Paris Hilton has dropped a “hot opinion” on whether low-rise jeans should make a comeback.
On March 14, the 43-year-old socialite posted an Instagram carousel of throwback photos of herself wearing low-rise jeans. In the first photo of the carousel, she donned a denim jacket over a pink bikini top paired with low-rise jeans. Meanwhile, in other photos, Hilton rocked a low-waisted sporty jacket, a sparkly gold top, and a Dior dress paired with her younger sister, Nicky Hilton Rothschild.
“Nice shot,” Hilton captioned the post. “Low-rise jeans should make a comeback.”
In the comments section, many people were divided over the controversial look, with comedian Nikki Glaser jokingly writing to Hilton: “Yes, but only for you!”
Some people were strong advocates of high-waisted jeans.
“High waist jeans are the best because every woman can feel comfortable with her body wearing them,” one user wrote, while another added: “No, now we have fupas and love handles… I'll stick with my high waist.”
Others noted that low-rise jeans only flatter a specific group of people who have body types like Hilton.
“This is exactly why I had an eating disorder in high school,” someone commented. “The standards were ridiculous.”
However, there were quite a few who were in favor of the trend returning.
“Bring it back baby!” one person wrote. Meanwhile, someone else added that it was only fair that Hilton brought back the look. They said, “You invented them, so you better bring them back.”
The controversial early trend has been seen everywhere from local department stores to haute couture designers, including the most recent Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week. Although many remain undecided about the trend, younger generations have championed the polarizing look.
Stylist Issie Gibbons recommended she Let those interested in the look try a pair of relaxed, straight-leg jeans instead of a slimmer silhouette to find out how it fits on the waist. Exploring mid- to low-rise jeans is a great way for those who are interested in trying the trend but become cautious when it comes to skin-baring trends and styles.
If you're not quite ready to make the leap, they suggest purchasing a pair of high-waisted jeans, one or two sizes too big, and wearing them pulled down to your waist. Wearing jeans this way will kill two birds with one stone; you'd be trying out the low-rise and baggy jean trends at the same time.
