Our 15 Fave Outfits To Wear High-Waisted Jeans
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There’s something about high-waisted jeans that just makes us feel confident. Maybe it’s the way they hug our curves in all the right places, or maybe it’s the fact that they’re always stylish and on-trend, perfect for any body type.
High-waisted jeans (also sometimes known as high-rise jeans) come in different styles, including boyfriend jeans, mom jeans, skinny jeans, flared, skinny, and everything in between. There’s always a high-waist style for any type of pants there is, which makes them well-loved in the fashion world.
High-waisted jeans sit around your natural waist area, just below (or even over) your belly button, giving the wearer an illusion of longer legs. They’re great for all body shapes, and can even conveniently tuck an unflattering muffin top in.
No matter what your reason is for loving high-waisted jeans, we’ve got some of our favorite outfits to show you some styling ideas to wear with them! From flowy blouses to crop tops, we’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re dressing up or dressing down, these outfit formulas are sure to make you look and feel your best. So what are you waiting for? Scroll down and get inspired with this practical outfit guide to the best high-waisted jeans outfits.
What To Wear With High-Waisted Jeans
1. Crop Tops
Whether you’re going for a flirty look or something edgier, crop tops are always a good choice when it comes to high-rise jeans.
We love pairing a cropped top with high-waisted jeans for a casual fit on a day out in the sun or throwing on a long-sleeved mesh crop top with some ripped jeans for a night out on the town.
Complete your look with a pair of white sneakers or ankle boots, depending on the vibe you’re going for.
2. Tank Tops
Looking for something a little more low-key? Then opt for a good old tank top! We love pairing a simple white tank with high-waisted jeans and sneakers for a casual look or throwing on a black tank with some ripped denim and heels for a night out.
This is optional but highly recommended: add in a beige oversized blazer for an effortlessly cool overall look.
3. Button-Down Shirts
For a simple yet classy look, button-down shirts always look great when paired with high-waisted jeans.
Whether you’re going for a buttoned-up look or something more relaxed, shirts and blouses are a safe choice that always look great with high-waisted jeans, whatever their fit may be. We love pairing a crisp white shirt with mom jeans and heels for a night out or throwing on a chambray button-down with some distressed skinny jeans.
4. Blazers
We’re convinced that oversized blazers look good with everything, and high-rise jeans are no exception. Pair your favorite pair of jeans with a simple tank top, camisole, bandeau top or a crop top, and throw on a blazer that matches your accessories.
Of course, we love a good neutral blazer, but if you want to experiment with color, now is a great time too. This is a pretty fool-proof outfit combination, as long as you wear a neutral top underneath, like in the image above with the pink blazer – just stunning!
5. Long Coats
As is the case with blazers, it’s hard to think of an outfit that won’t look good with a long coat. This wardrobe staple seems to elevate all basic looks and add a sleek, sophisticated touch.
For a modern, minimalist look, opt for neutrals and make sure that your outfit only incorporates one of two colors for a chic overall look.
6. Accessorize With A Belt
If you feel like your outfit looks a little bland, it’s always a good idea to try dressing it up with a statement belt. This is a great way to instantly define and cinch your waist, and it works great with all types of jeans, from straight-leg to relaxed.
To browse our favorite statement belts, check out our edit of the 25 belt designer belts.
7. Plain T-Shirts
A white plain t-shirt is another simple yet chic option when you’re looking for something easy to wear. It’s a chic look that’s very easy to pull off, especially when you feel like you have nothing else to wear.
Try pairing a plain white tee with some high-waisted denim jeans and ankle boots for a casual look, or throwing on a black tee with some ripped skinny jeans and heels for a night out.
8. Bodysuits
For a flattering look, try figure-hugging bodysuits! Bodysuits are a great wardrobe essential when you’re looking for something that will stay in place and look good throughout the day. This combo will really flatter your curves!
9. Long-sleeve Tops
Whether you’re going for a casual look or something more dressy, long sleeve tops are always a good option when it comes to styling high-waisted jeans.
We love pairing a black long-sleeve crop top with a relaxed pair of high-rise jeans and sneakers for a casual look, or throwing on a lace long-sleeve blouse with some black denim and heels for a night out.
To complete your outfit, throw on a black trench coat and you’re all set.
10. Off-Shoulder Tops
If you’re looking to show off those shoulders, then an off-shoulder top is the way to go!
We love pairing cold shoulder blouses with slightly ripped skinny jeans and heels for a night out or throwing on a cute off-the-shoulder top with high-waisted straight-leg jeans with a relaxed fit for a day in the sun.
11. Graphic Tees
Graphic tees are always a great choice when you’re looking for something casual and comfortable with a hint of a street style aesthetic.
We love pairing a graphic t-shirt with skinny-fit high-waisted jeans and chunky dad sneakers for a day of running errands, or throwing on a band tee with some distressed skinny jeans and converse for a laid-back look.
12. Cropped Sweaters
If you have cropped sweaters in your wardrobe, get them out! Try a cropped sweater with some high-waisted mom jeans and gold old Converse sneakers for a casual look, or throw on a dressy cropped sweater with some white flare jeans and heels for a night out.
13. Dressy Tops
In order to dress up your high-waisted jeans, consider wearing a fancy, flouncy top. You can go for sequin tops, silk tops, or anything that will instantly elevate your outfit.
This is such a cute summer outfit idea for when you want to dress to impress but stay casual at the same time.
14. Corset Tops
Corset tops are gaining traction in the fashion world, and they pair fabulously well with high-waisted jeans. As corset tops are quite figure-hugging, we recommend wearing them with loose-fitting jeans, or throwing on a blazer if you want to pair them with skinny jeans.
If you’re unsure about wearing a corset top on its own, you can also wear it above a shirt like in the picture above for a modern, feminine outfit that’s great for daily life.
15. Knits & Sweaters
While we recommended wearing cropped sweaters with high-waisted jeans specifically, this doesn’t mean that you can’t wear your regular sweaters with your favorite high-rise jeans!
If you want to show off your high-waisted jeans, just make sure to tuck your chunky sweater into your jeans, or wear a statement belt that defines the waist area.
Final Thoughts
So there you have it! These are our top picks for what to wear with those high-waisted jeans. No matter what your style is, we hope this post has inspired you to rock those denim beauties in new and exciting ways!
We hope you found this article helpful and that you now have a better understanding of what to wear with high-waisted jeans. If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments and we’ll do our best to answer them.
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