Then: High waisted denim in the ’80s was notoriously light washed (if not acid washed) and emphasized the non-existent pooch in teens … who later wore them into adulthood as pooch-hiding “mom jeans.” Regardless of age, high waisted jeans were often chosen to accompany jean jackets. Can you say denim overload?

Now: Waistlines are creeping up as high waisted denim cutoffs have blacked out any memory of that dangerously low-rise jean phase. High waisted bottoms are now more fitted throughout and no longer resemble the previous frumpy “mom jeans.” It’s hard to believe, but these denim bottoms have become a style staple that create a flattering, hourglass shape