high-waisted
Above the navel
High-waisted describes clothing—typically pants, skirts, or shorts—that sits at or above the natural waistline rather than on the hips: high-waisted jeans, a high-waisted skirt.
The style emphasizes the waist and elongates the appearance of the legs.
It cycles in and out of fashion, contrasting with low-rise styles that sit below the navel.
Move to higher position
- waistlineBody's horizontal midpoint
- cinchedFastened or guaranteed
- fittedShaped to conform
- elongatedStretched beyond usual dimensions
torso · proportion · figure · flattering · slimming · hourglass · midriff · empire
Casual denim trousers
- trousersBifurcated lower-body garment
- pantsTwo-legged garment
- skirtsLower-body garments for women
- shortsAbbreviated lower garments
bikini · swimsuit · leggings · culottes · palazzo · paper-bag · sailor · denim
Evoking recent past
- 1940sFourth decade, twentieth century
- 1950sDecade after WWII
- pinupAttractive poster subject
- rockabillyHillbilly-influenced early rock
classic · wartime · post-war · midcentury · Dior · new-look · nostalgia · revival
Direction of change
- comebackRecovery after decline
- runwayPaved path for planes
- stylingArranging for appearance
- streetwearSkate and hip-hop clothing
editorial · lookbook · outfit · aesthetic · statement · coordinated · contemporary · influencer
rise
Move to higher position
elongated · torso · proportion · figure · flattering · slimming · hourglass · midriff · empire · nipped
jeans
Casual denim trousers
shorts · bikini · swimsuit · leggings · culottes · palazzo · paper-bag · sailor · denim · chinos
retro
Evoking recent past
rockabilly · classic · wartime · post-war · midcentury · Dior · new-look · nostalgia · revival · reproduction
trend
Direction of change
streetwear · editorial · lookbook · outfit · aesthetic · statement · coordinated · contemporary · influencer · Instagram
- fashion adjectivesstylish, elegant, casual, formal, trendy
- underwearunderwear, briefs, boxers, underpants, panties
- clothing fitslim fit, loose fit, regular fit, fitted, tight fit
- fashion trendsvintage fashion, retro fashion, retro style, vintage, retro
- swimwearbikini, swimsuit, one-piece, two-piece, tankini
- vintage stylesretro, antique, Victorian, Art Nouveau, mid-century modern