How is that a man can walk into a store, pick up a pair of pants in his usual size, never even try them on, and still get a great fit? Meanwhile, shopping for women’s pants seems more complicated than ever. Okay, we just got down terms like “boot cut.” But now manufacturers are hitting us from all angles—not only do you need to consider how the pants flow at the bottom, but there’s all kind of fits at the top to consider. Super low-rise? Natural waist? What does it all mean? Here’s what we figured out with the help of a fashionista friend. (Thanks, Halsey—you’re the best!)
Super Low-Rise
This style usually sits at least 4 inches (!) below the belly button, on or below the hips. The super low-rise was first made popular by gals like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera and is not for the faint of heart. Basically, it’s best if you have abs worthy of showoff.
Low-Rise
The “hip huggers” of the 1960s (think Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin) are the ancestors of our generation’s low-rise pants. Low-rise pants usually sit 1 to 3 inches below the belly button. A low-rise can actually be flattering to a lot of body types, but the right fit is essential. Here’s a good rule of thumb for buying low-rise pants: Buy one size up to avoid the dreaded “muffin top,” or its even crueler cousin…“the inner tube.” You should also know that a low-rise can shorten the legs, so choose a boot-cut leg in a dark wash to offset that.
Natural Waist
This rise just feels…natural. Pants with a natural waist, or “regular rise,” sit just on or above your belly button—where you would measure your waist size with a measuring tape. A natural waist is flattering for everyone—not to mention, the most comfortable place to wear pants.
High-Rise
If you have a long torso and short legs, this higher-than-usual rise—usually 1 or more inches above your belly button—can seem to lengthen your bottom half. Just be careful—it’s a common myth that high-rise pants can hide a larger tummy or bottom. But they can actually accentuate both.
By the way…The rise is the distance from the waistband to the crotch.
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