Please don’t fear your torso or mid-section! Contrary to what the media tries to tell you, there isn’t “one” type of body that is flattered by the revealing style.

While the thought of low-rise jeans and baring your core sparks fear in the hearts of many, it truly isn’t as scary as you think. The key thing is to pick a pair that fit you properly, and to play around with where the low-rise hits. I prefer mine slightly higher on the hip, in a downward half-circle shape. As always, it depends on the specific piece and your unique body. Be gentle on yourself, and remember fashion is fun!

Need more inspo? Check out my posts on thigh highs, pleated skirts, chunky platform sneakers, white jeans, Dr Martens, and white boots!

serious business

Nothing screams business like a button-up! Shake up the professional piece with a bold showing of torso, aided by a pair of low-rise denim. Bonus points if you have a navel piercing!

WHERE TO WEAR

Coffee
Dodging rainfall
Groceries

Details:

Shirt: Commense
Jeans: Thrifted (Tag: Urban Outfitters)
Shoes: L’Intervalle
Sunglasses: Michael Kors
Earrings: Mejuri
Hat: Galleria Supermarket (seriously)

suited up

An all-black ensemble is anything but boring with a flash of skin (and a flash of socks).

WHERE TO WEAR

Art gallery
Pottery class
Day off

Details:

Shirt: Essentials
Pants: Brenda Bedome (vintage - part of a suit)
Sunglasses: Moschino
Shoes: Coach
Socks: Target
Barettes: Urban Outfitters

yacht hacht

Low-rise leather trousers sound scandalous, but they give less alt-girl and more Italian yacht-girl when paired with an embellished crop top, designer shades, mules, and a silk bandana. Yacht not included!

(N.B. Title pronunciation: Yacht Hot)
(N.B.B. It’s 4:34 a.m. so allow it)

WHERE TO WEAR

Yacht-based yearning
Shopping
Swindling Sugar Daddies (or mommies)

DETAILS:

Shirt: Mistress Rocks (from House of CB)
Pants: Betsy Johnson
Shoes: Burberry
Bandana: Anthropologie
Sunglasses: Celine

cactus cutie

In scorching Californian dessert heat, a pair of low-rise shorts are a must. Matching them to your bralette makes it more chic, than crude. A pair of chunky Dr Martens adds a grounding element to the look.

WHERE TO WEAR

Pioneertown tourist
Watering your cactus (once a year)
Yoga

Details:

Bralette: Vuori
Shorts: Offline by Aerie
Socks: Alo
Shoes: Dr Martens ‘Jadon’
Sunglasses: Celine

navy navel

An embellished pair of low-rise trousers stand out even more when they’re low enough to show off a bit of navel embellishment. A very basic outfit is elevated thanks to the bit (or lot) of bling bling present in the look.

WHERE TO WEAR

Coffee
Date
Discotheque

Details:

Vest: Vintage (from my mum)
Jeans: Thrifted (Tag: ??)
Shoes: L’Intervalle

jeans and a tee

There is nothing more basic than a plain white t-shirt and a pair of jeans. Raise the ph of your look (sorry, chemistry joke) by choosing a daring pair of low-rise denim, and a tight tee with a cheeky message (in this case: What the Fcuk).

WHERE TO WEAR

Class
Dinner
Shopping

Details:

Shirt: French Connection (FCUK)
Jeans: Thrifted (Tag: Urban Outfitters)
Glasses: Thierry Lasry
Shoes: Dr Martens

workout waist wear

If leggings aren’t your thing, consider working out in a pair of low-rise sweatpants. It helps show off sport bras, cropped tees, and navel jewelry. It’s perfect for pilates, to ensure you can see that core connection in the mirror!

WHERE TO WEAR

Pilates
Yoga
Taking a selfie at your local gym but not actually working out beyond that (you know who you are 👀)

Details (various):

Pink Bra + Wrap: Lululemon / Black Shirt: Vintage / Grey Shirt: Serenev / Grey Bra + White Wrap: Azur Fit and Victoria’s Secret
Sweatpants: Azur Fit / Flared Pants: Lululemon
Shoes: L’Intervalle