The 10 Best Jeans For Petite Women — From Boot-Cut Denim to High-Waisted Styles

Old Navy High-Waisted Wow Wide-Leg Jeans ($25, originally $36)

Old Navy has a precise size guide that breaks down the exact measurements of the brand's denim, making it easy for petite shoppers to find their perfect fit. These wide-leg jeans are one of the retailer's bestselling styles — and for good reason. They're available to shop in three different lengths — regular, tall, and petite — and shoppers have raved about the unmatched comfort of the bottom. One reviewer even wrote: "Perfect high waisted fit, the length (short) was exactly right and the wide leg was not too wide. Also, love the color. I am so lucky to have found these."

Levi's Wedgie Straight Jeans ($35, originally $80)

With a 4.2-star rating across more than 3,000 reviews on Amazon, these straight jeans are a pair you can feel genuinely good about buying. We love their vintage coloring, subtle distressed accents, deep side pockets, and high-rise design that elongates the look of legs.

Madewell Petite Balloon Jeans ($40, originally $148)

When you want a pair of denim with a little extra wiggle room, go for these balloon jeans from Madewell, which are made from an organic cotton material that has an old-school feel and fit. These are the perfect jeans for short women because they are available in a handful of petite sizes, feature a cropped inseam, and look flattering on just about every body type and size.

NYDJ Petite Skinny Ankle Pull-On Jeans ($40, originally $44)

Skinny jeans are one of the trickiest jeans for petite women to shop for because the silhouette tends to run long and leave a lot of excess material at the ankles. Fortunately, these pull-on jeans from NYDJ all but resolve that problem thanks to their cropped edges and slimming panel. Per the retailer, because these pants are made with a unique Lift Tuck Technology, it's recommended that shoppers select one size down in order to achieve their perfect fit.

Kut From the Kloth Reese Fab Ab High Waist Ankle Slim Straight Leg Jeans ($109)

Available to shop exclusively in petite sizes, these ankle jeans check all our boxes and then some. The style features a 25" inseam that's designed to mirror the look of a cropped pant on a range of different body types and heights. The bottoms are made from a cotton and polyester blend that features plenty of extra stretch, making them one of the best jeans for short curvy women.

Halara HalaraMagic High Waisted Crossover Pocket Washed Stretchy Knit Denim Casual Super Flare Pants ($45, originally $55)

You shouldn't have to sacrifice on style when shopping for a new pair of comfortable jeans, and these denim pants are designed to give you the best of both worlds: a petite-friendly pant that doesn't run too long and one that also has contouring capabilities which will accentuate your curves rather than drown them out.

Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love High Rise '90s Relaxed Jean ($90)

Abercrombie & Fitch has quickly become one of our go-to destinations for denim shopping, simply because the brand has such a size-inclusive jean selection — as evidenced by these high-waisted pants. The bottoms are available to shop in five different length options, including extra short, short (designed to be the best jeans for petite women), regular, long, and extra long.

Everlane The Rigid Slouch Jean ($110)

While shoppers often take baggy jeans to mean "bigger" or "oversize," this slouched style from Everlane proves that there are plenty of great baggy jeans for petite women out there — you just have to know where to look. The pants are available to shop with two different inseam options, so you can shop out the size that's best suited to you. Plus, with a variety of cool color options, you can even stock up on the pant in multiple washes — because let's be real, you can never have too many pairs of comfy jeans in your closet.

Favorite Daughter The Valentina Shortie Bootcut Jeans Petite ($198)

We'd argue that these are the best jeans for short women because of their flattering fit and stretchy denim alone — but honestly, there's just so much that makes these pants great. While most boot-cut styles tend to err on the longer side, these bottoms boast a flared silhouette that helps to lift the pant at the bottom and ensures petite women won't have to worry about tripping over excess fabric or material.

Khaite The Vivian Jean ($380)

If you're on the shorter side, you might benefit from having a slimming pair of jeans that can elongate the look of your legs and make you look (and feel) much taller — which is precisely where these black jeans from Khaite come into play. Made primarily from a cotton denim material, the pants are designed to flatter the legs with their body-hugging silhouette, while still giving you plenty of room to move around with their cropped hem.