Choosing the right clothes for your body shape can make all the difference, especially for women with curvy hips and thighs.
Discover the best clothing choices to flaunt your curves with confidence and style. Let’s get started!
DON’T: Wear simple tops
Women with curvy hips should avoid wearing solid color, plain tops.
To draw attention to the upper body, you need something more eye-catching than a simple top.
Want to know what works? Keep reading!
DO: Wear off-the-shoulder tops and dresses
These tops and dresses help divert attention from the hips and thighs by elongating the neck and drawing the eyes toward the neck and upper chest.
You can further accentuate this area with long, dangling earrings or a colorful necklace.
DO: Wear V-necks or scoop necks
V-neck or scoop neck tops open up the neck area, making it ideal to pair with layered necklaces to highlight the space.
You can also choose a V-neck top with a straight or ruffled collar for added style.
DO: Wear statement tops with patterns and bright colors
One of the best ways to draw focus is by wearing tops with patterns or bright colors.
This directs attention to the upper part of your body and away from your hips and thighs.
So go ahead and rock those bold patterns and vibrant colors!
DO: Wear tops with big lapels or collars
If you’re not into bold colors but still want some design, opt for tops with big lapels or collars.
A ribbon in the center adds a bonus touch, drawing attention to your upper body while keeping things stylish.
DO: Wear tops with horizontal stripes
A horizontal striped top may seem simple, but its pattern works wonders by directing attention away from your hips and thighs.
The stripes keep the focus on your upper body, which is exactly what you’re aiming for.
Just be sure the stripes are horizontal—vertical stripes can draw the eye downward instead.
DON’T: Wear shapeless, droopy tops
Hiding your curvy hips and thighs doesn’t mean hiding your entire body.
Wearing shapeless clothing can make you appear wider.
Opt for structured or tailored pieces that highlight your best features and create a flattering silhouette.
DON’T: Wear long tops that go down your leg
This might seem like a good option since it hides the hips and thighs, but it actually draws the eyes from top to bottom, stopping at your thighs.
Avoid wearing this type of top, as it doesn’t create the flattering effect you’re aiming for.
DO: Wear pieces that add volume
Opt for tops that add volume, like ones with puffy sleeves or a tailored jacket.
These pieces can balance your proportions and create a more flattering silhouette.
DO: Wear shoulder pads
You can also add volume to your existing tops by using shoulder pads.
There are pads available on the market designed to enhance your shoulders and help balance your proportions.
DON’T: Wear pencil skirts
While skirts are often a great option to balance curvy hips and thighs, pencil skirts that cling to the hips and thighs should be avoided.
If you have any in your closet, it might be time to part with them.
DON’T: Wear mini-skirts
It’s best to avoid mini-skirts or mini-dresses as they can draw attention to your hips and thighs, emphasizing them more than you might want.
Consider parting with these styles for a more flattering look.
DON’T: Wear brightly colored skirts
Bright-colored skirts can unintentionally draw attention to your hips and thighs.
Instead, save the vibrant hues for your tops to keep the focus upward and away from the lower body.
DO: Wear A-line styles
A-line skirts and dresses are great for concealing curvy hips and thighs.
The widest part of the skirt flares out below the knee, highlighting your slimmer lower legs and creating the illusion of longer, leaner legs.
DO: Wear anything “flowy”
Flowy skirts and dresses are perfect for creating the illusion of slim, long legs.
Their triangular shape helps conceal curvy hips and thighs, making them a flattering choice for adding flow and balance to your look.
DO: Wear anything “structured”
Structured skirts and dresses, like flowy and A-line styles, are great for concealing curvy hips and thighs.
They also create the illusion of slimmer legs, giving you a balanced, flattering silhouette.
DO: Wear any dark or mid-wash color
Dark colors are effective for minimizing areas you’d like to conceal, especially when they end below the knee.
Just avoid mini-skirts or pencil skirts, as these styles can draw attention to the hips and thighs.
DON’T: Wear capris
Capri pants are best avoided for women with curvy hips and thighs.
This length tends to compress the lower half of the body, making curvy hips even more noticeable.
It’s best to skip capris and opt for other styles instead.
DON’T: Wear skinny jeans
Skinny jeans are similar to pencil skirts—they cling to your hips and thighs, highlighting any bulges, and they can make your legs appear shorter.
There are just too many drawbacks with skinny jeans, so it’s best to skip them.
DON’T: Wear pants with side pockets
Pants with side pockets or cargo pants are practical, but if you’re aiming to minimize attention on your thighs, it’s best to avoid them.
The pockets draw the eyes directly to your thighs, making them more noticeable.
DO: Wear high-waisted, wide-leg pants
Opt for high-waisted, wide-leg pants instead.
They gently skim over your hips and thighs, and the triangular shape helps to further conceal them, creating a flattering silhouette.
DO: Wear straight leg
Straight-leg pants or jeans are another excellent choice.
They provide a smooth fit over the hips and thighs, offering a sleek look without drawing attention to those areas.
DO: Wear boot cut or flare jeans
These pants or jeans are perfect for accentuating an hourglass shape.
They fit comfortably around the hips and thighs, then taper in at the waist before flaring out at the bottom, creating a balanced, flattering silhouette.
DON’T: Wear light-colored bottoms
To avoid drawing attention to your bottom, stick to dark-colored bottoms and steer clear of bright or bold patterns.
These will keep the focus away from your hips and thighs, giving you a more balanced look.
DO: Lengthen the body
To balance out curvy hips and thighs, elongate your body with a single-color jumpsuit or a two-piece outfit in one color.
Enhance the top with a V-neck, scoop neck, or a stylish collar to draw attention upwards and keep the look balanced.
DO: Choose point-toe heel
To create the illusion of longer legs and balance curvy hips and thighs, avoid flats and opt for heels.
Nude heels are especially effective as they blend with your skin tone, making your legs appear even longer.
DO: Create a “color column”
A color column technique works by wearing lighter colors on the inside and darker colors on the outside.
This draws the eye inward and downward, while the darker colors help camouflage areas you prefer to downplay.
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