Style Tip 51. How to get smaller hips

Many women choose never to wear a trouser suit because they tend toemphasise the size of the hips.

However, despite what the fashion industry tries to make us believe, curvy Carlas are more desirable than skinny Sallys.

Your curvaceous hips are an asset, not something to be ashamed of.

Have you seen how wide Jennifer Lopez is across the hips?

But if you're still uncomfortable with the shape of the trousers, you can have the pockets removed and the side seem sewn up.

This will instantly take a couple of inches off your hips.