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Imagine The Purge but worse, because it doesn't end after 24 hours. This is now our fashion reality, as designers who aren't content to leave well enough alone re-inflict that favorite punchline of the aughts: the low rise. But is it back and better and less "there's a suspicious breeze on my backside" than ever? That remains to be seen in the examples below.
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1
Bella Hadid
"Bella Hadid" is not a designer yet, but she sure is her brand. And these days, part of her brand is exposing her hips with a one-two punch of high-cut bodysuit and low-slung trousers.
2
Heron Preston
Also illustrated here, in camo.
3
Paco Rabanne
Has your lower midriff not seen the light of non-beach day since the Simple Life was on air either? What are we going to DO?
4
A.L.C.
I can assure you these are low-rise. But could you wear these without tugging on your shirt hem every two seconds?
5
Nilli Lotan
Look at how short that rise is. Hold me—I'm scared.
6
Proenza Schouler
This is at couture. And I don't hate it because it is at couture, but also because it's surfer-y instead of plumber-y.
8
Rodarte
The Carrie Bradshaw belt too!
9
Rodarte
When tulle and leather almost make you forget about the horror show that will happen when you try to sit in a pair of low-rise pants.
Chelsea Peng
I'm Chelsea Peng, the assistant editor at MarieClaire.com.
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