How to dress if you have wide hips to enhance them and feel at the top!
Wide hips can be a blessing or a problem. Sure, being curvy is cool, but sometimes dressing up can become a real nightmare. And we women, unfortunately, know it well ...
Very often, when you have round hips, it is quite difficult to have a discreet style, even if some occasions require it. Do not worry though, with our advice, you will be able to build a tailor-made wardrobe!
First of all, to get started, you should keep in mind the ideal shopping list for your body type and the clothes to avoid with no ifs and buts. Ready for a hard training session?
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- V-necklines
- Bras studied
- Top decorated
- Straight or wide leg pants
- A-line dresses or skirts
- Important jewels
- Long shirts
The things you absolutely must avoid
- Trousers too tight
- Skinny jeans
- Too casual and masculine look
- Short and fitted skirts
The V-neck is your ally
The V-neck elongates the figure and allows you to divert attention from the wide hips. Don't be too shy: even if you're wearing something that really shows off your curves, a V-neck will immediately rebalance the whole.You can opt for a very deep drain or choose a more delicate one. And remember: things will be even easier if you choose black.
© Getty RihannaFundamental thing: choose the right bra!
If you have wide hips, the choice of bra becomes crucial, to divert attention from the hips and create harmony between the shapes! A push up bra is the right choice if you have wide hips and normal breasts. , it is better not to overdo it.
The important thing is to try to create a balance between bust and hips, so try on different types of bra before choosing! Check out this year's "trendy underwear":
If you have wide hips, wear decorated tops
One way to divert attention from wide hips are decorated tops. Obviously you shouldn't overdo it, and above all it is good to choose something that you feel comfortable in. Always remember that the decorations and complex workings on a top help to diversify the figure.
The wide pants for those with wide hips
Wearing straight or thigh-length pants helps to diminish the importance of the hips. It's a "trick" that everyone from Kim Kardashian to Alicia Keys uses. much more slender and tapered.
© Getty Alicia KeysChoose important jewelry
They call them "statement jewels", important and demanding bijoux, with a strong message: I'm not afraid to strike and attract attention. Important jewels, as long as you don't have very abundant breasts, I can help you, like the V-neck. , to divert attention from the hips and bring it to the décolleté.
If you also have large breasts, a too demanding jewel could be counterproductive, and in that case we recommend, as always, a sense of proportion! In that case, you can opt for super earrings
The shirt? Better long!
The shirt, indispensable especially in daytime looks, but also for evening, is best to choose long. The half-height hem of the hips actually works wonders. It doesn't take much, just choose the right one after trying some.
Too short would make the curves stand out, too long too, because the fabric would stretch just where it shouldn't. The ideal is a hem that divides the line of the hips in two! Or you can opt for something more original with a vintage flavor ...
The trapezoid lines
Sometimes it's all a matter of geometry: if you have large hips, a good idea, especially for elegant or day skirts and dresses, is to focus on A-line lines, which create an A with your silhouette. In this way the hips will be diminished and the figure given by your dress or skirt will count. In short, sometimes the dress makes the monk ...
© Getty Jennifer LopezBanned XXL sizes and over-sized style
The clothes you choose should not be too loose or too tight. XXL sizes and the over-size style that gives a "sack of potatoes" look must be definitively abandoned. It is also best to avoid overloading the silhouette by overlapping too many layers or too many colors.
© GettyAnother fundamental thing: choose the right colors!
Dark, of course, because they slim the figure, but it is not mandatory to always wear black. Three universes of colors allow for three different styles, which reveal shapes with lightness.
- Neutral: gray and taupe.
- Precious: grenade and emerald.
- The false blacks: deep purple, midnight blue, anthracite gray.
- The fantasies? Why not, but be careful to avoid too flashy colors.
TOP garments to hide the hips
© Getty- A straight coat
Structure the silhouette. It must be quite long, it must be worn over colored clothes for a graphic effect. Loose jackets, which tighten at the knees and get fat, should be avoided. For a fun touch, why not wear the coat with rubber boots or patent leather shoes? - A baby-doll dress
Retro, her short, flared cut disguises her round belly and wide hips. If you don't feel comfortable showing off your legs, you can turn it into a tunic, as long as you put a long coat over it so as not to cut the silhouette in half. - A long cardigan
It absolutely must cover the buttocks at least partially. Thanks to the V-neckline, the décolleté lengthens the bust. In order not to fall into the "grandmother's vest", favor colors such as black or gray and avoid pastel colors at any cost. It should be worn with a pair of jeans and high heels for a slender figure.
TOP items to enhance the hips without exaggerating
© Getty- A wrap dress
With a belt at the waist. Working-girl style or cocktail dress depending on the occasion. It highlights the upper body and offers movement and suppleness to your legs. If it's short-sleeved, cover up with a wool cardigan. Be careful not to leave it too open in front. - Jeans
They shape the buttocks. Despite the preconceptions about this garment, jeans are the best friends of our line, and you can choose between various models. High-waisted, to emphasize the feminine forms; here the waistline is modeled and the breasts enhanced. With a low rise, jeans are also good for wide hips and rounded buttocks. - A trench coat
Worn like a dress. The ideal is to show only opaque or colored tights, as if you were not wearing anything else, for an amazing effect. If you have a slim waist, wear a trench coat with a belt and opt for a classic beige color. If you have a rounded waist, go for black.
The right accessories
© Getty- A belt
Better forget the belt that tightens at the waist. There are two ways to bring it for two different effects. Under the breast. In this case, choose a rather wide belt, ideal for emphasizing the bust and creating a flared effect if you have very wide hips. At the waist: you can choose a thinner and more decorated belt. - Shoes with heels
They are simply indispensable. They lengthen the silhouette and slim the leg. Also, walking in heels strengthens the leg muscles and shapes the calves well. To alternate, try ankle boots or wedges. - An XS handbag
There is no need to overload yourself with a giant handbag. Reduce the size of your accessories and take only the bare essentials with you. Choose a small handbag or a colorful clutch bag.
Get inspiration from celebrities for some look ideas!