How to Make Hips Appear Wider

There are plenty of tutorials out there that address the topic of how to make your hips thinner. There are also articles that discuss avoiding articles of clothing that make hips inadvertently look larger. But you do not always see information about how to make hips appear wider. It is surprisingly easy to create the illusion of wider hips. Probably the quickest and easiest way to add some heft to your hips is to wear a light colored pant and a dark colored top. There are several other ways to make your hips appear wider and you can learn about them in the following steps.

Things You'll Need

• Bulk fabrics
• Belt
• Pants
• Double-breasted jacket
• Dress or skirt

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Instructions

• 1

  Use color to your advantage. Try to wear a dark color on top and a lighter color on bottom. Wearing a light colored pant will create the look of fuller hips.

• 2

  Select bulky fabrics and prints to enhance the width of hips. Thick fabrics can add bulk and horizontal stripes can make the body appear wider.

• 3

  Accentuate your waist to make your hips appear wider. The appearance of a small waist creates the illusion of fuller hips. Draw attention to your waist by sporting a belt or tucking in your top.

• 4

  Select pants that will make your hips appear wider. Choose pants that are high waisted with a tapered leg. Pants with pleats and pockets also tend to add the appearance of curves. Avoid wearing white washed denim; wear a solid color pair of jeans instead.

• 5

  Toss on a double breasted jacket. A double breasted jacket, especially one that ties in the front, tends to divide the body, thereby adding heft to the hips.

• 6

  Choose dresses or skirts that button down the front. The row of buttons will make your hips look wider.