Figure flattering and sexy looking are what low rise jeans are all about. One does not have to utter a word because they say it all! Nevertheless, the one dilemma that any female face with the low rise jeans is having the dismayed muffin top effect look. This refers to a person whose midsection is loose and sagging and is overflowing on the pants waistline. If you are to illustrate it, you will see the muffin top so full that the paper casing cannot hold it much. Okay, I am not saying that we do not have this belly fat. However, the temptation to wear the “in” thing is just too much that we cannot help but go with the fashion. And without those flabs, we will look just as fabulous as those catwalks on the stage.
Now, if you insist to wear the low rise jeans because you want them, read along to get a few pointers on how to keep those fats from falling.
Jeans that are a good fit.
This is actually the secret of not getting the muffin image. A bad fit is the real cause and not the love handles. The sorry state here is that most women try to squeeze themselves in jeans that are not the right fit for them. The end result is it squeezes the skin in that area and emphasized the problem to a greater extent. What you can do is to get a size larger from what you usually wear when buying your pair of low rise jeans. Jeans that has a stretch type of fabric is also good as well as those that are not too rigid around your tummy band.
Make use of a belt
Those jeans that hug the hips are a good choice as long as they are of the appropriate size. They will not give you the muffin image; however, there is a tendency for them to slide down. This is where the problem of most women – the bottom show or the unpleasant term “butt cleavage” or “plumber’s crack” – wherein almost half of the butt is seen peeping out of the pants. And this is where the belt can be of help. A modish belt will look super with low rise jeans aside from keeping the jeans in place if ever they become too slack.
Choose something that is not too short or small
Jeans with this kind of style must be chosen well. Do not go for low rise jeans that are to low on you. Go for moderation. It, of course, follows that too low rise jeans can reveal more skin and can really create embarrassment. You can still look sexy and gorgeous even if you go for the reasonably low rise jeans. How do you know that it is a fairly low rise jean? From the distance amid the crotch going up the zipper to the button at the waist, that is where the rise on a pair of jeans is established. Eight inches is the standard measurement of low slung jeans although others can go as small as 3 to 4 inches. A pair that is not lesser than 3 inches under your belly bottom will make you to feel comfortable with your hips as well as with your waist.
Pair off with a suitable shirt
A longer shirt paired off with low riders is a good show- off. Your shirt must reach you mid-hips. To know if this follows, raise both of your arms. An exposed belly means the shirt is too small or short. Low rise jeans are best paired off with flowy shirts, like baby dolls and empire waist shirts. Shirts that are buttoned down and fitted without being too tight also look good with the low risers. Knitted shirts with a fitted waist band or belt will also give a nice appearance. If you want to be more chic, you can attempt to wear the layered or covered look – a sweater or short top over a tank top or long t-shirt.
Your sense of balance in fashion is put to the test when it comes to wearing low rise jeans. Being stylish does not mean wearing the latest thing in fashion even it was inappropriately done, but rather being stylish is wearing it appropriately. Choose the correct rise and size for you, this is the very first thing you need to do and is equally important. Next, select a belt and shirt that will match your low rise. Your age does not matter in this kind of jeans or fashion as long as you know how to choose the appropriate size and accessories.
I hope that this article has answered your concerns regarding the low rise jeans for women. With varied styles like the flare, boot cut and skinny, low rise jeans can compliment your body type once you get to find a good fit.
There is a new fad going on concerning jeans. From the knee down, it is pretty much the same way as that of the other jeans style from the previous years except that from above the knee. This new style of jeans ends a little short at the waistline unlike other jeans where they end exactly at the waistline. They are called the low rise jeans. With a good body shape, these jeans look great! Aside from that age is something that must be considered in wearing the low rise jeans. So a question pops out on our heads and we asked. “To whom are the low rise jeans intended?”
