High-waisted is a rise in which the waistband of trousers, a skirt or shorts sits above the natural waist, often at the navel or a little higher. This cut visually lengthens the legs, accentuates the narrowest part of the figure and creates a slender, elongated proportion. The high waist was the norm in many historical periods, returned to fashion in the 1940s–50s and again dominates the modern wardrobe. It holds the line well, conceals the stomach and works beautifully with a tucked-in top. It is a rise that almost always flatters the figure, which is why it remains one of the most fail-safe cutting solutions.
