Short body:
Shape: Look for pants with a straight leg.
For your best look:
- Look for a classic style that does not overwhelm your small frame.
- Wear pants that are as long as possible.
- A front crease can help to stretch the appearance of your legs.
- Wear the pants a bit too long for your leg and pair them with high heels.
- Choose a natural waisted style to add length to your legs.
Avoid these mistakes that are not flattering to your short stature:
- Cuffs
- Pants that are too short
- Flared or wide leg trousers because they make you look shorter.
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Tummy:
Shape: Look for flat front pants with a straight leg.
For your best look:
- Look for styles that sit slightly lower than your natural waist.
- If necessary, buy a size larger and have the hips customized by a tailor.
- You should prefer styles without pockets.
- Choose styles with a loose waistband.
Avoid these mistakes that accentuate your tummy:
- High waistline
- Pleats
- Patch pockets
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Short waisted:
Shape: Choose a flat front style with a low waist to stretch your torso.
For your best look:
- Look for trousers with a lower rise to elongate the appearance of your torso.
- Wear long tops over your pants.
Avoid these mistakes that accentuate your short waisted stature:
- High heels
- High waisted pants
- Stripes
- Trousers with vertical details
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Long waisted:
Shape: Choose a style with a high sitting waistband and straight legs.
For your best look:
- Wear trousers with a waistband that hits near your natural waist or above, with straight but not snug-fitting legs.
Avoid these mistakes that accentuate your long waisted stature:
- Flared, wide leg styles
- Cropped styles
- Cuffs
- Anything baggy
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Pear shaped:
Shape: Choose good fitted pants with a flat front and wide legs. Make sure that the trouser is not too tight on your bottom.
For your best look:
- Try a style with a slightly lower rise – it will allow room for the derriere without being big all over.
- Choose dark coloured trousers because they hide your lumps and bumps well.
- Check out a slight boot-cut shape to help balance out the body.
- Choose styles with a small waistband.
- Look for a style with no back pockets or any details on your bottom.
Avoid these mistakes that accentuate your pear shaped figure:
- Tight legs or hems
- Small or widely spaced back pockets, which will make the derriere look larger
- Any detailing near your bottom
- Styles with a high waistline
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