https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:55:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise/page/2#post-997433 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 20:13:16 +0000 Lisa 997433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I'm a big fan of premium denim so of course I'm going to vote for the AGs first.&nbsp; I have and do wear other brands (Gap, Lucky Brand, BR, AT), but my Joe's (and I had AGs for a while, I've also tried Hudson's) were hands down better than any others.&nbsp; I usually pounce when premium denim works on me because it's hit or miss on the fit.&nbsp; Other premium brands that just do not work for me (COH and JBrand come to mind).</p> <p>I think how often you plan to wear your jeans is a BIG factor in deciding how much to spend on them.&nbsp; I wear mine daily and usually for all&nbsp;7 days&nbsp;of the&nbsp;week (or 6) so I know they are workhorses.&nbsp; This makes the higher price tags easier to handle.&nbsp; My CPW goes down pretty fast.&nbsp; My Joe's are 3 years old and still going strong and I wear them 3 days a week!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise/page/2#post-996894 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 03:43:22 +0000 MsLuna 996894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jeans look amazing on your Claire! They work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise/page/2#post-996858 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 02:40:34 +0000 Suz 996858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes you can <b>feel</b> the low-rise thing more than see it. And it's amazing what a millimetre or two will do!! To tell you the truth, on me,&nbsp;normal rise looks pretty much like these do on you, because I&nbsp;have such a long rise that "regular" is low. And my legs are that much shorter, alas....I have to go for the long-body look and pretend it is intentional. Marley would be shaking her head at me.&nbsp;</p> <p>But there's low and low, and I know what you mean. I had one pair that sat so low, they threatened to malfunction and they also dug into my bones in a weird way when I sat down. It just didn't feel right. So I bid them farewell.&nbsp;</p> <p>Still....if you will be wearing them with a belt all the time or a cami and a longer top, then maybe it's worth hanging onto them and making them into clams or shorts like Angie's today. Although that would be sort of ironic. If the ankles were what you loved and then you ended up chopping off that part.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise/page/2#post-996803 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 01:34:47 +0000 Beth 996803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those jeans look marvelous on you, but I absolutely get the psychological issues. Good choice to keep searching; they have to feel good mentally, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise/page/2#post-996799 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 01:31:56 +0000 Karie 996799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Apple tendencies?" HUH??? Where, in your ankle? I should have such 'apple tendences' :)</p> <p>I think the jeans look great on you, but I would wait and try on the AG brand. Don't settle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise/page/2#post-996795 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 01:28:43 +0000 Betti 996795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, the very low rise...I know the feeling of possibly flashing the c-section scar. I thought I found the perfect pair of white jeans earlier this summer at J Crew. They were on clearance, fit great...until I looked at my belly or bent over! Had to return them. Then I found my wonderful NYDJ white jeans the next day and yay - I could bend over with pride :)</p> <p>You will find yours! It's the journey, not the destination, right?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise/page/2#post-996788 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 01:25:11 +0000 texstyle 996788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been loving the budget conscious AE jeans -&nbsp;just the right rise for me and often on sale for around $30.&nbsp;But I haven't really gone for a dark rinse (the rub off issue), just med. and light. </p> <p>It's really&nbsp;too hot here to wear jeans multiple days sans washing so I don't like to invest in premium denim unless it's for a pair of "dressy" jeans,.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise/page/2#post-996786 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 01:22:01 +0000 Anonymous 996786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww too bad -- good to try them out though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996779 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 01:15:46 +0000 Anonymous 996779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much DJ. I really want to propel myself forward, and not keep settling for the things that are not quite right. I appreciate your info on the AG brand, too.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996762 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 00:57:45 +0000 DeclawedJaguar 996762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, I think you made the right choice! Of course, they look great on you, but then again, you would make a burlap bag look like a million bucks. I see no apple in you whatsoever, by the way.</p> <p>Personally, I cannot abide by a short rise because of all the issues people mentioned: muffin top, difficulty tucking, potentially flashing either gut or crack (or underwear), none of which I'm comfortable with. It is nice to be able to test-drive an inexpensive pair, though, just to make sure you're not missing out on something.</p> <p>AG is my favorite denim brand, because they fit me like no other jeans. Unfortunately for my wallet, no cheaper pair ever compares. I really hope they work for you! By the way, once you find a style and size&nbsp;that works for you, you can always get them for a lot cheaper on 6pm.com. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996752 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 00:50:40 +0000 Anonymous 996752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, there is so much collective wisdom on YLF! I think I was so enamored of the tapered leg and ankle that is <i>just right&nbsp;</i>that I compromised on the rise issue. Of course it's always nice to be told that you can "get away" with something a bit young, but that doesn't mean that it's the best choice. I just wore these out to the grocery store, and I was quite conscious that there was a man standing behind me as I bent to get an item from the bottom shelf. I didn't flash him the flesh belt (I've been doing contortions in the mirror all day) but I was psychologically uncomfortable.&nbsp;</p> <p>So with your permission, I will continue the hunt for This Year's Jeans. It might take a while, but that's half the fun. Thank you one and all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996747 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 00:45:43 +0000 MsMaven 996747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need a magnifying glass to see your muffin top. &nbsp;As far as your belly--sigh. &nbsp;You look perfect to me. &nbsp;I think the jeans look nice and they look great from all views. &nbsp;(Just deleted what I wrote about envy.)</p> <p>Aside from looks--well, looks are important--the most important question re pants is, do you feel comfortable in them? &nbsp;</p> <p>I did mention that I think you look great in these jeans. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996743 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 00:41:52 +0000 Nicole D 996743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They fit like &nbsp;a dream. &nbsp;I like them on you very much. &nbsp;Not junoirsy.&nbsp;Good luck with the AG's, they don't work on my frame it seems. