What to wear with high-waisted trousers?

Fashion is cyclical, and therefore, after the dominance of low-rise jeans, high-waisted trousers, popular 15-20 years ago, have returned.

Why choose this style?

High waist has advantages:

• comfortable to wear;
• the ability to disguise a protruding tummy;
• creating the required hip volume for different body types (larger for skinny people, smaller for curvy ones);
• visual lengthening of the silhouette.

Such advantages work “in favor” only with careful selection of the model, taking into account all the existing shortcomings and advantages of her figure.

What styles of high-waisted trousers are there?

High-waisted trousers are a dominant wardrobe staple. The whole image is built around them. Therefore, the correct selection of style and complementary items is very important. There are many models of high-rise trousers:

• classic - regular or slightly widened, the cut along the hips is designed with small allowances for a loose fit, often with arrows;
• wide – quite loose along the entire length;
• tapered - a more voluminous top, the cut becomes narrower at the bottom;
• 7/8 – capri – the length ends slightly above the ankle;
• shortened - the length is reduced by several cm, exposing the instep of the leg with the ankle;
• straight - regular cut with arrows, the width of the upper part of the leg from the bottom is practically indistinguishable;
• flared – a tight-fitting top, widening from the knee down;
• palazzo – wide, flared from the hip line;
• skinny - tight-fitting both hips and legs along the entire length.

Who are these trousers suitable for?

Everyone has the right to wear universal straight-fit trousers. If you have something to hide, complement the outfit with a slightly longer top. Small flaws will be hidden by loose, high-waisted models. Pair them with a tie blouse, a light mid-length jumper or a waist-length shirt.

High trousers with a narrow cut are the prerogative of owners of ideal shapes of any height. Chubby girls should pay attention to trouser styles with spacious, but not wide, legs. The palazzo cut is suitable for any body type. Here's what you need to consider about the fabric: flowing one will suit plus-size people, thick tweed will decorate slender people, fabric with a large print is intended for very thin girls.

How to choose “your” model?

Stylists advise choosing trousers taking into account your body shape.

1. There is no waist, there is a tummy, wide hips - take a closer look at models with a corset belt or a slimming top. It is better to take dark colors. Styles with front and back pockets, drapery, decorative or contrasting buttons - anything that focuses attention on problem areas are prohibited.
2. Girls with short stature should choose models with a tight, straight or classic cut. Wide and short legs are prohibited - this will make your legs very short.
3. Tall women can choose almost any style, but taking into account the volume of the hips and waist.
4. For a figure with very narrow hips, you need to choose models with abundant drapery, all kinds of trim, and pockets.
5. Massive waist, narrow hips, slender legs - flared trousers will do.

Which color should I choose?

To create a fashionable look, it is important to choose the right color.

Black is always on trend, it’s impossible to go wrong with it: it makes you look slim, visually hides figure imperfections, and lengthens your legs. There is only one small drawback - not all models will “reveal” their beauty with this color, since the imperfections of the figure are “lost” with this color, and some details of the style may become invisible.

This is not the first year that all sorts of shades of red have been in fashion, from salmon-coral to dark burgundy. Bold and shocking natures are sure to purchase red trousers. Curvy ladies need to choose this color with caution, giving preference to dark shades: terracotta, burgundy, dark ruby. White trousers are simply perfect for summer. There will be no mistakes with this color. He goes both thin and plump, and always looks stylish and noble.

All kinds of pastel shades are also relevant. Bold and relaxed ladies turn to bright colors: yellow, brick, cornflower blue, mustard, fuchsia, sea green.

What shoes are suitable?

Most a universal option for this occasion is high-heeled shoes and sandals. It is not at all necessary that it will be a stiletto heel; heels of various shapes are now in fashion, but more often thicker ones: a glass, a cone, a pyramid, a column, as well as straight, beveled, cowboy. Shoes and wedge sandals are suitable.

Flat shoes will also look good with these trousers, but it is important that this combination does not visually shorten the length of the legs.

To create a casual look, use loafers, slip-ons, brogues, ballet flats, moccasins, espadrilles, and semi-sports shoes. Give preference to feminine models, especially when using details of masculine styles.

If the style of the trousers is not shortened, then their length should cover the shoes almost completely. When choosing a model in a store, do not forget about this rule and take into account the height of the heel.

Accessories for high-waisted trousers

Stylists recommend wearing high-waisted pants, complementing them with medium and large belts. Jewelry made from several chains or necklaces, a narrow scarf will elongate the silhouette and add completeness to the look. For some models, it is logical to use a fedora hat and dark glasses.

As for bags, the law of balance comes into play here: the more voluminous the cut of the model in the hip area, the smaller the handbag should be. From a bag-bag for a girl wearing tight-fitting trousers, to a small handbag or clutch in the hands of a lady in wide palazzos.

High-waisted trousers are a self-sufficient element in the wardrobe, so you shouldn’t overload your look with details that draw attention to yourself. Very massive jewelry and suspenders in combination with high trousers destroy the harmony of the image - two accent items will create dissonance in the look.

Top 5 best combinations with other clothes

Stylists recommend wearing high-waisted trousers of different styles in various combinations:

1. Tapered, high-waisted pants go well with a simple T-shirt or T-shirt, tucked in completely or partially. Girls are adopting cropped tops with a voluminous silhouette.
2. Wide-leg trousers work best with a tucked-in dress shirt. The jacket or cardigan worn on top should be of a short style.
3. The combination of a dark bottom and a shirt with a masculine cut will create a strict look, but rolled up sleeves, heeled pumps, and a handbag in pastel colors will add femininity and coquetry to the image.
4. The combination of cropped tweed trousers and a flat, straight-cut drape coat is at the height of fashion this season. Pants can be 7/8 long, with arrows.
5. A business wardrobe combines high trousers and a jacket. Narrow models will be perfectly complemented by a short jacket in the Chanel style. A spacious cut with pintucks will complement a loose boyfriend jacket.