A high-waist brief has a waistband that sits above the belly button — sometimes well above, reaching the natural waist or higher. The style has dual appeal: as vintage/pinup fashion (1940s–50s revival) and as modern shapewear for smoothing the midriff.
High-waist briefs are common in swimwear as well, particularly in retro swim silhouettes.
How to Identify
- Waistband sits above the navel
- Full rear coverage
- Often (not always) has built-in shaping
- Common in retro/vintage-inspired lingerie
