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Which of the 4 pant silhouettes complement your figure?

We can distinguish 4 pant silhouettes that serve as the basis for pant designs. Each silhouette has characteristics that can accentuate and flatter your body type. Discover which pants best complement your figure.

1. Straight pants

Do’s and don’ts:

Do you have an H-line or V-line figure with extra weight around the belly? Go for straight pleated pants for extra room and a flattering fit.

2. Tapered pants

Do’s and don’ts:

Do you have an O-line figure with a longer body length? Choose tapered pants in a slouchy quality.

3. Flared pants

Do’s and don’ts:

Do you have a round A-line figure with a slimmer waist and wide, round hips? Go for flared or bootcut pants to balance out the hips.

4. Slim-fit pants

Do’s and don’ts:

Looking for slim-fit pants with a more modern appearance? Choose slim-fit pants with a pull-on waistband - comfortable and stylish.

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Do’s and don’ts:

Straight pants are characterized by a straight silhouette and can refer to loose-fit, wide-leg and to more fitted pants. Straight-cut pants with a slim-fit design look classic, while loose-fit pants with a straight silhouette represent a nonchalant style. Of course, the look and style of pants are also determined by the presence or absence of a print and by the drape of a fabric.

The advice for H-line and V-line figures is to choose straight silhouettes; pants with a straight-cut silhouette are a perfect match. Do you have an H-line or V-line figure with extra weight around the belly? Go for straight pants with flat pleats at the waist for extra room and a flattering fit.
Do you have a V-line figure with slender legs and large feet? Don’t go for straight pants with slimmer legs, but choose loose-fit pants with a straight shape for a beautiful balance.
Do you have a straight A-line figure? Choose straight-cut pants in a uni-color design, avoid printed pants and choose pants that are designed with added stretch for a perfect fit at the hips and thighs. Also, avoid details at hip level to divert attention from the hips. Do you have a straight A-line figure with a longer body length? Straight pants with both slim and loose-fit legs are perfect for you.
Do you have an O-line figure with a shorter body length? Choose straight pants with a cropped length.

The advice for H-line and V-line figures is to choose straight silhouettes; pants with a straight-cut silhouette are a perfect match. Do you have an H-line or V-line figure with extra weight around the belly? Go for straight pants with flat pleats at the waist for extra room and a flattering fit.
Do you have a V-line figure with slender legs and large feet? Don’t go for straight pants with slimmer legs, but choose loose-fit pants with a straight shape for a beautiful balance.
Do you have a straight A-line figure? Choose straight-cut pants in a uni-color design, avoid printed pants and choose pants that are designed with added stretch for a perfect fit at the hips and thighs. Also, avoid details at hip level to divert attention from the hips. Do you have a straight A-line figure with a longer body length? Straight pants with both slim and loose-fit legs are perfect for you.
Do you have an O-line figure with a shorter body length? Choose straight pants with a cropped length.

Tapered pants are characterized by gradually narrowing legs towards the hem. Tapered pants represent a range of styles, depending on the chosen fabric. The tapered silhouette is especially perfect for women with slender legs.

The 8-line figure type matches perfectly with feminine designs , which includes tapered pants. Choose tapered styles with a supple drape and fine pleats at the front for a nice fit.
The O-line figure is often characterized by slender legs and which is why tapered pants are a good match. Do you have an O-line figure with a longer body length? Choose tapered pants in a slouchy quality for feminine balance.
Do you have longer legs and want to create a nice balance in your total look? Choose tapered pants with a slightly dropped crotch - and turn-over the hems if desired.

The 8-line figure type matches perfectly with feminine designs , which includes tapered pants. Choose tapered styles with a supple drape and fine pleats at the front for a nice fit.
The O-line figure is often characterized by slender legs and which is why tapered pants are a good match. Do you have an O-line figure with a longer body length? Choose tapered pants in a slouchy quality for feminine balance.
Do you have longer legs and want to create a nice balance in your total look? Choose tapered pants with a slightly dropped crotch - and turn-over the hems if desired.

Flared pants are characterized by a wider design from the knees down, creating a slender or wide bootcut silhouette. This style looks slightly retro, but the use of contemporary fabrics make this style all about now.

Do you have a round A-line figure with a slimmer waist and wide, round hips? Go for flared or bootcut pants to balance out the hips. Avoid details at hip level, choose uni-colored designs and fabrics with added stretch for the right fit. Avoid details at hip level, choose uni-colored designs and fabrics with added stretch for the right fit.
Do you have an 8-line – also known as the hourglass figure? Go for bootcut or flared pants to emphasize your feminine curves.
Thicker ankles? Avoid pants with a narrow hem or cropped length that emphasize the ankles. Choose pants with wider hems, like flared pants or loose-fit pants.

Do you have a round A-line figure with a slimmer waist and wide, round hips? Go for flared or bootcut pants to balance out the hips. Avoid details at hip level, choose uni-colored designs and fabrics with added stretch for the right fit. Avoid details at hip level, choose uni-colored designs and fabrics with added stretch for the right fit.
Do you have an 8-line – also known as the hourglass figure? Go for bootcut or flared pants to emphasize your feminine curves.
Thicker ankles? Avoid pants with a narrow hem or cropped length that emphasize the ankles. Choose pants with wider hems, like flared pants or loose-fit pants.

Slim-fit pants are characterized by a figure-hugging silhouette and can come in the form of straight, skinny and tapered legs - also leggings are included. Depending on the fabric, slim-fit pants have a more classic look and often form - together with straight-cut pants - the basis for tailored pants.

Do you have an H-line figure? Straight slim-fit pants are a stylish choice. Are you looking for printed pants? Go for prints with vertical, straight lines, like a checked pattern.
Looking for slim-fit pants with a more modern appearance? Choose slim-fit pants with a pull-on waistband – both comfortable and stylish.
Do you have shorter legs? Avoid slim-fit pants with a loose-fit folded hem, choose high-rise pants and wear with a top or blouse tucked in to optically lengthen your legs.

Do you have an H-line figure? Straight slim-fit pants are a stylish choice. Are you looking for printed pants? Go for prints with vertical, straight lines, like a checked pattern.
Looking for slim-fit pants with a more modern appearance? Choose slim-fit pants with a pull-on waistband – both comfortable and stylish.
Do you have shorter legs? Avoid slim-fit pants with a loose-fit folded hem, choose high-rise pants and wear with a top or blouse tucked in to optically lengthen your legs.

Which of the 4 pant silhouettes complement your figure?

1. Straight pants

Do’s and don’ts:

Do you have an H-line or V-line figure with extra weight around the belly? Go for straight pleated pants for extra room and a flattering fit.

2. Tapered pants

Do’s and don’ts:

Do you have an O-line figure with a longer body length? Choose tapered pants in a slouchy quality.

3. Flared pants

Do’s and don’ts:

Do you have a round A-line figure with a slimmer waist and wide, round hips? Go for flared or bootcut pants to balance out the hips.

4. Slim-fit pants

Do’s and don’ts:

Looking for slim-fit pants with a more modern appearance? Choose slim-fit pants with a pull-on waistband - comfortable and stylish.

Which items are suitable for your body type?

Which shorts match your body shape?

4 dress silhouettes which one suits your figure best?

Which skirt (length) suits your figure best?

1. Straight pants

Do’s and don’ts:

2. Tapered pants

Do’s and don’ts:

3. Flared pants

Do’s and don’ts:

4. Slim-fit pants

Do’s and don’ts:

4 dress silhouettes
which one suits your figure best?