Old School High Rise

You've spent enough time pulling your pants up. That's done now.

The Old School High Rise is Dovetail's answer to the most universal complaint in women's workwear: the back gap. A higher waist that sits where a waist should sit. Zero gaping. A fit that stays put when you're bending, squatting, reaching, or doing any of the other things your work actually requires.

Three styles. Extended sizing 000–24. Fabrics built to take whatever the job throws at them.

Why a high rise matters for work (not just style): A higher rise isn't a trend—it's functional. When you're constantly bending and reaching, a low-to-mid-rise pant drops down and gaps at the back. The Old School High Rise stays locked in place so you're adjusting your pants exactly never. You have enough to manage.

• High rise waistband — zero back gap
• DoveTech™ Flex stretch construction
• Reinforced for physical work
• Built-in kneepad slots on select styles
• Sizes 000–24 (standard 0–18; extended on select fabrics)
• Inseams: 28", 30", 32", 34"
• Now in graphene: Old School High Rise Graphene — first women's workwear brand to use graphene technology, infused at the molecular level (not surface-coated)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are women's high rise work pants?

Women's high rise work pants feature a longer rise—the measurement from the crotch seam to the waistband—that sits at or above the natural waist. This eliminates back gaping when bending and provides more coverage and core support during physical work. Dovetail's Old School High Rise is designed specifically for this purpose.

Why are high rise work pants better for trades work?

High rise work pants stay in place during bending, squatting, and overhead reaching—movements that cause low-rise and mid-rise pants to slip and gap at the back. For tradeswomen and outdoor workers, this means fewer adjustments, better coverage, and an uninterrupted range of motion throughout the day.

What sizes do the Old School High Rise pants come in?

The Old School High Rise collection is available in sizes 0–18 standard, with extended sizing 000–24 on select fabrics. Four inseam options (28", 30", 32", 34") are available, and the Graphene Collection within this line runs sizes 0–24 with four inseam options.

Do the Old School High Rise pants have kneepad slots?

Yes, select Old School High Rise styles include built-in kneepad slots proportioned for women's bodies. For the complete list of styles with kneepad slots across all collections, visit the Workwear with Kneepad Slots collection.

What is the Old School High Rise Graphene pant?

The Old School High Rise Graphene is part of Dovetail's Graphene Collection—the first women's workwear brand to use graphene technology in work pants. The graphene is infused at the molecular level (not surface-coated), adding thermoregulation, durability, and abrasion resistance. Available sizes 0–24 with four inseam options.