A YOUTUBER has five styles she does not recommend wearing if you have a bigger stomach.
Chi Li tried on different styles of pants to show the best fit for people who have a belly.
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Li said leather leggings are trending, but they may not be that flattering for people with a belly.
“Leather leggings [are] super on trend, but if you have a stomach, this looks like a disaster,” Li said.
This doesn’t mean you cannot wear leather at all though.
“The key is to find the right leg shape. The best is a straight leg. just the right amount of volume,” Li recommended.
Another unflattering style is low-rise to mid-rise pants.
“I used to think low-rise pants are the worst choice for women who carry weight on their stomach, but now… I still think that. I do not change that,” Li said.
The problem may be where your belly button is located.
Li said: “Your natural waist typically is 2-3 inches above your belly button, so when you wear your jeans or pants right at your belly button at mid-rise, this doesn’t flatter your shape if you happen to carry your weight at your stomach.”
Instead, Li recommended people to go higher and wear pants where it reaches the smallest part of their waist.
The wrong pleats can also be unflattering for people with a belly.
Pleats that face inward can create more bulk in your stomach, according to Li, so it’s best to avoid them.
Pleats that face outward can look more appealing as it can conceal your stomach and make you appear slimmer.
Paper bag pants should also be avoided.
Li said: “What I noticed however is that one [paper bag pants] come with the elastic waistband and two, there are extra fabrics. These two combination just make your stomach look even bigger.
“What is the worst is if your paper bag pants also come with a belt, and which normally they do, and this is even worse because the belt adds another layer of fabrics to your tummy.
“And it also draws even more attention to your stomach.
“Wearing pants that’s the wrong size… but sometimes you may be wearing pants without realizing that they are not the right size for you,” Li said.
Instead of simply looking at the numbers, Li suggested that people should see how the pants fit on their bodies instead of relying on the sizes.
