High Rise

Trousers with a waistband that sits at or above the natural waist (typically 10–12 inches from crotch to waistband). High-rise pants elongate the legs and create a classic, refined proportion.

Category: Silhouettes & Cuts.

In men's style, "high rise" belongs to the Silhouettes & Cuts family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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