High-waisted or high-waisted jeans do have a bad reputation for certain fashion cycles. However, if worn correctly this bottom can be one of the trendiest pants ever. You can combine high-waisted pants with other clothes that make your waist look slim and your legs look long.
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Part 1 of 3: Choosing Jeans
Step 1. Buy jeans that fit your body
You may think this point is unnecessary, but it is very important to keep in mind. Choose high-waisted jeans that fit your size. Conversely, if the size does not fit these pants will not shape your body perfectly.
- Wearing loose, high-waisted jeans will make you look like you're wearing 'mom' pants. Materials that hang at the bottom of the body will look loose and unattractive.
- On the other hand, wearing high-waisted jeans that are too tight will suppress fat around the waist, resulting in a fashion phenomenon known as a muffin top. Tight jeans also tend to draw attention to the groin and create a phenomenon known as a camel toe.
- High-waisted jeans that fit your body will increase your waist height and reduce belly fat. These pants will also provide structure to the lower body and improve its shape.
Step 2. Try different cut styles
Like other pants, high-waisted jeans are available in a variety of cuts. These pants won't have much of an impact on the leg cut, so you can look for pants with a leg cut that will accentuate your figure.
- Pants with boots are suitable for most people's body types because they will balance the posture. Trousers with a straight cut are also another option that you can try because these models will follow the shape of your legs and are not too tight.
- If you want to accentuate your curves, you can try skinny pants that visually don't leave any residue on your legs. High-waisted jeans will make your legs look long and choosing a skinny cut will give you a level effect.
- Be careful when wearing pants with a wide cut and boyfriend jeans because these two pieces tend to be loose when worn so it will easily look out of place on your body. This cut will suit those of you who have big thighs or long legs.
Step 3. Consider the color of the pants
Pants with dark colors tend to be more versatile because they can be used in casual or slightly formal situations. In addition, these pants can also make your legs look longer and slimmer.
- Light and medium colored jeans can also be worn at any time. While light colors won't make your legs look longer than dark ones, these pants are still versatile.
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Pants of other colors can also be an option as long as you understand how to combine them with other clothes.
- For example, acid wash high-waisted jeans are a hallmark of 80's fashion, so they are suitable to be combined with the boy band style. However, these pants may not match the trendy style.
- Black jeans can look trendy and classy, but they may not be the right fit if you want a casual and relaxed look.
- Colorful high-waisted jeans can look great, but make sure that the color of your top matches the color of your pants.
Part 2 of 3: Wearing the Right Top
Step 1. Try wearing a cropped top or top with cut accents
Tops of this model will generally show the waistline of your pants and will balance the length of the pants. This will make the legs look long and the waist looks slim.
- If you're feeling bold, you can wear a chest-length top that shows about 5 to 7.6 cm of your belly between the hem of the top and the waistline of the pants. Do not worry, high-waisted jeans will make the excess fat in the lower abdomen look flat so that your exposed stomach will look slim. Another option you can try is wearing a bralette or bandeau top.
- If you're not comfortable wearing clothes that are too revealing, you can wear a cropped blouse or sweater along the waistline. This type of clothing will not show the body, but will still balance the appearance of your body and legs. You can also wear a top with a tassel to help hide the visible tummy.
Step 2. Try wearing a top that doesn't have the same length in the front and back
Make sure the front of the top is along your waist and the bottom is under your buttocks.
- If the front of the top is waist-length, the waistline and the entirety of your jeans will be visible so that your legs will look longer and your posture will be balanced.
- The ends of the clothes that cover the back will make the curves of the body disguised. This can be the right choice for women who want to accentuate the curves of the waist and hips without making the back of the body the center of attention.
Step 3. Choose a loose-fitting shirt
Not all tops that match high-waisted jeans have to be short. If you want to wear a longer shirt, choose a shirt that is loose to make it look good on your body.
