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In ancient India, some Indian philosophers gave opposition to exposing [[midriff]] in [[sari]]s. They considered it to be a symbol of adultery.<ref>[http://books.google.co.in/books?ei=Ci7KTfzgD823tgeLgZ3fBw&ct=result&id=eFoOAAAAYAAJ&dq=fashion+expose+saree&q=midriff#search_anchor Sarvajna: the omniscient poet of Karnataka - Basavaraj Naikar].</ref> |
In ancient India, some Indian philosophers gave opposition to exposing [[midriff]] in [[sari]]s. They considered it to be a symbol of adultery.<ref>[http://books.google.co.in/books?ei=Ci7KTfzgD823tgeLgZ3fBw&ct=result&id=eFoOAAAAYAAJ&dq=fashion+expose+saree&q=midriff#search_anchor Sarvajna: the omniscient poet of Karnataka - Basavaraj Naikar].</ref> |
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The [[Dharmasastra]] writers stated that women should be dressed such that the [[navel]] would never become visible.<ref name="google1">[http://books.google.co.in/books?id=NH1qr33kfXAC&dq=belly+button+sari&source=gbs_navlinks_s Encyclopedia of Indian Women Through the Ages: Ancient India – Simmi Jain].</ref> Still today, some corporate offices in India are strict about the [[dress code]] of women and require saris to be worn in high-rise avoiding navel exposure.<ref>{{cite book|author=Dr Saurabh Bhatia |title=Indian Corporate Etiquette |url=http://books.google.com/books?id=bmnto6wQ-8cC |accessdate=11 June 2011 |publisher=Saurabh Bhatia |isbn=9788190696401}}</ref> |
The [[Dharmasastra]] writers stated that women should be dressed such that the [[navel]] would never become visible.<ref name="google1">[http://books.google.co.in/books?id=NH1qr33kfXAC&dq=belly+button+sari&source=gbs_navlinks_s Encyclopedia of Indian Women Through the Ages: Ancient India – Simmi Jain].</ref> Still today, some corporate offices in India are strict about the [[dress code]] of women and require saris to be worn in high-rise avoiding navel exposure.<ref>{{cite book|author=Dr Saurabh Bhatia |title=Indian Corporate Etiquette |url=http://books.google.com/books?id=bmnto6wQ-8cC |accessdate=11 June 2011 |publisher=Saurabh Bhatia |isbn=9788190696401}}</ref> |
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[[File:Sameera Reddy From The Sameera Reddy at Auto Expo (6).jpg|thumb|left|150px|Actress [[Sameera Reddy]] wearing black high-waisted trousers.]] |
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==In modern fashion== |
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In the West, high waisted pants tend to have long zippers, ranging from about 7-10 inches long, and leave the [[navel]] either completely covered or barely shown. Zipper lengths are not to be confused with rises. High-waisted pants have rises typically 10 inches long or longer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.primermagazine.com/2013/spend/pants-rise-explained-and-why-low-rise-isnt-always-your-best-choice |title=Pants Rise Explained (and Why Low Rise Isn’t Always Your Best Choice) |accessdate=30 July 2014}}</ref> |
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===20th century=== |
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In European menswear, pants sat level with the navel until the 1950s, and were kept in place with a pair of [[suspenders]]. When men stopped wearing suits everyday in favour of jeans or chinos and untucked shirts, the waistline became slightly lower, but the fit remained relaxed until tighter clothes became popular in the early 1960s. |
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===1960s to 1990s=== |
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Low waisted [[drainpipe jeans]] and [[flared trousers]] were a counterculture statement among the [[Mods]] and [[hippies]] of the late 60s and early 70s, in contrast to the higher waisted [[Levi Strauss]] jeans teenagers had worn previously]]. During the late 1970s, however, there was a [[disco backlash|backlash]] against disco and hippie fashions, and members of [[Generation X]] opted for higher rise pants. These straight leg [[acid wash]] jeans remained popular throughout the 1980s and 1990s, until [[hip hop]] fashion went mainstream and it became fashionable for teenagers to [[sag]] their pants]]. |
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===Revival=== |
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During the mid 2010s, high waisted pants, nicknamed "[[mom jeans]]," underwent a revival among younger women, in reaction to the lowrise [[skinny jeans]] worn previously by [[scene kids]] and [[indie kids]]. |
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File:Blue sari 2.jpg|High-rise [[sari]] |
File:Blue sari 2.jpg|High-rise [[sari]] |
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== See also == |
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* [[Hip-huggers]] |
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* [[Low-rise pants]] |
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* [[Mom jeans]] |
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Revision as of 18:17, 1 September 2014
High-rise is a style of clothing, designed to sit high on, or above, the hips. Usually they sit at least 8 centimetres (3 inches) higher than the belly button. In the western culture, high-rise jeans were especially popular in the 70s.
Indian Culture
In ancient India, some Indian philosophers gave opposition to exposing midriff in saris. They considered it to be a symbol of adultery.[1] The Dharmasastra writers stated that women should be dressed such that the navel would never become visible.[2] Still today, some corporate offices in India are strict about the dress code of women and require saris to be worn in high-rise avoiding navel exposure.[3]
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In modern fashion
In the West, high waisted pants tend to have long zippers, ranging from about 7-10 inches long, and leave the navel either completely covered or barely shown. Zipper lengths are not to be confused with rises. High-waisted pants have rises typically 10 inches long or longer.[4]
20th century
In European menswear, pants sat level with the navel until the 1950s, and were kept in place with a pair of suspenders. When men stopped wearing suits everyday in favour of jeans or chinos and untucked shirts, the waistline became slightly lower, but the fit remained relaxed until tighter clothes became popular in the early 1960s. .
1960s to 1990s
Low waisted drainpipe jeans and flared trousers were a counterculture statement among the Mods and hippies of the late 60s and early 70s, in contrast to the higher waisted Levi Strauss jeans teenagers had worn previously]]. During the late 1970s, however, there was a backlash against disco and hippie fashions, and members of Generation X opted for higher rise pants. These straight leg acid wash jeans remained popular throughout the 1980s and 1990s, until hip hop fashion went mainstream and it became fashionable for teenagers to sag their pants]].
Revival
During the mid 2010s, high waisted pants, nicknamed "mom jeans," underwent a revival among younger women, in reaction to the lowrise skinny jeans worn previously by scene kids and indie kids.
Images
See also
References
- ^ Sarvajna: the omniscient poet of Karnataka - Basavaraj Naikar.
- ^ Encyclopedia of Indian Women Through the Ages: Ancient India – Simmi Jain.
- ^ Dr Saurabh Bhatia. Indian Corporate Etiquette. Saurabh Bhatia. ISBN 9788190696401. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
- ^ "Pants Rise Explained (and Why Low Rise Isn't Always Your Best Choice)". Retrieved 30 July 2014.
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