How to Style Low-Rise Jeans
Low-rise jeans are back in a big way. Their resurgence might be unexpected, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. Here, we break down several ways to make low-rise denim work for your own personal style while staying on-trend.
While the standard rise runs anywhere from 7” to 8”, L’AGENCE low-rise jeans are constructed with 8.5” rises. Crafted to dip slightly lower in the front and higher in the back, they deliver the look of a low-rise while providing a secure fit. Once you’ve found the perfect pair of hip-huggers, making them work for your own personality is the fun part. Find your inspiration with some of our ideas!
Wearing cropped sweaters/tees eliminates the need to tuck your top into your jeans–convenient! If you prefer a tucked-in look, try low-rise jeans with full-coverage bodysuits to make an outfit with stress-free, sleek lines.
A low-rise style will often create a lengthening effect from the neck to the waist, which makes them great for balancing with fitted bodysuits, printed or cropped blouses, and belts to add contrast. Wearing low-rise jeans with cardigans and jackets will also add lines to break up the outfit, creating a variety of silhouettes for you to play with.
- For everyday, try our Parisa peplum top with our Joanne Low-Rise Wide-Leg Jean to create interesting lines that show off your silhouette while keeping things trendy.
- Turn up the elegance by trying to Joanna with our cropped Cosette shirt instead.
- For an angular business casual look, try our Cara Low-Rise Jean in black with our tailored Emerson ponte blazer over the Lexi Silk cami.
- Create balance by wearing low-rise jeans with a short sweater! Consider the Blaine Cropped Stovepipe Jean and the Masaki Cropped Sweater for an easy, bright outfit. a structure, then finish with heels.
When low-rise denim zipped onto the scene years ago, it was often in a flared or bootcut style, paired with chunky accessories, sequins, low heeled boots, and statement tops that skimmed the rise. So why not update this look for today?
- For date night, consider wearing our Cara Low-Rise Bootcut Jean with our Kimber silk lace camisole. Try going full vintage with the Alisha chain belt and Padua Mesh Sandal in black.
- For something party-ready, try the Cara with the Joanette embellished tank instead. Wear with our Andelle Kitten-Heel sandal and add a western nod with the Otera Suede belt.
Feeling extra bold? Try the Gilliane Denim Mule and our Eddie tank with the Taney Low-Rise Flare for a look that doubles down on vintage-inspired denim looks.
Different wash shades and fabrics mean many different ways to wear low-rise jeans all year long! For the warm months ahead, consider We’re prepared to keep you on-trend regardless of the temperature outside.
- For sunny weather, try brighter washes and lighter fabrics, like our lightweight Joanne low rise wide-leg jean. Go coastal by adding our Deon Tie-Neck Blouse.
- Try a low-rise short this summer! Reach for the Elise jean bermuda short and pair it with our colorful Ressi Fitted Tee. Complete the ensemble with our Jarah Sneaker.
Darker washes are perfect for the upcoming fall and winter. Get ready with the Sneeki low-rise straight jean. Top with the Patsy Cropped cardigan and finish the look with our classic Elodie Oxford Pump.