I’m currently on a mission to revamp my entire denim wardrobe. Actually, said mission is to have a denim wardrobe because for the past decade or so, I’ve hardly worn jeans at all. My reasoning? I have a curvy waist and hips, slim legs, and I’m only 5 feet tall — or, more accurately, 4 feet 11 inches. It’s fairly impossible to find jeans that fit my height and curves without pooling at the ankles or dragging on the ground, so I tend to opt for leggings or dresses.
Recently, though, there are so many incredible fall denim trends happening that I’m experiencing major FOMO. Luckily, I happened upon Amazon’s petite denim section, which is packed with thousands of jeans that are perfectly sized for shorter shoppers. I’m specifically eyeing petite wide-leg jeans, straight-leg jeans, and flare jeans, which all deserve a spot in my fall closet.
I rounded up the 10 best petite jeans on Amazon from brands like Gloria Vanderbilt, Levi’s, NYDJ, Lee, and Sam Edelman. The best part? They’re all under $50, with prices starting at just $11.
Best Petite Jeans at Amazon
- 60% Off: Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda High-Rise Tapered Jeans, $20 (orig. $50)
- Levi’s 318 Wide-Leg Jeans, $49 (orig. $70)
- Guaile High-Waisted Wide-Leg Jeans, $39
- NYDJ Petite Marilyn Straight Jeans, $50 (orig. $81)
- Flying Banana Flare Jeans, $30
- Fun Embroidery: Sam Edelman Slim Straight Ankle Jeans, $44
- Multiple Inseams: Prettyleaf Stretch Flare Jeans, $47 (orig. $50)
- Lee Ultra Lux Comfort with Flex Motion Bootcut Jeans, $45
- Under $15: Amazon Essentials Mid-Rise Skinny Stretch Jeans, $11 (orig. $19)
- Jones New York Lexington Straight Jeans, $45 (orig. $70)
Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda High-Rise Tapered Jeans
I’m a fan of versatility in my wardrobe, so I love these deep blue jeans with slightly tapered legs that work equally well with loafers, heels, or tucked into knee-high boots. One happy shopper said the jeans “don’t hang over [their] feet,” while another called out that the pants “have enough stretch in them so that they are very comfortable.”
Levi’s 318 Wide-Leg Jeans, $49
Joanna Gaines wore a pair of dark blue, wide-leg jeans recently, and I’ve been on the lookout for a similar pair ever since. These Levi’s jeans with classic five-pocket styling, flared legs, and whiskered thighs definitely fit the bill.
Guaile High-Waisted Wide-Leg Jeans
Frayed hems lend these wide-leg jeans a vintage-inspired vibe, and they look very similar to a pair Sofia Vergara stepped out in recently. In addition to the pale blue wash like Vergara’s, they come in five other colors: dark green, mocha brown, and black, all available in petite sizes 2–14.
NYDJ Petite Marilyn Straight Jeans
I was a copywriter at NYDJ five years ago, and the brand’s Marilyn Straight jeans were always my favorite of their denim collection thanks to the high-rise waist, straight-leg silhouette, and criss-cross shaping panel that creates a flattering, slimming fit. “The petite size was the perfect length,” raved a shopper, who added that they’re “formfitting while being comfortable.”
Flying Banana Flare Jeans
I wore flare jeans constantly throughout my teens and early 20s, so I’m excited to see them make a comeback — celebs like Kelly Clarkson, Cindy Crawford, and Margot Robbie have all worn the retro-inspired style lately. I’m especially loving this pair, which has a high waist, zip-and-button fly, five-pocket styling, and seamed details at the hem. The jeans come in petite sizes 2–16 and three washes.
Sam Edelman Slim Straight Ankle Jeans
My all-time favorite jeans were a pair of bell bottoms with embroidered hems, which were in constant rotation in my late ’90s wardrobe. I was excited to find this straight-leg pair, which look unassuming from the front but have colorful embroidery down the sides that reminds me of those long-lost flares. The 28-inch inseam is designed to hit right at the ankles on most people.
Prettyleaf Stretch Flare Jeans
I’m drawn to these dark blue jeans as much for their flared hems as for the variety of petite-friendly inseams: 24, 26, 28, and 30 inches. “A 5-foot girl’s dream,” raved one shopper. “I’ve never been able to buy a pair of jeans that don’t need [hemming] or drag on [the] ground.”
Lee Ultra Lux Comfort with Flex Motion Straight-Leg Jeans
Nicole Kidman wore dark blue flare bootcut jeans recently, so now I need a pair of dark blue flare bootcut jeans. I’ll be adding this pair with five-pocket styling and a 30-inch inseam to my fall lineup. I can’t wait to wear them with a button-down shirt and black booties.
Amazon Essentials Mid-Rise Skinny Stretch Jeans
Even though fall is traditionally associated with richer colors, I actually love the idea of contrasting that by opting for lighter-hued denim. As such, I can’t wait to rock these skinny jeans in light camel brown. They have a slight low rise, zip-and-button fly, and five-pocket styling, and they’re designed in stretchy cotton.
Jones New York Lexington Straight Jeans
So many celebs have hopped on the straight-leg jeans trend this fall, including Laura Dern, Courteney Cox, Mariska Hargitay, and Naomi Watts. I’m joining in with this dark blue pair with a mid-rise waist, five-pocket styling, and petite sizes 2–16.
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