Plus-Size High Waisted Jeans

How to Wear High Waisted Jeans for Your Body Type

Jeans are a classic wardrobe staple. At Dia & Co, we understand that jeans are so versatile, so beloved, yet at times, it’s hard to find the right fit. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to provide the absolutely perfect and trendiest jeans for you.

High waist jeans are a new old trend that always look fresh. The style originated in the ‘70s, and it’s back. The style elongates your frame and has a polished look about them. Here at Dia & Co we understand that jeans that fit well and look good is something every woman wants and needs. It’s why we have such a large selection of denim.

Curious as to how to wear high waist jeans? Here’s a quick guide on how to wear high waist jeans for your body type. Pear shapes (with narrow shoulders, wider hips) could try high waist jeans in dark washes, as they make the legs seem longer. To balance the high waist jeans, try pairing them with a longer length jacket, blazer, or poncho. Apple shapes (where your shoulders are broader than hips, fuller midsection) try ultra-high waist jeans, as the higher waist will visually make you appear taller. Hourglass body types (where shoulders and hips are balanced with a defined waist), opt for high waist jeans that have a contoured waistband. Rectangle body shapes (where all measurements are uniform) can wear any type of high waist jeans.

Looking for more style tricks? Pair high waisted jeans with a crop top, as the hem of the top skims the edge of the jean. The other trick is mix and match cuts; in other words, pairing a skinny, straight or girlfriend jean with a flowy top.This method somehow tricks the eye to make you appear taller.

High Waist Jeans Styles, Colors and Washes

Plus size high waisted jeans like skinny jeans, come in a variety of washes, prints, and colors. Some washes can make a high waist jean feel “date night worthy.” Certain darker colorsand washes may feel suitable for winter or summer months. High waist jeans come in as many styles as mid-rise, or skinny jeans. We’re breaking down all the looks so you can pick out the high waist jeans that fit your personality and lifestyle.

High Waist Jean Styles

Below is a list of all the types of high waist jeans that can level up your denim collection.

High Waist Flare Jeans
Plus size high waist flare jeans, which by the way look amazing on pear, apple, rectangle, and hourglass body types, originated in the late ‘60s. The jean is characterized by a leg that is straight to the knee, or widens at the calf, and then flares out. While some people use the term flare and bell bottom jeans interchangeably, bell bottom jeans have more of a bell shape than a flare.
High Waist Skinny Jeans
Plus size skinny jeans have legs that fit snugly from hip to ankle. The higher waist makes the leg appear to be miles long. It’s a great jean for petites, as it visually makes them appear taller. Pears, rectangles, and hourglass body types can also rock the skinny jean.
High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
The high waist on plus-size wide leg jeans make the jeans appear, visually at least, to go on for miles. That in turn, gives you the appearance of being taller. The trick to wearing wide leg jeans, is that if you have a jean with a lot of fabric—wide leg, flare, and boyfriend jeans are in this category, the top should have a leaner silhouette. The result makes you look taller.
High Waist Boyfriend Jeans
The idea of the boyfriend jean style is to look like you stole your honey’s jeans. They designed to have a relaxed cut from waist through thigh, and then are cut from knee to hem to follow the leg. Add a high waist to them, and they’re fitted in the waist, and then are looser from the lower waist through the knee. Every body type can wear this jean. To dress them up, try them with a cropped blazer and heels or wedges.
High Waist Girlfriend Jeans
Since girlfriend jeans are designed to sit higher on the hips, adding a high waist is a chic addition to an already chic jean. Plus-size high waist girlfriend jeans can be worn by any body type.
High Waist Straight Jeans
Straight jeans are the classic jean style. They’re cut straight from the waist to hem. Adding a high waist to them, makes anyone look leggy in a pair of plus-size high waist straight jeans.

Plus Size High Waist Jeans Colors and Washes

Between fashion trends and general preferences, jean colors have exploded to include every hue of the rainbow. White jeans, off-white, and beige jeans were traditionally worn only during the summer months. That same “fashion rule” applied to pastel and neon colored jeans. As people decided to wear fashion rather than fashion dictating what they could or could not wear, plus-size jeans in every and any color are worn year round. Black plus size jeans like dark denim, are sometimes considered the LBD of jeans, and are worn on nights out on the town.

What Are Denim Washes?

Jeans wash refers to either the shade, or how the jeans are treated. Some jeans are made to look distressed or worn. Choosing a jean in a dark wash, or one with whiskering are ways you can personalize denim, and add it to your personal style.

How to make an outfit with Plus-Size High Waist Jeans

How to style high waisted jeans? When creating a jeans outfit, think of jeans as the anchor to any look. They’re like a house’s foundation. Once you pick your plus size jean, you can style it however you’re feeling at the moment.

How To Style High Waisted Jeans

When it comes to creating an outfit with plus size high waist jeans, you have as many options as there are days in the year. If you’ve been flirting with the idea of trying out a cropped blazer or crop top, the higher waist of these jeans allows you to road test the look to see how comfortable you are wearing it. If you lean towards classic tailored styles, try a plus size straight leg high waist jean with a blouse or button up shirt, loafers or an almond toe heel and a blazer or cardigan. If you’re feeling retro, try pairing a plus size high waist flare jean with a ringer tee and butterfly clips for that Y2K look. Festival or Boho style lovers can wear a high waist skinny jean with a camisole under a kimono and a platform heel. For a summer barbecue or casual day or night out, wear a plus size high waist girlfriend jean with a crop top or woven short sleeve top with cutouts and either ballet flats or wedges.

What Shoes to Wear with High Waisted Jeans

Footwear is a very personal thing.

Is there a “fashion rule” on matching footwear to your favorite pair of high waisted jeans? No. The only rule is to be true to your own fashion heart. Since you’re the person who’s going to slay the day in your outfit, you get to choose exactly how you’re going to rock everyone’s world.

When looking for the high waisted jeans that you’ve dreamt about, remember that Dia & Co has got your back.