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Find Perfect-Fitting Pants

Skinny jeans or boot cut? Flared or straight leg? Find out which fit will look best on your body type with Bradley Bayou's straight-forward shopping guide from his book The Science of Sexy.
By Bradley Bayou
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Cropped pants

Cropped Pants

These straight-leg pants can be hemmed anywhere from just above the ankle to just below the knee. (Similarly, short pants that are more fitted and tapered to the knee are called "capri pants.")

If you are short, wear cropped pants hemmed to hit just above your calves—this will make you appear taller.

Published on May 05, 2010
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