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Are you having trouble picking out the perfect look? Don’t worry. While there's nothing wrong with big hips and thighs, some people prefer to hide them. There are tons of stylish, flattering outfit combinations out there that can go great with your body type. We’ve narrowed down some specific outfit ideas, so you’ll be able to look and feel your best.
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- QuestionCan you make yourself slimmer in photos?
Paul Julch, MAPaul Julch is a Personal Wardrobe Stylist, Speaker, and the founder of Urbanite | Suburbanite, a wardrobe styling business in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 25 years in the fashion industry, Paul works with clients to make getting dressed easier, less time consuming, and more enjoyable. Paul has years of experience in retail visual merchandising - styling windows, displays, and floor sets for Banana Republic, Gap, and Express. He also has experience styling fashion photo shoots and corporate videos. Paul holds a BS Degree in Management from State University of New York at Binghamton, an MA in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. He also studied Interior Design at the University of California, Berkeley.
Personal Wardrobe Stylist & SpeakerWell, I can give you one universally flattering pose. Instead of standing straight onto the camera with your shoulders squared, turn a little bit into a three-quarter pose, both with your shoulders and your hips. This will visually narrow you, so you won't look wider than you are, because cameras aren't kind anyway. - QuestionWhat should I wear if I have big hips and thighs?
Drew Hawkins1Community AnswerIf you're trying to hide or reduce the appearance of your hips and thighs, the right clothing can make a big difference. Go with A-Line cuts for tops and dresses that will fit comfortably around your waistline but flow down in a triangular shape, which can help conceal your hips and thighs. Both A-Line tops and dresses are great ways to draw the eye upward while helping slim your legs down. It's also a good idea to go with a flowy dress rather than a skintight one. Flowy fabrics don’t draw as much attention to your hips and thighs. - QuestionWhat clothes hide big hips?Drew Hawkins1Community AnswerThere are a few things you can wear to draw attention away from your hips. For instance, boot-cut pants create a smooth, even look all the way down your legs, from your hips to your ankles. If you don’t have any boot-cut pants lying around, that’s okay! Flared pants can also slim down your hips. Capris and other short pants tend to make your legs look thicker. Instead, slip on a pair of long jeans or slacks, which help lengthen your frame while disguising your thighs. You can also wear tops that can reduce the appearance of your hips. Pick out a short tee that falls directly above your hips. This type of shirt helps balances out your figure and is a great way to round out your look.
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- If possible, steer clear of horizontally-striped tops, pants, skirts, and dresses. Horizontal stripes tend to make your figure look wider, and aren’t ideal if you’re trying to hide your hips and thighs.[17]Thanks
- If you’re on the shorter side, grab a pair of pointed-toe shoes. These help add some length to your figure.Thanks
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