Finding a perfect pair of jeans is like finding a boyfriend. You always remember the good ones, shudder at the memory of the bad ones, and hoping to find THE ONE just around the corner. And as with men the choice is overwhelming but the pickings are slimmer than slim. Panic no more. Read our petite jeans guide and harpoon your perfect man with a nice pair of denim delight.
Bootcut
The sole purpose of heel covering bootcut jeans is to add a few inches to your legs. Here are our picks.
1. 7 For All Mankind, Petite Bootcut Jeans in Nouveau New York Dark, £141.92
2. Liverpool Jeans Company, ‘Lucy’ Stretch Bootcut Jeans (Petite), £52.49
3. NYDJ, ‘Barbara’ Embellished Bootcut Jeans (Petite), £79.73
Skinny
Skinny pins and skinny jeans are a match made in heaven. If you have wider or shorter legs opt in for high waisted or bootcut instead. Always wear skinnies with ridiculous heels.
1. 7 for all mankind, The Slim Illusion Cropped Skinny with Double Leg Zips (26” inseam), $215 (only available in the US)
2. Eileen Fisher, Waxed Denim Skinny Jeans (Petite), £118.27
3. South Petite, Molly Skinny Jeans, £22.00
High waisted
Go buy a pair. Right now! It’s a must have item in any self respecting fashionsta’s wardrobe. They will make you slimmer and add length to your silhouette, heel or no heel.
1. ASOS PETITE, Uber High Waisted Ultra Skinny Jeans in Clean Indigo, £28.00
2. NYDJ, ‘Alana’ Stretch Skinny Jeans (Petite), £69.10
3. South Petite, High Rise Molly Skinny Jeans, £27.00
Coloured
Coloured jeans are bit of a risk. They will add flavour and spice to your outfits. But like with any spice don’t overdo it or you will look cheap. Quality light coloured jeans (like light blue, white or rose) can give your outfits a posh vibe. Go for distressed and camouflage denim for more urban feel.
1. Banana Republic, Plaid Skinny Ankle Jean (Petite), £59.50
2. NYDJ, ‘Sheri’ Print Skinny Stretch Jeans (Petite), £86.37
3. South Petite, Colour Supersoft Skinny Jeans, £25.00
Always works
Psst! If you are petite you can never go wrong with tall dark boots over dark jeans (important: light denim shades paired with black boots will make you look like a 90’s hooker).
