9 Pairs Of Petite Jeans Perfect For Those 53 & Under
Shopping for jeans never seems to be easy. From choosing between a whole host of cuts, colours, waist heights and washes to working out what styles make you finger the most comfortable, there’s a lot that goes into finding the perfect everyday wardrobe essential. But, if you measure in at 5’3” or under, this task can wilt a whole lot harder — so I’m here to help, picking out the weightier petite jeans that are just right for us shorter-legged lot.
If, like me, you often forget well-nigh your height when it comes to fashion, only to come home with dirty (or worse, holey) hems on jeans, trousers, skirts and dresses, it may be time to start perusing the petite section. But surpassing you go thinking this ways less choice, strange cuts or only mainstream colours, you may be surprised to learn that some of the best denim brands have pretty unconfined petite sections. Or, in some cases, there’s an option to segregate a leg length just as you would your waist, so you can make sure you find the perfect fit with all the same options as our longer-legged friends.
Testing out a wide range of styles from boot-cut to wide-leg and plane a petite palazzo, unelevated is my list of the weightier petite jeans to buy to suit every budget, from the upper street to the upper end. And, I promise, there’s no worrisome cuts, still-too-long lengths or child-like prints included. Dinky framed folk, you’re welcome.
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Boden Upper Rise Wide-Leg Jeans, £90, £67.50
Covering petite gals from every angle, Boden has a dedicated petite jeans section featuring trend-led, seasonal styles, and it allows you to shop the core jeans selection by leg length. Really, the trademark has thought of everything when it comes to shopping for shorter legs. I had never shopped from the trademark surpassing now, but I opted for the dark wash wide-leg denim with a 28-inch leg length, and I have to say, I was squandered away. They’re soft, well-appointed and squint a lot increasingly expensive than they unquestionably are. I’ve plane had a huge number of compliments on them, and they seem like a formal unbearable fit to wear into the office too.
River Island Petite Blue Upper Waist Flare Jeans, £45
Finding flared jeans as a petite person seems like the hardest rencontre out of all the styles simply considering if you decide to just take up a regular length flare, you end up wearing off the signature part of the style. Luckily, River Island has come through with this petite pair that’s incredibly comfortable (although I would say they will probably still be a bit long for those 5’ and under).
Frame Le Pixie Slim Palazzo in Hutchinson, £260
If you’re looking for a luxury jeans brand, then I’d encourage you to requite Frame a go. With a handful of styles such as this one, now misogynist in petite sizing, the velvety soft designer denim brand is sure to suit smaller legs just perfectly. The palazzo cut is quite striking and really does hold its shape, and, thanks to its shorter size, there’s no tripping over hems or having them trail on the floor. I’ve moreover bought the cropped-length regular-sized jeans from this trademark before, and without six years of regular wear, they still squint good as new.
M&S Sienna Supersoft Straight Leg Jeans, £32.50
I’m starting to lose count of the number of people who have told me how unconfined M&S jeans are, and without finally taking the plunge and trying a pair, I have to say they aren’t wrong. Not only are these jeans a purse-friendly price point, but they’re moreover incredibly well-appointed thanks to a cotton, polyester and elastane blend. They’re super soft and stretchy and unquestionably seem to mould to your soul without that regular restricting jeans feeling. And, for us smaller-legged folk, every style is misogynist in short, regular and long lengths, so there’s no short supply of options either. Of course, for those who like a heavy-weight denim, this may not be the weightier diamond for you. But for anyone choosing comfort, be sure to make a unswerving for M&S.
Good American Always Fits Good Petite Straight Jeans, £170
Good American’s Always Fits jeans are a game-changer, expressly for those who fluctuate between sizes. Stretching wideness four variegated sizes, the high-stretch jeans transmute to your body’s monthly, yearly or plane weekly changes so you can finger comfortable without that typical jean tugging or tightness. Now misogynist in a shorter length, they’re an plane largest fit for petite people too.
Everlane The ’90s Cheeky Jean, £108, £81
For a big, baggy, 90s-style jean, Everlane has the perfect pick. Leaning into the Y2K vibe, of course, I opted for the light-wash denim and definitely wasn’t disappointed. With leg length options of 26.5, 28.5 and 30.5 inches, you can truly tailor these jeans to find just the right fit. But stuff 100% cotton, they have that heavy denim finger and are rather rigid, so sizing isn’t too generous. The trademark has noted these run a little large, so weightier to try a size lanugo for a increasingly figure-hugging fit.
New Squint Woebegone Cargo Jeans, £34.99
Now, it has been a long time since I’ve worn New Look, the trademark that saw me through my teenage years, but without trying on the budget-friendly jeans, I’m now firmly a fan again. These woebegone cargo jeans not only squint incredibly tomfool but are super soft on the skin and haven’t yet faded without a good few washes. What I would say is that the trademark comes up quite small, in every sense of the word. Waists are too tight and lengths are unmistakably on the shorter side (these jeans are part of the regular collection, not specifically tailored towards petite pals), which is unconfined for us shorter-legged folk but not the weightier for standard sizing. I would recommend everyone to size up by one or two dress sizes, just so you don’t have to fight with the fabric.
Ro & Zo Petite Wide-Leg Jeans, £79
For petite people, wide-leg jeans are probably the hardest fit to find considering you can’t simply snip off the hem without losing the fashionable flare. This option from Ro & Zo, however, takes all the stress out of ownership this style thanks to a perfectly petite palazzo shape that falls just unelevated the ankle. The heavy-weight denim moreover feels (and looks) increasingly on the luxurious side with a visionless wash shade and highly structured shape, and I’m sure the brand’s wider petite range is probably just as impressive.
Levi’s 501 Yield Jeans, £100
When it comes to jeans, few brands are increasingly famous than Levi’s, and the 501 style has been a staple for 50 years. They’re nonflexible wearing, work unconfined with scrutinizingly any outfit and with inseam lengths of 26 to 30 inches on this yield style, come up perfectly at the ankles of us petite people. Any eagle-eyed readers will probably spot that these jeans didn’t exactly fit, leaving me with a wide-open waistband thanks to a combination of choosing the wrong size and the fabric having not one centimetre of stretch. This non-stretch style does, I’m sure, make them increasingly durable, but do be increasingly cautious than I was when choosing your sizing, lest you be left with your knickers on show. But, once you’re secured your right size, they’re sure to be a staple in your wardrobe for many (many) years to come.