If you are to ask me, I’d say they are for women who have the body to show. To know this, you can try a pair and if you can firmly say that you like what you saw, then go and wear them! But if you try them and you cover your face because you felt a surge of redness coming, it means that you did not like what you saw. Therefore, that only means one thing, it is not for you! If you cannot pull it off, then do not bother to get one yourself. Even if you have a nice body shape but do not have the confidence in donning such a sexy and flattering attire, then do not commit the mistake of wearing one. I know of some women who still wear low rise jeans and combine it with an extremely long shirt to cover whatever it is that can be shown. As they say, you do not need to hide something if you have that ‘it’. Just show it off!
If you see your grandmother in a pair of low rise jeans, how are you going to react? Will you be happy? Will you laugh or smile? Or will you feel revulsion? I did not say that they won’t look good with grandmas. All I wanted to stress is that if your grandmother or if you are a grandma, choose the occasion you are going to if you intend to wear low rise jeans. A singles night down at the bingo hall or social hall to play cards or for a little dancing is fine. Just try not to catch a cold because your midriff got caught in the cold night – make sure that you are covered well. Those between the ages of 18 and 40 can also don the low rise jeans. You must have seen some young ladies walking with their low risers inspite of their abs showing and the bottom crack showing. Your friends might be saying you look good in them – but please, you know yourself. You should be able to realize if you indeed look fabulous and sexy in your low risers. If you do not, then you know what you should do. Just looking at the shape of the low rise jeans, you would already know that its intention is to drive the attention to the person’s body shape.
What I am trying to point out is try not to look funny. If you think that you will not look good in low rise jeans because you do not have a good body shape – then do not wear low risers! But even if you have that body, please do not show much of your skin specially the butt crack which can make even the babies cover their faces because of shame. Low rise jeans are good to wear because they are actually comfortable especially if it is a good fit. So if you intend to wear a low riser, be very good in choosing one!
Buying pants for women can be a difficulty especially if you do not have a good body shape. It may be that the pants fit the butt and the hips but is bigger on the waist. Or you got one which is your waistline but trying them on are lousy on your hips and bottom.
If you are faced with this kind of dilemma, I would suggest you go to a department store that has a seamstress who can make the adjustments for you. Stores that have their own seamstress go with you into the fitting room to see what needs to be fixed. Be prepared, however, for an extra charge on this service.
You probably have experienced that there are brands that give a good fitting and are curvier. Being slim but with around hip and bottom, I go for the designers cut to have a straighter form. What I have noticed with those pants that fit my bottom and hips is that the waist usually stands away from my body in the back. The pants is not just for you if it is too excessive; although there are times when they can look like it was fitted exactly for you. This case is very common in low rise jeans. A higher waist jean is a whole lot better if you encounter such cases. Pants can be easily changed if it does not fit. Do not commit the mistake of buying pants that drag transversely to your hips even if they fit your waist. It will create an illusion that you are heavy and is really, really unappealing.
Low rise jeans are still my favorite, though. Wearing jeans really depends on one’s choice and not with what is dictated by models. You can never go wrong with denims. A charming shirt and heels with your denims and you are ready for a date. Wear your leggings beneath your denim miniskirt is another good thing about denims.
So, let us examine some essentials of women’s pants.
1. The Skinny Jeans. This is suited for a very fashionable girl; so if you are one of this group, then the skinny jeans is for you. Not only are they very attention-grabbing but they are also racy and tough. With the skinny jeans, you can wear a preppy blazer, a dolman-sleeve sweater or a feminine top. Finish it off with pumps and you are a sure winner!
2. The Super Dark Jeans. This kind of jeans can make you look slimmer and is available in light black or dark blue rinse.
3. The Premium Jeans. This kind is what we call the designer jeans. Hottest brands like Paige Denim, True Religion, Seven, Chip & Pepper, etc., they have the latest cuts of pants.
4. The Holes Bleached Spots and Frayed Edges Jeans. Vintage jeans as we call them, they are intentionally made to really look ancient.
