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High waisted describes clothing—typically pants, skirts, or shorts—cut to sit at or above the natural waistline rather than on the hips.
The style elongates the legs and defines the waist: high-waisted jeans, a high-waisted skirt.
The term contrasts with low-rise styles that sit below the navel.
- jeansCasual denim trousers
- mom jeansLoose, high-rise denim pants
- beltedEncircled at waist
- cinchedFastened or guaranteed
- retroEvoking recent past
vintage · vintage style · flattering · tucked · denim · trousers · fifties · pinup · pin up girl · hourglass · slimming · belly button · full coverage · rise · fitted · tailored · wide leg · sailor pants
- denim termsripped jeans, torn jeans, faded jeans, acid wash, destroyed jeans
- bottomsjeans, blue jeans, pants, denim, corduroys
- fashion trendsvintage fashion, retro fashion, retro style, vintage, retro
waistline placement
high waistedlow-rise
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low-cut · hip-huggers · hipster · dropped waist · below the waist
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