5 styling tips for women with wide hips
While we never like dictating how anyone should dress, we are here to share some helpful tips gathered from our expert fashion team over the years… This time we’re discussing the good old ‘pear-shape’ conundrum: What to wear when you have big hips, plus how to flatter this body shape the best. Take note from Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayek, and Blake Lively with our guide for wide-hipped girls.
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1. Focus on the neckline.
Certain cuts will suit pear-shapes better, as they emphasize the shoulders. Wide necklines and off-the-shoulder styles will visually widen shoulders and draw attention upwards.
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Self Portrait
Off-shoulder cotton lace minidress Green
$270.00
$540.00
Mytheresa
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Velvet
Elly off-shoulder cotton midi dress Blue
$331.00
$473.00
Mytheresa
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Dorothee Schumacher
Off-shoulder midi dress Green
$385.00
$642.00
Mytheresa
2. Accentuate your waistÂ
Flaunt what you’ve got! Accentuate your hourglass silhouette with a belted dress, wrap dress, or a fit and flare cut. It’s a great way to nip in the waist and make the most of your figure.
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Poupette St Barth
Aude ruffled floral wrap dress Pink
$312.00
$445.00
Mytheresa
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Twik
Womens Crinkled wrap-style minidress Blue
$29.95
$49.00
Simons
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
Tori printed crêpe wrap dress Black
$384.00
$640.00
Mytheresa
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Twik
Womens Crinkled wrap-style minidress Blue
$29.95
$49.00
Simons
3. Make the most of wide leg pants
While it may seem counterintuitive, wide leg pants will complement wider hips and a pear shaped frame. Create a flattering silhouette by combining them with a tighter fitting top or a cropped top to draw attention to your waist.
4. Find the right underwear
A padded bra or push-up bra will add volume to a small bust, while a good pair of support knickers will smooth and tone the hips under clothes.
5. Opt for tops in vivid colors or intricate prints
This will balance out your figure by drawing more attention to your top half and making your shoulders and chest appear slightly broader than they are.
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Rhode Resort
Dali linen mini dress - women - Linen/Flax/Cotton - 4 - Pink
$502.00
$558.00
FARFETCH
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Frankie Shop
Perla shirt jacket and shorts set Pink
$211.00
$421.00
Mytheresa
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Rick Owens
Gathered silk chiffon top Pink
$960.00
$1,920.00
Mytheresa
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VETEMENTS
Diva gloves jersey minidress Pink
$1,382.00
$2,303.00
Mytheresa
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Max Mara
Ambra denim wrap dress Blue
$763.00
$1,090.00
Mytheresa
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Anna Kosturova
Tie-dye silk wrap dress Blue
$474.00
$790.00
Mytheresa
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
Roxanna wrap midi dress Blue
$419.00
$838.00
Mytheresa
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
Simona lamé wrap dress Blue
$448.00
$640.00
Mytheresa
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Max Mara
Camino printed cotton wrap dress White
$1,074.00
$1,790.00
Mytheresa
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Anna Kosturova
Tie-dye halterneck silk wrap dress Pink
$553.00
$790.00
Mytheresa
Zimmermann
Silk wrap dress Green
$1,235.00
Mytheresa
Zimmermann
Ruffled silk satin wrap dress Pink
$1,235.00
Mytheresa
