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.
AFRM
McCall Off-the-Shoulder Stretch Mesh Maxi Dress Yellow
$128.00
Anthropologie
A.L.C.
Lyra Maxi Dress White
$202.00
Rue La La
AFRM
Long-Sleeve Off-The-Shoulder Mesh Maxi Dress
$128.00
Anthropologie
2. Accentuate your waist
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.
Vince Camuto
Wrap Front Maxi Dress Blue
$69.99
Rue La La
Anne Klein
Wrap Midi Dress Green
$55.99
Rue La La
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.
-30%
JNBY
wide-leg jeans - women - Cotton/Spandex/Elastane - S - Grey Gray
$179.00
$255.00
FARFETCH
-60%
Woolrich
wide-leg trousers - women - Cotton/Elastane - 25 - White
$114.00
$282.00
FARFETCH
-58%
PESERICO
striped trousers - women - Wool/Polyester - 42 - Blue
$263.00
$628.00
FARFETCH
-64%
STUDIO NICHOLSON
virgin wool wide-leg trousers - women - Virgin Wool/Polyester - 0 - Black
$208.00
$582.00
FARFETCH
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.
Spanx
High-Waisted Shaping Sheers Beige
$38.00
Neiman Marcus
Spanx
shape Invisible Mid-Thigh Shorts Black
$58.00
Neiman Marcus
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.
-10%
Rhode Resort
Dali linen mini dress - women - Linen/Flax/Cotton - 4 - Pink
$502.00
$558.00
FARFETCH
-59%
Dolce & Gabbana
Hot Pink Fig Printed Silk Shirt Blouse Womens Top
$697.00
$1,695.00
LUX LAIR
-60%
Frankie Shop
Perla shirt jacket and shorts set Pink
$134.00
$337.00
Mytheresa
Bloch
Ladies Wrap Terry Jumpsuit, Charcoal
$48.90
BLOCH
SIMKHAI
Ambretta Combo Blazer Dress Black
$795.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Vince Camuto
Wrap Front Maxi Dress Blue
$69.99
Rue La La
Katie May
Secret Agent Maxi Dress Blue
$348.00
Anthropologie
-23%
Silent D
Aladin Strappy Ankle-Wrap Sandals Gold
$99.95
$130.00
Anthropologie
SIMKHAI
Talita Drape-Front Midi Dress Black
$645.00
Bergdorf Goodman
