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A high-waisted, tailored trouser is one of the chicest pieces you can invest in for your wardrobe. Not only are they a sartorial step up from high-rise jeans, but they're also incredibly versatile. You can wear a fantastic dress pant with a button-down shirt to work, paired with a pretty top and comfortable heels for a summer soirée, or dressed down for everyday with a T-shirt and loafers. There's something about a pair of elongating pants that gives an air of effortlessness and elegance.
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Best High-Waisted Plus Size Pants
Eloquii Black Wide-Leg Venice Crepe Trouser
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Best Overall High-Waisted Pants
Wilfred The Effortless Pant High-Waisted Wide-Leg Trousers
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Best Cotton High-Rise Pants
Buck Mason High Desert Canvas Wide-Leg Pant
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Best Straight-Leg High-Rise Pants
Chicos Travelers Classic No Tummy Pants
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Lane Bryant Crisp White High-Rise Perfect Drape Wide-Leg Pant
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With a waistband hitting at the belly button or higher, high-rise bottoms have the magical capacity to borrow a few inches from your torso to instantly elongate your legs—take it from a self-proclaimed trousers girl with a long torso. Especially when paired with a heeled bootie or sandal, high-rise trousers that hit just above the floor give the illusion of legs for days.
Whether you're on the hunt for a sleek pair of dress pants for work or wide-leg flares for daily wear, a high-waisted pant is your best bet to instantly elongate your silhouette. Your high-waisted pants don't need to be expensive (in fact, many of the pants we feature here are less than $100), but they will make you look like a million bucks.
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Best High-Waisted Plus Size Pants
Eloquii Black Wide-Leg Venice Crepe Trouser
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Best High-Waisted Plus Size Pants
Eloquii Black Wide-Leg Venice Crepe Trouser
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Plus-size retailer Eloquii's bestselling high-rise trouser is the perfect everyday pant for curvy women. They're made from a non-stretch woven crepe fabric with a contour waistband for the most flattering fit yet. Available in sizes 14 - 28.
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Best Overall High-Waisted Pants
Wilfred The Effortless Pant High-Waisted Wide-Leg Trousers
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Best Overall High-Waisted Pants
Wilfred The Effortless Pant High-Waisted Wide-Leg Trousers
Aritzia is constantly selling out of the Effortless Pant because it's pretty much perfect. Made with a gorgeous Japanese-sourced crepette fabric, these tailored high-rise pants feature front pleats and a relaxed wide leg. They come in 15 solid colors, as well as linen and a recycled viscose fabric. Available in sizes 00 - 16.
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Best Affordable High-Rise Pants
Uniqlo Wide-Fit Pleated Pants
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Best Affordable High-Rise Pants
Uniqlo Wide-Fit Pleated Pants
Uniqlo is having a moment, and we are absolutely here for it. Its pleated pants sit high above the waist, with a relaxed fit throughout. This classic shape comes in equally timeless colors: gray, black, natural, beige, and olive green. Available in sizes XXS - XXL.
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We are loving Spanx clothing these days, and its pants continue to impress us. These black high-rise flare pants are made from a smoothing premium ponte fabric that can be thrown right in the wash. Available in sizes XS - 3X, as well as petite and tall lengths.
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Best Straight-Leg High-Rise Pants
Chicos Travelers Classic No Tummy Pants
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Best Straight-Leg High-Rise Pants
Chicos Travelers Classic No Tummy Pants
These wrinkle-resistant straight-leg pants are comfortable enough for travel and sleek enough to wear outside the airport. Available in sizes 0 - 20, as well as petite sizing.
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With Barbiecore top of mind this summer, these bright pink Good American pants are right on theme. The plissé fabric is super soft, with a glossy shine finish. Whether neutrals or brights are your style, you can get these pants in hot pink, chartreuse green, black, or navy. Available in sizes XXS - 5XL.
These affordable, crisp chinos are made from a stretchy cotton blend. They hit high at the waist, are cut straight through the legs, and are cropped just at the ankle for a flattering figure. Available in sizes XS - 4X, as well as tall and petite sizing.
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Express Stylist Super High-Waisted Pleated Wide-Leg Pant
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Express Stylist Super High-Waisted Pleated Wide-Leg Pant
Express pants are a favorite around our office. The bestselling Stylist series sits above the waist and lengthens the silhouette for a super-flattering fit. You can get them in this pretty royal purple, toasted brown, and black. Available in sizes 0 - 16.
The Way-High Drape Pant features an extra-high rise and flattering wide-leg cut. They're made from a lightweight, breathable fabric that's ideal for warmer months. Available in sizes 00 - 16.
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With a high waist and elongating straight-leg silhouette, these Amazon bestsellers are both affordable and office-appropriate. We love this of-the-moment mocha hue, but you can also score these pants in just about every other solid color you can think of. Available in sizes XXS - XXL.
A&F's bestselling Sloane pants are fabulous for the office and can also be dressed down. They're machine-washable and come in 12 neutral solids, including navy, black, tan, ivory, and toffee. Available in sizes 23 - 37.
Known for their plus-friendly sizing, Good American's high-rise wide-leg pants are flattering on a range of body types. These pants are made from a preium luxe woven fabric and feature a classic front pleat with a high-rise waist for a relaxed fit. While we love this white pair, they also come in tan and black. Available in sizes 00 - 30 Plus.
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We love the vintage-inspired belt and pocket detailing on these high-rise olive green pants. They have a relaxed fit throughout the leg that looks easy and cool. Available in sizes 00 - 18.
Madewell is celebrated for its jeans, but it also offers spectacular pants. These cotton chinos are flattering for different body types, as they sit relaxed on the hips. Available in sizes 00 - 16.
Sara Klausing
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