When you’re 5'4" or under, the best petite jeans may seem elusive. Between gaping waists and inseams that don’t hit quite right, finding that magical pair that fits perfectly is the ultimate sartorial challenge. As someone who falls in this height range has short legs, I can relate all too well.
But having a favorite pair—along with complementary like a and —can make getting dressed that much easier. With my personal experience and many years of professional industry background as a fashion editor, I vetted hundreds of petite jean options to find the perfect fit. I've included styles for all body types, including curvy and plus-sizes.
the , vintage-inspired flares, and cropped styles for petite women all feature below. We also threw in some like the and baggy jeans that petites can confidently try this season, too. Jeans shopping can certainly take a lot of trial and error.
When you’re short and searching for bottoms with the perfect length, most of the in-store “regular” inseams require pricy hemming, which can take away from the silhouette or bottom detail (say, a cool raw finish or cuffed hem). To visually elongate the leg, I look for details like front seaming or (which could also double as , if you’re looking for that feature). While I’ve occasionally bought “normal” cropped styles to wear as a full-length pair of jeans, it’s much easier to shop online for styles that are specifically proportioned for petite sizing.
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