We are used to hearing complaints from plump representatives of the fair sex: either the waist is not thin enough, or the boots don’t fit on the feet... But few people notice and understand that thin girls also have complexes about their appearance. The biggest “problem” for such beauties is the presence of thin ankles. Who would have thought? It's no secret that many women are ready to sell their souls to the devil just to shine in a dress, flaunting their thin, slender ankles.
Getting rid of complexes
Just like overweight girls, very thin girls should reconsider their wardrobe. There are things that paint, and there are wardrobe items that only aggravate one reason or another for the disorder. In this case, we are interested in thin ankles. Before self-flagellation in the fitting room of a shopping boutique, ladies with miniature legs should realize their exclusivity and attractiveness. Thin legs are not a punishment! On the contrary, there is an opinion in society that it is precisely this detail in the appearance of girls that gives them a touch of aristocracy and elegance. Of course, girls with thin legs also have their own headaches. But more on that later.
The benefits of thinner legs
Since childhood, have you been accustomed to hearing such offensive compliments as: “sticks”, “pencil in a glass”, “strings”? Then this article is for you.
In fact, there are a number of advantages for girls with this appearance. Movement is your element; you can walk for a long time and not get tired. If a girl has thin legs, she can easily put on thick synthetic padding pants or tights without fear of turning into a fat one. With such graceful proportions, you can safely wear white or even red trousers. It is worth recalling that not every woman will take such a risk - white and red colors visually make their owner look fatter. Mature ladies with such proportions look elegant and piquant. In addition, seductive forms can appear during menopause.
Let's move on to the wardrobe
Properly selected clothes will always help hide the visual flaws of thin ankles and highlight the advantages of an elegant person. Usually, slender legs are a girl’s source of pride. But not in cases of dystrophic thinness... In such cases, it is better not to show off too thin limbs. Stylists recommend that girls with this problem pay attention to midi skirts. Miniskirts are an option that, to put it mildly, does not suit women with very thin ankles. Dresses should be chosen either spherical or trapezoidal in shape. The recommended length here will be closer to the knee (a little higher, a little lower - this is optional). Graceful legs will look great in ankle-length dresses.
In the summer, the most successful option would be dresses with a full, long and multi-layered skirt. Such attire is unlikely to attract the attention of others to the thinness of your legs.
Stretching exercises for the calf muscles
Stretching helps make strong muscles long and lean. If this is not done, pumped-up calves will look lumpy, like those of male bodybuilders. In addition, long elastic muscles visually lengthen the legs.
This is interesting. To compare leg length with standard measurements, it is worth measuring your height and legs (standing, between the hip joint and the floor). With normal leg length = height: 2 + 3-8 cm.
With an increase of more than 9 cm, the legs are considered long, and with a length of less than half the height, the legs are considered short.
Shoes with heels up to 7 cm and black tights or stockings will help to visually lengthen your legs, and the flesh-colored stockings will hide the length of your legs. Heels higher than 7-8 cm create calves that are compared to bottles.
It is recommended to constantly stretch your legs in your free time:
- bend towards yourself and freeze for 2 minutes;
- the same, but pull it out;
- turn to the sides;
- point inward.
These calf exercises stretch the lower part of your calf muscles.
It is useful to develop flexibility during training. By bending forward in a stance with your feet wider than your shoulders, and in a closed stance, the upper calf area is stretched.
Selecting trousers/shorts
You need to select this part of your wardrobe very carefully. Some models will not only not decorate beautiful legs (the photo can be seen in the article), but, on the contrary, will create an unpleasant impression. However, this applies to the design of any type of lower limbs - almost any beauty can be ruined by the wrong wardrobe item. Flowing fabrics are a bottom option that is definitely not suitable for ladies with thin bones. Tight-fitting jeans made of light blue material will look great on such girls and even adult ladies.
A successful combination can be achieved with trousers made of canvas or thick raincoat fabric, which have many pockets.
If you love shorts just above the knee, you can wear them with multi-colored tights (checked, striped, etc.). Thick hand-knitted tights are an option that will definitely decorate sophisticated legs.
