Tried on once Please note the elastic on the panties are orange not black like the model photo! 100% Silk Charmeuse with picot-edge elastic & vintage zig zag stitching. Donna, our signature french cut panties are high rise, like they used to be in the 90's. Meant to sit high at the natural waist, and cut very high on the leg. They are medium coverage on the back, with ruffle details at the hip.