I agree about torso and midriffs!  I think that a "long rise" on a woman's outfit really draws attention to that part of her body.  Long rise shows the whole curve from crotch level up to belly button level. It's too bad that today's styles de-emphasize the waist.  Short-rise jeans give us the broad A and the muffin top.  My compliments to all trim-waisted gals.