Jeans Length & Rise Styles

Jeans are not just jeans. They come in different fit styles (see own guide), and also different length and rise styles. In this page, we will focus on the different length and rise styles...

Jeans Length & Rise Styles

Bootcut Jeans Length Regular Jeans Length Cropped Jeans Length Capri Jeans Length Hotpants Length
34-35 inches 31 inches 26.5 inches 24 inches 2-3 inches or shorter

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Jeans are not just jeans. They come in different fit styles (see own guide), and also different length and rise styles. In this page, we will focus on the different length and rise styles...

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Women's Jeans Length Cut and Rise StylesSee illustration below for different jeans length and rise styles/cuts.

 

 

Jeans Length Styles:

JEANS LENGTHS
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Bootcut Jeans
Jeans end past the ankles. Perfect for wearing with heeled shoes.
Leggings length, inseam:
34-35 inches / 86-89 cm (regular length)
Regular Jeans Length
The most usual jeans length style. Legs end just over or below the ankles.
Leggings length, inseam:
31 inches / 79 cm (regular length)
Cropped Jeans
Leggings end between ankle and calf.
Leggings length, inseam:
26.5 inches / 67.5 cm (regular length)
Capri Jeans (3/4 Jeans)
Jeans end mid-calf. Also called 'three quarter jeans'.
Leggings length, inseam:
24 inches / 61 cm (regular length)
Hotpants
Comes in different lengths. Inseam (leg length) is usually about 2-3 inches or shorter.
Leggings length, inseam:

2-3 inches or shorter

Rise Styles

Rise is measured from crotch and up in the front of the jeans.

 

JEANS RISE STYLES
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Super Low Rise Jeans
Jeans sit on the hips
Jeans Rise:

3-6 inches, 10-12.5 cm
Low Rise / Low Waisted Jeans
Low Rise Jeans will sit low on your waist, more on your hips
Jeans Rise:
6-8 inches / 12.5-20 cm (regular length)
Regular Rise Jeans
Regular Rise Jeans will sit a place between your hips and your natural waistline.
Jeans Rise:

8-12 inches / 20-30 cm
Mid-Rise / Mid-Waist Jeans
Sits around your belly button area, or just under your belly button
Jeans Rise:
12-14 inches/ 30-35 cm
Very High Rise Jeans
High waist jeans sits above your belly button
Jeans Rise:

Above 14 inches/35 cm

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