Make Your Hips Appear Smaller

The next time your hips are the only thing you can see in the mirror, try these tricks when getting dressed.

• Wear straight or wide leg trouser cut pants.  You want to create a straight line from your hip to the floor with the silhouette of your pants.

• Always avoid pleated pants.  Pleats add width and bulk to your hips.

• Watch out for poorly placed front pockets.  The farther out a pocket is placed the more it will accentuate your hips.  Pockets that are set closer to your zipper are ideal.

•  Avoid side zip pants.  If you break up the front of your pant with a zipper you reduce the visual width of your hips.

• Wear tops and jackets that define your waist.  A defined waist will draw the eye away from your hips.