https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-troubles Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:18:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-troubles#post-2324437 Fri, 26 May 2023 23:44:18 +0000 Anonymous 2324437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same problem. &nbsp;Even "mile high' jeans were low rise on me. &nbsp;Now, for medical reasons I can still wear the low rise and pull-on bottoms. &nbsp;What once was a problem has turned into a blessing. &nbsp;I can't give much advice but NYMJ's or an elastic waist on jeans helps. &nbsp;My best jeans are EF elastic waists. One is a medium to light rise jogger that is lined for winter. &nbsp;The other is an elastic waist wide leg light weight dark cropped denim. &nbsp;Both are very old. &nbsp;The hunt for other brands is hard. &nbsp;An inexpensive elastic belt from Amazon is a huge help. &nbsp;Avoid bottoms with a front or back zipper. &nbsp;Do not order this style on line. &nbsp;One that zips on the side is better, and may or may not work. &nbsp;You have to try it on. &nbsp;I have also had good luck with Chico or Soft Surroundings carrying a variety of pull on jeans and pants. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-troubles#post-2324281 Thu, 25 May 2023 12:29:30 +0000 Jules 2324281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kinnick, that all sounds familiar from when I was younger and had a slimmer waist/smaller belly. Low and mid rises that sat on my hips were actually better for me because it avoided some of the issues of fitting both waist and hip measurements. I still prefer a drop crotch by default and don’t love how high rises tend to fit around the crotch point. Anyway, I mention all this in case the OP wants to try medium rises that sit a bit lower on the hips. I know it’s not the most in style rise/proportions but it is coming back a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-troubles#post-2323945 Mon, 22 May 2023 19:36:54 +0000 kinnick 2323945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You may have “high hips”. &nbsp;Generally, high rise pants are recommended for high hips but that hasn’t worked for me bc the rise isn’t long enough to reach my actual waist and fits tightly. &nbsp;If I pull the pants up to my actual waist the waist fits but my hips are in wedgie territory. &nbsp;Probably the best solution is a slight drop crotch but that is hard to find.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-troubles#post-2323939 Mon, 22 May 2023 18:46:23 +0000 Carla 2323939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you are tall, you may find that tall sizes will give you extra inches in the rise. &nbsp;A ‘test’ for a well made tall (with a higher rise) is that the zipper is made longer as well. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Good luck!</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-troubles#post-2323937 Mon, 22 May 2023 18:42:40 +0000 unfrumped 2323937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Banana Republic has some pretty long rises this year.<br /> Look at their Barrel pant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-troubles#post-2323931 Mon, 22 May 2023 17:17:11 +0000 Anonymous 2323931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sympathize. &nbsp;Even nylon stockings are too low in the rise in my best size. &nbsp;I try sizing up for more length, but them they fall down. &nbsp;Separate stockings with a garter belt are ok, but garter belts are outrageously expensive and almost impossible to find these days. &nbsp;I miss all those that my mother threw out because she thought they were too risqué. &nbsp;They were better than the awful panty girdles she made me wear. &nbsp;They never stayed up on my skinny bod. &nbsp;This season I need something on my feet to stay warm enough. Today I am wearing Smart Wool footies that do not show with loafers. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-troubles#post-2323930 Mon, 22 May 2023 16:36:21 +0000 Angie 2323930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Cassie</b>, which pants brands are you purchasing where the rises are too short. Links will help! I can probably help you find what you need, but need a little more info when you have a moment.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-troubles#post-2323914 Mon, 22 May 2023 12:26:08 +0000 Anonymous 2323914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Measure the pants you have that are good in the rise- or measure the too short ones and add the amount you need. Then when you search, you'll know exactly, cause what brands call "high rise" varies a lot between styles and brands. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-troubles#post-2323889 Mon, 22 May 2023 00:33:55 +0000 cassie 2323889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Barbara!<br />I do find that high rise is great in jeans however trousers seem too short even with high rise. Going up a size fixes the problem but then the entire rest of the pant is too big.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think i'll need to try a department store with more selection and brands.</p> <p>Thx,<br />Cassie</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-troubles#post-2323886 Sun, 21 May 2023 22:02:05 +0000 Barbara Diane 2323886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you looked at high rise styles? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/rise-troubles#post-2323884 Sun, 21 May 2023 21:40:28 +0000 cassie 2323884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Im not sure of the vocabulary to search the forum. &nbsp;here goes...</p> <p>I seem to be too long in the rise zipper area to fit into clothes in stores.<br />the size that fits is too short in the rise</p> <p>Any suggestions?<br />Thanks so much<br />Cassie </p>