Best High-Waisted Jeans for Every Body Type

High-waisted jeans have been popular on the runways and the streets for several seasons now, but you don’t have to be a supermodel to pull off this timeless trend. It’s surprisingly versatile. The key to finding the perfect pair lies in shopping your shape. Here’s an easy rundown on what to look for so you can avoid a fitting room meltdown.

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High-Waisted Jeans 2019 Update

Petite

J.Crew Petite 9" High-Rise Toothpick Jean in Classic Rinse, $110 at J.Crew
Petite

Ann Taylor Petite High Rise Performance Denim Skinny Jeans in White, $98 at Ann Taylor
Petite

Topshop Jamie High Rise Ankle Skinny Jeans (Petite), $75 at Nordstrom
Petite

Universal Standard Seine High Rise Skinny Jeans Petite in Distressed Black, $90 at Universal Standard
Petite

LOFT Petite High Waist Sailor Skinny Jeans in Black, $49.50 at LOFT
Pear

Acne Studios Blå Konst 1997 Classic Fit Jeans in Dark Blue, $300 at Acne Studios
Pear

Hudson Holly High Rise Crop Flare Jean in Black Hound, $195 at Hudson
Pear

7 For All Mankind Slim Illusion High Waist Ali in Luxe Black, $199 at 7 For All Mankind
Pear

J Brand Jules High-Rise Straight Leg in Hustle, $228 at J Brand
Tall

ASOS Design Tall Recycled Farleigh High Waisted Slim Mom Jeans in Dark Wash, $51 at ASOS
Tall

Madewell Tall Curvy High-Rise Skinny Jeans in Lucille Wash, $69.99 at Madewell
Tall

Collusion Tall x005 Straight Leg Jeans in Mid Wash Blue, $32 at ASOS
Tall

Frame Forever Karlie Tall Skinny Jeans, $219 at Shopbop
Tall

Missguided Tall Black Vice Highwaisted Skinny Jeans, $34 at Missguided
Curvy

Reformation Liza High Straight Jean Es, $98 at Reformation
Curvy

Violeta by Mango Slim-Fit Stella Jeans, $59.99 at Mango
Curvy

Pilcro and the Letterpress High-Rise Denim Leggings, $130 at Anthropologie
Curvy

ASOS Design Curve Sculpt Me High Waisted Premium Jeans in Clean Black, $56 at ASOS
Athletic

Madewell 11" High-Rise Flare Jeans, $128 at Madewell
Athletic

Joe’s Jeans The Molly High Rise Flare, $218 at Joe’s Jeans
Athletic

Lee High-Rise Flare Jeans in White, $98 at Free People
Athletic

Levi’s Ribcage Split Flare Jeans, $128 at Levi’s
Apple

7 For All Mankind Edie With Frayed Hem in Heritage Artwalk, $99 at 7 For All Mankind
Apple

Style & Co Tummy-Control Straight-Leg Jeans in Astor, $24.50 at Macy’s
Apple

Lucky Brand Easy Rider Bootcut Jeans in Tanzanite, $53.70 at Macy’s
Hourglass

Levi’s 721 High Rise Skinny Jeans in Soft Black, $39.99 at Levi’s
Hourglass

Paige High Rise Manhattan Boot in Pompeii, $215 at Paige
Hourglass

Dorothy Perkins Blue Eden High Waisted Super Soft Jeggings, $39 at Dorothy Perkins
Hourglass

Express High Waisted Black Ripped Jean Leggings, $79.90 at Express