High Waist Jeans in Four Colorways

A high waist changes the proportion of a whole outfit. The line sits high and clean, so a tucked knit or a cropped jacket finds its balance, and the leg falls in an unbroken column.

Choose the nine-tenths cut for a lighter hem, or the full trouser length for a longer line. Retro blue and dark blue read classic; smoky gray and black give the same shape a quieter tone.

Cut in sizes 25 to 32. The supplier notes that Asian sizing runs one to two sizes smaller than European and American sizing, so take the larger size if you fall between two, and allow a 2-3 cm difference from manual measurement. For a working day, pair them with a fine knit and flats; after dark, a silk camisole and a heel.

• Rise: high waist for a clear, defined line
• Lengths: nine-tenths or full trouser
• Colors: retro blue, smoky gray, black, dark blue
• Sizing: 25 to 32, with the supplier's note that Asian sizing runs one to two sizes smaller
• Fit note: choose the larger size if between two, and allow 2-3 cm for manual measurement
• Included: one pair of women's jeans