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996738 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 00:37:22 +0000 Echo 996738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You certainly have the body to wear them, but they would be too low for me to feel comfortable. Of course, that might be because I actually have to worry about "muffin top"! If they feel comfortable, then keep them. Just make sure that they don't create the "coin slot" and that you remain covered when you sit or crouch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996731 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 00:15:23 +0000 Gaylene 996731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all, Claire, you look great in the jeans, so no worries there. But they <i>are</i> low in the front and only you can tell if they are too low--not just for fitting issues, but also your comfort level when wearing them in public.</p> <p>I had a younger friend give me a pair of 7" rise jeans when she gained weight. The jeans fit, the back view was good (nothing showing when I sat down or got up), but the low front just made me feel too exposed. It's nice to get a pair of jeans for $7.99 (or free, in my case) but I sent those jeans on to a happier home with the daughter of a friend. Maybe wait until you get those AG jeans before you make your final decision. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996712 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 23:36:51 +0000 Anonymous 996712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah A, really good points! I am wondering if I will ever be the same after I try premium denim. Well it will have to be the "right" premium denim because I've tried some and they just weren't the right jeans for me. I told DH I'm willing to spend if the cut and comfort are that much better. I would really rather cover up an inch more of my torso if possible. I have culled all of my short tops and sweaters so that I could theoretically make this work, but another inch of coverage would make me that much more at ease and would still slice my gut (and long butt) in half....both of which I'm attempting to divide and conquer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996706 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 23:31:23 +0000 Anonymous 996706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww thanks Sara. Yes the top is a Chicos(!) sweater and I found it this past Spring&nbsp;at Goodwill. I just can't resist a snake print these days.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996703 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 23:30:22 +0000 Sarah A 996703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these look quite nice, but (ducks head) after finding a few pairs of premium denim secondhand I am a premium convert. I have nearly ordered some verrra verra&nbsp; expensive jeans in premium brands and you might just like the AG's that much more. With that said, I think they look good on you (no keg on toothpicks) but I cannot keep a shirt tucked to save my life in juniors brands (no to mention the plumbers crack if my cami comes untucked accidentally) so out they have all gone from my closet. I'd say you'll only know how useful they will be on these fit when moving fronts with a bit of wear and moving about in them. I have moved to mainly lower rise jeans to achieve precisely the longer torso look Marley is mentioning (why fight my natural body type?) so there is a lot of in the eye of the beholder action obviously. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996699 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 23:26:55 +0000 MNsara 996699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay - you felt good enough to shop :-)&nbsp; That's how a YLFer knows they are on the mend ;-)</p> <p>I'll avoid giving you a hard time about the 'keg on toothpicks' cuz everyone else did already with great wit, but if I had your 'apple', I'd still be wearing low rises like that too!</p> <p>They look great to me, and when you have the AGs in hand, and make a trip to PacSun, hopefully you'll feel completely confident of the winner!</p> <p>Plus, that top you're wearing is awesome.&nbsp; I suppose that was thrifted too . . . ? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996684 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 23:08:37 +0000 Anonymous 996684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right Marley! IKWYM. I might have to save these for sweaters that I want to wear untucked. A semi tuck doesn't bother me so much, but you're right, a full tuck makes me look a bit squat, especially since I don't wear heels.&nbsp;I'll be curious to put these side by side with AG's I have on order. These are Hermosas, and I just went on the PacSun website to check them out. They are making their jeans with a higher rise now (and they're still way cheaper than AGs). Things that make you go, "Hmmmm." Thanks for your input! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996675 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 22:53:14 +0000 Marley 996675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Claire!&nbsp; So nice to "see" you!&nbsp; I think the jeans look good on you - but for what its worth, I think that they are cut a little low in the back - and consequently they cut a horizontal line right through your tush.&nbsp; A little higher rise would give your back-end more shape!&nbsp; Also, do you plan to wear these with a tuck or semi-tuck?&nbsp; I know that for me, when I wear jeans with a lower rise, I don't like the look it creates when I tuck/semi-tuck - I feel like it makes my torso look really long, and it adds a lot of heft to the look of my waist-line!&nbsp; Also (ha!&nbsp; I'm just full of useful advice aren't I?) - the lower rise shortens the look of your legs - don't know if that matters to you or not! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996674 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 22:53:04 +0000 Anonymous 996674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, what's the coin slot thing?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996671 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 22:51:12 +0000 rae 996671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look great! I love your snake print sweater, too. If you can sit and they don't do the "coin slot" thing, I think you are good to go! Fab deal at $7.99. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996670 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 22:51:02 +0000 Caro in Oz 996670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look good to me Glad you are out &amp; about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996667 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 22:47:22 +0000 Anonymous 996667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, right Rachylou! That's what belts are for! Actually I think they're in that sweet spot of being loose enough to be comfortable and&nbsp;<i>just</i> snug enough to stay on without a belt, which in my book is happiness! I like to be able to wear a belt if I want to, but skip it if I don't feel like messing with it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996664 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 22:39:51 +0000 rachylou 996664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look really good... so long as they don't slide off on their own... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996635 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 22:04:21 +0000 Beth Ann 996635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keg on toothpicks!&nbsp; Hee!&nbsp; But no, doesn't look like that at all!&nbsp; I say, as long as you can keep "covered" you're good to go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996634 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 22:03:52 +0000 AviaMariah 996634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look great on you. &nbsp;I wish I had a muffin top like yours. &nbsp;:)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996631 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 22:01:04 +0000 Lyn D. 996631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great to see you!<br />These look Fab, and I am envious of your flat 'gut' </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-jeans-too-low-rise#post-996615 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 21:41:00 +0000 Anonymous 996615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look perfect on you! </p>