Friday, March 09, 2007

What To Wear: Bottom-Heavy Women

Avoid mini skirts because they highlight heavy thighs. Instead go for A-line skirts that define the waist and choose vertical lines or lines that go downward to give a cleaner slimmer look. (Plus belted embossed stripe skirt, £35, Marks and Spencer)

Look for dresses that nip at the waist and flare out at the hips and thighs. Choose V-necks to draw attention to your face and the upper part of your body. If you're going for color, then choose your dress in one solid color. Too much print will make you look larger all over. Again, avoid the mini dress. (Per Una halterneck dress, £45, Marks & Spencer)

For pants, opt for a straight or boot cut leg. Avoid patterned pants and do Not choose anything with pockets around the thigh and waist area. They add bulk and draw attention to your wide hips and thighs.(Plus Kick Flare Trousers, £32, Marks & Spencer). For another great style, click here.

Avoid light colored pants and anything tight or stretchy around the hip and thigh area. Stretch pants or jeans are not a good choice if you're bottom heavy. You also may want to avoid tops with horizontal lines as they make you look wider all over. Instead go for vertical lines that give you a taller slimmer look. Choose pants with longer hemlines as they will make your legs appear longer and slimmer. Do go for the scooped neckline though as it draws attention to the face away from the bottom half of your body. (Plus cotton rich stretch trousers, £19.5, plus pure cotton Henley stripe top, £18, both Marks & Spencer)

Choose V-necks, turtle necks and open collars to call attention to your face. And avoid too large tops as they will make you look heavier all over. Choose delicate patterns or embroidery, never large prints or patterns. (Plus embroidered floral tunic, £25, Marks & Spencer)


Jackets and blazers should stay away from your widest hip area. Wear them open for a more slimming effect. (Plus gathered rear leather jacket, £149, Marks &Spencer)


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