Thinking about hoisting them up...and then no...

I think I have mentioned going for the high-waisted jeans a couple of times in a very tentative manner.   It seems that my restless nature in fashion also extends to denim even though I don't wear a lot of it.  No, it's not one of those mindless declarations such as 'OH MY GOD, I'M SO OVER skinny.  High waisted is so hot right now!.'  It does help that high waisted jeans are more available and seeing these new Diesel ads, as well as being intrigued by their 'Superficial Global Warming' concept, I am rather bowled over by the jeans.  I'm sure twenty comments of 'God NO!' will appear but they look sleek and though the white stitching is a little off putting, I like the definition and shape it alludes to.  But, and it's a whooping big but(t), there is the slightly teensy issue with the bod (see what I did there with the 'but/t' - clever eh?).  I'm not usually one to do the 'Bleurgh....I can't wear that because of my fat thighs/butt/arms' routine.  It's not that I think I have a superfine body (on the contrary....) but quite simply, it's not at the forefront of my thoughts when I buy something because I'm usually impulsively/instinctively drawn to clothes.  Well, with these jeans, some thoughts about the bod can't be avoided really.  To some extent (and you can take from that what you will), the pre-requisite for them to work are long slim legs, a pert but not too big butt, teensy tiny waist and height in general.  With regards to my bod, I must say I'd have to add a big fat 'ISH' onto all those parts (emphasis on the ISH).  Therefore, I may have to very reluctantly just stare at the ad and wish all the girls who can wear them perfectly all the best wishes in the world.  May you concoct some kickass outfits with your high waisted jeans.  Go forth to Diesel, my tall, lithe gazelles! 

Comments

[hoolybird]

I have been thinking the very same things - i hope i can look at the girls who can, and do wear these, with graciousness ...!

[Jenny]

I just thought I'd credit you for getting me to laugh out loud, lol if you will, at your wittyness with the but pun.

& I'd like to say I'm a bit "gazelle-ee" though I think the only thing making me not want to try the high waisted denim is when I try and sit down and breathe.

Wearing corsets is quite the challenge already! I couldn't imagine wearing those jeans. How unfortunate.

[emily]

i wear high waisted jeans and im 5'1" with a big butt. they make my butt look amazing and emphasize my uh rack. i think they look good on both lanky and volumptous girls. thats just my opinion though i suppose. oh and it helps if there is a seem around the top of your bum.

[emily]

oops i meant voluptuous!!

[emily]

and seam...geez

[mareGa]

You just said it: this is for tall, slender girls... I would feel so uncomfortable wearing those things!

[odilean]

well, here's my opinion: http://thestylophile.blogspot.com/2007/01/high-expectations.html

[valery]

How funny Susie! I wrote about my longtime love for all things high waisted today:

http://trousseau-bklyn.blogspot.com/2007/01/how-high.html

[Rachel]

have I mentioned Susie, yours is my favorite blog?!! Funny, I was pondering over this ad earlier today...

[jay@duds]

Don't like the pants, do like the birds!

[ilovesecondhandsmoke]

Cheap Monday has a similar style, called Eiffel Tower.

http://caliroots.com/system/search/product.asp?id=5218

I don't know. I'm kinda on the fence about these jeans.

But hey, bravo to those who can work them.

[Delirium]

Actually this finally made me pinpoint what those high-waisted jeans remind me of - pregnancy jeans....

[DJM]

I think the difference between high waisted corset jeans, and say the cheap monday ones which are just basic jeans with an unusually long crotch to waist ratio, is that the corset jeans have all the extra detailing on the top which visually breaks up the length, but the cheap monday ones just make the wearer look like they have a really long, flat bottom and, in my opinion, are extremely unflattering on anyone regardless of height/weight. I think most people could work corset jeans, but few people could look good in regular high waisted ones.

[Meg]

hmm I'm normally a purveyor of anything can work on anyone, it's just about proportions but with these i do tend to look at the girl on the right and think - that will only work on her (coupled with airbrushing). Though the comment above has my interested piqued. I may just try loads of these on (if I can find them...) to see if it is possible to be curvy and wear high waisted....

[Raf]

Uhm, no, thanks, and the reason is easy to explain. Some time ago I put on a pair of pants from age 12, year 1987 (yes, I'm still tiny at 30 :-p) and I felt suffocating.

[DJM]

I thoroughly believe you can be curvy and wear high waisted jeans - it's just a matter of breaking up the vast expanse of denim between crotch and waist with detailing like corset style stitching and extra buttons. Meg, I reckon you'll look amazing!

[IRENE]

I really like the photos, try're so cool and original and also the outfits are great. kisses

[S.]

I have some high waisted pants from long ago. I remember loving them so. When I put them on recently and turned around I was horrified at my sadly deflated rear!

They fit like a dream otherwise so, I wear them with longer tops that cover the top the top part of my decending rear.

I'll stick to high waisted skirts from now on.

[cate]

Acne makes great high (but not so high you feel uncomfortable, look like you're in costume) waisted jeans. Definitely my favorite. Cheap Monday and Superfine both too high and too tight. I don't like the Diesels.

