https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:03:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2041262 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:21:52 +0000 The Cat 2041262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems that there is some kind of trolling going on, as LOTS of old threads have recently been revived by the same person. I have reported the activity and urge others to do likewise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2041235 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 19:53:49 +0000 Marilyn 2041235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Yep!&nbsp; I have this issue too due to body proportions.&nbsp; High rise pants....and other clothing that sits at the waist.....seem to be designed on the model where your waist is supposed to be 10" smaller that your hips.&nbsp; Well, I'm not designed that way.....it's more like an 8" difference.&nbsp; I had the same issue when I was a teenager as I do now in my 50's.&nbsp; I've got a bit of excess fluff on my stomach now but I'm fairly trim and wear a 26 jean.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I have several pairs of higher rise jeans.....it's a matter of trial and error to find brands and cuts that work for you.&nbsp; I've had luck with J Crew, J Brand, Mother, 7 For All Mankind.&nbsp; I haven't had any luck with Paige either.....they strangle my waist.&nbsp; Lots of try ons is what you have to do.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Edit</b>....just noticed that this is an old thread that was resurrected.<br /></div></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2041203 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 17:47:48 +0000 Kate 2041203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I commiserate. Tailoring is your friend!<br /> I also recommend COS skinny ankle jeans. They are high rise, but not a super high rise, and don’t bag out like so many jeans do. They’re also reasonably priced. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2041171 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:21:00 +0000 Anonymous 2041171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Girl I have the same problem! I’ve just accepted that some of us need to wear belts because of our body shape, no shame in that use it to your advantage with your outfit if possible. American Eagle high rise has been the best brand I found that fit out of many. I still wear a belt to compensate for any stretch, but they still fit the best. In the past I’ve tried Old Navy and Banana Republic but the stretch was so bad for the high rise even a belt couldn’t help me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2033100 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:42:14 +0000 Angie 2033100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suntiger</b>, have you tried the Avery fit and BR?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2032919 Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:34:55 +0000 Anonymous 2032919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seconding WHBM, their pants are cut too straight for me, a lot at BR are too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2032892 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 22:53:24 +0000 MsMaven 2032892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the suggestions--I'll make a trip to the mall soon to try one these brands. I did buy a WHBM pencil skirt on sale a couple of weeks ago and it fits perfectly. I have never bought pants from them, so this looks like a good place to try.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2032883 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:53:15 +0000 Angie 2032883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>AviahMariah</b>, YES. A dart with fabric inserts can increase the size of a waistband.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jennifer</b>, NYDJ's come in all sorts of fits. Keep on trying.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2032732 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 12:54:46 +0000 JuniperGreen 2032732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also often need a straighter fit.&nbsp; Not sure if you ever shop Loft but the Marisa fit tends to be a bit straighter, so I often&nbsp;get workwear trousers from them.&nbsp; I also find Madewell denim to be pretty great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2032653 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 02:49:13 +0000 shiny 2032653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Avia, yes a waistband alteration is the simplest alteration of them all! They just take in a dart or two at the waistband to nip it in.&nbsp;</p> <p>April, yes I think the rockstar is mostly just skinnies. I haven't had a lot of luck with AE for jeans, though I do have one pair of high rise jean shorts I got last summer.&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie, I haven't tried NYDJ in years because last time I did (years, maybe 10 years ago at this point) the cut for me was not straight at all? Am I missing something now? </p> <p>Agree about Jcrew. Those fit me pretty well -- I just find the denim a bit stiff for my liking. But basically the 5% of my jeans that aren't rockstars are Jcrew!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2032211 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:21:40 +0000 AviaMariah 2032211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - can you get a waistband altered if it's too small?&nbsp; That's one alteration I've never considered.<br />I've run into the same problem with high rises.&nbsp; I was so excited about the trend because the right pair can really rein in the extra middle bits.