Just Say 'No' to High-Waisted Pants

Of all the fashion atrocities launched on us over-40 women, high-waisted pants have to be among the worst offenders.

Why? Photographic evidence exists that not even the youngest and fittest amongst us can carry off high-waisted pants. All it takes is one look at Kim Kardashian in a pair of high-waisted pants to see that even cute young things can't pull off this trend.

Fashionistas have been trying for years to bring back the high-waisted pants. Bloggers extoll the virtues of high-waisted pants and write (convincingly) about how you can also pull off high-waisted pants.  Don't be tempted, though. This is one trend you need to sit out. Trust me.

Of course there are always those superhuman middle-aged women – you know the type: 6 feet tall, 110 lbs. who can – and do – wear everything effortlessly. For the rest of us, high-waisted pants are just another trend better left to the youngsters (and from the looks of things, even they can't pull off high-waisted pants.)

A better option to high-waisted pants: look for pants that hit below your belly button. Lower rise pants make your backside look smaller and can help minimize a tummy pouch (if they fit correctly.) Not Your Daughter's Jeans and Wrangler's Booty Up are two jeans with a good rise for our age group.

More Just Say "No" features:

• Just Say 'No' to Bright Tights
• Just Say 'No' to Baggy Layers