How to smooth hip line and get rid of that annoying hip dip?

JazzFischer1989

I just thought it was one of those body characteristics that some people have and others don't. I don't have it at all but honestly I kind of like the way it looks and wish I had one. I think it looks really feminine.

iron_jj

don't listen to these people, they don't know what they're talking about. i have it too, its because we wore tight low rise jeans when we were younger. I excersied and lost 30 pounds and still have it. The only wear is to wear tight clothing to reshape it. I just bought one of those body compressors, kind of like spanxs but they're tighter, wear them over your clothing for about the entire day everyday, and the hip fat will smooth out.

We got a winner right here

hookilau

I was just issued a hip dip & was wondering what to do with it...I thought I might dress it up & take it out for a drink

BusyRaeNOTBusty

This was beuatifully written up by Transmute in an older "hip dip" post:

What are hip dips and why you should stop caring about them. (Source: http://size10plz.tumblr.com)
Lately on my dash I’ve been seeing posts about hip dips, and anonymous questions on how to prevent hip dips or how much they hate theirs.
I just want to let you know that it’s normal. The celebrities or girls in your thinspo tags that you see that don’t have it either are wearing spanx, they’re photo shopped, or you just plain don’t see it.
I have never met any one that didn’t have one. It’s part of our anatomy, and on some is more noticeable than others. It all depends on your body type, muscle, and fat distribution.
Most children in north america have heard this song in pre-school and kinder garden, but for most it’s been a while so I thought I’d give you a refresher course.
With the leg bone connected to the knee bone,
and the knee bone connected to the thigh bone,
and the thigh bone connected to the hip bone.


That is exactly what a “hip dip” is. It’s because the femur attaches to the acetabulum which is made up of all three hip bones: the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
You get a hip dip from being born with a skeleton.

Those celebrities/thinspo girls that you look up to and think, “oh I wish I didn’t have a hip dip. They are so lucky they don’t have one.” Hate to break it to ya (not really), but they have it too.

Hey look it’s Miley cyrus, Beyonce, and Kelly brook. They all have one!
Oh wait, I have more! All in their unphotoshopped glory!




Even ryan gosling has one.

Everyone has one, but sometimes it’s not as noticeable. Men and women have it, but it’s more noticable on women because our hips are generally wider. Like I said earlier it’s really about fat, and muscle distribution. Some women have it more noticeable, some don’t, but it doesn’t mean it’s not there. I know I have it, and I have never met anyone who is like “ew your hip dip is so gross.”
Remember the picture with Britney spears vs Photoshop? Even she has one.

We have to Remember that we live in a world where spanx is readily available to smooth out our lumps and insecurities to common folk and celebrities alike. Along with photoshop to take away “imperfections” on celebrities so we can feel ****ty about ourselves. All while we read magazines or see adverts with conflicting messages like “you’re beautiful” and an advert for make up right or weight loss tips next to it.
You’re in trouble when you want to stop looking human. Seriously guy and gals, everyone has one as long as you keep your skeleton.

KatMicNYC

love this! Some people don't have the science mind though.

BigLifter10

I see what you guys are saying. Maybe it's more the fat bulge above it I want to get rid of and not really the dip itself . Oh well

This is the absolute last place for my fat to come off. Typically, where fat starts to store first, is where it comes off last. I am fairly tall for a female (5'9" and 170 lbs - size 10, currently). When I drop body fat (from 23 percent to 19 percent -if for a competition) then that little area of remaining fat goes away. At 150, it is pretty much non-existent for me. If it truly bothers you that much, the answer is lower body fat (but then you could risk looking too thin) or lipo (also, other risks there).

Daiako

TIL: Bey be rocking those high cut bikini bottoms.

Capt_Apollo

that "hip dip" won't disappear. it wasn't there before because you were a child. then you grew up and became a woman, and your hips got all wide and ready to deliver children.


seriously, was i the only one that paid attention in health class??

Serah87

don't listen to these people, they don't know what they're talking about. i have it too, its because we wore tight low rise jeans when we were younger. I excersied and lost 30 pounds and still have it. The only wear is to wear tight clothing to reshape it. I just bought one of those body compressors, kind of like spanxs but they're tighter, wear them over your clothing for about the entire day everyday, and the hip fat will smooth out.

ew_david

I didn't even know this was a thing.

*the more you know gif*

psych101

I didn't even know this was a thing.

*the more you know gif*

Same here!

RonnieLodge

I have always had this problem whether skinny or fat (I've been extremely skinny before and still had this problem) and I am so insecure about it. What are some exercises I can do to smooth out the dip between my love handles and my hips? Heres a pic if it helps understand what I'm talking about

http://tinypic.com/r/1zwdzyw/8

I've got it too and DIDN'T wear tight low waisted jeans.

The only way to get rid of it when you are naked - either lipo and relocation of the fat or photoshop.

But for tight bandage dresses I wear a pair of granny pants - Spanx by any other name - that pull everything in and smooth it over.

wonderwoman234

This thread is a great reminder of one of the chief benefits of getting older - you don't worry about ridiculous crap like hip dip!

