High waist pants are quite retro and a cue from the 90s. They tend to draw attention to the waist, hips and keep the love handles in check. High waisted pants are chic, versatile and suit all body sizes & shapes.
Choose high waisted trousers that will flatter your figure, if you’re petite or have a boyish figure go for thicker fabric and if you’re curvaceous go for stretchy fabric to complement your curves. High waisted pants are stylish and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
Vicky looks super chic in her dark blue high waisted pants which she wore with a tucked in white shirt and Zara geometric print smoking slippers for a day look. She completed her look with a gold necklace over the button down shirt for a simple look with maximum impact.
Tips for wearing high waist pants
The key rule to wearing high waisted pants is to make sure the upper band sits above your tummy. Always wear high waisted pants with a fitted or tucked in blouses or tops to give all the attention to your waist. Whatever you don’t wear high waisted pants with long tops over them as there’s no point of wearing them if you don’t want to show your waist. High waisted pants can be paired with structured blazers or cardigans.
How to wear high waisted pants
Pair a high waisted pant with a crop top, heels and a clutch bag for a casual night look. Wear high waist pants with a tucked in blouse, a cardigan and flat shoes for a dressed down look. For cooler weather pair your high waisted trousers with cropped sweater/jumper and biker boots for a day look.
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