5 Things To AVOID if you have Curvy Hips (Like Me)

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As an hourglass / pear shape woman, here are my tips to help even out my proportions by emphasizing areas I love and de-emphasizing areas I want to fade into the background.

5 Things To AVOID if you have Wide Hips & Thighs (Like Me)

1: Avoid Jeans that have a Light Wash or Heavy Whiskering
2: Avoid Hip-length Tops & Jackets
3: Avoid LOUD Bottoms
4: Avoid Skirts and Pants with a Low Waist
5: Avoid Tight Bottoms

WHAT I'M WEARING:

Links to pieces shown in this video:

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Top: Sézane Past Collection
Jeans: Jesse Kamm Past Collection

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Boots: Mango Past Collection

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Shoes: Sézane Past Collection

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Top: Doen Past Collection

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Coat: Past Collection

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Jacket: Ralph Lauren Wool-Blend Double-Breasted Coat

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Jacket: RRL Past Collection
Boots

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Top: Sézane Past Collection
Jeans: Jesse Kamm Past Collection

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Boots: Mango Past Collection

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Top: Everlane Past Collection
Boots: Mango Past Collection

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Links to pieces shown in this video:

What I'm wearing:

0:01

0:23
Top: Sézane Past Collection
Jeans: Jesse Kamm Past Collection

0:26

1:06
Boots: Mango Past Collection

1:18
Shoes: Sézane Past Collection

1:28
Top: Doen Past Collection

2:03
Coat: Past Collection

2:07

2:16
Jacket: Ralph Lauren Wool-Blend Double-Breasted Coat

2:26
Jacket: RRL Past Collection
Boots

2:51
Top: Sézane Past Collection
Jeans: Jesse Kamm Past Collection

3:35
Boots: Mango Past Collection

4:58
Top: Everlane Past Collection
Boots: Mango Past Collection

5:01

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As someone with this body type, I’ve also found personally that using chunkier style shoes (rather than very petite and tiny style shoes) actually makes my thighs look more in proportion. In a way I suppose I de-emphasise my wide hips by adding more visual weight at the bottom (wide leg pants and chunky shoes.) the chunky shoes also work well if you do want to wear things like skinny jeans. 😊

[kaseyactis]

As someone with very curvy hips I’ve finally realized that flared jeans suit me best and even out my proportions

[Mirabel]

I'm so happy that nowadays regular and high rise jeans are available in stores. I was a teenager during the noughties and during that time you only had low rise jeans which didn't suit me at all.

[lavaklava]

Is it only me who thinks that her body looks perfect? She can wear literally anything

[Nadine-xboj]

This is the video I was searching for my whole life, literally never found a way to categorize my body shape but the in-between hourglass/pear makes totally sense.

[bonnieramirez]

I'm a petite hourglass and I agree with everything but the pencil skirt! That is one of my best looks !

[dianascott]

Your shape is fabulous and I find I like the way your clothes look on you better than the model they show in their adds. Which I now realize is due to your clever evaluation of what looks good on you.

[aperson]

As someone with the same measurements as you, I will be using the opposite advice because I love emphasizing my hips, HOWEVER, for those who do not want to do that, you explained wonderfully in this video!! ❤❤

[Oldschoolfille]

I have wider hip area and smaller waist. I learnt with trial and error that tucking in the top/shirt is the best option for me as a 5-5.1”
I wear almost every garment of my personal taste: crop tops, long tops by tucking in, high waste pants/jeans, bell bottoms, shorts which are not skin fit. I have been complimented by many people for having a good sense of fashion (not complimenting myself 😂 but people like my style and I like it myself too).
I think the best tip is tucking in and wearing high waist jeans. It just gives a smart and sharp look to anyone, short or tall, skinny or curvy.
Thank you for the lovely tips ❤

[cloudblinky]

As a person who doesn't know much about fashion and continuously hating herself for not being good with any outfit, all I can say is that you channel is such a blessing to me. Thank you so much 💗💗 you're so majestic btw

[irieloulollilae]

I think I have the same body type, but I actually really like that my hips are wide. I used to only wear dark wash skinny jeans, but now I actually wear a lot of high-waisted, light wash jeans that are wide-legged, bootcut, or baggy with fun patterns and designs, and I love it. I feel like having the high-waist pants that are tight around my hips but loose as it gets lower accentuates my hips as I wear a tighter or more cropped top. Since I grew up with curvy being what is in style (particularly influenced by Kim Kardashian prime era and the fact that I'm the only thin woman in my family) I actually like to lean into the one way I could be considered curvy.

[TheHearthFairy]

Thank you for this! Speaking as a 26 waist/ 39 hip dip girl, these tips really work. If I’ve ever felt off in outfit it’s because I’ve literally worn the specific styles you’ve advised against here. This vid goes straight to my favorites. Thank you 😄

[unepersonne]

Okay i understand different people have different insecurities but girlss wide hips are soo pretty ( coming from another girl ) . For me my curves make me look so much better i know not everyone will feel like this, but i'm encouraging YOU to look at your wonderfull body and say :
I'm beautiful
I'm pretty
I'm feminine
My body can do and is doing amazing things
My body is created to do amazing things
And last but not least
I'm wonderfully made
God bless you all 💐
P.S I'm not hating at the video creator or the video idea i'm just giving my own opinion
From a 5'0 curvy person who gained 30 lbs in a year and still calls herself beautiful and worthy, as you should queen !
Well .. i'm mostly trying to not think about the fact that i gaigned +30 lbs 😅😂

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I’m a fellow small waist and larger hip girl. I find emphasising the shoulders and feet gives a slimmer mid line of your body in between. A puff sleeve top with extra material at the shoulder makes my waist look tiny, hips look slimmer and then a chunkier shoe also diverts the gaze away from the thighs and calves and gives an overall impression of long and lean between the legs and chest.

[joyz_style]

Beauty standards really are different, here in Africa, the thicker the woman, the better, so I’m here looking at you like “ but you’re so slim”

[soonsims]

I have the same body type, I would say it's hourglass don't think it's pear because the shoulders (0:06) are even slightly broader than the hips. Pears have small shoulders and very wide hips.

[shoozu]

As someone with much bigger hips who likes to accentuate them, its super interesting to see this perspective

[byadeline]

As someone with this body type and struggling to feel good in jeans, I now realized why! I never paid attention to the straight lines around the hips, it makes so much sense. Thanks a lot for all the tips!

[yifatjovani]

I have a pear body shape.. I'm 💯 agree with all your wonderful suggestions. It is so helpful to know how to dress your shape, feeling empowered and confident!