&nbsp; But I've found a lot of them styles are made for a tiny waist.&nbsp; The ones I've had the most luck with are the Madewell skinny's.&nbsp; But I really haven't had luck with any other leg styles.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2032185 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 16:01:21 +0000 Angie 2032185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Two things: <ul> <li>Buy a straighter cut: ON Rockstars, WHBM, NYDJs, some Levis, American Eagle, Gap, Wit &amp; Wisdom, J.Crew</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Get the Waistband altered to fit.</li> </ul> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2032149 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 14:05:24 +0000 April 2032149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only see high rise Rockstars in skinnies -- are there other styles? </p> <p>MM -- is you're not sensitive about what the size tag says, try American Eagle high rise jeans and size up at least one size, possibly two.&nbsp; (They're a budget-friendly juniors brand after all, and those tend to run small.)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2032141 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 13:54:45 +0000 Scarlet 2032141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have the problem that pants slip down, but I do have the problem in the last several years that pants are cut too narrow in the waist for me, even though the seat/hips fit. I have had the best luck with jeans from White House Black Market. It's best if you can go to a store and try on several pairs because not all of their cuts work the same, but I have three styles that have been surprisingly forgiving to weight gain in the mid-section, far more so than any other pant in my stable (except for those with elastic waists, ha). One is mid-rise and the other two are high-rise. I am definitely going to try Old Navy Rockstars after reading this thread!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2031979 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 13:39:50 +0000 hereforthecake 2031979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shiny: I echo your comment on the Old Navy Rockstar jeans! These are game changers for me and I've bought them in every wash available. And even better, they come in petite sizes as well. I have jeans from other stores, but I honestly end up coming back to these 90% of the time.&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow">https//www.oldnavy.ca/products/rockstar-stretchy-jeans.jsp</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2031976 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 13:07:06 +0000 RobinF 2031976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES! This is definitely a problem with higher rise pants for me! That’s why I loved the lower rise trend. I find mid-rise fits me like a higher rise without the curving in problem. I did try on some Wit and Wisdom a few months ago and they fit pretty well, I returned them because they weren’t what I was looking for but the fit was good. I also used to like Gap but don’t get to the mall very often and havent tried them on in years. I have found I have pretty good luck with junior sizes, they seem to run straighter, although I have to buy them bigger than I would like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2031906 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 01:34:52 +0000 MsMaven 2031906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great responses and lots of good ideas. I've wondered about having pants taken in at the back, or else sewing elastic in the back.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jenni</b>, I haven't yet found elastic waist pants that work for me. Last time I was in a B&amp;M store I did see a new brand--Liverpool--that were pull on jeans. Did try elastic waist pants a couple of years ago and the quality wasn't there.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>BrieN</b> today I did pull out my white R&amp;B jeans for the first time this year. I am one of these people who just can't wear white jeans until it is warm weather--and we've had nothing but rain lately. They aren't high rise, but I navigated a big birthday party without them sliding down too much.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Karie</b>, I've done well in the past with BR pants and jeans. The Martin fit worked well for me for years, but now they seldom have it. I did buy some Ryan pants on sale several months ago and haven't worn them yet--they are fairly lightweight pants and at last it is time I tried them out.</p> <p>Haven't tried Gap or Old Navy for a while. There was a time when I wore mainly Gap, but that was a couple of decades ago.I am going to have to find a high energy day and go to the mall and try some on, including Wit and Wisdom and some other brands you have<br />suggested.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for everyone's suggestions.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2031900 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 01:16:17 +0000 Jaime 2031900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have a specific recommendation but I can commiserate. Lower risers are much easier for me to fit, although I do love the look of high rises, even occasionally on me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2031887 Sun, 02 Jun 2019 00:53:07 +0000 bj1111 2031887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>another vote for old navy high rise rockstars.