What causes hip dips? Hip dips occur where the skin is tethered, or attached, to the deeper part of your thigh bone, called the trochanter. These indentations are more noticeable in some people. This is due to the amount and distribution of fat and muscle in your body structure.

Does everyone naturally have hip dips?

"Hip dips" or "violin hips" are indentations where your hips meet your thighs. ... Not everyone has hip dips, but some people do—and sometimes they're subtle, sometimes they're not. But no matter what they look like, your hip dips—or violin hips or whatever you want to call them—are totally normal.

Which body shape has hip dips?

You may also have violin hips or hip dips where your hips curve in and out like a violin. The shape of your body can also be a good indicator of where you store fat when you gain weight. Most people with a figure-8 body shape will gain weight evenly all over their bodies.