- This style is perfect for high-waisted jeans with tight-fitting legs. The contrast between pants that are tight on the thighs and shirts that are loose on the body will make the appearance more attractive.
- Some choices of tops that you can try are peasant style tops, loose sweaters, tunics, and blouses. Loose t-shirts can also be an option if you want to look casual.
- Regardless of the top you choose, the key is to choose a style that is comfortable on your shoulders and chest while the bottom falls off your midline. Oversized shirts won't look as good.
Step 4. Tie a loose shirt
If you want to wear a shirt that is a little too big, try tying the bottom of the shirt at the front. This method will show your pants so that it will accent the curves of your body with a very casual look.
This method can also be used for several types of shirts, especially those with casual materials and patterns such as plaid shirts, denim shirts, and so on. In fact, many clothing companies make shirts that are designed to be tied at the front
Step 5. Tuck the blouse and shirt into the pants
For a more classy look, wear a blouse or shirt and tuck it into your pants.
- Wearing an elegant top will make your appearance look classy and neat.
- Tucking a top into your jeans will make your waist look slimmer so that the jeans you wear will still be able to highlight your body shape.
Step 6. Look at the silhouette of the body when wearing a tight-fitting shirt
Some tight-fitting shirts look great when paired with high-waisted jeans. However, you have to be careful because if the top is too tight it will make the waist look big.
- As a general rule, tight-fitting shirts can be used as long as they are not too tight and against your skin.
- A corset-style top can also be paired with high-waisted jeans as it provides structure to your tummy to prevent creases at the waist. Plus, a corset-style top will give you a retro look.
- If the creases at your waist are visible when wearing a shirt, the best option is to tuck the back of the shirt into your pants.
Step 7. Give it dimension by adding layers of clothes
Most shirts that go well with high-waisted jeans are perfect for warm weather. However, you can add an exterior such as a jacket or other outer.
- Blazers can give a neat and clean impression. On the other hand, a kimono jacket will give the impression of being loose and your appearance will look boho.
- Cardigans will make your outfit look feminine, while cargo jackets and leather jackets will give a fierce look.
Part 3 of 3: Adding Accessories and Shoes
Step 1. Make the legs more level with heels
High heels are a great choice for high-waisted jeans. High heels will make your legs look long, so they are perfect for pairing with high-waisted jeans.
- The type of high heel that fits will depend on the season and the overall outfit. Ankle-high boots or ankle boots are suitable for use in cold weather such as autumn or winter, but sandals have the right to be used in summer. Pumps are the best choice if you want to look classy and strappy stilettos are best if you want to look more seductive.
- To further add to the impression of length on your legs, you can wear black high heels or matching pants. Both of these options will create the illusion of longer legs.
Step 2. Wear heels with care
Sneakers, sandals, and shoes without heels can be an option when wearing high-waisted jeans. However, this type of shoe is not the best choice. Flat shoes tend to break the slender feel of high-waisted jeans, and may even make your posture look odd and unbalanced.
In general, flat shoes can be worn when you wear a top that covers the waist of your pants. This type of top does not make your posture more level, so you also don't need shoes that create this effect
Step 3. Try the right belt
It's important to choose the right belt because high-waisted jeans will expose your waistline. You don't really need a belt if your pants fit well, but a belt will draw attention to the smallest circle of your waist so it will be more attractive and make your body look proportional.
- If you want to wear a belt but don't want it to look too flashy, you can choose a belt that is simple and goes well with the pants you are wearing.
- To make your waist look very slim, choose a belt color that is darker than the pants. On the other hand, if you have a slim waist, you may want to choose a lighter color to draw more attention to your waist. You can even wear a colorful scarf for something more eye-catching.
Step 4. Choose other accessories based on the overall outfit
Almost any accessory can be matched with high-waisted jeans as long as it fits your overall look. While these jeans are often used to highlight the best features of your body, it's a good idea not to overdo the accessories as they can be the focus of your entire look.