Sports activities
The problem of too thin ankles can be solved by going to the gym. Specialists will be able to select a set of special exercises to gain volume in your calves and thighs. Physical exercise will not hurt anyone - it will bring benefits to everyone (with the right selection, of course).
Beware of running! This sport only dries out the muscles, which will make thin legs even thinner.
Cause of thick ankles
Thick ankles are the result of excess weight or heredity.
The main reason is excess weight. Women of different ages face this problem; the distribution of fat is individual, it is determined at the genetic level. Often the area of the hips, abdomen and legs increases, including the area of the lower leg and ankle.
If a woman is overweight, she may look older and lose grace and grace. Losing weight will help correct the situation. But you shouldn’t immediately go on a strict diet and eliminate all high-calorie foods, as this can have a negative impact on your health. To make thick ankles slimmer, you need to limit your salt and liquid intake. Their excess causes swelling, as a result of which the volume of the leg increases. It is worth excluding fast carbohydrates from the diet and supplementing it with cereals, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and lean meat.
Eating small, frequent meals will help you lose weight.
If after 1-2 weeks the results are not noticeable, do not despair, ankle reduction is a very long process and requires patience.
Other factors:
- Diseases of internal organs, mainly disruption of the cardiovascular system.
- Taking medications - a group of antidepressants, drugs for regulating blood pressure and contraceptives often cause swelling, swelling of the legs and cause fat gain. Therefore, before using them, you should consult your doctor.
- Pregnancy. During this period, the volume of the entire body increases, metabolism is disrupted, and hormone levels become unstable. This leads to constant swelling in the calves and ankles. Foot massage and light physical activity will help alleviate the condition.
- The hereditary factor is what is responsible for the shape and size of the ankles. If your immediate family has a stocky build and massive legs, it is impossible to achieve thin ankles without surgery. Their silhouette can only be visually adjusted by choosing the right clothes and shoes.
Even if thick ankles are inherited, there is still a chance to transform in appearance, the main thing is to have a strong desire and strive for it.
Choosing shoes for autumn/winter
Often in magazines we see photos of beautiful legs packed in high boots. When applied to thin legs, this option is rarely suitable, because the shoe industry relies on the average woman with average leg volume. Let's figure out what girls with small volumes should wear.
When choosing autumn-winter shoes, pay attention to boots in light colors and predominantly soft textures (suede, velor, etc.). The pliability of such materials helps the shoes take on the shape of the feet and thereby veil errors in appearance.
Be sure to look at the height of the boot. Thin ankles will look good with a pair of boots that are either just below or just above the kneecap. Products that end in the middle of the calf are not recommended for purchase.
Particular attention should be paid to boots. This wardrobe item visually shortens your legs. Short girls can wear this variation only in combination with an impressive heel. Flat shoes are considered taboo.
Decoration of feet and legs
Women wearing jewelry on their feet are doubly attractive. A beautiful, well-groomed leg must be decorated. We look at photos with ankle bracelets and other jewelry:
Spring-summer options
Pumps in nude color are considered universal shoes for owners of any type. This is a basic thing with various variations - they can be laconic, elegant, with an open or closed toe, with a small heel. These shoes will fit perfectly into any clothing style. For girls with thin legs, this is the #1 purchase this summer.
Shoes with appliqués and laces will also perfectly fit the image of a thin-legged fashionista. These can be clogs, ankle boots and various sports shoes.
It would be better to exclude shoes with narrow toes and platforms from your summer shopping list.
Ankle exercises
Step aerobics for ankles
To wear short skirts and elegant dresses, showing off slender legs and thin ankles, you need to work on yourself. But it will take a long time for a noticeable effect, so you should be patient and work hard.
An excellent solution in this case would be exercises; they will help make your ankles thinner. There is no special set of activities aimed at reducing this area. You need to completely change your lifestyle, focusing on healthy and active pastime.
Simple exercises will help eliminate deficiencies and remove fat deposits from the ankles:
- Lying on your back, place your arms along your body, squeeze your legs and try to lift them up until you get an angle of 90 degrees. You should pull your socks well and, starting with your right foot, tilt the toe towards you, one by one.
