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3 Life-Changing Ways To Style Your Pants To Look Slimmer

January 25, 2021 by Justine Schwartz
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Although you might not have many reasons to leave the house these days, on the rare occasion that you need to put “real pants” on you want them to be flattering, right? Whether you’re just going to the grocery store or playing dress-up in the mirror for Instagram, there are a few key ways you can make any pair of pants or jeans look supremely more slimming in the waist, hips and butt.

And hey–don’t forget that things will return to normal *one day*. Here are three life-changing hacks stylists swear by to look slimmer when that day comes:

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Choose The Right Waist-Band

The most flattering waist band shape for a better butt is the “V-shaped yoke.” The “yoke” is the patch of jeans between the waistband and butt pockets, Paige denim founder Paige Adams Geller explains. A soft V-shape in that area is universally flattering on your bum.

Size Is Just A Number

The right fit is everything when it comes to flattering jeans and pants, and unfortunately the traditional numerical sizing model falls short when it comes to cut for curvier girls. Thankfully, brands like Everlane, American Eagle and Madewell now carry “Curvy” denim styles designed to flatter hips and thighs.

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Less Is More With Back Pockets

To make your butt look smaller, avoid pairs with back pockets, flaps, buttons, studs, embroidery or any otherwise unflattering design elements.

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Justine Schwartz is a veteran women's lifestyle editor; she's written extensively about style & beauty tips, health advice and wedding planning. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Huffington Post and New York Weddings. Justine has been with SheFinds since 2010; you can reach her via email at Justine@shefinds.com.

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