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
$148
I wear this Reformation pair at least twice a week.
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
$248
The high waist and slimmed leg will make your legs look way longer than they actually are.
Flared High Crop Jeans
$40
So clean and crisp.
& Other Stories
Flare Cut Cropped Jeans
$119
These are unbelievably chic.
ASOS Design
Flare Jeans
$40
I love how ASOS releases its jeans in petite sizing as well.
Frame
Le Jane Crop Recycled Leather Jeans
$398
Perfect for fall.
Reformation
Peyton High Rise Bootcut Jeans
$148
$60
If you prefer more of a fitted leg on jeans.
Zara
Cropped Flare Jeans
$46
Zara does it again.
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
$285
Edgy.
Mango
Crop Flared Jeans
$50
I want these in every color.
Levi’s
Ribcage Boot Jeans
$98
You can’t go wrong with Levi’s.
Veronica Beard Jean
Carly Kick Flare Jeans
$228
Short inseam, just how I like it.
Citizens of Humanity
Isola Flare Pegasus Jeans
$228
Citizens of Humanity is a petite fan favorite.
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
$30
The perfect medium wash.
Topshop
’90s Flare Jeans
$74
$45
My Topshop Jamie jeans are one of my favorite pairs, and now, the brand has a great flared option.
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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
$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
$480
If I could one wear pair of jeans forever, this would be it.
H&M
Mom Loose Fit Ultra High Jeans
$30
Mom jeans aren’t a trend anymore—they’re a wardrobe staple.
Agolde
Valeria Jeans
$248
This baggy fit is everything.
Madewell
The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Crop Jeans
$128
Perfect is an understatement.
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
$74
These have been on my wish list for a while now.
Agolde
Riley Crop Jeans
$178
I’ve never been one for white jeans, but this pair has me convinced.
Citizens of Humanity
Horseshoe Jeans
$288
Weird but cool.
Levi’s
Wedgie Straight Jeans
$98
Don’t be fooled by the word “wedgie”—these jeans are very comfortable.
The Perfect Vintage Jean
$128
You can always count on Madewell for your go-to basics.
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