[Chloë]

I actually really love these, and have been looking for a pair but can't seem to find them.

i love the new diesel ads

[Rebecca]

Hey, great pun! ... big but(t) ...

For someone who lived most of her life in high-waisted pants this new developement is quite amusing. It never occurred ot me formerly to be concerned that I would look big from behind, but it is the truth! And yet it's probably coming anyway.

[shopdiary]

i think high waisted trousers can be quite flattering you just have to find one that fits you well, just like low rise ones. i agree that this jeans may be hard to pull off though. at least with this trend we will see less muffin tops and whale tails!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muffin_top
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whale_tail

[Stylebites]

As a stylist, I believe one of the keys to pulling off any high waisted look is pairing it with a short sleeved top.

Cap sleeves look lovely. Be careful about going with a tank top (vest) since it's easy to take that look and make it too 80's. Though I sort of like that.

Another tip is to watch the neckline of the top you wear. I prefer the typical crew neck or boat neck (which makes high waisted pants, skirts, etc. look classier). I probably wouldn't wear a v-neck since it draws attention to the high waist and throws the visual balance off.

And I totally agree with the comment about high waists making shorter women look volumptuous. Just think back to the 30's-40's pencil skirt era. Talk about sexy!

[Julia]

Wow. The girl's in white legs are amazing.

Jeans are horrific, though =P

[omaima]

you re totally right! high waisted is the "new" way to go (skinny or flared). I ve got mine a year ago and i gotta admit they were hard to wear in the begining but then they quickly become your fav pair !

[Sandra]

I agree with Styebites. Proportion and balance is the way to go.

Here's my vintage perspective on the high waist trousers.
http://www.debutanteclothing.com/news/2007/01/high_waisted_pants.html

[Bertolas]

Does anyone know where I can find a nice pair of high-waisted jeans???

[anneli]

judi rosen makes a really flattering high waisted cigarette jean and elephant flair.

[Divina]

You can pull them off.. I just know it. I don't know why, but it makes me think of you in those gray trouses that are puffy/pleated in your style diary.. I just know you can pull this look off. Hope you rock it and show us how it's done. Dare!

[shadi]

I adore these jeans. But I'm also six feet tall... thought not a twig (I wear a 30/31 in jeans and have big thighs)

[shadi]

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[die4fashion]

I love them, when will these be available and whats the price and where can I get them or some that are similar? Pls advise..LOL

[N!nabena]

I LOVE this model, just ADORE it!!! Finally the “curse” of “low waist jeans” is over with! I have NOT been able to wear a fashionable pair of jeans for almost over 2 years now….
Please, please, please…BELIEVE it that being skinny is NOT GREAT at all.
Unfortunately this model does not fall under the Diesel Denim, most of the information you can find brings you to the model called “Brucke”, but that is a totally different model. I may have to travel an end to get to a Diesel Store, but I WILL HET THEM!!!!!

[ZeVen]

I think Victorias Secret has got a decent pair of high waisted jeans..and dress pants...very sexy

[mya]

hello I AM TRYING TO FIND THE DARK HIGH WAISTED CORSET JEANS THAT THE MODEL IS WEARING IN ALL THE DIESEL PROMOTIONS.

[anna]

ok, im 5"4 125pounds with a small waist, and a big butt. i could NOT stand low rise jeans, because they would always fit good on the butt, then be to big on the waist, and it would just cut me off funny.(thats why when long tops where in, i was ALL for it.) now the high waisted pants...OMG loveeeee them! the stop at my waist, so it shows the smallest part of my body, which really makes me look slimmer..and im not too tall or thin at all. and another thing, idk bout the thin thing so much, i mean, look at the celebs that are wearing them, their not bigg girls but they got their nice curves. kim kardashian, fergie, beyonce,jLo,jessica simpson! they all got booty! So i say, it doesnt matter if your tall or thin, you just gotta find the right pair that works for you. And girls you offically dont have to worry about your crack popin out when ever you bend down. I LOVE THAT. I hate walkin down the street and small girl bends over to pick something up and bam! crack or a thong.

thank goddd for high waist!

[Tori]

I absolutely adore high waisted corset jeans with the skinny leg, To me they are more comfortable to wear, since i am very skinny and have long legs (5"10') its hard to find jeans that can really fit well that are low cut because of how skinny i am but the length, so my hips tend to take a beating in low rise jeans(because i am skinny the bones tend to stick out more if that makes sense.) So to me, I am so thankful these jeans are now in style and hope many people give it a try because they make your legs look fabulous for most people, and try it with a heel, it will make your legs look even longer. the bigger heel the better :)

[Tori]

I absolutely adore high waisted corset jeans with the skinny leg, To me they are more comfortable to wear, since i am very skinny and have long legs (5"10') its hard to find jeans that can really fit well that are low cut because of how skinny i am but the length, so my hips tend to take a beating in low rise jeans(because i am skinny the bones tend to stick out more if that makes sense.) So to me, I am so thankful these jeans are now in style and hope many people give it a try because they make your legs look fabulous for most people, and try it with a heel, it will make your legs look even longer. the bigger heel the better :)

[May Powell]

Where can you buy them for cheap in London? I've been looking everywhere but theyre so impossible to find!