Being tiny has its perks, but shopping for my size is not one of them. I’ve pretty much always had to tailor clothes to fit, so I pulled together a few petite-friendly bottoms and brands that have actually worked for me. (For reference, I’m 5’0”).
Madewell jeans never fail me. Truly. I’ve never had to get them hemmed, which feels like a miracle, and they’re currently on sale. I own multiple pairs in different washes.
(1) Madewell The Petite Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jean
(2) Madewell Petite Low-Slung Baggy Jeans in Airy Denim
(3) Madewell The Petite Longline Straight Jean
(4) Madewell Petite Pieced Barrel-Leg Jeans
If you buy anything from this list, make it these Reformation low-rise pants. They’re so flattering and super easy to dress up or down. I’ve been wearing them constantly lately for dinners or nights out with a cute top.
(5) Reformation Vida Low Rise Pant
Other honorable mentions:
(6) Reformation Vida Low Rise Short Pant
(7) Reformation Mason Short Pant
Another great going-out option if you prefer skirts:
(8) Guzio Micro Mini Stretch Skirt
Haven’t tried these yet, but they’re high on my wishlist:
(9) Still Here NY Sport Jean
Some of my favorite petite-friendly work pant options:
(10) Ann Taylor The Petite Grace Easy Fit Pant
(11) Favorite Daughter Petite Pant
(12) Aritzia The Effortless Pant - Crepette
(13) Aritzia The Effortless Pant - CruiseLinen
(14) Aritzia The Effortless Pant Cropped - CruiseLinen
For the summer, I’ve been loving these J.Crew linen pants:
(15) J.Crew Soleil Pant in Linen
(16) J.Crew Cosmo Pant
Hope this saves my fellow petite girls a trip to the tailor.
xx, Alex