50 Top 10 Lists of 2007

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Top 10 Fashion Must-Haves

Mischa Barton in London, wearing high-waisted jean shorts, in April, 2007.
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#3. High-Waisted Jeans

After years of struggling to keep their bellies and behinds from falling out of low-rise pants, women finally got some coverage in 2007 with the comeback of high-waisted jeans. As usual, the trend got an added boost from paparazzi favorites like Mischa Barton and Jessica Simpson, who were caught out and about wearing high-riders, prompting women to rush out with open wallets to get their own pair.

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