18 Best Petite Jeans That (Finally!) Don’t Need to Be Altered
glamour.comjust so off the rack is the ultimate sartorial challenge. (Especially since a favorite pair—along with complementary like the and —can make getting dressed in the morning that much easier.)While jean shopping can certainly take a lot of trial and error, when you’re on the petite side—i.e.
generally considered 5'4" and under—searching for bottoms that fit properly, there’s an extra layer of consideration—as someone who falls in this height range and has short legs, I can relate.
Most of the in-store selection is “regular” inseam length and requires hemming, which can often take away from the silhouette or bottom detail (say, a cool raw finish or split hem).To visually elongate the leg, I look for details like front seaming or high-waisted fits.
While I’ve occasionally bought cropped styles to wear as full-length pair of jeans, it’s much easier to shop online for styles that are specifically proportioned for petite sizing. (Reading the inseam length in product descriptions also helps me get a better sense of what may work for my height.) Luckily, trusty denim brands like Madewell, Gap, and Good American offer petite-friendly styles for various body types—plus size included.In the spirit of the transitional season, think of this as the grown-up version of back-to-school shopping for your .
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