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As A 5’4″ Fashion Writer, Jean Shopping Woes Are Real—Here Are The Best Petite Jeans I’ve Found

From skinny to baggy, here are the very best styles.

Best Petite Jeans
  • Available in a regular or a 'Curve Love' size which means there's added room through the hips and waist
  • Flattering high-rise fit

    • Cons

    • Some sizes are often out of stock due to popularity
    FitWide-leg
    RiseHigh-rise
    Level of stretchLightweight rigid denim
    MaterialCotton, TENCEL lyocell, Polyester
    Sizes24-34"
    Inseam28.5"
    Abercrombie, High Rise Wide Leg Jean
  • Flattering mid-rise waist 
  • Made from a super soft denim

    • Cons

    • The horseshoe shape isn't for everyone
    FitHorseshoe
    RiseMid-rise
    Level of stretchAdded stretch
    MaterialCotton, Elastane
    SizesUK sizes 6-22
    InseamUnknown
    M&S, Mid Rise Relaxed Horseshoe Jeans
  • Cropped hem makes for the perfect fit for petites
  • Available in lots of different colours

    • Cons

    • Can be quite stiff to begin with 
    FitCrop
    RiseHigh-rise
    Level of stretchUnknown
    MaterialCotton
    Sizes23-32"
    Inseam30"
    Levi's, Women's 501 Crop Jeans
  • Flattering high-rise waist

    • Cons

    • Only available in clothes size (e.g. UK 8, 10, 12) as opposed to waist sizes (e.g. 24", 25")
    FitStraight-leg
    RiseHigh-rise
    Level of stretchSlight stretch
    MaterialOrganic cotton, Elastane
    Sizes4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
    Inseam28"
    Nobody's Child, Leopard Print Tapered Straight Leg Jeans

    Cons

    • Buttoned fly is a bit of a faff
    FitStraight-leg
    RiseMid-rise
    Level of stretchRigid
    MaterialCotton
    Sizes23-34"
    Inseam29"
    Mother, The Dodger Button Hover Cuff
    FitWide-leg
    RiseLow-rise
    Level of stretchNon-stretch denim
    MaterialCotton
    Sizes24-34"
    Inseam28"
    Topshop, Petite Cinch Low Rise Relaxed Jean
    FitTapered
    RiseHigh-waist
    Level of stretchNon-stretch denim
    MaterialRecycled cotton
    Sizes23-32"
    InseamUnknown
    COS, Arch Tapered Jeans
  • Made from a comfortable cotton for all-day wear
  • On-trend dark indigo style

    • Cons

    • Even with the petite sizes, the length comes up quite long according to reviewers
    FitMom
    RiseHigh-waist
    Level of stretchMedium
    MaterialCotton, Elastane
    SizesUK 6-24
    InseamUnknown
    M&S, The Mom Jeans
    FitFlared
    RiseHigh-waist
    Level of stretchUnknown
    MaterialCotton, Elastane
    SizesUK 4-16
    InseamUnknown
    River Island, Petite Blue High Rise Relaxed Flare Jeans