What Does High Rise Jeans Mean?

A high-rise or high-waisted garment is one designed to sit high on, or above, the wearer's hips, usually at least 8 centimetres (3 inches) higher than the navel.

What is the difference between high-rise and mid rise jeans?

The rise of jeans is where the waistband ends up. High-rise jeans go up to the belly button, low-rise jeans wrap around the hips and mid-rise jeans are – you guessed it – right in the middle.

What is the difference between high-rise jeans and high-waisted jeans?

When speaking in the context of jeans and pants, the “rise” is the length from the top of the jeans to the bottom of the crotch. High-waisted, also known as a high-rise, jeans sit higher on the midsection than its low-rise counterpart.