https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-guidelines Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-guidelines#post-23149 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:37:58 +0000 Becky 23149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That makes the most sense to me, Ana, Tanya, and Nicole. I was puzzled when I came across that bit of (mis)information. Thus, I was always wondering how much to add to reported rises to get the *real* rise. Apparently, I needn't have worried! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-guidelines#post-23148 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:36:32 +0000 Nicole 23148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It kind of does not make sense to measure the bottom of the waist band, because waist bands could be various widths. Maya linked a pair of NY and Co jeans with a really thick waistband, at least 4 inches. (BTW, Maya, I saw those jeans in person the other day---did you get them?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-guidelines#post-23142 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:20:42 +0000 Tanya 23142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Becky, I have also never heard of that. I measure myself like Ana does. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-guidelines#post-23124 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:48:55 +0000 Patience 23124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I personally like my rises at 7-8" (2-3" inches below my belly button) because I don't like the rise to bunch up when I sit down which I find it does. Once it bunches when I sit, it starts to bunch when I stand. This is a big reason I'm giving up on jcrew jeans-- they always grow and relax the worst in the rise on me. Does anyone else have this problem? It makes me wonder that I'm finding the wrong type of jeans. I still do have a bit of baby belly that muffin tops but I find that's easier to conceal than the bunchy rise. I still like plenty of coverage in the back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-guidelines#post-23116 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:47:58 +0000 Ana 23116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never heard of that, Becky. I always measure to the top of the waistband, myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-guidelines#post-23113 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:41:39 +0000 Becky 23113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Speaking of rises, I've read that the rise should be measured from the crotch point to the *bottom* of the waistband, not the top. Has anyone else heard this? That seems kind of silly since we're all concerned with where the *top* of the waistband fits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-guidelines#post-22872 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:07:06 +0000 shiny 22872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, I think it's hard to generalize, because everyone is different. You just need to get out and try on jeans to see what works best. If you have a favorite pair already, measure the rise (both front *and* back) and that is your ideal. If you don't yet have a favorite, bring a tape measure with you when you go shopping. Once you figure it out, then that is the best rise for you. </p> <p>For me - 5'0" with narrow hips and flat butt and a squishy midsection - my ideal is 8.5-9 inch rise. This lands just a pinch below my belly button - right at the thickest part and locks &#38; loads my trouble zone. Anything lower I get major muffin top. Just as importantly, I need a back rise that is less than 13 inches. 13+ inch rise in the back makes my butt look saggy and flatter. </p> <p>For my DD15, who is a pretty pear and 5'4" - she actually looks best in lower rises in front, but a higher rise in back. I don't know the exact rise of the jeans we just bought her, but the front rise falls a few inches below her belly button. Apparently this works to make hippier people look less hippy. </p> <p>And ignore the mfr's description of "mid-rise" "low-rise" "high-rise" - every brand defines this differently!!!! </p> <p>Once you know your ideal rises, if you are ordering online, I've always found it helps to email customer service and ask them to give you the specific rise measurements for the size you need. Because the rise they list is usually for a single size - and it scales up or down from there. For example if it lists 8 inch rise for size 30, the size 26 may be more like 7 inchces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-guidelines#post-22858 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:23:43 +0000 Angie 22858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have found this virtually impossible to generalize about. I have petite clients who feel 7 inches is high rise! I have petite clients who feel 9 inch rises are still too low. What is mid rise for one is not necessarily mid rise for another. </p> <p>Dani is spot on. Generally, 8-9 inches in front and 13 inches for the back rise on a general size (8-10) is considered “mid rise”. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-guidelines#post-22846 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:09:36 +0000 Dani 22846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kyle, I don't know if there is a guideline for each body type. I would say that in general, mid rise would be the most flattering as low rise tends to create a muffin top on most everyone except those in super shape with no extra around the belly. A mid rise is probably 8.5 to 9.5 or so inches. I find, for me personally, I do better with the styles that sit just below the belly button. Maybe someone else will chime in with another point of view. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-guidelines#post-22823 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:28:52 +0000 Kyle 22823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are there guidelines for appropriate, most flattering rises for jeans or pants according to body type? I see rises provided for various styles, and really don't know what is too high or too low or just right. </p>