iwantmk.comLuanne Storer,IBC

Today on Tips & Trends, I want to talk about hiding your hips. Now some of you, I’m sure, don’t need to hide your hips. For those of us that do….there are some definite fashion “no no’s” and definite fashion “yes yes’s!”

No No’s  

1. No pleats! This I would think is a no brainer, but I am still amazed that women will wear pants with pleats. Especially jeans. There is a reason why people make fun of “Mom jeans”, they are stupid looking. Period. Don’t wear them. With some dress pants, pleats are appropriate, but not for those of us trying to hide our hips. Stay away from them Ladies.
2. No pockets on the back side. A lot of the pants kids are wearing these days are low, low cut, and have pockets on the butt. Big hips? Don’t do it. In fact try to avoid side pockets and opt for pockets that are closer to the zipper.
3. No skinny jeans. Are you sad? If you’re as old as I am, I’m sure you miss the awesome skinny jeans trend from the 80’s. We have to let go girls. If you are between the ages of 35 and 45, you know what I am talking about and you also know you don’t have the same hips you had in the 80’s.
4. Don’t wear wide belts or anything that draws attention to your hips.

Yes, yes’s 

1. Wide leg trousers are great at deemphasizing the hips. They are very in and very concealing. Comphy too!
2. Wear dark colored pants. White or light colored pants will make your hips look bigger. Can’t have that, now can we? No matter what, make sure that your top is lighter than your pants or skirt. Dark colors recede.
3. Wear longer skirts. Avoid short skirts that draw attention to your hips.
4.  Accessorize with earrings and/or bulky necklaces instead of accessorizing with belts.
5. Buy the correct size. When pants are too tight, they ride up and …well, we’ve all seen it. Buy pants and skirts that are comfortable and the correct size.

Hope that helps! (If you didn’t need help in this area, I hate you will have some awesome ideas for you next Tuesday.

Kisses!