Jeans for Short Women


Women's wardrobe can't be complete without a pair of jeans. No matter whether you are a 6 feet tall girl or you fall in the category of petite women, jeans is a must have clothing for all. Well, buying jeans has always been a tricky task for short women, due to the tough task of finding the right piece for their height and body. There are actually a few things you need to consider while shopping for jeans for short women. Here are some tips for all you short ladies that will definitely help you pick and pack the right piece.

Which Style to Pick?
  • Jeans with straight legs are one of the best pick for petite women. These give a vertical look to the legs that help short women look leaner and taller. Make sure, you go for the right length.
  • If you are thin or medium-sized, skinny jeans is the right piece for you. These will instantly give you a taller appearance.
  • A slight boot cut is just okay. This is perfect style for women who are short and have a triangle or an hourglass shaped figures. Remember, a slight boot cut!
  • Wide leg styles can be opted for by women who have a fuller figure. The wide leg trouser style will give a proportionate look to your figure. You must avoid the slim cut.
  • Short women with smaller hips can go for the low-rise jeans with straight leg or a slight boot cut.
Styles that You Should Not Opt For
  • Short women with fuller figures must avoid low-rise jeans. Worn with belt these make your hips look larger and legs shorter.
  • Large flares or full bell-bottom jeans are a strict no-no for short women. These will simply make them look even shorter.
  • Don't go for those baggy carpenter jeans, stick to the fitting pair.
  • Don't go for a longer length to make yourself look taller. This will only make you look shorter. Remember that your jeans must just skim top of your shoes, so as to increase your visible height.
  • Never cuff the jeans at bottom. This is a common style available in the capris, but stay away from this fashion. Cuff will cut off your height, making you look shorter
Consider a Hem Job

Well, one important thing short women need to remember is to shop by hip size and not by the waist size. A right fitting jeans can be one that fits perfect at hips. If it's loose at waist, just get it altered. Also, you must go for long jeans that fits perfectly at your waist and hips and then you can get the height altered for the right fit. You can find a skinny jeans in the regular section, instead of the petite clothing section which has lesser options. Get its height shortened, according to your requirement. Also, if a jeans is fitting perfect up to your knees, get the lower leg part altered.

Remember that short women must not forget the alteration option. Take it to a professional and you have a perfect pair ready to wear. An important tip is that you must wash it before you get it hemmed, as many have a possibility of shrinkage.

Choose the Suitable Colors

Any jeans looks best in uniform color. Moreover, it is a good idea to stick to a dark wash for the boot cuts or straight leg jeans. You can experiment with lighter shades in the skinny jeans, especially the stonewashed blue denims which are a fave of many. Of course, you can check out the other shades of denims, especially the darker ones like gray, black or slate which can be an option to the usual blue denims. Though the pastels might look fancy, best to avoid them. Remember that darker shades will give you a slender and taller appearance.

Pair with the Right Footwear

Your task doesn't end at choosing the right jeans and donning it. Let me tell you that a right pair of footwear makes a huge difference in your appearance. Short women must actually shop for the footwear first and then go searching for the jeans. Not necessary that you buy a new pair, but it's just important that you try out jeans along with the footwear that you will be pairing with the same. Usually pencil heels are preferred by short women. These look great and help add height. Shorter women must go for pointed toe that will give you a leaner look, instead of the round toe. A peep-toe with pencil heel is also a good option. Do not go for knee-high shoes as these will just give you a shorter look.

Besides the aforementioned tips, there's one more tip that you need to remember. Try out! Yes, make sure you have a trial of each and every jeans that you find suitable, even though it's of the same brand or size as the one you tried out before. Trial room is definitely the right place to find a perfect jeans. Also, just don't go for a designer jeans, due to its 'designer' tag, you can also check out other cheap brands which can have the right piece for you. So choose, wear, of course with your shoes, look in the mirror, double check and then buy it!

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