5. The broad, flared leg pants. You are lucky if your waist is small and your hips are narrow as this latest style of jeans will really look good on you. The broad, flared leg pants are the opposite of the skinny pants that are also very much in fashion. Allowing the pants to flare at your narrow hips and at the same time half of your bottom will look slimmer that what it really is. A straight line instead of a tapered look is better for skinny pants.
6. The Cotton White Eyelet Pants. By the name itself, you can already guess that it was intended for summer wear. Nevertheless, there is one that can be donned in the winter and is called “winter white”. The color white is creamier which is almost like vanilla rather than snow white. Aside from that, winter pants are made of wool and not cotton, which is only for summer.
Low rise jeans are the in thing nowadays and most of us just want to get one ourselves. However, wearing them pose a lot of challenges. Let us first take a look at the classical type of jeans. This type of jeans ends at the waist as they get thinner in the waist following the contours of the body. This is because, in general, the waist is less in measurement so it allows the jeans to stay in place. On the other hand, tight around the hips are the low rise jeans to stop them from going down. This feature of the low risers more often than not results to the cutting of the unwanted appearance of “love handles” below and above the jeans top.
A woman’s hip appears bigger and the leg shorter in length with low rise jeans. This impression is made because of the whole length of the jeans finishing off mid way through the area of the hip and less cloth was used. We are all aware that a female’s hip is bigger in a lot of women; therefore the low rise jeans that finishes off on the biggest part of a female’s anatomy attracts more interest on that part. Starting at the hip, the length of the jeans is shorter creating the image of a shorter leg.
Another thing that the female gender must defy with in wearing low rise jeans is the short center back seam. This characteristic of the low risers can create embarrassment. It often occurs that when the female gender bends over, her buttocks can be seen more than what is expected. This show-off of the female bottom is a common occurrence with this type of jeans. Not only does it happen when one bends over but it can also happen even when sitting down. It is because there is not much fabric for the buttocks area to be covered when someone bends and this is more rampant in those really low risers. No one wanted this thing to happen – it is a very disgusting thing that if it did ever occur to you, you’d wish the floor will open up to eat you. No matter how good your body shape is, I know for sure that you would not want this to happen. And even though people (especially men) love to see women wearing low rise jeans, they still are turned off at the sight of a bottom crack.
It is then definite to say that comfortable though the low rise jeans are one has to be brave enough wearing them. Although the challenges posed by these low riders can be beaten via a few ideas and methods. To avoid the sight of your bottom crack, choose to wear t-shirts that are somewhat longer or a cardigan on top of your shirt. The same way, choose a low rise jean that is one size bigger to keep the bulge below and above the jeans from being seen.
Measuring a distance of as little as 7-10 cm from crotch to waist, an extreme article of clothing to be sure, is an ultra S. It is no wonder that low-cut jeans have had some bad press throughout its history. Whether or not you approve, history has proven that we do not only recycle waste, we also recycle ideas.
1960’s and 1970’s
The predecessor of low-rise jeans, hip-huggers gained popularity in the 1960s. Hip-huggers were low-cut, tight around the hip and thigh area, flaring out towards the lower leg. This style of jeans was all the rage for both men and women, more so, with the hippy crowd.
1970’s
Still as fashionable as ever and this time with the disco set, the hip-huggers then became known as bell-bottoms.
1980’s and 1990’s
In the 80’s and 90’s however, low-cut jeans fell out of fashion and people started wearing high-waist, straight legged jeans.
Late 1990’s – Present
Alexander McQueen heralded the return to style of low-cut jeans in the 90’s with his scandalous “Bumsters”.
In 2001, Britney Spears started wearing low-rise jeans and was largely credited for causing the craze among boys and girls in their teens and early 20s. Most retails brands geared towards teens carry jeans that are mostly if not only, low-rise.
