Half of Britons prefer to wear high rise trousers/jeans, half – mid rise, shows latest GLPOR survey.

What is your preferred style for wearing your trousers/jeans?

According to latest GLPOR survey 43 % of Britons prefer to wear mid rise trousers/jeans – around the belly button or slightly lower, compared to 36 % who prefer to wear high rise trousers/jeans – usually around or above the belly button, 14 % low rise – on or just above the hips, 1 % sagging – worn below the hips, often exposing the top of the underwear and 6 % don’t know.

Sample size: 17049 adults in the UK

Fledwork: 17 March –18 April 2025