High-rise

What does “high-rise” mean in fashion?

High-rise is a waistline term. The waistband of trousers or a skirt sits at or above the natural waist. In the LOOKREF library, high-rise shows up most often on leggingses and trousers, in knit and denim, with minimal styling. There are 8 free reference images for it below.

How to write high-rise in an AI prompt

Name it explicitly (models also understand “high waisted” and “high waist”), then add colour, material and length so the model doesn’t fill the gaps with a default. Pair the words with a reference image for the closest match.

• womenswear, heather-grey stretch-knit leggings, casual activewear, skin-tight fit, ankle length, broad finely ribbed high-rise waistband, charcoal curved contour bands across front upper thighs, charcoal bands beneath rear seat, gathered centre-back scrunch line, mottled grey knit texture, narrow finished ankle hems, no pockets, no visible fasteningsLR-0105
• womenswear, white leggings, smooth stretch knit, solid pure white, high-rise waist, broad smooth waistband, horizontal waistband seam, skin-tight hips and legs, tapered ankle-length legs, centre front crotch seam, centre back seat seam, inner-leg seams, narrow stitched ankle hems, no pockets, no visible fastenings, no branding, minimal casual activewearLR-0103
• womenswear, pale taupe leggings, solid colour, smooth matte stretch knit, skin-tight fit, high-rise waist, tall wide waistband, curved waistband seam dipping at centre front, nearly horizontal back waistband seam, centre-back seam below waistband, smooth front without centre-front rise seam, ankle length, tapered legs, narrow stitched ankle hems, no pockets, no visible fastenings, no logos, minimal athletic designLR-0101

Often paired with

Garment

Leggings 7Trousers 1

Silhouette

Bodycon 1Fitted 1

Material

Knit 6Denim 1

Pattern

Solid colour 7

Details

Panelling 3Rivets 1

Aesthetic

Minimal 6

Occasion

Casual 8