Women’s high-waist jeans sit higher on the waist and change the proportion between the waistband and the rest of the leg. The rise does not define the leg shape, so high-waist denim can still come in baggy, straight, bootcut and other fits.

Check where the waistband sits on you and how the jeans feel when sitting and moving. Then compare the room through the seat and thighs, the leg opening and the inseam to find the full shape you want.

Choose the fit with the rise

If you like more volume, combine a higher rise with women’s baggy and loose jeans. For a straighter silhouette, explore women’s straight leg jeans, or see women’s bootcut jeans for a wider finish towards the hem.

Want a different rise? Compare with women’s mid-waist jeans and women’s low-waist jeans, or browse all women’s jeans.