Ask StyleList: Pants for thin women?
If it's Tuesday, it's time to check StyleList's mailbag! We've gotten quite a few questions from readers over the last few weeks, and girls, do we have some answers.
StyleList reader Kay asks: "I like to inquire about pants that will fit skinny girls like myself. Size zeros or even double zeros (from banana republic) still too big. It is really hard to find pants these days."
Skinny girl? Size zero is too big? Yes, I realize that not being able to find clothes because you are "too something" is a problem no matter what that something is, but, um, okay, so Kay, honey, you have what I would call a "high-class problem."
Now then, on to solving that high-class problem! You need styles that add shape to your figure. Stay away from anything that makes you look even skinnier, like the dreaded skinny jean.
There isn't one particular brand of jeans that comes to mind for thin girls, so go with a brand or designer you like, and find the right style for fit and fabric. Going with a slightly heavier weighted denim will add some volume to your figure, and though it may sound horrible, having something with a high-waist will create the illusion of hips. Just don't go overboard with a high-waist, like the ugliest pair of jeans I have ever seen, the Eiffel. At the same time, a waistline that sits at the widest part of your hips will make them look even wider, so you can also go with a low-rise or even ultra-low rise pair of jeans.
The same types of rules apply to regular pants. Another "trick" to fixing your svelte figure is to go with pants that have pleats, which add physically volume in the hip area. A flared hem also creates the illusion of a curvature, even if it is at the bottom.
As far as brands go, you could try any designers' petite line if you're not too tall. I have noticed that though petite sizes are meant to be the same size everywhere except lengths, they always do seem to fit a little bit tighter on me. If all else fails, look for Nicole Miller's negative sizes or find a trusted tailor.
Best of luck to you, Kay!
StyleList reader Kay asks: "I like to inquire about pants that will fit skinny girls like myself. Size zeros or even double zeros (from banana republic) still too big. It is really hard to find pants these days."
Skinny girl? Size zero is too big? Yes, I realize that not being able to find clothes because you are "too something" is a problem no matter what that something is, but, um, okay, so Kay, honey, you have what I would call a "high-class problem."
Now then, on to solving that high-class problem! You need styles that add shape to your figure. Stay away from anything that makes you look even skinnier, like the dreaded skinny jean.
There isn't one particular brand of jeans that comes to mind for thin girls, so go with a brand or designer you like, and find the right style for fit and fabric. Going with a slightly heavier weighted denim will add some volume to your figure, and though it may sound horrible, having something with a high-waist will create the illusion of hips. Just don't go overboard with a high-waist, like the ugliest pair of jeans I have ever seen, the Eiffel. At the same time, a waistline that sits at the widest part of your hips will make them look even wider, so you can also go with a low-rise or even ultra-low rise pair of jeans.
The same types of rules apply to regular pants. Another "trick" to fixing your svelte figure is to go with pants that have pleats, which add physically volume in the hip area. A flared hem also creates the illusion of a curvature, even if it is at the bottom.
As far as brands go, you could try any designers' petite line if you're not too tall. I have noticed that though petite sizes are meant to be the same size everywhere except lengths, they always do seem to fit a little bit tighter on me. If all else fails, look for Nicole Miller's negative sizes or find a trusted tailor.
Best of luck to you, Kay!
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