Comments on: End of the Low Rise? http://shoeblogs.com/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/ Manolo Loves the Shoes! Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:15:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: CoffeeGirl http://shoeblogs.com/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15488 CoffeeGirl Fri, 13 Jan 2006 03:59:34 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15488 On this subject, I must say that I'm sick, sick, sick of seven-for-all-mankind jeans. I have a few pairs that I invested in a few years ago when I discovered that they were jeans that worked well with my figure. And only a small part of the general population was wearing them. They were classy, cool, and provoked envy among non-seven-wearing girls. But now EVERYBODY wears sevens. The people who look terrible in them, the people with no style, the people with mullet hair, 12-year-old spoiled girls, EVERYBODY. They are just not cool anymore. I'm almost embarrassed to go out in a pair of sevens because I don't want to be dismissed as "oh, ugh, she's wearing sevens." They're so out. Thank heavens for my equally-flattering pair of Diesel jeans that were being sold for a very limited time at Nordstrom and therefore will not be distributed to the general population as though they were being sold at WalMart. On this subject, I must say that I’m sick, sick, sick of seven-for-all-mankind jeans. I have a few pairs that I invested in a few years ago when I discovered that they were jeans that worked well with my figure. And only a small part of the general population was wearing them. They were classy, cool, and provoked envy among non-seven-wearing girls. But now EVERYBODY wears sevens. The people who look terrible in them, the people with no style, the people with mullet hair, 12-year-old spoiled girls, EVERYBODY. They are just not cool anymore. I’m almost embarrassed to go out in a pair of sevens because I don’t want to be dismissed as “oh, ugh, she’s wearing sevens.” They’re so out.
Thank heavens for my equally-flattering pair of Diesel jeans that were being sold for a very limited time at Nordstrom and therefore will not be distributed to the general population as though they were being sold at WalMart.

]]> By: Victoria http://shoeblogs.com/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15374 Victoria Tue, 10 Jan 2006 02:22:18 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15374 I have recently lost enough weight that I can wear lower-rise pants and look good. Que milagro! The problem, of course, is sitting down, especially in public places. The solution is having a coat of some kind. Drape the coat over the back of your chair, and your ass-crack will be hidden from view, just as nature intended. I know that rises are on their way back up, but I am not looking forward to it at all. A friend of mine just had me try on some of her "mom rise" pants, and I looked like, well, a mom. Actually, I looked like the women on military science fiction shows do when they wear dress uniforms-- that is to say, thick in the middle, heavy in the hams, and not unlike a postal employee from the waist down. I have recently lost enough weight that I can wear lower-rise pants and look good. Que milagro! The problem, of course, is sitting down, especially in public places.

The solution is having a coat of some kind. Drape the coat over the back of your chair, and your ass-crack will be hidden from view, just as nature intended.

I know that rises are on their way back up, but I am not looking forward to it at all. A friend of mine just had me try on some of her “mom rise” pants, and I looked like, well, a mom. Actually, I looked like the women on military science fiction shows do when they wear dress uniforms– that is to say, thick in the middle, heavy in the hams, and not unlike a postal employee from the waist down.

]]> By: Lori http://shoeblogs.com/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15363 Lori Mon, 09 Jan 2006 17:01:30 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15363 SusSis, I know what you mean about having a short rise. I rarely wore women's pants in my 20s because the crotch came halfway down to my knees, and the waists were teeny. The jeans that have always fit me best are men's 501 Levi's (red tab). The waist comes just below the belly button and you can choose your inseam length. They probably make 501s in bootcut. The women's slacks that fit me best are Liz Claiborne petite size. SusSis, I know what you mean about having a short rise. I rarely wore women’s pants in my 20s because the crotch came halfway down to my knees, and the waists were teeny. The jeans that have always fit me best are men’s 501 Levi’s (red tab). The waist comes just below the belly button and you can choose your inseam length. They probably make 501s in bootcut.

The women’s slacks that fit me best are Liz Claiborne petite size.

