Shape Solution: Hide hips and add height

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TIPS ON HIDING HIPS & ADDING HEIGHT:

Meet Tammie, Development Analyst

“Although I have a balanced hourglass shape, my height can make me look out of proportion”

Work Wear:

Balance your body by bringing focus up to your torso by adding color or texture on top.
Don’t wear tops that are too long and cover your tush, they only shorten your legs.
If you carry your weight in your hips do not wear boot cut, wide leg or trouser fit pants will deemphasize the hip.
We love pinstripes to visually lengthen your body. It forces the eye to look vertically, creating height.

Weekend Wear:

Play with different necklines, collars and embellishments to add visual interest around the face.
The length of your tops and jackets should hit the top or middle of the hip to make it look smaller overall.
Jackets should be well-seamed and nip at the waist or sit just on top of the hip for a proportionate look.
A strapless dress is a great option for keeping the focus on the upper half of the body.
An empire seam falls above the natural waist, creating the appearance of a short torso and longer legs.

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