Latinas’ Hips Don’t Lie: Fashion Tips to Flaunt Those Curves

By: Stephanie Gonzalez

If you are Latina, most likely you have the trait that seemingly all Latinas have; hips. And we love them; I know I do! Most Latinas have that hourglass shape that many women wished they had, and men love as well. But what most people don’t realize is that dressing those famous hips is a process in itself. There are some things that Latinas with hips should avoid, and some we totally rock. So, show them off in the best way possible with these fun and sexy looks.

Ditch the Skinnies

The best way to not draw attention to the hips is skipping out on the skinny jeans. It’s definitely something I noticed when I wear the skinnies, my hips looked bigger than they are. So the key to jeans if you have the Latina hips, is going for the bootleg or flare. I love the flare look and lately, it gives me an excuse to wear more heels! They make you look longer and leaner and create the illusion of smaller hips. It’s a great look that can be worn casually or dressed up, so give it a go and you’ll see, it will be your new go-to jean like mine. Look at the lovely Zoe Saldana rock the look below.

A-Line Dresses

There is certainly nothing better than a great A-line dress for a Latina with hips. An A-line dress will help to emphasize your upper body, therefore slimming down the hips. If you can get a dress that also cinches at the waist, that’s a real plus. The A-line creates that great hourglass shape for Latinas with hips. Women love to accentuate the waist and this is the dress to do it with. Eva Mendes does it best with this beautiful floral dress.

Mermaid Dress

If you’re looking for a gown that will look great with your hips, you can’t go wrong with a mermaid gown. This is a choice dress that will hug your curves in all the right places. And we Latinas have the best ones, am I right? Take it from the beautiful Latina that does it right every single time, Sofia Vergara. There is a reason that Sofia almost always wears this style. It works beautifully. On a pear-shaped figure, it looks flawless. If you want to create a slimming look with this body-hugging dress, wear dark colors like black or navy blue, as our hermosa Sofia does below.

High-Waisted Skirts

High-waisted skirts are perfect for drawing attention to the waist. Even if you don’t necessarily have a small waist, that’s no problem, you are going with a skirt that hits the smallest part of your waist. For every girl, it’s in different places, which can be near the belly button or near the bottom of the bust. To complete the look, make sure you go with a form-fitting top (that should also be tucked in). The look is sexy, but not overdone, and that’s the look all Latinas should go for. Take it from Demi Lovato in this hot pink crop-top and high-waisted skirt.