https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-flattery Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:25:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-flattery#post-1970931 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 23:45:50 +0000 DonnaF 1970931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As with all jeans, IMHO one has to kiss a lot of frogs before finding a jean prince. A few months back, I remember trying on a pair of Madewell jeans in a variety of sizes and a Levi's Wedgie jean that looked virtually the same. They weren't and differed quite a bit in flattery.&nbsp;So-called high rises differ quite a bit in the rise, and I don't think one can entirely depend on the stated front and back rise other than in a general sense.</p> <p>I have a super long torso and super short legs, so high rise jeans really work for me, but some make my torso look blocky. I actually think that the unflattering ones tend to be in Petite sizing, such that I am better off with Regular sizing, understanding that I will have to shorten them more than usual. Of course, YMMV but you may want to consider sizing that you wouldn't ordinarily.</p> <p>I NEVER bought low rise jeans or pants and avoided many that were mid-rise because they were still too low for me. Due to the high rise drought, I still have (and wear) my old Gloria Vanderbilt jeans! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-flattery#post-1970921 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 22:08:22 +0000 Angie 1970921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Kyle</b>, did you see my forum post on the Simkhai's? GOLD hardware. You have to be okay with the '80s Versace glitz! I'm wearing them here if visuals are helpful:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-trendy-new-jeans-pics">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....jeans-pics</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-flattery#post-1970913 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 21:32:23 +0000 Kyle 1970913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Simkhais, and am very tempted to give them a try. There’s certainly nothing like this in the stores that I’ve seen. They are spectacular with white footwear, and I’d rather have one fab pair than three that are just OK. I also hear and appreciate the comments about cotton and stretch. I think the stretchiness worked against the Madwells that I tried. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-flattery#post-1970891 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 19:34:32 +0000 bella 1970891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any wisdom to offer but I just want to say, it's great to see you back on the forum Kyle. I hope you post some WIW pictures. I missed your fabulousness!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-flattery#post-1970860 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:32:47 +0000 Anonymous 1970860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My high rises are close to 100% cotton.<br /> I think with a stretchy jean, the waistband digs in a little bit, and instead of a muffin top that you would get on a lower rise, the muffin is below the waistband. So yes, I would recommend a non-stretchy jean. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-flattery#post-1970857 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:29:11 +0000 taylor 1970857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all great visual examples.<br /> I don’t own any high rise jeans at all. I will be watching this thread . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-flattery#post-1970853 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:17:24 +0000 Angie 1970853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Anna</b> makes a good point. Three of my four &nbsp;exposed button flies are 100% cotton.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-flattery#post-1970851 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:08:31 +0000 annagybe 1970851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kyle, I’ve tried some exposed button jeans. One key thing I’ve found is that 100% Cotton helps a lot. Stretch jeans, make it too easy for the buttons to stretch, I remember specifically a pair of Express jeans.</p> <p>ETA, looking at Angie’s recommendations, many have some stretch. So I’m think thicker fabric would help as well </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-flattery#post-1970848 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:59:01 +0000 Angie 1970848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Kyle</b>, I'd have loved to see them on!&nbsp;</p> <p>Here are recent posts of me in high rise jeans, if the visual is helpful:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/love-my-new-trendy-jeans">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....endy-jeans</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-trendy-new-jeans-pics">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....jeans-pics</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-the-levis-wedgie">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....vis-wedgie</a></p> <p>You're going to get the best assortment online. Guaranteed.&nbsp;</p> <p>Another thought - did you need to size down?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-flattery#post-1970832 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:23:00 +0000 Kyle 1970832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the insight, Angie. I think what I tried were both true high rise. One was the Madewell Cali Demi boot and the other was a really fun dark wash high rise flare or boot cut from Anthro that I do not see on their site. Those almost made the cut. I suspect I just have not found the right pair for me yet, and there is definitely less to choose from with the exposed button front. I also prefer to try them on in the store versus ordering online if possible, so that reduces options further still. I’ll definitely take a closer look at the options you have posted and continue to watch the site to see what other members find that works for them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-flattery#post-1970813 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:55:43 +0000 Angie 1970813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Kyle,</b> have you tried more of a mid-high rise? Some high rises are lower than others. Are you wearing the right foundation wear? Higher rises look and feel better with high rise knickers, IYKWIM - the waistlines are in the same place.</p> <p>I've dressed you, and can't imagine the high rise not working. Perhaps it's the silhouette of the jeans. Too skinny? Have you tried a more fluid leg fit?&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, wearing a low contrast top creates vertical integrity with the high rise. Something you might want to try first.</p> <p>Personally, I had to get used to the high rises all over again four years ago, and I took it slow. I have a short rise so bottoms are high rise on me quite quickly. <i>Now, I love it!</i> And want all my jeans and pants to be high rise because I do a lot of tucking and semi-tucking, and that looks the most on trend - (granted, I like my jeans to be the trendy part of my style). <i>If you don't tuck - it makes no difference how low the rise is. There is never a need to follow a trend for the sake of it.&nbsp;Don't let&nbsp;fashion&nbsp;boss you&nbsp;around. </i>But if you want to try a trend because it appeals to you in some way - why not!&nbsp;<i></i></p> <p>FWIW, as I go through this high rise change with my clients - some LOVE it right away, some need to get used to it, and others say no thank you. You do not need to have a flat midsection to wear the style. That's a dated style concept in my mind. But you DO have to feel fabulous wearing the silhouette.&nbsp;Maybe you need to get used to it <u><b></b></u><b>Kyle</b><u><b></b></u>, or maybe you'll stick to mid rises.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here are the high rises in my wardrobe and I want to get more:&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-jean-flattery#post-1970801 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:16:23 +0000 Kyle 1970801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would love to hear about your experience shopping for and wearing high rise jeans. I’m looking for a pair, preferably with an exposed button front, and have not found them to be especially flattering so far. In my experience they tend to emphasize what I don’t want to emphasize...the stomach area under the belly button. Is this your experience, too? I don’t want to sacrifice a flattering style for something that is on trend, but am ready for an update if I can make it work. Not sure if I should pass on the high waisted look or if I just haven’t found the right pair yet (have tried both Madewell and Anthro to date). In both cases, I thought the jeans looked OK but not great. </p>