High Waisted Jeans
And here we thought that, after the fairly long reign of the boot-cut and flared jeans, the skinny jeans will enjoy its moment in the sun for a long, long time. True, its popularity hasn't really faded, but just recently, along came a trend that just popped out of nowhere: the high-waisted jeans. Keira Knightley, Jessica Simpson, and Mischa Barton have already been spotted wearing high-waisted jeans, or what people generally refer to as "mom jeans."
The sight of these stars wearing took everyone by surprise, because for the past several years, the trend has always been to go low and bare your belly, sometimes even low enough to expose one’s thong underwear. Add to that the fact that mom jeans have usually been an object of ridicule. And now here's something that completely goes against that.
We're not exactly sure if this trend really will catch on with everyone, but fashion trends do have a way of spreading, even the most unusual and tacky ones, especially if they’re helped along by the likes of young Hollywood A-listers. In case you were thinking of jumping on the bandwagon, here are some things to consider before you go out and purchase your first pair of high-waisted jeans.
Remember that this style isn’t kind to all body types. I hate to say it, but in this case, this one would look best on thin leggy people with narrow hips and, most important of all, a lean tummy. You will definitely not want to look like you’re bursting out of these pants with a big belly, and tucking in your top is out of the question.
If you want to wear pants in this style, but aren’t feeling too confident yet, wear them with some blousy and loose tops that will skim way past the waistline, just to give you a bit of coverage.
Wear high-waisted pants with a wider leg if you’re a bit ample in the hip area. Skinny legs that will cling to your wider bottom half will not be flattering.
Always remember to try on the pants and see how you feel in them before buying them. If they turn out to make you look lovely and streamlined, go for it. Otherwise, you might want to stick with the lower-waisted ones. Get set, go shopping, and good luck!
And now see Fergie in high waisted jeans.
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