High Waisted Jeans
Waist cinching fits Sizes 00 - 32 Plus
Rise Above with High-Waisted Jeans
High-waisted women’s jeans don’t just elevate your style—they command attention and make you feel incredible in the process. Sitting right at or above your navel, they accentuate your narrowest point to show off your shape while keeping you effortlessly on-trend.
Some styles to try: Our Good Curve jeans feature a high-rise waist designed to enhance your waist, while a contour seam along the thigh and leg highlights your silhouette. The Good Waist Palazzo collection offers a similarly flattering high-rise with a stylish wide-leg cut, available in full-length, cropped, and petite options.
Good American has an array of high-rise styles ready to elevate your wardrobe—whether you’re after a sexy skinny, a classic straight leg, or cool relaxed or baggy fits.
High-Waisted Jeans FAQs
High-waisted jeans come in all styles and levels of stretch, so you can find the perfect pair that hugs, stretches, or relaxes exactly how you like it. Whether you're looking for a more sculpted look or a relaxed fit, high-waisted jeans are all about that flattering fit that makes you feel your best.
The trick with high-waist styles is to avoid having your top rest on the front rise of the pants or it may look bulky. Instead, show off that cinched waist, and plan your tops to balance out the jeans.
High-waisted pants sit above your navel, making them perfect for pairing with cropped or fitted tops to show off that waistline. Go for a tight tank, cropped t-shirt, tucked-in blouse, or a bodysuit—whether it’s long-sleeved or short-sleeved, it all works seamlessly with high-rise jeans.
When the weather cools down, layer up with a chunky cardigan or a chic blazer for a stylish & cozy look.
Straight-leg high-rise jeans are classic enough to be styled in tons of flattering ways. For a casual everyday vibe, tuck in a simple t-shirt or slip into your favorite bodysuit, then finish it off with sneakers for an easy, go-to outfit.
For a more elevated look like dinner with friends or a casual get-together, grab a flattering tank top, a cropped sweater, or a corset top, and pair with flats or sandals.
Dial up the glam by slipping into your favorite heels, grab a clutch, and throw on a sleek women’s vest, a shimmering tank, or a cool poplin button-down— and you’ll make an entrance anywhere you go.
Well, we’d never call them plus size unless the plus stands for extra curves. Curves are our core! We’ve got your perfect fit covered, with high-waisted styles like the Power Stretch Pull-on Jeans, with body-sculpting, curve-loving stretch denim that feels like a second skin. Pair them with a comfy t-shirt for that laid-back vibe, or slip into a sculpting bodysuit for a more polished look. Want to layer up? Throw on a cozy cardigan or a faux leather jacket to elevate your personal style.
Our high-waisted women’s jeans have a front seam between 9”- 11”, although anything that sits at your true waistline can be considered high-rise. (Your true waistline is the smallest point above your hips, usually at or just above your navel). So, if it’s sitting high and accentuating those curves, you’re on point.
Yep, they are! The term “rise” refers to the front seam measurement of the jeans, and when we say a pair of jeans has a high rise, it means they sit high on your waist. So, high-waisted and high-rise? Essentially the same thing.
High-rise jeans are the perfect denim choice for a business casual setting. They offer a flattering fit that pairs perfectly with a tailored blazer, a crisp tucked-in button-down, or other refined workwear staples to hit that sweet spot between looking polished and feeling comfortable. Don’t be surprised if your coworkers start asking for your style memo.
Yes, you can certainly wear a belt with high-waisted jeans. If the waist Of course! If your high-waisted jeans need a little extra cinching, or you’re just going for that polished, put-together vibe, a belt is the perfect accessory. Try it with a tucked-in shirt and a sleek belt for a classic, elevated look.