It’s honestly a lot less intentional than you would think. The more comfortable you get with stuff the more you kind of just “feel it.” Like the half tucked in shirt, or stacked necklaces, a lot of times I’ll throw on an outfit and be like “hmm” in the mirror right before I go out and do something extra to it. Usually, it works, sometimes it doesn’t, but that’s something you kinda just discover you get good at over time. Trying to be intentional with it from the jump will drive you crazy as those kinds of things really are unique to every person.
Leggings wise, that’s why I suggested the high waisted ones.
Something like this really helps to give the illusion of hips. Also, I have to stress here, that plenty of women struggle with feeling like they have tiny hips, which is why shit like this was invented; it’s not like they did it to help us trannies out. Additionally, a loose top gives your upper body more “width” without making you look “wide,” if that makes sense; it basically looks pleasing without making it seem like you have giant shoulders. Finally, if you really are lacking in the hip department (or feel you are), you can always get some hip pads. These, again, go great with thick dark leggings since they hide everything well and look natural (bonus, they also make hip pads that help with tucking and compressing the stomach, but good luck going to the bathroom with those, lol).
Edit: Also, if you really are against leggings, a nice high waisted a-line (I suggest this a lot, but it really is a gamechanger for women with small hips) midi dress will do absolute wonders.
Thank you for the advice! Yeah I definitely need to just try and experiment with accessories more. I think my style also leans more minimal scandinavian or like baggy streetwear sometimes so that’s another reason why i don’t wear leggings too much. I’ve been trying to branch out with more feminine/romantic a line dresses recently though so that’s a good suggestion!
That’s fair, baggy is def a fairly safe androgynous look, so that makes sense. I have found (well, not me specifically, not gonna try and take credit for discovering this), a good rule of thumb is to pair a baggy top with a tight bottom, or vice versa. So, if you’re gonna lean towards some baggy pants then a tight (ish, it doesn’t have to be skin tight) top will work really well towards making the look more feminine. You can also incorporate a push-up bra (while VS ain’t exactly the most ethical company, their push-up bras are amazing) if you lack in the upstairs department to really sell the silhouette.
It’s honestly a lot less intentional than you would think. The more comfortable you get with stuff the more you kind of just “feel it.” Like the half tucked in shirt, or stacked necklaces, a lot of times I’ll throw on an outfit and be like “hmm” in the mirror right before I go out and do something extra to it. Usually, it works, sometimes it doesn’t, but that’s something you kinda just discover you get good at over time. Trying to be intentional with it from the jump will drive you crazy as those kinds of things really are unique to every person.
Leggings wise, that’s why I suggested the high waisted ones.
Something like this really helps to give the illusion of hips. Also, I have to stress here, that plenty of women struggle with feeling like they have tiny hips, which is why shit like this was invented; it’s not like they did it to help us trannies out. Additionally, a loose top gives your upper body more “width” without making you look “wide,” if that makes sense; it basically looks pleasing without making it seem like you have giant shoulders. Finally, if you really are lacking in the hip department (or feel you are), you can always get some hip pads. These, again, go great with thick dark leggings since they hide everything well and look natural (bonus, they also make hip pads that help with tucking and compressing the stomach, but good luck going to the bathroom with those, lol).
Edit: Also, if you really are against leggings, a nice high waisted a-line (I suggest this a lot, but it really is a gamechanger for women with small hips) midi dress will do absolute wonders.
Thank you for the advice! Yeah I definitely need to just try and experiment with accessories more. I think my style also leans more minimal scandinavian or like baggy streetwear sometimes so that’s another reason why i don’t wear leggings too much. I’ve been trying to branch out with more feminine/romantic a line dresses recently though so that’s a good suggestion!
That’s fair, baggy is def a fairly safe androgynous look, so that makes sense. I have found (well, not me specifically, not gonna try and take credit for discovering this), a good rule of thumb is to pair a baggy top with a tight bottom, or vice versa. So, if you’re gonna lean towards some baggy pants then a tight (ish, it doesn’t have to be skin tight) top will work really well towards making the look more feminine. You can also incorporate a push-up bra (while VS ain’t exactly the most ethical company, their push-up bras are amazing) if you lack in the upstairs department to really sell the silhouette.
yep thanks! one of my goto outfits is actually baggy jeans + tight tank top and push-up bra and then baggy jacket or cardigan over that