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If You’re Boy-Shaped
Fakesexy curves.
A vertical row of buttons along the calves sets the style apart.
Tester says:“The seams are key!
They make me feel sassier during mydance workouts.
“Anna Maltby, associate health editor
If You Need a Butt
Create acute caboose.
In search of posterior-perfecting pants?
They’re in the can!
“Hilary Keefe, account executive
If You’re Bottom-Heavy
Minimizethighs.
A wide, supportive waistband keeps your tummy tucked.
Tester says:“The stretchy fabric hugs my muscular thighs, but it’s not constricting.
The waistband doesn’t roll down when I bend duringDownward Dogor bouncejumping rope.
“Bari Lieberman, contributing fitness blogger
If You’re Petite
Elongate a small frame.
Long pants that you don’t drown in?
We found them in the Nike Legend Slim Fit Pant ($70;Nike.com).
They skim your hips and thighs, then flare below the knee to give a slight build more presence.
The full length extends the line of your legs.
Tester says:“I still had to have them hemmedI’m 5 foot!
But I love the subtle flare, and they’re so comfy I practically live in them.
“Jean Cabacungan-Jarvis, photo director
If You Have a Tummy
Make yourmiddle little.
Sport flat abs with the Spanx Power Pant ($118;Spanx.com).
It flattens my mommy-of-two tummy, so I get an instant confidence booster.
“Amy Barton, senior Web editor
If You’re Long and Lean
Love your length.
Plus, they have the elasticity I want for yoga and the tightness I need forrunning.
“Sarah Schmidt, editorial assistant
If You’re Curvy
Flaunt a fab figure.
Four-way stretch fabric moves as you move but still holds its (and your!)
“Lindsey Palmer, features editor
If You’ve Got a Muffin Top
Stop spillover.
And the boot leg balances a broad middle by adding width to the lower part of your legs.
Tester says:“These really hold me in during cardio especially on the tummy and hips.
And they’re thick and smooth enough that I wear them around town after my workout.
I love the faux front pocketsthey add style without adding bulk.
“Paula Derrow, articles director
If You’re Plus-Sized
Look up to several sizes smaller.
With enough suck-you-in spandex, this fabric provides the support you crave.
Ruching up the calves attracts attention away from the thighs, helping slim the whole leg.
And the ruching makes me feel sexy, even as I’m sweating throughkickboxing!
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