High waisted briefs come up to your waist. Underwear with a high waist covers your hips and the lower part of your stomach. At the back, the high waist shape sits half over your buttocks, leaving the bottom of cheeks exposed. This trendy briefs shape hugs your curves and is super flattering.

About this item This super soft Brief features heather colors for a sun washed look - reminiscent of your favorite t-shirt. We've given our underwear an overhaul, weaving finer yarn for super soft fabric and plush-backing every waistband that is guaranteed to be ravel-free.

The best pair of undies depends on your personal preference and the occasion. Hipsters sit lower on your hips, while briefs offer complete coverage and a higher waistband. If you want to stock your underwear drawer with both, we've got you covered.

The "rise" of any bottom apparel is determined by the distance between the crotch and the waist and is usually around 30 centimetres (12 in) on regular pants. In comparison, the average measurement of low-rise trousers is roughly 20 centimetres (7.9 in), with some as little as 7–10 centimetres (2.8–3.9 in).

Low Rise - lower on the waist Low-rise jeans feature a waistband that rests on the hips. They don't conform to the natural waist; in fact, they're made to sit well below the waist. They feature a shorter rise than just below the waist jeans, mid-rise or high-rise jeans.

It's time for a brief introduction:

• 1 – Rio briefs. Rio briefs are your 'standard' underwear.
• 2 - Full briefs. High-waisted briefs streamline your tummy and waist.
• 3 - Shorts and hot pants. Shorts have more leg coverage and offer full coverage at the back.
• 4 - Thongs.

A brief is a written argument submitted to the court. Lawyers often prepare briefs which highlight and clarify certain information or provide legal comparisons in an attempt to persuade the courtroom to rule in favor of that lawyer's client.

Four types of briefs: Discover your perfect brief style

• 1 – Rio briefs. Rio briefs are your 'standard' underwear.
• 2 - Full briefs. High-waisted briefs streamline your tummy and waist.
• 3 - Shorts and hot pants. Shorts have more leg coverage and offer full coverage at the back.
• 4 - Thongs.

Briefs are better designed for men with thin, fit and muscular body types. Trunks look great on men who are thin, fit, muscular and have wide hips. Boxer-briefs are designed to complement all body types. And boxers are better for men with fit, muscular and large waist body type.

Low-rise are worn on your hips and sit below your natural waist. Low-rise jeans measure around 7.5” front seam and 13” back seam. As you may (or may not!) remember, they became popular in the 60s and 70s and have recently started the make a comeback!

designer Alexander McQueen The 1990s revival of low-rise jeans can be credited to British fashion designer Alexander McQueen, who first showed his famous low-rise "bumster" trousers in his 1996 "Dante" collection show. One commentator observed: "The bumster for me is what defined McQueen.

Low-rise jeans may be worn to display more skin at the waist, torso, and hips. Accordingly, they are sometimes worn in combination with crop tops, revealing skin between the jeans and the top, or (more commonly in the summer or in warmer countries) exposing the entire midriff including the navel.