Mmmmm dip. Pass the chips, please.

smarieallen85

Thats not a dip between your love handles and hips. You had me so confused. It's a dip more between hip and thigh I think. Part of being a woman. Weight loss! Mine is here to stay.

smarieallen85

don't listen to these people, they don't know what they're talking about. i have it too, its because we wore tight low rise jeans when we were younger. I excersied and lost 30 pounds and still have it. The only wear is to wear tight clothing to reshape it. I just bought one of those body compressors, kind of like spanxs but they're tighter, wear them over your clothing for about the entire day everyday, and the hip fat will smooth out.

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maryanne2000

I had to Google this! I did not know it was a thing...

It think it might just be how a woman is made; either you have it or you don't. You can't really control where fat comes off your body.

nz_deevaa

don't listen to these people, they don't know what they're talking about. i have it too, its because we wore tight low rise jeans when we were younger. I excersied and lost 30 pounds and still have it. The only wear is to wear tight clothing to reshape it. I just bought one of those body compressors, kind of like spanxs but they're tighter, wear them over your clothing for about the entire day everyday, and the hip fat will smooth out.

For 'about' the whole day everyday?

So every day you wear a body compressor OVER YOUR CLOTHES all day, every day?

I find this terribly sad.

And stupid.

But mostly sad.

stephanieluvspb

don't listen to these people, they don't know what they're talking about. i have it too, its because we wore tight low rise jeans when we were younger. I excersied and lost 30 pounds and still have it. The only wear is to wear tight clothing to reshape it. I just bought one of those body compressors, kind of like spanxs but they're tighter, wear them over your clothing for about the entire day everyday, and the hip fat will smooth out.

So you respond to a 5 month old post with crazy advise?? Ummmm..thanks

HeidiMightyRawr

I came into this thinking you were talking about what some people call the "bikini bridge" because it dips in enough to the side of your hips to create that in the first place. I never understood that craze, as someone who doesn't store much weight around the hips I can have it a little (when my belly's not bloated) and I don't really like it. I can't get rid completely though, because unless I put on loads of fat, my hip bones nearly always show. So I've learned not to care.

Referring back to the original question, I'm going to go with others and say it's largely a bone structure thing. The only thing I could think that would reduce it would be to reduce fat on the upper thigh area, but as most of us know, you can't spot reduce. It comes off where it comes off and if you're built a certain way, it's likely that you'll lose fat in those proportions and still have the issue. My advice would be to embrace it, pretty much everyone has it. It's a natural thing.

mustgetmuscles1

I didn't even know this was a thing.

*the more you know gif*

Same here!

Never heard of it. I have two young daughters and hope stuff like this does not become something they are concerned about. At least now I know some of the terms to watch out for.

rogerOb1

I had to Google this! I did not know it was a thing...

Im kinda confused as to how its supposed to be a bad thing *Shrugs*

BusyRaeNOTBusty

I've always had "saddle bags" and even at 34 years old, I really didn't realize that part of it was anatomical. Now that I know, I actually feel better about it.

TavistockToad

don't listen to these people, they don't know what they're talking about. i have it too, its because we wore tight low rise jeans when we were younger. I excersied and lost 30 pounds and still have it. The only wear is to wear tight clothing to reshape it. I just bought one of those body compressors, kind of like spanxs but they're tighter, wear them over your clothing for about the entire day everyday, and the hip fat will smooth out.

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vfnmoody

nice boobs. Not sure why you put them in the pic though :yawn: :yawn:

thanka

Hbecky

Someone Help How do i tone them? giving a more slender look?
My body just looks so disproportionate
I'm not saying i don't want curves just to remove the fat.
They aren't just the bone cause i can grab the fat like muffin tops that come out of jeans please if you have any advice let me know!

fayelobeck89

amyrebeccah wrote: »

don't listen to these people, they don't know what they're talking about. i have it too, its because we wore tight low rise jeans when we were younger. I excersied and lost 30 pounds and still have it. The only wear is to wear tight clothing to reshape it. I just bought one of those body compressors, kind of like spanxs but they're tighter, wear them over your clothing for about the entire day everyday, and the hip fat will smooth out.

A-Maz-ing gif! Bravo! Bravo!
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ninerbuff

girlpaint wrote: »

Lots of yoga and ballet. Plus lose weight, i.e., eat healthy whole foods, drink water and tea and consume fewer calories than you burn.

Doing all of that won't change someone's genetics if they are predisposed to having them.

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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

ninerbuff

karinaxoxokarina wrote: »

don't listen to these people, they don't know what they're talking about. i have it too, its because we wore tight low rise jeans when we were younger. I excersied and lost 30 pounds and still have it. The only wear is to wear tight clothing to reshape it. I just bought one of those body compressors, kind of like spanxs but they're tighter, wear them over your clothing for about the entire day everyday, and the hip fat will smooth out.

Fortunately I do know about physiology and you can't change genetics with some Spanx.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition