I cannot wear the low rise at all. The waist is to big and slides right down to a very embarassing and uncomfortable position. Mid-rise, I can occassionally find. Gap Long and Lean (this always cracks me up, since I am short) work okay if I buy mid-rise, 100% cotton. If there is any "stretch" in them, they slide down the bum again. I have the most difficult time with jeans. I guess I am an hour glass shape.