Super-slimming shorts; Get a leg up with these flattering summer staples

cotton and silk ($695; stella maccartney com for stores)

cotton blend ($395; Tse, NYC, 212-925-2520)

cotton blend ($565; Sophy Curson, Philadelphia, 215-567-4662)

full-fit

Add curves to your figure with a silhouette that's loose and flowy.

Nicole Farhi cotton $225; Nicole Farhi, NYC, 646-638-0115)

Diane von Furstenberg silk ($145; Diane von Furstenberg, NYC, 646-486-4800)

Inject a dose of glamour with a platform wedge.

bermuda

Balance a pear shape in a length that skims the top of the knee.

Killah cotton and elastaneblend($129;

macys.com for stores)

Theory'

stretch cotton ($180; saks .com for stores)

HOW TO WEAR

Make these office-ready with a frilly blouse and tailored jacket.

short-shorts

Give gams a long, lean look with this sexy and revealing low-waist style.

Old Navy cotton ($20; oldnavy.com)

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent cotton blend ($198; shopluna.com') Pair with an A-line top that hits just below the hip.

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