https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:57:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2010462 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 11:47:28 +0000 anne 2010462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good advice Jules! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2010459 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 11:45:04 +0000 Jules 2010459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s not that you don’t suit skinnies but I think if you are looking for an update another style would be more current. And since you are only getting one pair take your time trying different styles and getting the right fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2009932 Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:09:11 +0000 anne 2009932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie. Yes, had a big hair cut! Probably need to start a new thread on how to style it, as am still feeling my way there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2009796 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 14:52:05 +0000 Angie 2009796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with<b> kkards.</b> Go go high rise cropped&nbsp;straight&nbsp;leg jeans. Not skinnies.&nbsp;</p> <p>Have you had your hair cut?&nbsp;<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2009769 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 11:40:03 +0000 kkards 2009769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>anne--if you have access to Levi's they have a new style that is a 12inch rise...that's their highest rise.... i believe the wedgie is only a 10.5 inch</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/clothing/women/jeans/c/levi_clothing_women_jeans/facets/feature-fit/ribcage">https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/.....ure-fit/ri</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2009721 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 03:35:52 +0000 anne 2009721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Lucy, I didn't even think of uniqlo. I will check them out! </p> <p>Smittie, I have been following your wedgie post and will have a try if I can find in person. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2009690 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 01:49:32 +0000 Lucy 2009690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was a bit surprised to get some good jeans at Uniqlo recently. They have some good rises, and will take up hems for no cost, which is super rare in Oz!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2009684 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:45:35 +0000 smittie 2009684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep an eye out for the wedgie, yes, and take quite a few sizes into the dressing room! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2009683 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:34:17 +0000 anne 2009683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the suggestions Column. I am pretty sure those jeans, even if taken in, are still to low rise for me. Id like a 13inch rise, I think </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2007265 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:39:40 +0000 Column 2007265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another look you might search for at local retailers:<br /> <a href="https://www.express.com/clothing/women/super-high-waisted-sash-tie-cropped-wide-leg-jeans/pro/09088574/color/DARK%20WASH/" rel="nofollow">https://www.express.com/clothi.....RK%20WASH/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2007258 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 09:55:16 +0000 Column 2007258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne,<br /> In the wide-leg pic you show, the waist is too big. The pants are sitting too low on your hips.</p> <p>I`m not saying this is your dream pair; I am saying if you pull the waist up and take it in properly, the pants will fit as they are supposed to.</p> <p>By all means, search around. There are so many great options available for our body type right now! (PS—so-called “Mom jeans” do not work for me. The bodycon fit from waist to thigh is not flattering—FYI). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2007229 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 07:49:43 +0000 anne 2007229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Sal,<br />I didn't go to either of those shops (and was aware of their absence) because they no longer have shops in the city centre where I work. But they areee in my local mall so can check them out there.</p> <p>I did look at a Levis area in a department store, but I don't think I saw the wedgie - will keep an eye out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2007228 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 07:44:38 +0000 Sal 2007228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find both Just Jeans and Jeans west good for jeans - good service. They are often my first point of call because I can try on a few styles at once. </p> <p>I think a high rise straight or skinny will be a good call given your other collection. Levi’s wedgie was popular on the forum and that is one I will try on at some stage - Levi’s wear so well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2007221 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 07:29:29 +0000 anne 2007221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reporting back from my lunch break</p> <p>I could only find one high rise wide leg<br /> 1) it isn't high enough - my rise  is about 13 inches - this one just covered my hip bones<br /> 2) it looks kind of awkward around the leg break area - fabric too stiff maybe</p> <p>The overwhelming majority of high rises were skinnies. Maybe a few straight leg</p> <p><b>Jessikams</b> - thanks, will look out for mom jeans (my daughter has some - will she object ? Interesting about your experience with   our body  type and not fitting the wide crops</p> <p><b>Sal  </b> Yes the target skinnies did fit quite well<b></b><br /> In terms of what I have already <ul> <li>Dark wash high rise jeggings - almost worn out</li> </ul> In  good condition</p> <ul> <li>dark wash midrise split hem straights (from 2017) </li> <li>relaxed skinny midrise white (from 2016)</li> <li>2 x dark blue bootcuts, one for heels and one for flats (Maybe 9 years old?)