The Best Petite Jeans That You—Finally!—Won’t Have To Get Hemmed

No matter your size, style, or height, every person needs a pair of Levi’s Wedgie Fit Jeans. (How can you deny them with a name like that?) If you’re on the petite side, select this ankle-cut version, which comes in nine washes, from ultra light to black. With an inseam of 28 inches, they’ll feel full-length to anyone under five-foot-four, and can easily be rolled to show off your ankles or cool socks. The tapered leg is flattering for all, especially come fall and winter, when a skinny jean can balance out a top-heavy look featuring a sweater or jacket.

Material: 99% cotton, 1% elastane | Inseam: 28 inches | Size Range: 23-33

“A lot of petite jeans can be frustratingly tight,” says Schreiber, “but Khloé Kardashian knows how to do it right.” With baggier, low-rise mom jeans making their way back into our closets, you’ll want to add a pair of Good American’s loose, laid-back straight leg jeans to your online shopping cart. They’re made to flatter any and all curves, no matter your height or size.

“These Good American jeans are the It Girl of the moment, encapsulating a trendy low-rise waist, and they’re baggy enough to make you feel cool, whether wearing them around the house or for a girls’ night out,” says Schreiber.

Material: 99% cotton, 1% elastane | Inseam: 25.5 inches | Size Range: 00-26

These black jeans from J.Crew have a “oh, this old thing?” feeling to them, as if they’ve been in your closet forever. They marry fresh and new with lived-in and long-loved. They’re super flattering, super high (an 11-inch rise), and have a super straight leg with a classic ‘90s vibe. The charcoal wash gives the tiniest hint of age to them, as if they’ve been through the wash a few times—just how you want your favorite jeans to look. Opt for the petite sizing with the 25-inch inseam. For our vertically blessed friends, this pair is also available in classic and tall versions.

Material: 98.5% cotton, 1.5% elastane | Inseam: 25 inches (petite) | Size Range: 23-32

“You heard it here first: Abercrombie is back,” says Schreiber. She particularly loves this A&F pair with a criss-cross waistband, a feature that’s been popular on pricey designer jeans. “The waistband dresses up any outfit without needing an extra accessory, or frilly top,” she says. “I’m obsessed! These jeans are the moment.”

The ultra high rise sits at your natural waist, which gives you the illusion of length, thanks to an elongated waist. This pair comes in many different washes and nearly as many lengths too, including extra short and short. Show off the waistline of these jeans by pairing them with a bodysuit for date night or a tucked button-down for daytime.

Material: 99% cotton, 1% elastane | Inseam: 26.5 inches (extra short) or 28.5 inches (short) | Size Range: 23-37

Whatever you’ve heard about a flared fit not being flattering on a petite person, forget it. That’s the stuff of myth, and we’re here to debunk it. Take these Mother jeans, with an oh-so-slight flare, for instance. They’re decided not ‘70s-like, and instead feel like a fresh take on jeans—perhaps a style you haven’t worn since middle school. These slightly stretchy jeans are a bestseller for Mother, with a petite-friendly inseam of 27.5 inches. If they’re still too long, the raw hem makes them easy to trim.

If it’s been a while since you’ve worn flared jeans, know that they are begging to be worn with some height, whether that’s a chunky boot, clog, or heel.

Material: 94% cotton, 5% polyester, 1% elastane | Inseam: 27.5 inches | Size Range: 23-34

Everlane is on a mission—one we stand behind—of creating a petite jean that curvy gals feel comfortable in. You know the dilemma: If the jeans fit your hips, they gape at the waist, and if they fit at the waist, well…you wouldn’t know, because you can’t get them past your thighs. The hip to waist ratio is of the utmost importance when you’re rocking curves, and Everlane’s Curvy ‘90s Cheeky Jean ensures there’s no annoying waist gap. They’re especially petite friendly too, with two inseam choices, either 26.5 inches or 28.5 inches.

Material: 100% organic cotton | Inseam: 26.5 or 28.5 inches | Size Range: 23-33

That old “no white after Labor Day” decree is dated. Trust us, you can wear white jeans all year round. We especially love this pair from Madewell, which is available in petite, standard, and tall lengths. While vintage-esque in cut, a small amount of elastane in the denim gives them a touch of stretch that jeans from decades past do not. What’s not to like? They have a high waist, slouchy wide legs, and a cropped length perfect for petites. Pair them with sneakers or sandals, dress them up for a dinner out or down for a backyard bbq. No matter how you wear these white jeans, know that you can wear them any month of the year, old adages be damned.

Material: 98% cotton, 2% elastane low-stretch denim | Inseam: 25 inches (petite) | Size Range: 23-33

Mommas-to-be deserve not-too-long maternity jeans too. Gap makes these girlfriend jeans with a relaxed fit throughout the legs and an inset panel that’ll stretch with your growing belly. Since they’re made with 85 percent cotton, they feel less like jeggings (looking at you, most maternity jeans) and more like the pairs you’d wear when you weren’t busy growing a precious little babe. While the short version’s 30-inch inseam is on the longer side for petite jeans, the rolled cuff makes them easy to roll up again if needed.

Material: 85% cotton, 13% polyester, 2% elastane | Inseam: 30 inches (short) | Size Range: 25-34

Straight leg jeans can be a tricky purchase for a petite person. If they’re too long, you risk looking like a kindergartener trying to grow into your new back-to-school clothes. That won’t be an issue with these Topshop jeans, which are entirely too cool for school. Their petite version boasts just a 23-inch inseam, the shortest on this list and short enough to show off your ankles and a hot pair of heels. They’ll only look better over time too, as they break in and the raw cropped cuffs fray. Note that these run small, and Topshop recommends sizing up.

Material: 99% cotton, 1% elastane | Inseam: 23 inches (petite) | Size Range: 24-32

It’s easy to see why these jeans are a bestseller for Madewell. They’re dare we say…perfect. How could we possibly choose a favorite feature? The high-rise waist creates extra length, the tapered legs are ultra flattering, the raw hem gives off a laid-back vibe, and the petite length clocks in at a comfortable 25.5 inches. If this is what the kids are calling “mom jeans” these days, then bring it on.

Material: 99% cotton, 1% spandex denim | Inseam: 25.5 inches | Size Range: 23-33

Hop on the hot, hot, hot patchwork bandwagon with these relaxed boyfriend jeans. They’re an investment, that’s for sure, but they’re also so special you’ll keep them for decades to come. (Even if the patchwork trend cools in the coming years, it always comes back in style.) The colorful patches feel one-of-a-kind, and so does the distressed detailing vintage-inspired wash. With their 27-inch inseam, you won’t feel the need to get them hemmed either. To properly show off these crazy cool jeans, opt to pair them with a simple white tee or button up and a pair of heels that highlights one of the many colors featured in the patches.

Material: 100% cotton | Inseam: 27 inches | Size Range: 24-32