This Autumn Legging Trend Is—Hallelujah—Really Flattering

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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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Hannah Almassi
Editor in Chief

Hannah Almassi is the Editor in Chief of Who What Wear 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. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits. Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.