So, I decided to give this ‘fake hips’ thing a try a while back. Wasn’t like I needed them, you know? Just got curious seeing stuff online and figured, why not see what it’s all about? Seemed like an interesting little project to document for myself.
Diving In: The Search and First Buy
First thing I did was jump online to see what options were even out there. Man, it’s a whole world. You’ve got foam pads, silicone gel things, pads that slide into special underwear pockets, ones that supposedly stick right to your skin… it was a bit overwhelming, to be honest. Felt kinda weird browsing for hip pads, not gonna lie. Like I was preparing for some kind of disguise.
Didn’t want to spend a fortune right off the bat in case it was a total disaster, so I went for a basic pair of foam pads. Found some that looked okay, not too expensive. Clicked order and waited. They showed up pretty quick, thankfully in a plain box. No awkward questions needed.
The First Attempt: Getting Them On
Okay, package opened. Pulled them out. They felt really light, kinda like dense sponges. Now, the tricky part – how the heck do you actually wear these things? The little paper inside wasn’t much help. Do they go inside your underwear? Outside? Tucked into pants? I ended up just trying to position them under a pair of snug leggings, hoping the tightness would keep them from sliding around.
Took a look in the mirror. Whoa, that was different. Definitely added some curve there. But it also felt super noticeable to me. Like I could clearly see the outline of the pads. Felt kinda bulky too, especially when I tried walking around my room. Sitting down felt particularly odd, had to sort of readjust everything.
Wearing Them Around (Indoors at First)
Wasn’t brave enough to go straight outside with them. Spent an afternoon just wearing them around the house under some jeans to see how it felt long-term. Here’s the lowdown:
- Jeans definitely fit tighter in the hips. Some looked okay, filled out nicely. Others just looked strained and weird.
- Couldn’t quite forget they were there. Felt a bit restricted when bending or moving quickly.
- Sitting was okay for a bit, but after a while, they’d shift slightly. Needed minor adjustments. Annoying.
I also tried them under a flowy skirt. That hid the shape better, less obvious outline. But still, that feeling of having extra stuff attached to you was hard to shake.
Trying Different Types and Final Thoughts
Because the first ones shifted a bit, I eventually tried another kind – the type that are actually sewn into some shapewear shorts. These were way better for staying put. No sliding around, felt much more secure. Made a difference in comfort, for sure. But even then, it’s an extra layer, you know? Can get a bit warm.
So, what’s my takeaway from this whole experiment? Well, fake hips definitely do change your silhouette under clothes. No doubt about that. If that’s the goal, they work. But it wasn’t exactly a seamless experience for me. It took trial and error to figure out placement, what clothes worked over them, and which type felt least annoying. Honestly, most days, it just feels like too much hassle. Maybe for a specific outfit or a special event? Yeah, I could see that. But for just regular daily wear? Think I’ll pass. Sticking to my regular shape is just easier. It was an interesting process to go through and record, though. Learned something, I suppose.
