OT: why are all pants "low rise" these days?

[macska]

Am I the only one here who actually loves and only wears low rise pants? Not "crack low" but definitely lower than belly button.

[Jeanne Marie]

Originally Posted by macska

Am I the only one here who actually loves and only wears low rise pants? Not "crack low" but definitely lower than belly button.

Well, I think it depends on your definition of low rise. I wear them below my belly button, but don't consider them low rise. I consider them mid rise. It's "crack low" that I think everyone is talking about. Uncomfortable AND unflattering!

[kitty12]

I don't have any problem finding pants that I consider to be low rise, meaning they sit below the waist, but are not butt crack pants. Strange!!

[PeakFitness]

Originally Posted by kitty12

I don't have any problem finding pants that I consider to be low rise, meaning they sit below the waist, but are not butt crack pants. Strange!!

I think of low rise as showing crack. But I *do* have a problem finding ones that aren't that low. (Or maybe it's just because my butt is huge, IDK. )

[firmaniac]

"Why are all pants 'low rise'..?" Because that way,no matter how lean you are you will have a "muffin top" and feel compelled to go buy Spanx LOL Spanx must be the hidden power behind the trend... I wear what is probably considered mid-rise I bet:below belly button,but no rear view revealage when bending over

[cataddict]

I prefer to wear my pants maybe an inch or two below my belly button. This fit is more flattering on my body type than pants at the waist---it de-emphasizes my thunder thighs! I think technically that is low rise but I don't show butt crack.

Those banded bottom tops are a throwback to the 70s. Guys even wore them!

[lfcjasp]

If you're short...really short then the low rises aren't a problem. Mine sit at my belly button. I have never had a waist BTW. And I have to hem up even "short" or petite pants.

[PhyllisG]

Mid rise. I find pants that fit at your waistline very constricting. There are lots of mid rise choices available. Get someone in the store to help you.

[cherimac]

Originally Posted by kali1

You aren't crazy. I do not find low rise or butt crack attractive no matter who's wearing it. I think if you have to constantly pull your pants up or adjust your clothing, you are wearing the wrong clothing. People used to make fun of "plumber's crack" - now it's fashionable. Go figure.

Don't live with it. Wear what feels good to you.

Totally agree!

[kitty12]

Originally Posted by cataddict

I prefer to wear my pants maybe an inch or two below my belly button. This fit is more flattering on my body type than pants at the waist---it de-emphasizes my thunder thighs! I think technically that is low rise but I don't show butt crack.

Those banded bottom tops are a throwback to the 70s. Guys even wore them!

I prefer that too - in my case simply because my waist is about a size larger than my hips. I hate pants that are baggy in the hips. I would have more of a muffin top with pants that fit at the waist.