https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/averagepetite-ladies-with-low-hipsbest-pant-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:51:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/averagepetite-ladies-with-low-hipsbest-pant-style#post-1895752 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:33:19 +0000 Vix 1895752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Kit --</p> <p>Very similar shape to you and in addition to recs above just advise staying away from *looser* / flowy straight cut pants.&nbsp;</p> <p>Personally I do like flares, bootcuts. and straight silhouettes as long as they're pretty fitted on the upper thigh so one sees the small curves that exist!&nbsp;</p> <p>[And generally with muscular hamstrings and quads getting a fitted look is not a problem, ha. Stretch wool / pants with lycra are our friends for sure.]</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/averagepetite-ladies-with-low-hipsbest-pant-style#post-1895722 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:52:41 +0000 tulle 1895722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bootleg jeans, worn long with heeled (even an inch or two helps) pointy-toe shoes or boots can magically lengthen your legs. (See Angie's recent post about bootleg/flares paired with blazers for how to do the look.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/averagepetite-ladies-with-low-hipsbest-pant-style#post-1895643 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 11:07:41 +0000 Column 1895643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, Liesbeth, Keira is short-legged, so her outfits are good inspiration. I think Angie has a post on how to dress long torso, short legs (and I agree Kit`s do not look short!), but knowing one`s proportions can go a long way toward feeling fab. If you Google long torso, short legs, you will get several “how to dress” hits, which have pant images. As per the Keira image above, I do find pleated pants the easiest to fit, since my widest spot is also below the traditional hip line, sort of in the saddle bag area (even thought I dont have saddle bags). Isn`t human variation a marvel? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/averagepetite-ladies-with-low-hipsbest-pant-style#post-1895622 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 08:24:27 +0000 Liesbeth 1895622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Or this. I think she’s petite too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/averagepetite-ladies-with-low-hipsbest-pant-style#post-1895620 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 08:21:54 +0000 Liesbeth 1895620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t see short and blocky, but I second a high waist (pleated trousers or straight or skinny jeans). I love the trending silhouette with cropped sweaters or tucked in shirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/averagepetite-ladies-with-low-hipsbest-pant-style#post-1895589 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 04:13:26 +0000 Column 1895589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would try high waists with skinny or narrow legs for starters. The visual length on the waist goes a long way toward lengthening legs (she says from experience). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/averagepetite-ladies-with-low-hipsbest-pant-style#post-1895522 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 23:03:33 +0000 anne 1895522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Kit,<br /> I have legs very much like yours, though I tend more towards a pear, and face the same challenges. I haven't bought non jeans pants for years so I will be following! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/averagepetite-ladies-with-low-hipsbest-pant-style#post-1895356 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:06:46 +0000 Kit 1895356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Everyone!&nbsp; I'm wondering what you ladies with low hips (non-shelf hips) wear for pants to flatter your legs.</p> <p>I'm 5'5", with a hybrid IT/Hourglass body shape.&nbsp; I have muscular legs and low hips, which means it's very easy for my legs to look short and blocky.&nbsp; I also have a smaller frame (2-4 in tops, 00-0 in bottoms), so I prefer a streamlined look to a loose one.</p> <p>(Photos:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://imgur.com/GgBOBpE">https://imgur.com/GgBOBpE</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://imgur.com/P7CfD0T">https://imgur.com/P7CfD0T</a>)</p> <p>I mostly stick to dresses, skirts, and skinny pants, but I'd like to expand my wardrobe with more pant styles.</p> <p>What pants styles can I wear that won't make my legs look like tree stumps?&nbsp; Also, what brands do you love? </p>