Bum Flattery

[DancingFroglet]

I was just scrolling through pinterest and enjoying slouchy knits, loose trousers and getting excited about the new season. Then I came across this (pictured) and thought "Yes! I know what you mean!"

I never liked tight clothes and love more fluid, looser Japanese-style designs, so the new, looser offerings in stores now are great, I am not going to complain. But I wondered...am I bothered about the unflattering arse? I really don't know. I don't think I care, but then I don't wish to look like a sack of ferrets tied up with string either.
Still, I am not convinced that I care.

I know looser fit trews are popular on MN so what do you think about the baggy arse look (usually has no back pockets)? I am quite slim and have often felt as though I am wearing a nappy to be honest. Perhaps we are so used to being told that tighter fit clothes are 'flattering' that it is difficult to shift that, culturally speaking.

The text in the photo says it all
What do we define as a flattering fit? I am not a fan of bunched elasticated waistbands and would prefer them to lie flat (not hard to do!), but nor do I miss every facet of my anatomy being somewhat visible through leggings and skinny jeans either!

I just think of it as a different look. They're never going to give you a neat little arse so if that's what you're after then forget it. But I think the drape and the folds in the fabric can look really interesting. Plus I like the movement, which you don't see from a still image or looking in a mirror.

The downside is that I think they need a good fabric in a decent weight. Too often - and especially if there's no zip, just elastic - they're made on the cheap and in some kind of thin, flimsy fabric that goes saggy, leaving you with a big, arse-shaped droop.