- Turn to the wall and rest your hands on it. Spread your legs 10-15 cm apart and rise on your toes. Then, starting with the leg with which it is comfortable, make circular movements with the heel, gradually increasing the amplitude and radius. Then change legs. This exercise should be performed daily, up to 10 repetitions for each leg.
- Cardio exercises are an effective workout for thick ankles. They stimulate the heart, which speeds up blood circulation and burns excess fat.
Additional elements for practicing at home can be a jump rope, a hoop, medium-heavy dumbbells, and a ball.
Thanks to them, it is possible not only to improve the ankle area, but also to achieve a general transformation of the figure, pumping up the legs, stomach and hips.
You will be able to notice the first results after a month. If you make sports a part of your life, it will benefit not only your body, but your overall health. Therefore, starting to do gymnastics for 10-15 minutes a day and gradually increasing the time and load, you will quickly become involved in the process of transformation.
How to make your legs a little fuller: little feminine tricks
When choosing a pair of boots, choose a model with a back seam. The shoemaker will sew the boot to the required width.
Knitted knee socks and leg warmers are a trend that has conquered the fashion Olympus over the past few years. They will help add the missing volume to your legs. This stylish accessory will allow you to shine even in calf-hugging tube boots.
Tights in light shades will also help to visually increase the missing volume. Models in soft pink, orange, bright lime green, and yellow colors are suitable here.
Be that as it may, you can find a loophole in any rule and do everything your own way. Stylists, on the contrary, encourage girls to experiment. But any manipulations with your appearance should be done with a sense of beauty and at the same time have excellent taste. If you are confident in your abilities, then go ahead! Prove that every rule has exceptions! Wonderful images to you!
How to choose the right clothes and shoes
Suitable shoes will make your ankles slimmer
If you have massive ankles - a hereditary trait, it is unlikely that you will be able to radically change their shape, so it is worth mastering the subtleties of choosing a wardrobe that visually elongates your figure.
Here are some tips on how to choose the right shoes and clothes and combine them with each other:
- It is believed that those with voluminous calves should prefer loose-fitting trousers and skirts. Pants should be flared or straight, without accentuating details. With their help, it is possible to hide figure flaws and emphasize other parts of the body.
- Skirts should also be straight, without frills or additional elements. A pencil skirt would be an acceptable option. If you need to distract your gaze from the fullness of your legs, you should exclude gathered skirts, models with ruffles and flounces from your wardrobe.
- It is important to choose the right length of dresses and skirts. The optimal solution is a length just below the knees. This way, imperfect legs will not be noticeable and you will be able to create a feminine, delicate image.
- Skillfully chosen shoes can advantageously emphasize the beauty of the ankles, make them feminine and visually lengthen the legs. It is believed that thinned ankles will help shape shoes with wide, voluminous heels or wedges. Avoid shoes with a top strap that goes around the ankle. The most significant problem for ladies with curvy ankles is the choice of boots. To hide a weak point, you need to take boots with a high shank, which just ends at the narrowest part of the leg, helping to visually thin it. You should not choose a high heel; it is advisable to exclude stiletto heels. Then it will harmoniously complement any look and shift the emphasis from wide ankles.
- The palette is also important: the best option would be plain fabrics or thin vertical stripes. It is better to choose tights in dark colors. They will smooth out obvious imperfections and visually remove extra centimeters. And the look will be especially advantageous if the skirt and tights are the same tone.
- Focusing on the upper part will help distract attention from large ankles. To do this, you should wear long vests, jackets with an extended back, and jackets with ruffles. A mid-thigh jacket with a slightly fitted cut will look elegant. It will draw attention away from the legs, highlighting the waist and upper body.
When choosing outfits, it is important to be able to exclude inappropriate items of clothing. For thick calves and ankles, the following will look inappropriate:
- Short skirts and trousers - they draw attention to the lower part of the body, highlighting the problem area.
- Stiletto heels give a sharp transition of volume, placing emphasis on wide ankles.
- Tights, the color of which contrasts with the shoes.
- Additional elements in the ankle area - ruffles, straps or locks.
By paying special attention to your appearance and choosing your outfits skillfully, you can give a sophisticated look to any look, even if there is such a problem as thick ankles.
