https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:25:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1460972 Sat, 21 Mar 2015 18:29:06 +0000 Aziraphale 1460972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again, everyone -- for both the suggestions, and the commiseration! Sorry for the post-and-run. I will look into the brands you have suggested when I go shopping in a couple of weeks.</p> <p>Minnie, I live in Canada, so no free shipping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1460574 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:10:04 +0000 DonnaF 1460574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, horses for courses.&nbsp; There was a period of years when I bought NO jeans or pants because the rises were too short!&nbsp; Now, I guess, I'm coming into my own.&nbsp; I think I may have a shortish to average rise, but my torso is super long so a waistband will NEVER hit my ribs.&nbsp; Low rises just make my generous thighs look bigger, make my torso look even more out of proportion, and make me look like I am walking on my knees.&nbsp; So these higher rises are actually suiting one of us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1460455 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 16:22:19 +0000 gradfashionista 1460455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have issues with high-rise fits because I has a high rise. After a brief spell wearing high-rise jeans last year, however, I returned to my skinnies. If you choose to pass, you'll have company! But if you want to dabble, try 7FAM, and All Saints. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1460364 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 14:16:37 +0000 Marilyn 1460364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>****sigh****&nbsp; Yep, it's bumming me out too.&nbsp; I just dropped a jean size and I'm desperately trying to replace mine at a reasonable price.&nbsp; Gap Always Skinny has been my go to but I'm starting to think they're phasing them out.&nbsp; Their new Resolution denim, which they are calling mid-rise, has a 9.5 rise.&nbsp; Even the petites are 9".&nbsp; That's crazy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1460207 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 07:16:08 +0000 Gigi 1460207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No brand suggestions (I was going to suggest Citizens of Humanity, but you already listed them), but I just want to offer my sympathy. I am short too, and high rise is really ridiculous! There's pretty much no torso left; I might as well be wearing overalls!</p> <p>That's too bad that high-rise jeans have taken over your part of the world. Here (Minnesota), low rises are still going very strong, from what I've been seeing at the mall. I don't see that many high-rise jeans at all, including in the stores. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1459600 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:24:01 +0000 Diana 1459600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just on the 7 for All Mankind site and noticed that they still have several styles of low rise skinnies:</p> <p><b><a href="http://www.7forallmankind.com/store/fit.aspx?s=w" rel="nofollow">http://www.7forallmankind.com/store/fit.aspx?s=w</a></b></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1459569 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:51:32 +0000 sarah 1459569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm also short, and need a shorter rise, and will not be embracing the high rise trend (the waist would be up to my braline - very unflattering).</p> <p>I was also going to recommend AG:&nbsp;AG is Adriano Goldschmeid. I've found their rise to be great for me. I have the Stilt skinnies. Good luck.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1459554 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:22:50 +0000 Minnie 1459554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hudson Collin skinny has an 8" rise.&nbsp;<br />If you can get free shipping both ways, you may consider buying several pairs&nbsp;online&nbsp;and return as needed.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1459392 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 06:28:22 +0000 Deb 1459392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, this trend is certainly not for everyone. Shopbop have lots of AG's and other brand options which may interest you. By the way AG is Adriano Golschmeid's brand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1459292 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 01:39:57 +0000 Aziraphale 1459292@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Carter -- sadly we don't have Nordstrom here. Yet. It's coming, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1459289 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 01:35:00 +0000 carter 1459289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might also have some luck at Off 5th or Nordstrom Rack, if you have either of those nearby. If the retail stores are moving out low rise to make room for high rise, you might get lucky at their clearance stores.</p> <p>I dread high rise as well. I stocked up on lower rise jeans this past year when Angie first started talking about high rises. Thank you, Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1459285 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 01:27:52 +0000 Aziraphale 1459285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Anna! I didn't realize that AG was the whole name. I thought it was short for something. So many abbreviations...brain full... