The short, slender person benefits from pants styles that are narrow, slim or very slightly flared. Neat, small pockets are fine. Cuffs are not for you. Keep everything uncluttered to add softness and curves.

Fabrics that flatter include plain, soft, drapable textures in light to medium weights.

Short & Heavy

Pants need to be straight, but not slim. Stay away from flared legs. Avoid narrow belts. Flattering fabrics are smooth, plain and crisp in light to medium weights.

Tall & Slender

Pants with hip details, including pleats, and cuffs look great on you. Pockets can be relatively large. Highly textured fabrics, medium to heavy fabrics, soft fabrics and crisp fabrics all will work for you.

Tall & Heavy

Straight leg pants are the ticket. Stick with plain, smooth textures, medium weights and soft or crisp styles. No cuffs.

Remember that women's waists tend to be higher than men's waists, up to an inch higher for taller folks. When establishing a style it may be a good idea to get pants with reasonable wide waistbands so that you can create the illusion of a higher waist.

You must also pad your hips out to the size that accommodates your natural waist size. If your natural waist is 30 inches, don't pull it in, but pad out the hips so they fit a size 14. This comes out to about 40 inches.

We both feel that the Classic Curves Veronica 2 is an ideal product for this purpose because, unlike most hip padders, this product tapers down the leg for a very realistic look.

Diane feels that "tucking" is a must. Everyone has their own trick, and some of us can't do it at all. If you can, go for it. TG Forum's library has the technique detailed. Diane uses a piece of paper surgical tape wrapped all around, but not too tight, to hold the scrotum skin in place and thus prevent the "T's" from dropping down. She place a panty liner inside my panty's to help smooth the area out. She also uses firm control panties.

Cindy is a minimalist in this regard. She argues that a good hip padder, like the CC Veronica 2 should be made from strong enough material to mask any embarrassing bumps.

We both agree that no slacks wardrobe is complete without a pair of stretch slacks in your size. They hug your hips and the tops of your legs, but are loose around the calves. They're great for showing off the derriere.

For those of us that have always admired the GG's with their tight slacks look, this is how you too can look that good. This is definitely a passing look.