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I'm not an advocate of leggings per se, but in the name of fashion research, I have trialled enough of them to become something of a connoisseur (you can see the results of my search for the best black leggings here). So when a new legging iteration rears its stretchy head, and it looks like it could be more flattering than your average, I pay attention.

We know that there are clever fabrics that suck and tuck, but what about a style that can slim without cutting off your circulation? Well then, you'll want to try some ruched leggings then. They sound terrifying and indisputably linked to the 1980s, but when one of London's leading new designers puts her stamp of approval on them—Molly Goddard's pretty party dresses have been styled over them for A/W 17—then you know there's some fashion mileage to be travelled by those in the know.

Ruching—no matter whether in dress, skirt or legging form—is a genius thing when it comes to covering any lumps and bumps one may feel acutely aware of. Combine that with the power of a slimming pair of black skinnies, alongside the fact that the Olsen twins have created a leather version for their luxe label, The Row, and you have yourself a viable new pair of trousers for autumn.

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Molly Goddard

Derek Ruched Leggings

Love that these are called Derek.

Ilaria Nistri + Ruched Leggings

Ilaria Nistri

Ruched Leggings

This are a dark burgundy, should you want to try something different.

Mint Velvet + Ruched Leggings

Mint Velvet

Ruched Leggings

Mint Velvet's leggings are something of an inside secret.

The Row

Orshen Leggings

Delightful with a chunky cashmere sweater.Next up, the A/W 17 trend report.

Hannah Almassi is the MD for Women’s UK at Future PLC. Following a decade-long tenure as Who What Wear UK’s first Editor-in-Chief, she now oversees Who What Wear and Marie Claire in the UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. As an expert at the intersection of content, commerce, building brands and monetising digital platforms, she now combines her editorial experience alongside business acumen to help guide digital titles into the future.