Ditch that denim--we got you covered with fabulous pants!

It's the year of the pant. Yes, we said pant. Kinda like jeans ... but better. From boot-cut brights to patterned skinnies, we found the best-fitting pairs out there. Be a step ahead of the legions in leggings and try on the trendiest trousers yet. Who knew slacks would be this season's top dog?

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"I wanna flaunt my tiny waist and kickin' curves?"

Nellie, 17

PANTS PROB Pants either fit Nellie in the waist or the hips--never both!

BOTTOM LINE High-waisted boot cuts keep the focus on a tiny waist. A tied shirt plays up cute curves.

DON'T FALL FOR Low-slung pants that will draw attention to your hips.

Pants, $118, Vinegard Vines. T-shirt, $26, Loyal Army. Top, $42, Element. Shoes, $20, Airwalk. Necklaces as chains, $8 each, and belt, $10, lulus.com. Earrings, $45, Heather Hyde.

Fine-wale cords slim athletic gams.

$45, Aeropostale

Khakis with room in the hips are best for girly figures.

$118, Vineyard Vines

TIP: Tie just under your bust to make your waist mini.

$42, Element

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"Make my long legs look amazing."

Gwen, 16

PANTS PROB Gwen's tall and busty. She needs length, not bulk.

BOTTOM LINE Straight legs are perf for girls who tower--they accent legs, without adding weight.

DON'T FALL FOR Boot cuts. The wider legs aren't as flattering on girls with hourglass shapes.

Pants, $34, Celebrity Pink. Cardigan, 818, Target. T-shirt 826, JCPenney. Ring, $39, Jewels by Park Lane. Earrings, $6, Claire's.

Zips add a weekend feel to slim pants.

436, Celebrity Pink

Take a preppy break from denim in straight-leg corduroy.

$38, Amethyst

TIP: A boyfriend cardi draws attention away from big boobs. Add a long necklace.

$38, Bozzolo

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"Gimme pants that lengthen me!"

Kathleen, 17

Go wild! Small sistahs can easily rock bitty prints.

$32, Celebrity Pink

Shoulders are huge right now. A li'l gathering is fab for faking curves.

$106, Dream Culture

Tip: Make friends with a tailor for a perfect, custom fit.

$115. Dream Culture

PANTS PROB This petite chica has a tough time buying pants that are flattering and fashionable.

BOTTOM LiNE Pants that sit at your waist lengthen legs. A blazer helps define your shape.

DON'T FALL FOR Pairs that hit at your hips. They shrink legs!

Pants, $130, Austin Jade. Blazer, $50, Tullette. Shirt. $40, JCPenney. Shoes, $60, Seychelles. Earrings, $6, Claire's

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"I'm superslim--clothes always hang wrong on me!"

Ashley, 15

TIP: Slash pockets give the illusion of hips. Wide plaids work, too.

$53 Billabong

Menswear trousers look amazing on rail-thin girls. Add a skinny belt!

$102, BB Dakota

This faux leather jacket adds shape and is way cooler than a hoodie.

$40, JouJou

PANTS PROB Finding pants that fit her bitty waist and straight bod.

BOTTOM LINE Flared trousers and loads of layers (like a vest and bomber jacket) add feminine flair.

DON'T FALL FOR Skinny pants--they turn ya into a slip of a girl.

Pants, $168, Dream Culture. Jacket, $70, Aeropostale. Sweater vest, $36, JCPenney. Shirt, $38, Hurley. Shoes, $25, Airwalk. Necklace, $90, Lenora Dame.