In the mid to late 90’s, exhibition of underwear and flesh became synonymous with low-waist jeans. Calvin Klein in particular, designed underwear bearing the Calvin Klein name on the band, modeled by celebrity Mark Wahlberg. These kinds of underwear, and later boxer shorts were intended to be worn with loose, low-cut jeans with the band bearing the designer’s name on display.
Nowadays, low-cut jeans are a normal staple in most wardrobes, male or female. There are a wide variety of selections to reflect the variety of people wearing them. They transcend class and age although they are still more controversial than your regular, mid or high rise jeans.
Legal Controversies
Low-rise jeans are not without its share of detractors. In 2004, an effort was made by Senator Derrick Shepherd to prohibit low-cut jeans from being worn due to the popularity of displaying underwear while wearing low-slung jeans. As per HB 1703, those who are caught showing their underwear will pay a fine of $500. In Virginia, a similar attempt was made to fine anyone $50 for displaying their underwear. The bill was rejected in February 2005.
Medical Controversies
Wearing hipsters, especially tight ones daily, is not ideal. According to Dr. Malvinder S. Parmar, in an article from the Canadian Medical Association Journal, wearing low-waist jeans can cause Meralgia paresthetica. This condition occurs when pressure is put on a sensory nerve called lateral cutaneous nerve. It causes pain and paresthesia, a tingling or burning sensation in the thigh area. The condition was identified in three slightly obese women who wore these type of jeans for 6-8 months. After abstaining from low-cut jeans, they were healed in 4-6 weeks.
Since the return of low-rise jeans in the early 90’s, retailers have widened the range of styles and colors to choose from. From skinny to super-flare, white to black and everything in between, hipster, as they are also known, is here to stay.
From the very low to the very high-end of the retail spectrum, one of the most common articles of clothing one can count on to be in every collection, are low-rise jeans. No matter the season, it will most certainly be a staple in the wardrobe of the female species. More recently, young boys and men have also started wearing this popular style of jeans.
Women love low-rise jeans because they lengthen the torso, creating a more flattering figure. However, ultra jeans should be worn with caution since they sit extremely low on the hips and are more flattering on slimmer physiques. The hip fit is the most important thing to remember when choosing these type jeans. If you can find one that fits well on the hips but is loose on the waist, have the waist altered instead. Having excess skin or fat in the tummy area can be a problem with them. To hide the bulge, wear shirts or blouse that fall at or below the waist and make sure that they are not too tight. Flowing tops look better, particularly with these types of jeans. If you are not comfortable or are a bit self-conscious about keeping your pants in place, wear a belt. Thick belts look best with low-rise jeans.
Wearing low-rise jeans, especially ultra low-rise, can sometimes cause wardrobe malfunctions. To avoid these, wear the right underwear. Due to the popularity of these jeans, low waist panties have also become popular. Another better choice would be low rise thongs especially made for low-rise jeans or trousers. For men, these types of jeans are generally not normally recommended. Men look best wearing jeans that hit right below their natural waist line. Leave the low-rise jeans to male models. Still, there are low-rise options for men that are not as dramatic as women’s styles.
Generally, these jeans are not flattering or comfortable on plus-sized women. However, there are certain blends of polyester and stretch that are more comfortable than the usual denim that may suit plus-sized women. For a more balanced figure, opt for flared or boot cut styles as opposed to skinny.
Petite women should be more vigilant on selecting the right pair of low-rise jeans since it might make their hips look bigger and legs shorter. Just because we see models in most ads wearing low-rise or ultra low-rise jeans, looking so good and sexy, does not mean they are for everyone. Mid-rise and high-rise jeans can look just as good, if not better, paired with the right top and shoes. Accessories complete the look. And as we all know, the most important accessory in our arsenal is confidence.
Nevertheless, if you are still hell bent on wearing these types of jeans in the future and look good in them, the full proof method that has worked in the past and will surely work in the future, are exercise and a proper diet. A toned body, no matter if you are tall or petite, will look good in the right pair of low-rise jeans.