I'm in the market for a new pair of jeans. Despite the interesting thread about 1970s dressing, I don't think I want wide legs right now--probably straight or a very slight bootcut to wear with my cowboy and motorcycle boots.

After seeing all the higher-waisted 1970s pants, I am thinking about a higher rise on the upcoming pair of jeans. I am tall (5'9") with a relatively high waist--so supposedly midrise jeans often hit me 3" below the navel, with a classic rise (like the Old Navy Sweetheart) about 2" below the navel.

Will we be seeing higher rises on ALL jeans this spring? I'm thinking a front rise as long as 9-9.5" might be a nice change, hitting me about 1" below the navel. What do you all think: Am I crazy to look for such a high rise--if they are even available?

Part II: If we will be seeing a lot more high rises--then what will we be wearing on top? I have been buying the longest t-shirt and sweaters I can find for quite a while, and it must have been 15 years since I have tucked anything at all into a pair of jeans. But higher rises may mean shorter tops or more tucking . . . right? Not sure I'm ready for that . . .