belts or using scarves as belts as they continue the large color block routine!

Any wrapped sweaters or tops that tie around the hips draw attention to their width!  Watch out!

Hip belts are a definite 'no-no'!  And, jackets and tops ending at the mid-thigh draw attention to the size as do cargo pockets!

Steer clear of peasant skirts or skirts with tiers or ruffles which add weight.

Super tight skirts will show every dimple you have so beware!  Keep them fairly loose but not necessarily a-line!