What are the best jeans for petite sizes?
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August 2024
What jeans to wear when you're short?
Are you a petite woman, between 1.45 m and 1.60 m tall? Unfortunately, it's not always easy to find clothes that fit. Buying a new pair of jeans that need to be shortened or searching in the children's section aren’t exactly an appealing shopping experience! That's why we've created this guide to help you. No more baggy jeans or jeans that are too long – here we present the different types of jeans for petite women that will fit like a glove.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF JEANS FOR PETITE WOMEN
This may come as a surprise, but there are many styles of jeans that are perfect for petite women. Discover the different styles and choose your favourite:
• Straight Jeans
• Flare Jeans
• Crop Jeans
• 501® Crop Jeans
• High-Rise Jeans
1. Straight Jeans
Straight jeans are the best option to accentuate your body type. With a straight cut that doesn't constrict at the knees and ankles, these jeans will enhance your shape and lengthen your legs.
2. Flare Jeans
Want to slim down your figure? Choose flare jeans. These jeans, which take their inspiration from bell bottoms, flare out from the knee and accentuate the length of your legs, enhancing your figure.
3. Short cut jeans
Crop jeans are naturally perfect for petite women as they fall at the ankle. These jeans will never be too long, so you won't need to shorten them.
4. The 501 Crop Jeans
Similar to short-fit jeans, the 501® crop is Levi's little hidden gem for petite women. Comfortable jeans, in your size, from the 501® collection… what more could you ask for? Discover our 501® crop jeans collection and explore a variety of jeans that won't disappoint!
5. High Waist Jeans
"Finally, choosing high-waisted jeans will accentuate your waist and elongate the rest of your body. You can opt for different styles, such as skinny jeans, bootcut jeans or slim jeans, as long as they are high-waisted. Tip: In general, avoid low-rise jeans, which will compress your figure, or boyfriend jeans, which will look too baggy and won't enhance your style."
HOW TO LOOK TALLER IN YOUR NEW JEANS?
Now that you know the best types of jeans for petite women, you can also elevate your look and appear a little taller with these tips.
Make a Hem
If you feel that your jeans are always too long and you don't feel comfortable in them, try playing with the hem. Pull the bottom of your jeans up above your ankles and opt for a crop cut.
Wear High Shoes
Combine your outfits with high shoes or heels, like ankle boots or wedge trainers. At Levi's, we have the perfect collection of women's high-top shoes to add a few extra centimetres to your height.
Wear Accessories
Choose accessories that will draw attention to your upper body, such as glasses or women's hats. Avoid belts that emphasise your waist too much and break up the length of your body.
Match Short Clothes
Choose clothes that are tailored to your size, such as shorter tops and T-shirts that are fitted at the waist and hips. Avoid wearing clothes that are too long, such as long waistcoats, which will bulk up your look.
Wear Clothes in the Same Tones
Opting for clothes in the same tones will help elongate your figure and avoid breaking it up with two or more bold or conflicting colours. Pairing dark or black tops with women's black jeans will help you look slim and trim. Fashion doesn't have to be limited to a person's size, which is why our clothing ranges are designed to be worn by everyone. Now that you know more about women's jeans in small sizes and all our tips, take advantage of our women's clothing collections and match your jeans with the top or women's shoes of your choice.