As someone who’s just shy of 5’3″, finding denim can be challenging. And when you throw the latest trends in the mix, it becomes a process of trial and error. Today, I’ll be covering the trend of flared denim, something I’ve seen a lot of controversy around among fashion people. Some swear by the ’70s-inspired style as their go-to silhouette, and some say they wouldn’t be caught in a pair. I’m always up for a little fashion challenge, and while I originally thought I couldn’t pull off flared denim as a petite girl, I proved myself wrong.

As an expert shopper, I know my way around denim brands and what works for my height. There’s a select number of brands I rely on, and I’ve taken note of inseams that work for me and ones that don’t. If you’re on the petite side and are looking to try out the flare trend for your denim, look no further. Below, I’ve rounded up the best flared jeans on the market for shorter girls and even added an extra selection of petite-friendly jeans I’m loving right now.

Reformation Wilder High Rise Wide Leg Cropped Jeans

Reformation

Wilder High Rise Wide Leg Cropped Jeans

$148

I wear this Reformation pair at least twice a week.

Zara Cropped Flare Jeans

Zara

Cropped Flare Jeans

$46

Zara’s length has always been tricky for shorter girls, so its cropped pairs hit at the perfect length.

Frame Le High Waist Flare Jeans

Frame

Le High Waist Flare Jeans

$248

The high waist and slimmed leg will make your legs look way longer than they actually are.

& Other Stories Flare Cut Cropped Jeans

& Other Stories

Flare Cut Cropped Jeans

$119

These are unbelievably chic.

ASOS Design Flare Jeans

ASOS Design

Flare Jeans

$40

I love how ASOS releases its jeans in petite sizing as well.

Frame Le Jane Crop Recycled Leather Jeans

Frame

Le Jane Crop Recycled Leather Jeans

$398

Perfect for fall.

Peyton High Rise Bootcut Jeans

Reformation

Peyton High Rise Bootcut Jeans

$148
$60

If you prefer more of a fitted leg on jeans.

Zara Cropped Flare Jeans

Zara

Cropped Flare Jeans

$46

Zara does it again.

Daze Denim Far Out Split Hem Jean

Daze Denim

Far Out Split Hem Jean

$94

Urban Outfitters’ selection of jeans meets the perfect middle ground of cool and comfortable.

L'Agence Kendra High Rise Crop Flare Jeans

L’Agence

Kendra High Rise Crop Flare Jeans

$285

Edgy.

Mango Crop Flared Jeans

Mango

Crop Flared Jeans

$50

I want these in every color.

Levi's Ribcage Boot Jeans

Levi’s

Ribcage Boot Jeans

$98

You can’t go wrong with Levi’s.

Veronica Beard Jean Carly Kick Flare Jeans

Veronica Beard Jean

Carly Kick Flare Jeans

$228

Short inseam, just how I like it.

Citizens of Humanity Isola Flare Pegasus Jeans

Citizens of Humanity

Isola Flare Pegasus Jeans

$228

Citizens of Humanity is a petite fan favorite.

H&M Flared Crop Denim Overalls

H&M

Flared Crop Denim Overalls

$41

These are technically overalls, not jeans, but I just had to include them because of how stylish they are.

H&M Bootcut High Jeans

H&M

Bootcut High Jeans

$30

The perfect medium wash. 

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We the Free Lucky You Mid-Rise Barrel Jeans

We the Free

Lucky You Mid-Rise Barrel Jeans

$98

The whole WWW team has been raving about these under-$100 jeans.

Zara High Rise Straight Jeans

Zara

High Rise Straight Jeans

$80

I’m a big fan of wide-leg jeans too. It’s hard to find ones that hit at the right length, but I find that cropped ones hit right above the floor for me, which is right where I want them.

Khaite Hewey Jeans

Khaite

Hewey Jeans

$480

If I could one wear pair of jeans forever, this would be it.

Mom Loose Fit Ultra High Jeans

H&M

Mom Loose Fit Ultra High Jeans

$30

Mom jeans aren’t a trend anymore—they’re a wardrobe staple.

Agolde Valeria Jeans

Agolde

Valeria Jeans

$248

This baggy fit is everything.

Madewell The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Crop Jeans

Madewell

The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Crop Jeans

$128

Perfect is an understatement.

Good American Good Waist Crop Palazzo Jeans

Good American

Good Waist Crop Palazzo Jeans

$139

I tried these on and was immediately shocked at how good they are. 

Topshop Raw Hem Crop Straight Leg Jeans

Topshop

Raw Hem Crop Straight Leg Jeans

$74

These have been on my wish list for a while now.

Agolde Riley Crop Jeans

Agolde

Riley Crop Jeans

$178

I’ve never been one for white jeans, but this pair has me convinced.

Citizens of Humanity Horseshoe Jeans

Citizens of Humanity

Horseshoe Jeans

$288

Weird but cool.

Levi's Wedgie Straight Jeans

Levi’s

Wedgie Straight Jeans

$98

Don’t be fooled by the word “wedgie”—these jeans are very comfortable.

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