&nbsp; frequently on sale </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2031856 Sat, 01 Jun 2019 21:04:47 +0000 Gretchen 2031856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried wit and wisdom? I like the elastic in the waist to cinch in but with some give. I’ve also had good luck with Pilcro, but those are more dependent on the cut. </p> <p>Also in favor of tailoring. I almost always need the adjustment at the center back seam and it’s amazing how much better the pants feel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2031831 Sat, 01 Jun 2019 18:54:07 +0000 smittie 2031831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m totally with shiny on the usefulness of stretch denim! I love it, and could sleep in mine too! You can get thicker stretch denim at Zara so that they don’t look as much like leggings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2031815 Sat, 01 Jun 2019 17:00:42 +0000 BrieN 2031815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might try Rag and Bone jeans, although I haven't tried high rise in the brand.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2031811 Sat, 01 Jun 2019 16:44:14 +0000 shiny 2031811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try the high-rise Old Navy Rockstar jeans. I have converted 95% of my jeans to these! Not everyone likes the denim as it's stretchy&nbsp; (but does not bag out). I find they are super comfortable! I could do yoga in these. I could sleep in these. I could go on a 12 hour plane ride in these!</p> <p>They're definitely designed for a straighter figure as I don't have much in the hip area and there's not much difference between my hip and my waist. In fact, I find they fit well in the hips and are a tad loose in the waist, requiring a belt. I use the invisi-belt, so I can tighten and loosen it throughout the day as needed.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2031807 Sat, 01 Jun 2019 16:14:52 +0000 featherwitch 2031807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same issue. I like Kut from the Kloth and the Madewell high waist jeans lately. Sometimes Wit and Wisdom.&nbsp;</p> <p>I always have to wear a belt with jeans though, otherwise they do not stay put.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2031789 Sat, 01 Jun 2019 15:31:49 +0000 bj1111 2031789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>so much this!!!</p> <p>i have gained post menopause weight in my belly--upper and lower.&nbsp; i've transitioned to high rise pants and have made piece with my jiggly bits that cause some creasing at the top of the thighs.</p> <p>i've also been more diligent in getting pants taken in in the back so they fit better in the butt.</p> <p>judy rosen makes some outstanding jeans that hold in your tummy and perform levitating tricks with your bottom.&nbsp; they are pricey tho. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2031721 Sat, 01 Jun 2019 05:55:20 +0000 Jenni NZ 2031721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess I’m more hourglass from as far as jeans cut goes, even though originally a pear and now more apple. My bottom could never be described as flat! I find elasticised waists fit best. Second, NYDJ with a bit of elastic sewn onto just the inner back waist, I did that myself and it helped with my sway back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2031706 Sat, 01 Jun 2019 02:11:37 +0000 Karie 2031706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a similar problem- I am built like a board and have some extra belly bits. A rise that hits just below my belly button works best for me so I’m skipping the high rise trend. Lately I’ve been making my own pants, but I do have one pair of at-waist pants from BR (Ryan fit) that fit great with no alterations. As for jeans, Gap is my go-to brand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2031690 Sat, 01 Jun 2019 01:00:09 +0000 Irina 2031690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a similar problem. although my weight is consistently almost the same, my belly is now bigger. I can’t stand feeling of tightness around mid section. I went up a size in pants two years ago. Now pants fit better in the belly area but baggy in the seat. I mostly get my pants taken in in the central seam at the back. Sometimes whole back area needs to be recut. I have unaltered pants from COS. Jeans that fit me the best - 7 for all mankind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/higher-rises-and-the-belly#post-2031670 Fri, 31 May 2019 23:01:17 +0000 MsMaven 2031670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There will be no photos to illustrate this problem! I was cheered when I first read about higher rises coming back in style until about a year ago when I bought a couple of pairs, including some Paige Hoxtons at the NAS.&nbsp;</p> <p>The problem: my hips and butt are relative straight, which in the past &nbsp;meant at times I've had to have skirts taken in at side seam. As the years pass, despite efforts, my belly has enlarged. Jeans especially just slide down my lower body. A tight belt helps, but is annoying.</p> <p>Many pants and jeans with a higher waist assume a more hourglass shape, and with the higher cut, they curve inward. So a 29 in a lower or mid cut might fit me fine, but when that waistline rises and curves inward, my body doesn't. If I go up a size, I've got baggy pants.&nbsp;</p> <p>So I've worked on losing weight and exercised more and see an improvement overall. I still can't get those Hoxton's to zip up without doing the 60s trick of lying on the bed, and decided to send them to a new home.&nbsp;</p> <p>I generally do well with Joe's Jeans, but don't think I have any higher rise pairs. Also NYDJ, but I bought a sale pair online and similar problem--they fit overall and are too tight to be comfortable.&nbsp;</p> <p>Have any of you with a similar shape found a brand or cut that works better for you?</p> <p> </p>