We all know that high waisted jeans are one of those particular styles of jeans that are going to keep making a comeback. Most famously worn in the 1970s, wide legged and high waisted jeans were once the height of fashion and have since then come back, causing many people to wonder – could I pull that style off?
The main thing to remember about high waist jeans is that they are just that – ‘high’ waisted. This means that there is a lot more material around the top of the jeans than many people are used to. Low rise jeans seem to have been the standard for such a long time that many people have seem to have forgotten that different jean styles doesn’t just mean the cut around the legs, it can be the section around the hips and waist too.
If you are proud of your tiny waist, high waisted jeans for women can be the perfect way to emphasise it. The high waist you get with a high waist jean can gather in the material of a loose floral top and give the jeans a beautifully feminine look. By combining wide leg flared jeans with a high waist, a floral top, and some chunky wedge heels, you can look like a modernised 1970s model.
Who Can Wear High Waisted Jeans?
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ere are different types of jeans for every body shape out there, high waisted jeans can be a bit of a risk to wear for certain body shapes. If you are short, these can have the effect of creating longer legs, which is great if you are sick of having short legs.
However, a waist band that sits too high up on your waist can make your torso look even shorter and may make you look out of proportion which is the last thing you want. In this case, you may want to consider going for a mid-waist instead pair of jeans instead of high waist jeans.
Don’t buy jeans that are too small for your waist either – if you are aware that your stomach isn’t quite as flat as it could be, just buy the right size for you. Don’t get a pair that are clearly stretching over your stomach – it will draw attention to your problem area and make you look bigger. If you are looking at the possibility of getting a pair of super high waisted jeans then you need to be even more careful as these can highlight even more of your stomach.
Once upon a time, high waisted skinny jeans were to be avoided by people who had curves due to the way they put emphasis on the hip and bum area. However when a petite and curvy Kim Kardashian turned up to a promotional event last year wearing a pair, the rules were re-written. If you have curves and don’t mind showing them off, then you can try curvy jeans or high waisted skinny jeans with a pair of heels – you might like what you see!
Also, if you have nice legs and want to show them off or you just want to feel cooler on those hotter days, you can try a pair of high waisted jean shorts which will combine a great fashionable look with the functionality of keeping you cool. Yes, you can be fashionable and functional at the same time.
By sticking to dark colored jeans you do not have to worry about drawing attention to any problem areas on your body as darker denim is very slimming. If you have been blessed with (or work very hard for) a beautifully toned body however, slip on some light colored high waisted jeans and smile – you look great.