Sad but true, saddlebags are the fate of many women. Even if men often perceive the curves around their hips as very feminine and therefore attractive, we cannot really make friends with them. The annoying cushions around the hips and bottom make the legs look shorter than they actually are. Through them, the body has an A or pear shape: the upper body is narrow, the lower body wide.
Mistake 1: top or dress are the wrong length
Admittedly, the idea of gripping a loose, straight-cut top or dress is obvious. But this cut is not a good choice for A-type women: Instead of concealing the saddle pants, a long, straight cut top ensures that the legs look even shorter and your narrow waist is completely lost. This makes the figure look wider than it actually is. You should make sure that the tops either only reach the waist or cover the hips completely. You should definitely avoid tops and blouses that end exactly at the widest part of your hips, because this emphasizes the saddle pants instead of concealing them.
Mistake 2: The top is too tight
Yes, one would like to show off his slender torso. But if you grab tight tops with very narrow straps, the contrast between slim upper and broad lower body becomes even stronger. The result: you emphasize your saddle pants instead of concealing them.
Instead of a figure-hugging, narrow top, you should prefer a more voluminous blouse that still highlights your slim waist. This balances the proportions of your body. All cuts that emphasize the horizontal lines and your shoulders are great. These include tops with a submarine or Carmen neckline, tops with wide horizontal stripes or blouses with a striking collar, frills or flounces. Also great: tops in bright colors and with striking patterns. Because they direct the view away from your problem zone, the saddle pants, to your advantages, the narrow upper body and the delicate waist.
Mistake 3: The pants are too narrow
Sounds nice, but unfortunately it’s a misconception. Because a pair of tubular pants that taper towards the hem emphasizes the pear shape of your body. Skinny jeans are therefore taboo for anyone who wants to hide their saddle pants. Cinema pants are also not a good choice for anyone who wants to hide their riding pants. The reason: The carrot shape of the trousers in connection with the voluminous pockets at the waist is visually appealing.
Straight-cut trousers that are still close to the body and loose at the bottom are much better. The best example: the wide Marlene pants. The legs are additionally stretched by their crease. Even slight flare pants , bootcut or boyfriend jeans with slightly higher collar and without (!) Pockets conceal saddlebags.
Do you love skirts? Then choose one of the trendy midi skirts in a light A-line shape. This cut hides riding pants like no other item of clothing. Styling trick: choose a slightly flared skirt whose hem ends at the narrowest part of your body. For many women, this spot is just below the knee. This skirt length makes your legs look slimmer.
Mistake 4: The pants are too light
Light gray and beige are considered unobtrusive colors. When it comes to concealing riding pants, they are the worst possible choice for pants. The reason: bright colors are visually appealing. If you want to balance the A-shape of your body, you should always use pants in dark colors. If you love bright colors and bright tones, then you should only wear them on the upper body.
Absolute no-go: Jeans with light used effects at thigh height. Better choose an evenly colored pair of jeans in a dark shade of blue.
Mistake 5: the jacket is the wrong length
If you want to hide your saddlebags, you should definitely avoid half-length jackets and short coats that end at the widest part of your body. Because this length emphasizes your wide hips and strong thighs. Better are short jackets that end above the saddlebags at waist level or longer coats that extend above them. Jackets and coats with a conspicuous collar have the greatest slim-making effect, because they direct your gaze away from the problem area and towards your upper body.
Even more tips to hide riding pants
As already mentioned: In order to hide your saddlebags, you should direct your eyes to your upper body. You can achieve this, as described, with eye-catching tops and jackets. Another effective way to distract from your riding pants is with accessories. No matter if statement chain, big, sparkling earrings or big eye-catcher scarf – anything that pleases and emphasizes your upper body is allowed.
You can also hide your riding pants with your shoes and make your figure look more harmonious. High heels are great because they stretch your legs. By the way, pointed pumps have the greatest slim-mach effect. Wedge sandals are more comfortable and the better choice for high heel newbies. Important: The length of the pants should be adjusted to the heel height of the shoes so that the hem just touches the floor.
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