High-rise jeans are not nostalgia or a passing trend, but a proven formula of elegance that comes to the fore again in the spring-summer 2026 season. The high-rise emphasizes the waist, visually lengthens the legs and gives the image of a collected look even when combined with oversized silhouettes or layering. But the main stylistic technique of the season is the union of such jeans with boots: together they create a clear vertical that “stretches” the silhouette and makes the image thoughtful without unnecessary effort. It is this combination that promises to become a universal answer to the question “what to wear” on any day of the week.
Length matters
This season, it is worth paying attention to cropped models paired with pointed-toe boots – such a stylistic technique adds a few visual centimeters. You can play on the contrast of colors or choose monochrome. Fringes are also relevant – add it to a jacket or blouse for a trendy accent.
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High-rise + heels = maximum elegance
Paired with high-waisted boots, high-waisted jeans create the effect of lengthening the legs. For the office, complete the look with a blazer, for the evening – a top with ruffles, and for the weekend – a simple T-shirt.
Skinny + high boots
If baggy is not your thing, opt for skinny. Thanks to their fitted silhouette, they pair perfectly with high boots without any unnecessary folds. A tucked-in top will only enhance the effect.
Black and white classic
A voluminous leather jacket with a high collar and a clear shoulder line adds character to the look, and a delicate contrast in the form of a lace top, gently emerging from under the outerwear, balances the masculinity of the leather with the femininity of the textures. White high-rise jeans visually lengthen the silhouette, and black pointed ankle boots complete the composition with a clear accent.
Determine the mood of the shoes
For a restrained look, classic dark jeans without scuffs and pointed-toe heeled boots will do. For a relaxed mood, baggy jeans with boho-style boots or straight-cut jeans with army boots will do.
Based on materials from Vogue.mx.