Designer Jeans for Petites

Which Designer Jeans Come in Petite Sizes? | Which Jeans Styles Flatter Petite Women?

Only a short time ago it was almost impossible to find petite designer jeans. Now there are quite a few choices in true petite sizes and short inseams.

Designer Jeans That Come in Petite Sizes or Short Lengths

Brand	Sizes, Styles,and Comments	Price Range	Where to Shop
7 For All Mankind	High end designer jeans. Some styles from 24" waist. Stretch bootcut in 31" inseam. Select "filter by size" at the top of the screen.	$$$$$	shopbop.com Luxury department stores like Bloomingdales and Nordstrom
Chip and Pepper	24-32" waist 30" inseam. Stella petite bootcut jean	$$$$$	shopbop.com Chip & Pepper
Citizens of Humanity	Dita petite bootcut jean has a 7" rise and a 31" inseam.	$$$$$	shopbop.com Pink Mascara Nordstrom
David Kahn	0P-14P or 24-31(P)" waist. Made of soft japanese denim in bootcut and trouserleg options that appeal to petites with a more mature womanly figure. The Nicki mid rise bootcut has a comfortable rise and a roomier thigh and hip. Styles with patch pockets are available for those who want to create the illusion of a more rounded butt.	$$$$$	Nordstrom
Joe's Jeans	Their "Provocateur" style was chosen by several magazines as best overall jeans and best jeans for petites. It comes in several bootcut, straight leg, and flared styles. All come in 30 1/2" inseam from 24" waist.	$$$$$	shopbop.com Pink Mascara Couture Candy BlueBee.com Nordstrom
Lucky Brand	Vintage-inspired jeans with a Hollywood following. Good selection from 24" waist (00) and short length (29 1/2"), including boot-leg, flare, skinny, and straight-leg.	$$$$	Lucky Brand
Not Your Daughter's Jeans (NYDJ)	2P-18P waist. Maker of the wildly popular "Tummy Tuck" jeans. Great for women with curves, especially those who appreciate a higher rise, a lift for the butt, and strong support across the midsection. If your belly is a problem area, this is the jean for you!	$$$	Macy's,Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom, Dillards
Paige Premium Denim	One of the few high-end designers to offer petite jeans that have been rescaled and tailored for specifically for women 5'4"" and under. Petites available in 24-32" waist, 31" inseam.	$$$$$	shopbop.com BlueBee.com (select Paige from drop-down menu at top left) Also at luxury department stores like Bloomingdales, Nordstrom

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Best Jeans Styles for Petites

To select jeans that flatter your petite figure, apply the same basic concepts the experts recommend for your entire petite wardrobe. Look for petite jeans styles that emphasize vertically. Avoid horizontal elements that distract the eye from that vertical line. For example:

Wear straight-leg styles, a little on the long side, in darker colors
To minimize curves, choose a wide-leg trouser cut that falls straight from the hips
Fitted tight jeans can also work - choose a linear cut like a cigarette leg. Avoid leg designs that are tapered at the bottom.
Avoid crops and cuffs
Avoid flares and styles that are very tight at the knees.
Avoid an obvious break between the jeans and your shoes by wearing shoes or boots that are partially or completely covered by the bottom of your jeans,
Use a monochromatic color scheme, including hose and shoes
Wear your jeans with heels, preferably with pointed toes
Avoid shoes with horizontal straps that visibly cut across the front of your foot
Wear thin, color coordinated belts.
Avoid wide belts in contrasting colors
Avoid other oversized accessories