]]> By: Anonymous http://shoeblogs.com/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15348 Anonymous Mon, 09 Jan 2006 05:04:52 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15348 I like that the waist is getting higher- But I hate that flares- bootcuts are going out- the taprered jeans that are now coming in this is also a trend only for the very thin- everyone else will look like an ice cream cone I like that the waist is getting higher-

But I hate that flares- bootcuts are going out-

the taprered jeans that are now coming in
this is also a trend only for the very thin- everyone else will look like an ice cream cone

]]> By: Dani http://shoeblogs.com/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15334 Dani Sun, 08 Jan 2006 06:05:16 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15334 I love the just-below-the-waist look. I have a pair of Taharis that I love (plus he makes 34" inseams!!). But, I could never figure out how to keep my lower rise jeans on. I spent an entire evening in London trying to look hip (hard enough as it is, since I am from Montana) with my pants falling off! I analyzed this problem today while out and about, and figured out that the low-rise jeans must be either tight or cinched on with a belt. Which leads to the belly rolls. I'd rather put velcro on my butt. I love the just-below-the-waist look. I have a pair of Taharis that I love (plus he makes 34″ inseams!!). But, I could never figure out how to keep my lower rise jeans on. I spent an entire evening in London trying to look hip (hard enough as it is, since I am from Montana) with my pants falling off! I analyzed this problem today while out and about, and figured out that the low-rise jeans must be either tight or cinched on with a belt. Which leads to the belly rolls. I’d rather put velcro on my butt.

]]> By: the urban chick http://shoeblogs.com/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15317 the urban chick Sat, 07 Jan 2006 13:01:16 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15317 i am also not liking the ass crack* look *it is the technical term for what i am calling the flesh overhang syndrome or FOS for short - it is the medical condition, you know, for which there is no treatment i am also not liking the ass crack* look

*it is the technical term for what i am calling the flesh overhang syndrome or FOS for short - it is the medical condition, you know, for which there is no treatment

]]> By: Joan http://shoeblogs.com/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15308 Joan Sat, 07 Jan 2006 02:59:02 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15308 For a relatively well made bargain jean with a higher-but-not-too-high rise, check out <a href="http://www.eddiebauer.com/eb/product.asp?product_id=26437&nv=3|21473|21183&lview=&cm_cg=C21183&tid=&c=&sc=&lp=v1i007" rel="nofollow">Eddie Bauer</a>. I, too, like a waistband that hits just below the bellybutton, and strangely enough, this has been recommended to me by my doctors because tight bands around or above the bellybutton are bad for folks with acid reflux! So for me, a slightly low rise is "doctor's orders" LOL. But the super-low-rise: it must go, yesterday! For a relatively well made bargain jean with a higher-but-not-too-high rise, check out Eddie Bauer.

I, too, like a waistband that hits just below the bellybutton, and strangely enough, this has been recommended to me by my doctors because tight bands around or above the bellybutton are bad for folks with acid reflux! So for me, a slightly low rise is “doctor’s orders” LOL.

But the super-low-rise: it must go, yesterday!

]]> By: Mims http://shoeblogs.com/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15307 Mims Sat, 07 Jan 2006 02:56:59 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15307 Hipsters, yes. Bumsters, no. Trousers that sit below the waist are the most flattering - high-rise pants make your bum look ENORMOUS! Mum jeans, people... Hipsters, yes. Bumsters, no. Trousers that sit below the waist are the most flattering - high-rise pants make your bum look ENORMOUS! Mum jeans, people…

]]> By: JayKay http://shoeblogs.com/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15303 JayKay Fri, 06 Jan 2006 23:00:12 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15303 *AHEM* I meant Citizens OF Humanity. Pardon the upscale jeanswear blunder. My sister would be so disappointed. *AHEM* I meant Citizens OF Humanity. Pardon the upscale jeanswear blunder. My sister would be so disappointed.

]]> By: JayKay http://shoeblogs.com/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15302 JayKay Fri, 06 Jan 2006 22:55:50 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/01/06/end-of-the-low-rise/#comment-15302 OMG Susanna, I love Citizens for Humanity! I am wearing a new pair now and although they are not totally broken in, the low rise seems to work just fine...for now. I also have a pair of Sevens for all Mankind that I loved at first, but now fit a little like sweat pants, due to the "stretch" quality...consequently, they sit a little too low on my hips to wear. I am ok with the low rise, just as long as one's unmentionables (ass crack or otherwise) are not hanging out. OMG Susanna, I love Citizens for Humanity! I am wearing a new pair now and although they are not totally broken in, the low rise seems to work just fine…for now. I also have a pair of Sevens for all Mankind that I loved at first, but now fit a little like sweat pants, due to the “stretch” quality…consequently, they sit a little too low on my hips to wear.
I am ok with the low rise, just as long as one’s unmentionables (ass crack or otherwise) are not hanging out.

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