23 Pairs Of Trousers Made With Petite People In Mind

Whether you look at the ’80s power blazer, the ’90s motorbike jacket or the oversized jumpers of today, baggy has always been cool. Exuding a casual, carefree vibe or a tough exterior, wearing something oversized on your top half can have a majorly desired effect. On the bottom half of your body, however, a baggy fit often comes with complications, especially when you’re petite.

A pair of baggy jeans or joggers seems like a good idea in theory but for those under 5’3″, the style can give less than great results. Rather than looking relaxed, the reams of fabric can make an outfit look entirely messy. Aesthetics aside, there’s the safety aspect to consider: overly long trouser legs, if you don’t tailor them, have the potential to cause a plethora of problems, including falling on your face in public.

If you’re on the hunt for a pair of trousers that will stop these problems in their tracks, you’ve come to the right place. The world may have a smaller offering for petites (no pun intended) but there are still plenty of options out there that were made with smaller statures in mind, by way of a cropped inside leg or elastic ankles. From wide-leg trousers to leather pants, click through the slideshow ahead to discover all our favourite petite trouser styles.

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Best petite joggers

Even though loungewear is endlessly comfy, its baggy silhouette can overwhelm people of a shorter height. Lengthy leggings are often an issue for petites, which is why we like to stick to a more structured option like a jogger. For the perfect set-up, we suggest avoiding loose trackies altogether and opting for a tight ankle fit instead. Try joggers made in non-activewear fabrics for a more polished vibe.

**DK Active** Levels Pant, $, available at DK Active

**Asquith** Dreamer Pants – Mulberry, $, available at Asquith

**4th & Reckless** Elina Smart Satin Jogger, $, available at 4th & Reckless

**Everlane** The Track Jogger, $, available at Everlane

**Adidas** French Terry Logo Joggers, $, available at Adidas

**Nike** Women’s Oversized Trousers, $, available at Nike

**Marks & Spencer** The Cotton Rich Cuffed Joggers, $, available at Marks & Spencer

Best petite, leather and leather-look trousers

Leather is a material that never goes out of style and that applies to leather trousers, too. A dressier alternative to jeans, the style perfectly pairs with a chunky knit and knee-high boots for a casual-cool date night look. Petites should stick to a more fitted, high-waisted style to give the illusion of a lengthened leg.

**4th & Reckless** Frankey Check Stitch Faux Leather Trouser Teal, $, available at 4th & Reckless

**Oasis** Straight Leg Leather Trouser, $, available at Oasis

**Parisian** Faux Leather Trousers, $, available at ASOS

**Mango** Faux Leather Trousers, $, available at Mango

**Topshop Petite** Faux Leather Straight Trousers in Brown, $, available at ASOS

**ASOS DESIGN Petite** 90’s Straight Leg Leather Look Trouser in Black, $, available at ASOS

The best petite flared trousers

The 1970s gave us many things: disco, lava lamps and Farrah Fawcett hair. But perhaps the most crucial style moment of the ’70s was the introduction of flared trousers. You might think of bell bottoms as exclusively for those with never-ending legs but we’re here to show that petites can get in on the ABBA-style attire, whether that means styling them with a silky shirt or a Y2K crop top.

**Vero Moda Petite** Jersey Flared Trousers, $, available at ASOS

**ASOS DESIGN Petite** Longline Flare Trouser, $, available at ASOS

**Uniqlo** Flared Trousers, $, available at Uniqlo

**Boden** Corduroy Flare Trousers, $, available at Boden

**& Other Stories** Flared Cropped Velour Trousers, $, available at & Other Stories

The best petite wide-leg trousers

It might seem like wide-leg trousers are a no-no for petite people but we can confirm that flowy fabrics look just as sweet on small statures. Where possible, look for a high-waisted style that can be paired easily with a tight rib-knit and chunky trainer (or heel) for an injection of height.