hip pads

Side impact absorbers

Hip pads are cushioned inserts worn under clothing to create the appearance of fuller, rounder hips.

They're used in drag performance, by transgender women seeking a more feminine silhouette, and in fashion or theater to achieve specific body proportions.

The pads typically fit into specially designed undergarments or shapewear: She adjusted her hip pads before going on stage.

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drag queen · drag performance · curves · silhouette · protective gear · fall protection · bruises · skating · falls · contour · underwear · costume · theatrical · enhancement · figure · hourglass · thighs · performance

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body location of protective equipment

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Upper body protective gear

knee pads · knee guards · elbow pads · shin guards · chest protector

body modification direction

hip padsshapewear

Compression underclothes for contouring

compression shorts · waist cincher · girdle · body shaper · Spanx

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G