Opt for a High Waist Style When Buying These 7 Clothing Items

Opt for a High Waist Style When Buying These 7 Clothing Items

With the wide availability of clothes, people nowadays have endless options to choose from. You can go to a local retail store or thrift shop; you can even alter old clothes to fit current trends. Online shopping has also become more common, which means that your purchases can be delivered right to your door. That said, with clothes so abundant and fashion trends becoming shorter, choosing clothes has become tricky. After all, you want to make sure that you’re getting the best value for your money. 

Pro tip: go for clothes that fit your body shape best. However, not all clothing styles match well with different body shapes, especially when it comes to bottoms. Hence, it’s difficult to pull off a look that’s both trendy and timeless. Fortunately, there are some exceptions, including the high waist style.

No matter what your body shape is, wearing high rise bottoms comes with several perks, namely:

  • They accentuate your shape. Whether you’re slim or curvy, high-waisted bottoms can give you a more distinct silhouette.
  • They can make your legs look longer, which is a timeless beauty feature.
  • They hide the lower belly, so you can feel more comfortable if you’re self-conscious about lower belly fat.

Indeed, high-rise bottoms are a must-have in your closet. If you’re unsure about which bottoms to get in the high waist style, then the following list is for you. Keep a lookout for these items the next time you go shopping. 

Leggings

For some time, leggings have been exclusively used as an undergarment or for sportswear. However, wearing leggings has become more common and accepted in casual wear nowadays. Moreover, you don’t need to worry about underwear lines because leggings today are made with thicker and more durable elastic material.

People commonly partner leggings with a long top, like a baggy sweater or a long shirt. Put a twist on this trend by opting for high-rise leggings and rocking a cropped top with a long cardigan. Don’t be afraid to show off your curves or aim for a more streamlined silhouette with high-waisted leggings. If you don’t have one in your closet, it’s time to shop for denim leggings, one of the most flexible leggings for outfit matching.

Jeans

Before the 2000s and the popularity of low-rise jeans, high-waisted pants were the dominant trouser style—particularly during the ’80s up to the late ’90s. Today, they are making a comeback. Jeans are a staple in any person’s closet, no matter what particular style you have. They are easy to match and also easy to wear, making them one of the most used garments for the average person. 

The shirt-jeans combo is the go-to for many people, and most individuals keep their shirts untucked. However, opting for high-waisted jeans and tucking in your top can give you a fresh new look while sporting your favorite bottoms. Whether you prefer your jeans to be tighter or looser, you’ll surely have many options when it comes to styling high-rise jeans.

Skirts 

If you like wearing skirts, you should add high-waisted ones to your daily apparel. There are two reasons for this. Firstly, high-rise skirts make the bottom half of your body look longer. Whether you’re petite or you simply wish to show off your legs, high-waisted skirts have your back.

Secondly, they hug your waist and hips securely. They’re not easy to pull down, especially when you secure them with a belt. Hence, even if something accidentally catches on to your skirt, you lessen the chances of having your undergarments exposed.

Shorts

Shorts are the perfect alternative for people who aren’t that comfortable with wearing high-rise skirts but would like to experience the benefits. Make your legs look longer with the high waist style while staying comfortable with a good pair of shorts.

Like any other bottom with a high rise, high-waisted shorts can be styled in numerous ways. You can wear them with a blouse, a polo shirt, a sleeveless top, a printed shirt, and just about any other top you can imagine. These clothes are perfect for the summer and or to wear all year long in countries that have a tropical climate.

Slacks

When you think of formal settings like offices or meetings, the first bottoms that come to mind are slacks. These pants, matched with a pressed blouse and blazer, are staples in formal wear. Wearing this combination often gives people a box-like shape, a result of the clothes smoothing down curves into an elegant, flowing line.

Wearing high-waisted slacks gives you a chance to break out of this mold and highlight those curves without switching to an office skirt. The top hem of these slacks will cinch a bit higher above your waist, cutting through that box-like shape. With you out of that mold, you now have more opportunities to match and style your clothes in a way that is elegant and fitting for more formal situations.

Culottes

If slacks work well in formal environments, culottes are exceptional for casual wear. The loose fit coupled with the shortened hem gives it a flowing yet dignified look.

The status of high-rise culottes is a subject of debate in the fashion world. Some people argue that the cropped hem of the culotte breaks the elongating look high-waisted bottoms offer, so it doesn’t work. Meanwhile, others say that culottes with the high waist style are still effective.

In the end, high-waisted culottes are still stylish to look at and also comfortable to wear. While they may break the elongated illusion, they are still effective in other areas. High-rise culottes can still accentuate your figure by cinching your waist for a more dramatic outline, and they can also cover the stomach pudge if that’s an area of concern for you.

Palazzos

When it comes to the high waist style, there’s arguably nothing chicer to look at than a pair of palazzos. The loose, flowing, dress-like palazzos paired with a figure-hugging top is an attire made for the runway.

Palazzos are the most effective bottoms when it comes to elongating the lower half of your body. To maximize this long-bottom illusion, many people wear heels, so that the bottom hem of the palazzos will partly or outright cover their footwear.

Tips for Pulling Off the High Rise Look

Truly, there are many styling advantages to wearing high-waisted trousers. However, there are a couple of tips and tricks you can use to make the most of them. Once you have your high rise leggings or skirt, keep the following tips in mind:

  • Tuck in your top. High-waisted bottoms are most effective when you give them a chance to shine. Make sure to tuck in your top and highlight the cut the next time you wear a pair of high-rise jeans.
  • Wear a long overgarment. Putting on a long cardigan or coat while wearing high-waisted slacks or palazzos creates a nice contrast, which elongates your legs even further.
  • Try wearing crop tops. High-rise bottoms and cropped tops are a match made in heaven. The sliver of exposed skin makes a nice cut in the colors and textures while ensuring that the silhouette stays the same.

All things said, the best tip, however, is to wear high-waisted bottoms that fit you. High-rise jeans that are too tight will press into your torso and might make it uncomfortable to wear. Meanwhile, those that are too loose may take away from the outfit’s overall presentation. Hence, go with the right fit. In this way, matching becomes significantly easier, and you can explore your styling options more freely.

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