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These machine-washable shorts are beautifully balanced for petite frames, with a mid-rise fit that visually extends the waist and a shorter inseam that keeps legs looking elongated.—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026 Five pockets, a mid-rise fit, and a polished-looking crossover design make this style stock-up-worthy in both the black and light washes.—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 11 June 2026 Made from a blend of cotton, viscose, polyester, and elastane, the mid-rise jeans are durable yet soft and provide a comfortable amount of stretch to flatter your figure.—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 2 June 2026 His advocacy for mid-rise wood-frame construction as a cheaper path to density reflects genuine passion.—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mid-rise