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1459284 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 01:25:42 +0000 annagybe 1459284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.agjeans.com/">http://www.agjeans.com/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1459283 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 01:24:55 +0000 Aziraphale 1459283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Having a mind blank, Angie. What's AG?&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1459282 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 01:23:40 +0000 Aziraphale 1459282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kiwigal, on many normal-height women, low-rise = visible butt crack, so I totally understand why you don't like them! On my short frame, though, low-rise is just right. It's more like a low-ish mid-rise on me. :-)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1459281 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 01:23:18 +0000 Angie 1459281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>8 is easier - try AG and CoH. Hudson is worth a try too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1459274 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 01:17:58 +0000 Sal 1459274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I think this trend will be rather awful on me too..... shortwaisted, busty and high hips....ughh! &nbsp;I am going to try it but with long legs and a short torso I think I will look frumpy and out of proportion and matronly....</p> <p>I can't offer brand suggestions but there will be some offerings. &nbsp;I also disliked the super low rise jeans that were around about ten years ago. &nbsp;Long live the mid-rise:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1459273 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 01:17:45 +0000 Diana 1459273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, ha, I don't know why I thought the racer was a high rise. But yes, it seems like they are making more washes, etc in Racer than Avedon these days.</p> <p>Oh, just checked and *rocket* is the high rise. Lots of those too, so that's one to avoid. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1459269 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 01:14:18 +0000 Aziraphale 1459269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I was going to do the same thing -- ride it out -- but I don't think I can! I really, really want a good pair of dark skinnies. :-(</p> <p>Angie, 7 inches is best. 8 is OK. Any suggestions would be welcome!</p> <p>Diana, thanks for the commiseration. I have a pair of Avedons but they stretched out all to hell, and now I wear them as boyfriend jeans. It doesn't help that I sized up to begin with, because I like my skinnies with a bit of wiggle room. I'm glad to hear you mention that Racers are available, though, because those are low rise. I have a pair. I love them. I just looked on the R&amp;B website and they do have some. I hope they have them in stores here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1459265 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 01:09:40 +0000 Diana 1459265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sympathize! The last thing I want is to emphasize my already short waist while getting my rib cage squashed. I've noticed lately that all the interesting washes/prints/cuts are high waisted. You can still find mid or low rise plain blue jeans but not much interesting. Boo.</p> <p>CoH does still make Avedons (their lower rise skinny) although the Racer (high rise skinny) is much more prevalent and comes in more interesting washes. I think online is your best bet. Or there's always eBay if you know the exact style you want.</p> <p>Funny, remember when a 8-9" rise was called "high rise"? Those were the days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1459262 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 01:08:46 +0000 Angie 1459262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What is your front rise measurement requirement, E?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1459258 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 01:02:34 +0000 Janet 1459258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found good mid-rise jeans at Lucky Brand recently. </p> <p>I feel your pain. Add short torso + big hips + big boobs and high rises just look like frumpalicious mom jeans on me. I'm clinging to my existing jeans and hoping to ride out the trend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/high-rise-pants-are-getting-me-down#post-1459254 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 00:58:12 +0000 Aziraphale 1459254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sighhhh. It has happened. The high-waisted wave has overtaken the city. Which is, I am sure, delightful for some, but sucks for me&nbsp;since high-waisted pants make me look like Urkel.</p> <p>The problem is, I need to replace my dark wash skinnies. They developed a crotch hole (the only unacceptable patching area on a pair of jeans) and I really need new ones. Low-rise jeans are best for my short frame (on me, low rise isn't all that low), but I will sometimes accept medium rise, depending. I'm very busy at the moment so I've only looked a few places in passing, but they all stock high-rise everything, with a few mid-rise. No low rise. Pppththtpppt.</p> <p>I'm in finals fortnight right now, but after that I have three weeks off <i>with the kids still in school</i>. Shopping time!&nbsp;Anyone have any brand/style suggestions? I don't shop for jeans online, but I can keep my eye out for brands in store.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have had success in the past with Rag&amp;Bone and Citizens of Humanity, but I am open to any and all suggestions.&nbsp;</p> <p>ETA It doesn't help that my husband thinks high-waisted jeans look terrible. On everybody. So even if I could find a pair that look semi-OK, it's just not worth it.&nbsp;:-)</p> </p>