Couture Tips For Perfect Pants
Today, pants are an essen›al element in most wardrobes, worn almost anywhere and on almost any occasion. Generally the most popular designs have slight flares or straight legs which fla›er less-than-perfect figures, but styles can also be close fi›ng to showcase beau›ful bodies.
Flatter the figure
A fla›ering pair of pants will make you look taller and thinner. Designed to create the illusion of an elongated, slimmer figure, trousers have an assortment of ver›cal lines such as the fly front, s›tched pleats and waist-to-ankle creases which make you look taller. Slanted pockets at the sides minimise large thighs and hips, making you appear slimmer. For a more formal look, try styles which have some fullness and a slight flare at the hem.
Generally, so› fabrics with enough body to skim the figure without clinging are more fla›ering for larger figures than plaids, s›ff or bulky materials, and knits that fit like a second skin.
Colourwise, dark and medium shades are generally more slimming than bright and light colours. However, in the summer and in resort areas, medium and lighter shades are more fla›ering because the body's silhoue›e blends into the surroundings.
To add the illusion of height, choose long pants instead of knee-length shorts or
