Sky high

The debatable high waisted trend...

The high waisted trend arrived in Europe years ago but is still a key trend for this year specially with the 20’s


Do you know what? The funny thing about this trend is that i swore i would never buy into it, it REALLY wouldn't suit me, you had to be tiny tiny tiny to pull it off and basically it was a no goer. I was wrong

I just LOVE this look. I started of with skirts and though OK i can wear this but still keep well clear of the trousers and certainly jeans do you know how many high waisted items i have?

I guess you have to be careful in fact i think that is essential but with a bit of style it is very easy to pull this trend off

Take for example this picture.... do i need to explain who got it right and who got it wrong.

Teamed with heels this look can become incredibly flattering. Big heels are key to helping balance the volume of the trouser. Pair with a chic puff-sleeve blouse or other body-skimming top that tucks in easily to make your waist look teensy. Forgo a necklace in favour of a chic pile of bangles or cuff in an eye-popping color like red or juicy orange with a matching bag, et voila!

On the 2008 fashion runway nearly every designer showed one high waisted outfit. Nicole Mischa and Fergie knew before and showed long time ago how to wear it. Now it is becoming more main stream as your average person realizes you can pull it off!

Pros & Cons of High-Waist
High rise styles look great on most women and give the illusion of height by lengthening the leg, explained Cornelia Wiebe, owner of Calgary's Leo Boutique in a denim spread in the January/February 2008 issue of Wish magazine. Wider leg styles of high-rise denim are most universally flattering and do the best job of creating a long, lean silhouette.

Because high-waisted jeans cinch the narrowest part of your torso, they play up curves. This makes them ideal for naturally curvy women who want to accentuate what they've got, as well as for more boyish figures who want to create the illusion of an hour-glass figure. Take this one step further by looking for high-rise styles that feature thick waistbands or belts.

If you have wide hips, look for high-waist denim with larger rear pockets or flap pockets, and details like sailor-inspired buttons or small pockets in the front – these features will break up a wide expanse of denim that could otherwise make you look even wider through the hips and flatten your bottom.

If you want to minimize the roundness of your bum, choose high-waist denim with minimal details on the rear.

Once you've invested in a basic pair of indigo high-waist jeans, experiment with different washes like shades of gray (the new neutral) or black for dressy outfits, or retro cornflower blue for casual looks.