Flattering styles for big hips: How to dress wide hips
Flattering styles for big hips:
How to dress wide hips
Just like a larger bust, curvy hips are also a symbol of femininity. Wide hips aren't always easy to style, but once you get to know your body type better, choosing the right outfits is a breeze. Many curvy women are looking for ways to conceal wide hips and thus make the figure appear a little more balanced. To create a silhouette in which your hips take a back seat, you should master a few basic styling tricks. We'll show you the most important fashion tips for the problem area of the hips.
Concealing wide hips – styling for different body types
Of course, not every curvy woman can be easily assigned a certain body type - the silhouettes and body shapes are too individual and varied for that. If we focus on common conventions regardless, curvy women with wide hips typically belong to one of these two body types: body type X or body type A. A small waist and a wider lower body are common to both silhouettes, but the shape of the upper body is different. Depending on which body type you are more likely to fit, the perfect styling for wide hips requires slight adjustments.
The style guide aims to bring the proportions of shoulder, waist and hip into a harmonious relationship. Gaining or losing weight usually doesn't change much about your predisposition to a certain body type. However, if you know how to emphasize your best sides, even small “flaws” quickly fade into the background. After all, what counts in the long run is that you feel good about your body.
The style guide aims to bring the proportions of shoulder, waist and hip into a harmonious relationship. Gaining or losing weight usually doesn't change much about your predisposition to a certain body type. However, if you know how to emphasize your best sides, even small “flaws” quickly fade into the background. After all, what counts in the long run is that you feel good about your body.
Concealing big hips: Body type A
In the style guide the body type A is often referred to as the "pear shape". Curvy women with this body type have an “asymmetrical” silhouette: the upper body or shoulders are smaller than the hips. It is not uncommon for women with body type A to wear two different sizes - for tops they often buy one or two sizes smaller. The goal for this silhouette is to balance out the proportions: the upper body is emphasized in order to achieve a balanced figure.
How to dress wide hips: Body type X
Body type X corresponds to the classic hourglass silhouette, which is often viewed as the ideal of a feminine, curvy figure. The shoulders are about as wide as the hips, the waist is visibly smaller and the bust is full. Curvy women with body type X should mainly make sure that neither upper nor lower body appear too voluminous due to their choice of outfit. On the contrary: Using skillful styling, highlight your harmonious proportions and any eventual “problem areas” will be concealed in no time.
Jumpsuits in a loose cut are real figure flatterers for a wide variety of body types. With jumpsuits in a wrap-around look or with a waist belt you can create a well-proportioned hourglass figure even you have small shoulders.
Jumpsuits in a loose cut are real figure flatterers for a wide variety of body types. With jumpsuits in a wrap-around look or with a waist belt you can create a well-proportioned hourglass figure even you have small shoulders.
Trousers and dresses that flatter wide hips
Similar to styling for big thighs, in the case of wide hips you should also focus on your upper body. Tops and dresses in bright colours and exciting patterns work well as eye-catchers. If, in addition to big hips, you also have a big bust, you should avoid flounces or ruffles so that your upper body does not appear “fluffy”.After all, what you want to achieve with your outfit is that your proportions appear even.
Here you can find the most important styling tips for big hips:
Use tops to set accents. Flounces, ruffles, crazy patterns, asymmetrical cuts are no problem on the upper body.
- Wearing statement jewelry such as showy necklaces and earrings, a stylish hairstyle or a great make-up look, you draw attention to your face, your shoulders and your cleavage. This means that your wide hips will be less noticeable.
- As for skirts and trousers for wide hips, you should use darker colours and matt fabrics. Shiny materials or bright colours are rather unflattering on the lower body.
- The cleavage is emphasized by a V-neck. Also, strapless tops, for example, playful Carmen blouses, draw attention to your upper body.
- As for the length of the tops, make sure that they don't end directly at waist height. If the hem ends at the widest part of your lower body, your hips are especiallly emphasized.
- Highlight your waist with wrap dresses, waisted shirt dresses, a blazer or high waist jeans to bring this advantage to the fore. Ruffles or belts at waist height would create a fabulous silhouette.
Apparent problem areas do not always have to be concealed and hidden. Women with big hips can also present their curves tastefully in figure-hugging clothing: waist-high pencil skirts can flatter your curves without veiling your silhouette. The waist is also emphasized in high waist jeans and crop tops and your feminine curves are shown to their fullest advantage in an optimal way.
Apparent problem areas do not always have to be concealed and hidden. Women with big hips can also present their curves tastefully in figure-hugging clothing: waist-high pencil skirts can flatter your curves without veiling your silhouette. The waist is also emphasized in high waist jeans and crop tops and your feminine curves are shown to their fullest advantage in an optimal way.
Styling tips: Dos and Don’ts for wide hips
Dos:
- Loose and asymmetrical tops emphasize the upper body
- Waisted tops, short cut jackets/blazers and trousers with a high waist balance the proportions
- Slightly flared skirts and dresses fall over the hips in a flattering way
Don’ts:
- Tops that end at the hips put the focus on the hips
- Fluffy balloon or pleated skirts can appear bulky
- Shiny, supple fabrics (e.g. satin) emphasize the roundness of the hips
- Skirts or trousers with a low waistline often fit uncomfortably
Dos:
- Loose and asymmetrical tops emphasize the upper body
- Waisted tops, short cut jackets/blazers and trousers with high waist balance the proportions
- Slightly flared skirts and dresses fall over the hips in a flattering way
Don’ts:
- Tops that end at the hips put the focus on the hips
- Fluffy balloon or pleated skirts can appear bulky
- Shiny, supple fabrics (e.g. satin) emphasize the roundness of the hips
- Skirts or trousers with a low waistline often fit uncomfortably
Conclusion
Small waist, wide hips? Asymmetrical proportions are part of a curvy figure, but they are not always easy to style. Draw attention to your waist and shoulders and conjure up a balanced silhouette. If you want, you can also show your legs to distract from your hips. When you choose an outfit, you should also pay attention to which body type you correspond to: If your upper body is built rather small, you can create some volume with frills and flounces. However, if you have a full bust, you should make sure that the details and patterns do not make your silhouette appear overwhelming.
