High-waist pants are a flattering trend for petites

May 29, 6:46 PMDC Petite Fashion ExaminerMichelle Safro

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Shape fx high-waist pants

There are few trends that are actually flattering on a petite woman, but the high-waisted pant is definitely a trend with which petites can get on board.

The high-waisted pant is an old trend dating as far back as the 40s, and the style has, thankfully, returned. Anyone who has ever wrestled with the low-rise skinny pant trend knows that two of the biggest problem areas on the lower torso are the butt and stomach. Low-rise pants tend to create a pooch and muffin top for all but the most hard-bodied of us. The high-waisted pant, on the other hand, virtually eliminates those problems; the waist hits at the narrowest part of the torso and firmly covers the sides and buttocks so there’s no chance of your body spilling over your pants. Additionally, most high-waisted pants are wide-legged, which further minimizes the look of your waist.

For petites, the high-waisted pant offers yet another advantage by creating the illusion of the legs beginning at the waist instead of further down at the hips. As always, the longer your leg, the taller you appear. When given the choice between the low-rise skinny pants that make us look short and paunchy or the high-waisted wide-leg pants that make us look taller and thinner, the decision is extremely simple to make. Put those skinny jeans into storage and update your wardrobe with a pair of high-waisted pants.