Are your calves a bit thicker than you’d like? As you might expect, this can be a problem for women who are overweight, but surprisingly it can affect thinner women also. Women who are athletic often develop the muscles in their calves which cause them to appear thick relative to the rest of their leg. While some women like having strong, solid calves, others want to play them down and give the illusion of longer, thinner legs. This is particularly true if your calves are composed of more fat than they are muscle. Fortunately, fat calves can be downplayed by using some clever fashion tricks:
Wearing full length pants are an excellent way to hide thick calves. The best style for the thick calved lady is a full length pant that flares below the knee. Avoid wearing tight pants that taper towards the ankle as the material may cling to the calves, enhancing their size. You’ll also want to avoid Capri pants and pants that are cropped below the knee since this will call attention to the calves and shorten leg length.
Although you may be tempted to hide your calves in pants most of the time, you can still look dynamite in a skirt even if your calves are not your best feature. The key is to select an A-line skirt that flares towards the knee which gives the illusion of thinner calves. You’ll want to avoid a clingy skirt that tapers and stops at mid calf. Anything that clings to the leg above the calves will enhance their size. A long, full skirt can be particularly attractive on thick calved women since the material covers plump calves.
When you select a shoe, choose one that balances thick calves. You’ll want to avoid stiletto heels and heels with ankle straps which will draw the eye to your thick calves. You’ll also want to stay away from flat heeled shoes such as ballet flats which can make your legs appear shorter and calves thicker. Open toed shoes with a solid heel tend to be flattering as well as boots that stop just below the knee. Avoid wearing boots that stop at mid calf or below. Knee length boots can be a godsend for women with heavier calves who want to wear skirts. Pair them with a skirt that flairs toward the hemline for maximum calf slimming effect.
Reduce fat calves: Go monochromatic
If you have thick calves, you can reduce their appearance and elongate your legs by wearing dark, monochromatic colors. Opt for dark brown or black hose paired with skirts, pants, and shoes that match. This will also give the illusion of thinness even if you don’t happen to be at ideal body weight.
You can do much to reduce the appearance of fat calves by using the power of illusion that carefully selected clothing styles offer. Plus, you won’t have to pull your hair out anymore trying to cover up your calves!
