Women's Low-Rise Jeans

The low-rise silhouette is back, and it hits differently now. Sitting just below the natural waist, these jeans show off a longer torso and pair naturally with the cropped tops and shirts and blouses that are everywhere right now. The fits here run the full range, from the flare of the Next Level Low-Rise Flare Jean to the relaxed drape of the Dreamy Drape Stretch Low-Rise Baggy Wide-Leg Jean, so there's a silhouette for however you want to wear the trend.

The Details Behind the Fit

Low-rise jeans live and die by how they're built through the hip and seat. Too stiff and they gap. Too loose and they slide. The stretch denim across this category is there for a reason: it keeps the waistband sitting where you put it without cutting in or pulling down when you move. The Next Level Stretch fabric you'll find in styles like the Low-Rise Jegging and the Low-Rise Flare Jean has that give-and-snap quality that holds its shape through a full day of wear.

• Pull-on styles like the Stretch Low-Rise Ultra Wide-Leg Jean skip the button and zip for a cleaner, easier fit through the waist.
• Ripped and patched finishes add texture without changing how the jean actually fits or feels.

How to Style Low-Rise Jeans

The whole point of a low rise is what it does for your top half, so lean into that. A fitted tank top or a cropped button-down shirt hits right at the waistband and keeps the proportions clean. For a more relaxed look, try a baby tee or a slim-fit long-sleeve layered slightly untucked. If you like a baggier leg, the wide-leg and ex-boyfriend cuts here pair well with something more fitted up top. For a slimmer leg, the jegging silhouette balances out easily with an oversized sweater. If you want more options in that relaxed, roomy direction, the baggy and wide-leg jeans category is worth a look.

Frequently Asked Questions

Low-rise jeans sit below the natural waist, typically two to four inches below the navel. The exact placement varies by style, but the waistband generally falls somewhere between the hip bone and the upper hip.

Styles with elastane or stretch denim do tend to loosen slightly with wear. If you're between sizes, sizing down gives you a better fit by the end of the day, especially through the waist and hip.

Cropped tops, fitted tank tops, and baby tees are the most common pairing because they show the waistband and balance the lower rise. Tucked-in shirts and cropped jackets work well too. Longer, oversized tops can work with a wider-leg cut but tend to overwhelm a slim silhouette.