Saturday, June 9, 2012

Dear Style by Kari

Dear Style by Kari,

Recommendations on dress pants for people like me who have a fat belly and skinny legs/smaller hips. I have problems with size of pants fitting around my belly to be okay but then the legs are way too big. My legs usually fit better one size smaller than around my gut. Any ideas?

Sincerely,
Belly Doesn't Fit

Dear Belly,

Good question! Have you tried looking at wide leg trousers? They are designes to fit comfortably in the waist and in the leg. Since you would be buying your size, they wouldnt be abnormally big in the leg. Instead of trying one size up. Try your size and see how they flatter your waist. You could also try straight leg trousers. Get your waist size and the leg is usually straight down and would look good with flats.

Check out The Limited or Old Navy. On The Limited's website, you can enter your waist and inseam and they will calculate what fit would be best for you. This might be helpful if you feel dis-proportionate.

The Limited - Cassidy Wide Leg Pants - $79.90


Old Navy - Women's Essential Wide Leg Trousers - $27.50



I would first look for trousers that fit comfortably in the waist, usually they make all different styles that would be easy to look for once you have a comfortable waist. Hope that helps!

Sincerely,
Style by Kari