Trends come and go, new styles are always coming out, but the one thing you can always rely on is your own personal style.
Your personal style is the pieces and silhouettes that make you look and feel your best, and everyone no matter what their body shape is, has some idea of what that may look like.
But figuring out what shape and silhouette flatter your body shape can also be a challenge, which is why we’re breaking down some of our favorite trouser styles and how each of them can flatter your curves.
High waist
A high-rise silhouette is flattering on many body shapes from hourglasses to apples and pears. Whether you’re tall or petite, a high rise can flatter your shape and make you look and feel your best no matter what style of trousers you’re opting for.
The high-waisted trouser generally sits at or just above your navel, which can help elongate your lower half and give you that legs-for-days look. While this style can put a vintage spin on your look, that’s because it’s a classic curve-loving fit.
It’s also ideal because you can pair these trousers with any kind of top, from crop tops to longline pieces. You get the perfect amount of coverage no matter how you wear it.
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Flared
The ultimate vintage style that has stood the test of time. Flared trousers and bootcut silhouettes are wildly flattering on pear and hourglass figures. If you’re petite and want to elongate the look of your legs, a flared trouser could tick all the boxes for you.
A flared silhouette differs from a wide leg because they give you a slimmer fit from the hip to your thigh before widening out from knee to ankle. This silhouette offers you a shape that balances out without you needing to add a thing. It flatters your hips and curves while adding volume in their lower half.
This flared and bootcut style looks great with heeled boots, fitted tops, dramatic sleeves, oversized shirts, and most other designs you can think of.
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Straight leg
The straight-leg trouser is an on-trend silhouette. A straight-leg jean looks great on apple and hourglass shapes as well as on athletic figures.
A straight-leg trouser is easy to love because it strikes the perfect balance between showing off your curves while keeping you comfortable throughout the day. This design lightly skims your curves without cinching you in too much. It can look more casual than a fitted style, but a little bit sleeker than a flared or bootcut design.
That means this style can just as easily style relaxed tops and dramatic sleeves just as easily as it can bring out the best in fitted tops.
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Wide leg
Take a straight-leg trouser one step further with a wide-leg trouser. This design packs on the style, and can bring drama to any look thanks to the exaggerated cut. Rectangle and triangle body shapes thrive in this silhouette because it adds volume to your lower half.
If you’re petite and want a trouser that can lengthen your silhouette a little bit, a cropped wide leg in a high-rise fit may be exactly what you’re looking for. Yes, this style can bring a vintage feel to your wardrobe, but it can also be a dramatic design that can easily become the statement piece of your outfit.
A wide-leg trouser looks great with a fitted top to balance out your silhouette. Wearing wide-leg trousers that feature a longer hem looks great with heels because this combo can immediately make you look more statuesque.
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Fitted
The fitted trouser or skinny jean may have been at their most popular a few years ago, but that doesn’t mean this silhouette is out of style. Far from it in fact!
How this style flatters your body shape may come down to color. Hourglass and triangle body types may favor darker colors and washes, while lighter color palettes may be more flattering on rectangle and apple body shapes.
A fitted trouser style is perfect for showing off your curves and embracing your body shape for everything it is. It’s also the best way to style baggy tops, flared tunics, or dramatic sleeves that add volume to your top half. This silhouette just means that these trousers are tapered in at the ankle, so there are plenty of options when it comes to styles you can pick.
Fitted trousers are also great for more formal occasions, like when you want to look put together in the workplace.
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At the end of the day, you’ll always look great in the pieces you love so don’t be afraid to try new silhouettes and styles to find the right fit for you! Your curves will thank you for it.
Which style hack do you swear by to flatter your body shape? Share your tips with us in the comments section below.
