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Embracing hip dips: The rising trend in body positivity

Bella Hadid at the Victoria's Secret show. She also has "hip dips"
Bella Hadid at the Victoria's Secret show. She also has "hip dips"
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11 June 2024 18:41

"Hip dips" – this phrase has recently been frequently searched on social media. What does this mysterious term mean? In a loose translation, we might say, "hips with dimples." It refers to characteristic indentations that result primarily from anatomy. Some women desire them, while others would like to hide them.

"Hip dips." This phrase is circulating on social media like crazy. It also goes by "violin hips." This term refers to hips that resemble the shape of a violin. The entire concept revolves around the characteristic indentations, or dimples, that are a source of pride for many women and a source of complexes for others.

Where do "hip dips" come from?

It's worth knowing that the occurrence of "hip dips" depends on body structure. From an anatomical perspective, women who have these dimples typically have fairly high-set hip bones.

Muscles also play a role – more developed thigh muscles highlight the "hip dips," while diligently performed buttock exercises can make the indentations less visible. Additionally, it's also about the distribution of body fat.

Love your "hip dips." Even models have them

For some women with "violin hips," their appearance will affect their silhouette. Either way, it's worth accepting and unconditionally loving it. You can find many guides on how to get rid of "hip dips" on the internet.

But if you don't feel like it, you don't have to torture yourself with exercises. After all, beauty standards regularly change, and it's not worth following temporary trends on social media, especially concerning body appearance.

One might argue that staring at retouched photos of models and Instagram influencers is detrimental. However, a prominent example is Bella Hadid, who proudly displays her hip dimples. So, discard any complexes you might have about this topic as soon as possible.