What to Wear with…Genie Pants

Alice + Olivia Eddie Genie Pants
GENIE PANTS

Ahh….genie pants aka harem pants aka m.c. hammer pants. Call ‘em what you will, these large baggy pants with narrow tapered bottoms are back on the fashion scene. They first made their appearance on the runway of some of our favorite designers, which shocked and appalled us. Then our favorite fashion forward celebs started wearing them. Now that they’ve made it to the racks of some of our favorite stores, it’s only a matter of time before we start rockin’ them, right? For those adventurous fashionistas out there who want to try this look, but have no idea what the heck to wear it with, here are a few suggestions.
Elizabeth and James Panama BlazerNanette Lepore Trellis Corset TopElegantly Waisted Addison BeltPour La Victoire Clarita Knotted High Heel Sandals

  1. Cropped Blazers – A blazer that’s cut off right by the waist will not only accentuate the shape of the pants but also your slim waistline
  2. Figure Hugging Top – Creating a contrast of form fitting on top and baggy below adds more shape to the entire look
  3. Belt – Cinches in the waist which makes the pants more figure flattering
  4. Cutout Sandals – Cutout sandals, high heeled gladiator sandals and strappy bootie sandals all go great with these pants for a more modern, edgy look. However, look for sandals in these categories that have a scoop out front. The continuation of skin from your ankle to your feet will make your legs appear longer and not cut off. Avoid sandals that have straps right around the ankle.

Bikini Tops for a Flat Chest

I have a flat chest and it’s almost impossible to find a bikini. All the ones I like look horrible on my figure. Are there any types of bikini tops that will actually make my chest appear bigger than it really is?

Besides padding, there are definitely other tricks that will create an illusion of a fuller chest. So what kind of bikini top would I recommend? Look for bikini tops with the following characteristics:

  1. Horizontal Stripes
  2. Wide Band Below the Chest
  3. Large Colorful Print
  4. Ruching Around the Bust
  5. Ruffles

Look for these types of bikini tops on its own or in combination. To start, here are a few examples:

Nina Swimwear James Bikini in Marine PorteñaRosa Cha Deco Painting Halter BikiniLisa Curran Swim Twisted BikiniTyler Rose Swimwear Charles Ruffled Bandeau Bikini Top

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