Out of the gutter, people! "With the return of the waist playing a role in apparel, leg wear with control elements—such as tummy smoothing and thigh shaping—become increasingly important," says Denise Fraser, a buyer for FigLeaves.com. Fraser says as silhouettes become more tailored, leg wear that acts as shapewear helps to give a smooth and seamless look. Spanx's Tight-End Pantyhose (the high-waisted body shaping kind), which retails for $38, is one of our favorite picks for a smooth hourglass silhouette.

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