https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-to-dress-a-flat-rear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:12:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-to-dress-a-flat-rear#post-990720 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:37:03 +0000 ElleH 990720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Connie for jeans I would try the Vince welt pocket in blue denim or dark olive from NAS. They are medium rise to hide muffin but also bigger up the top with skinnier legs &amp; seams on back pockets &amp; legs to help a little with butt appearance.</p> <p>Have you tried Bailey 44 sheaths? They seem to give everyone curves, while concealing tummies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-to-dress-a-flat-rear#post-990708 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:27:58 +0000 Aziraphale 990708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Connie, and welcome!</p> <p>Have you tried pants with back flap pockets? &nbsp;Those can add a bit of volume in the right place. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-to-dress-a-flat-rear#post-990661 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 23:52:23 +0000 Caro in Oz 990661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Connie, I dream of shifting my tummy to my rear so sympathies :)&nbsp;<br />I think Gaylene's observations are spot on - welcome </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-to-dress-a-flat-rear#post-990508 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:12:21 +0000 Connie 990508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow...thank you everyone for your comments...love your kind words and insight!<br />So many great ideas, thank you for the specifics on ways not only to camouflage (yea to Google for spelling help) but also the idea of embracing...interesting where we get the idea to be ashamed of our god-given shape...<br />Suz, Angie, Gaylene, Marly, rachylou...each of you have added a pop of uplifting confidence to refocus my search using your great suggestions.<br />I will check out all your suggestions and keep positive about the search and also keep re-reading Angie's posts on body-types. &nbsp;Usually it has to cross my path many times before it sinks in for me!<br />Maybe I'll print the page?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-to-dress-a-flat-rear#post-990435 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 19:01:28 +0000 rachylou 990435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Connie! Just adding my sympathies. I apparently have no bum anymore. Don't know where it went! I have just started a <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/starting-the-serious-search-for-trousers" rel="nofollow">quest </a>for good, real trousers. </p> <p>Right now my best fitting pair of pants are stretchy, flared maternity pants from Walmart that are super small... No pregnant woman could possibly get in them. I think that's why they were on the sale rack... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-to-dress-a-flat-rear#post-990383 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 18:11:22 +0000 Marley 990383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Connie - welcome to the forum!&nbsp; I just want to reiterate what the other fabbers have already told you.&nbsp; Dresses with ruching&nbsp;are great to give you some shape - I'd start there for a wedding dress.&nbsp; As far as casual outfits go - I'm not sure if you are a jeans wearer - but if you are, check out any jean that has embellishment (not tween embellishment) on the back pockets area - like Hudsons, True Religion, or Paige.&nbsp; I have a flat bum myself and am in love with the Paige jeans.&nbsp; They seem to lift as well as shape very nicely around the back.&nbsp; Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-to-dress-a-flat-rear#post-990357 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 17:58:35 +0000 Gaylene 990357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Connie, and welcome to the forum. Suz and Angie's recommendations are a good starting point, but I also think you might want to consider how important it is to you to camouflage your lower half vs. embracing it. I tend towards more of an IT shape with slim thighs and a flatter, smaller butt, but I actually like to emphasize my shape sometimes instead of moving towards the hourglass "ideal" which forms the basis for most recommendations on dressing this shape. I'll choose epaulettes over a peplum any day, although the peplum-shaped jackets do give me more of an hourglass shape.</p> <p>As another older woman (I'm 64), I've also found the cut and drape of a better quality garment can be much more flattering on a more mature body; there can be a world of difference between an Eileen Fisher knit skirt and an H&amp;M one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-to-dress-a-flat-rear#post-990240 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 15:56:48 +0000 Angie 990240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's so sweet, Connie. Thanks for the YLF support. And thanks for getting the ball rolling, Suz. </p> <p>Have you tried the Martin Fit and Sloans at BR? I'd start there first. And Hudons jeans. Or KUT's Catherine BF jeans. And Theory pants. </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-to-dress-a-flat-rear#post-990143 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 14:40:36 +0000 Suz 990143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not Angie, but welcome! Have you had a chance to look over Angie's recommendations for<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2010/04/27/how-to-dress-the-racy-rectangle-body-type-2010/"> the Racy Rectangle body type</a>? You might find these helpful.&nbsp;</p> <p>As far as a dress for your event, I suspect you will do best to try out <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/taylor-dresses-lace-sheath-dress/3524905?origin=PredictiveSearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=2375500&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=3295&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_10_D">a sheath style with a high neckline.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;If you find one with some ruching it can mimic curves, and don't rule out the right knit -- if it is substantial enough it won't cling in the places you don't want it to, or it will disguise them.&nbsp;</p> <p>Nicole Miller makes some gorgeous sheaths. Angie and I both own <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nicolemiller.com/lauren-stretch-linen-dress">one like this, and it is a stunner!&nbsp;</a></p> <p>You might also consider a peplum style.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-how-to-dress-a-flat-rear#post-990115 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 14:26:52 +0000 Connie 990115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Angie,<br />Have you found a style or fabric that works best on most rectangle (with apple tendencies) body types that also have a small chest and small, flat bottom? &nbsp;In other words, a true rectangle (from every angle!)?<br />I am &nbsp;58,&nbsp;5'5 and my pant size is a 4 waist with size 2 hips and thin thighs. &nbsp;Now that I have been laid off from work, I have gained weight in my belly and waist, so also have a muffin-top to deal with!<br />Knits, especially dresses and skirts, seem to accentuate my flat rear.<br />What have you found to be most flattering to this body type?<br />I need a wedding guest dress and would love to develop a minimalist&nbsp; wardrobe, as my closet is stuffed full of cheap bargains that aren't very flattering.<br />Thank you for your consideration. &nbsp;I am so grateful for your website. It is the first thing I look for when opening my computer in the morning: &nbsp;Angie, coffee, and great advice!<br />Connie</p> <p> </p>