What to Wear with High-Waisted Jeans: Your Ultimate Styling Guide
Here at Simply Be, we know denim. Since 1999, we’ve been crafting jeans that are stitched to perfection. Our expert styles blend unmatched quality with the ultimate fit; meaning we’ve got an iconic silhouette to complement every back, waist and bum. In our new denim series, we will be introducing our favourite styles and giving you the styling tips to make these jeans work for you.
Meet the High-Waisted Jean: The Figure-Flattering Hero
The perfect jeans just entered the chat... and they're everything. Perfect fit, effortless and made for your wardrobe – high-waisted jeans are game-changing heroes that transform every outfit. With their waist-defining silhouette and endless styling possibilities, these aren't just jeans, they're your secret weapon to looking put-together every single day.
Ready to discover why high-waisted jeans deserve a starring role in your wardrobe? Let's explore five ways to style them.
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The Crop Edit
High-waisted jeans and crop tops are a match made in styling heaven – it's all about highlighting that beautiful waistline. The high-rise creates the perfect opportunity to showcase your silhouette while keeping everything balanced and chic.
Don't want your skin on show? Choose super high-waisted styles and pair with a longer crop top to achieve the same flattering proportions without showing any midriff – it's all about creating that perfect visual break at your natural waist that elongates your legs.
For a relaxed yet chic evening look, try cropped hems for a double-cropped affair. Pair with low heeled sandals for that effortless sophistication that takes you from day to night seamlessly. The high-waisted fit ensures you look polished even in your most casual pieces.
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The Refined Touch
Want to elevate the classic jeans-and-a-nice top combo? Start with the perfect high-waisted foundation. Feminine frills paired with high-waisted jeans create that ultimate balance of structure and softness that's ultra flattering.
Not feeling the frills? Achieve a similar elevated look with a crisp oversized shirt styled with a French tuck. This classic pairing lets your high-waisted jeans do the heavy lifting, while the shirt adds that refined finishing touch.
Make your clothes pull double duty - this blouse and jeans combination works beautifully for office settings or date night plans: the high-waisted silhouette keeps everything appropriate for work while still feeling stylish for after-hours adventures.
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The Sleek Approach
Sometimes the most impactful looks are the simplest ones. Enter the bodysuit and high-waisted jeans formula – it's jeans and a nice top, reimagined with a modern twist for a clean and sleek style. This look flips the classic skinny jean and billowing blouse combo of the 2010s and is destined be your new go-to.
A fitted bodysuit paired with high-waisted jeans creates a seamless, streamlined silhouette. Choose a loose-fitting jean style like wide leg or boyfriend to create beautiful contrast in your look – the fitted top balances the relaxed denim perfectly.
Keep your look clean and simple with minimal accessories to let the proportions speak for themselves. This is styling at its most sophisticated, proving that sometimes less really *is* more.
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The Basics Upgrade
You might consider jeans and a jacket as a simple outfit that’s not anything special, but little styling touches will transform this pairing into a look worth talking about. Start with high-waisted jeans in an interesting silhouette such as wide leg or barrel-leg styles.
The statement shape of high-waisted jeans elevates the base of your look instantly, giving you a chic foundation to build on. Keep your tee simple and add an oversized jacket for a relaxed weekend vibe – we love shackets and oversized utility jackets for those busy days of running errands.
Pair with a belt to define your waist even further and finish with statement flats for a simple yet elevated look.
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The Statement Print
Denim on denim? It’s been a staple in every decade, but we're giving it a fresh twist. Forget the matchy-matchy vibe of the past: this look is all about playful contrast that makes your high-waisted jeans the absolute star of the show.
Jeans often take a supporting role when building an outfit, but this look revolves solely around your jeans – they’re the hero piece. Try high-waisted leopard print jeans and a classic blue denim shirt for a casual but fun look that's guaranteed to turn heads. The key is letting the jeans be the standout piece while keeping everything else pared down.
Add a belt to define your waist and showcase that perfect high-rise fit, then finish with trainers for that laid-back weekend style we're all chasing. This look is proof that denim on denim doesn't have to be predictable – it just needs to be done right.
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The High-Waisted Advantage: Why Rise Matters
What makes high-waisted jeans such a wardrobe game-changer? It's all about that perfectly placed waistband that hits at the right spot to create the most flattering silhouette possible. The high-rise elongates your legs, defines your waist, and creates beautiful proportions that work with virtually every top in your wardrobe.
From crop tops to oversized blazers, fitted bodysuits to flowing blouses, high-waisted jeans provide the perfect foundation for showcasing your personal style. No more worrying about proportions or awkward fits – high-waisted jeans deliver a put-together look every single time.
The Perfect Fit: A Flawless Fit 25 Years in the Making
What makes our high-waisted jeans truly special isn't just their flattering rise, it's the expertise that goes into every single pair. Our fit expertise means we continuously develop our denim on real bodies, including innovative design features that ensure your jeans fit like a second skin.
With over 25 years of making jeans shopping simple, we understand that great style starts with great fit. We've been perfecting the formula since the '90s, and our expert styles blend unmatched quality with the ultimate fit.
A Wardrobe Staple
High-waisted jeans aren't just another pair of jeans – they're your top pick for denim that works as hard as you do. From casual weekend looks to elevated everyday styling, these jeans prove that the right rise can transform every outfit in your wardrobe.
Ready to discover your new favourite pair? Shop our range of high-waisted jeans today and discover an expert fit that loves your unique lines – because trust us, high-waisted jeans are everything you didn't know you needed and more.