How to Look Great in a Skirt Even if You Have Wide Hips
Every woman has a part of her body that she wants to minimize in her clothing. If your problem body area is your hips, do not fret. You are not limited to hiding underneath baggy clothes or wearing unflattering styles; instead, purchase skirts that are designed specifically to address your problem area and build your outfit around that skirt. The result is a gorgeous outfit that minimizes your trouble areas and accentuates your many assets.
Instructions
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Buy skirts in hip-flattering cuts. One style known as an A-line cut creates a clean line from top to bottom and does not cling to your hips or rear end. Another style -- drop-yoke -- gives the look of a full skirt by adding the full skirt to a panel that fits your waist and hips without creating additional bulk.
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Wear skirts made of sturdy fabrics such as denim and corduroy instead of spandex and rayon. The stretchy nature of spandex and similar fabrics means the skirt is more likely to mold to your body shape and cling to your hips.
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Purchase skirts with vertical stripes instead of horizontal. The vertical stripes create the illusion of an elongated body and help to minimize your hips. Horizontal stripes have the opposite effect.
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Wear a dark-colored skirt with a lighter-colored top. Dark colors -- such as brown, navy and black -- have a slimming effect. The lighter color on top will also draw people's eyes to the top half of your body instead of your hips.
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Forgo belts, scarves and other accessories that draw the eyes to your waist and hips. Instead, opt for a statement necklace or earrings to draw eyes upward.
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Tips & Warnings
Wearing slimming undergarments underneath your skirt can help you further minimize your hips.
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