Chrissy Teigen, the well-known entrepreneur and television personality, recently turned to her social media followers for their opinions on a fashion dilemma: low-rise versus high-rise trousers. Now 40 years old, Teigen shared a candid video on Instagram on July 30, showcasing her attempts to decide between the two styles.
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In the clip, the star is seen wearing a chic black button-down vest paired with matching black trousers, a stylish outfit that highlights her figure. With a voice that resonates with genuine curiosity, she stated, “Okay, I am late on this, but I am a high-rise girl, but I’m liking low now.” As she adjusted her trousers to sit lower on her hips, she quipped, “Is that cool? I’m 40. Don’t forget I’m 40.”
Teigen’s playful exploration of fashion possibilities didn’t stop there, as she pulled her trousers higher and then adjusted them back down, asking her audience, “Or is this me?” The post’s caption reflected her light-hearted appeal for honesty, urging her followers with the words, “HAS THE LOW RISE SHIP SAILED FOR ME? BE HONEST I CAN TAKE IT!!!”
Responses from fans were largely encouraging, with many asserting that Teigen is able to pull off both styles. However, a consensus seemed to emerge in favour of high-rise trousers. One commenter wrote, “High Rise all the way 🫶🏻 You can rock both but every time I see low rise I get immediate lower back pain.” Another chimed in, saying, “Either looks great on you, but I like the high…unless you’re clubbing. Is that a thing? Do people club?”
Among the supportive sentiments, one follower provided reassurance regarding Teigen’s age. “40 has nothing to do with it,” they remarked, adding, “you can absolutely do low with the right cut. But whatever you’re comfortable in is what’s best. No one looks good when they’re uncomfortable.”
Teigen’s fashion inquiry comes in the context of her own reflection on the passage of time and what it means to enter a new decade. Speaking to PEOPLE ahead of a recent event, she opened up about her transition into her forties, saying, “I think there was a shift that happened definitely at 40. It was like all the lights turned on, and I stopped feeling kind of like a little kid trapped inside like an adult body or something.”
Describing her experience, she noted the importance of self-reflection and personal growth. “I’ve really put a lot more grace into myself than I ever have. So I will say 40 feels like a good year for a lot of self-reflection,” Teigen explained.
At a recent gathering of the Girl Scouts Unite in Washington, D.C., Teigen led conversations around self-acceptance and the pressures to conform to societal standards. Addressing the attendees, she shared wisdom gained over the years: “As you get older, you kind of understand that you don’t really understand very much.”
Teigen’s experience resonates with many as she acknowledges the importance of curiosity and the willingness to grow. “I think always being curious and keeping an open mind and always being willing to learn and grow has been so beneficial to me. Humans are all just a bunch of wacky characters on this planet trying to do the best we can at all times,” she reiterated.
As Chrissy Teigen continues to navigate her forties, balancing her personal style and professional life, her candid discussions about age and fashion provide a refreshing perspective for her audience. Whether it’s the debate between low-rise and high-rise trousers or embracing self-reflection, she is a relatable figure for those also embracing life’s various changes. In her quest for honest feedback, Teigen embodies a spirit of authenticity that resonates well beyond the world of fashion.