</li> </ul> <p>Am pretty sick of mid rise, but won't get rid of them yet. </p> <p>I only wear jeans in winter, for maximum 5 times week (less if I wear something else, like leggings or a skirt) so don't really  feel I need more than one new pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2007160 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 03:50:25 +0000 Sal 2007160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is hard to tell from the photo - the fit looks pretty good especially in the waist area...&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I would think about what you have and where the gap is</p> <p>ie white jeans&nbsp;<br /> classic blue skinnies<br />etc..</p> <p>I like Jesse's ideas too.....</p> <p>I am not sure if I will update my jeans this year or not..I currently have<br />- blue straight high waist<br />- white cropped high waist<br />- dark blue flared high waist&nbsp;<br />- black skinnies (almost jeggings style)</p> <p>Not favoured but still own<br />- low rise straight (too low waist)<br />- blue skinnies (bag out very quickly now - five years old)</p> <p>The first three pairs are all in great condition so I will just keep on wearing them I think.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2007147 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 03:27:51 +0000 Jessikams 2007147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would try some “mom jeans”- high rise and a cut that is a bit curvy, loose around hips and somewhat tapered at hem. Probably a bit cropped, too. These work well for me- I also have a long rise and “sturdy” legs. I find that high rise wide crops tend to be cut too straight— too big at waist, too small at hips/thighs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2007140 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 03:24:04 +0000 anne 2007140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi <b>Suntiger</b>&nbsp;I anticipated wearing a cropped top, or tucked so was hoping that despite the awkwardness of the dress I could have some feedback as to whether I should just back away fast from skinnies. I will however make sure to wear a top with anything I try on today (even though I'm actually wearing the same dress)</p> <p>Thanks for the links <b>Column,&nbsp;</b>I'm not only looking at skinnes by any means!&nbsp; Not sure (from a quick search) how many Australian retailers are offering high rise wide legs and flares - maybe I'll have t go overseas.</p> <p>I think for practically that if I went the wider leg route they'd need to be cropped, as&nbsp; our winter (which is when I wear jeans) is wet.&nbsp; I do love my black crepe wide crops - wondering if stiffer denim will work though.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2007100 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 02:09:51 +0000 Column 2007100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne,<br /> Unless you are looking exclusively for skinnies, try something like these sailor jeans; I got the dark wash at Boden and love them:<br /> <a href="https://www.express.com/clothing/women/super-high-waisted-dark-wash-wide-leg-button-front-stretch-jeans/pro/07028738/color/DARK%20WASH/e/regular/" rel="nofollow">https://www.express.com/clothi.....e/regular/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.bodenusa.com/womens-petite-collection/pants-jeans/t0305-ind/womens-rinse-indigo-the-helston-sailor-jeans" rel="nofollow">http://www.bodenusa.com/womens.....ilor-jeans</a><br /> Any of the high rise flares or wide legs like those shown by Express should be wonderful on you—check out the paperbag waist, too!<br /> <a href="https://www.express.com/womens-clothing/jeans/cat2005" rel="nofollow">https://www.express.com/womens.....ns/cat2005</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2007087 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:45:35 +0000 Anonymous 2007087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They seem ok, hard to tell w dress though. Are you looking for only skinnies, other types of legs, detailed hems (been seeing a lot of slit and tulip hems) etc. Is there a top at the shop similar to what you'd pair them with? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-advise#post-2007080 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:36:15 +0000 anne 2007080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone,<br /> I typically buy one pair of jeans a year, and this year want to get a high rise pair.<br /> I have a long rise and torso, so this is a good look for me.<br /> My question is : what style should I be looking for? I am sensitive about my bigger thighs.<br /> Here's one I tried, target Australia Sophia style. Please excuse dress on top. </p> <p>I unexpectedly have a free lunch break today so can look for more. If any Australians had suggestions I am all ears! </p>