Spring Denim Sale: Best Petite Jeans

If you’re shopping for a new pair of jeans, you’re in luck because almost all of my favorite petite-friendly denim styles are on sale this week! I’ve tried many over my years and these are some of the best everyday styles at reasonable price points. Current sales going on:

• Levi’s 30% off friends & family. See recent try-ons.
• Madewell 25% off sitewide for Insiders (free to join!). See recent try-ons.
• Abercrombie sitewide sale + 25% off with code AFLTK. See recent try-ons.
• J.Crew spring arrivals on sale, including denim. See recent try-ons.
• Everlane 25% off sitewide for Friends & Family

Style Comparison

A few faves depending on what rise, length & fit you want. Also: button vs zipper fly, cut vs finished hem.

These have been a top 5 jean for me for a while now, dubbed my “best butt” jeans since they make even my pancake rear look shapely and lifted! In classic Levi’s style, these are vintage-style, low stretch denim. I love this length with flats and loafers.

Over the years I ended up getting several colors, with favorites being: Fully Baked light wash, Space to Think a “grainy” medium wash, Indifferent Indigo dark wash, In the Clouds white, and Well Worn Black which is a medium dark gray.

1. Levi’s Wedgie Straight

Size worn: 25 x 26 (fits slim so I sized up)
Rise: High 10.75″ , button fly
Cut: Slim straight ankle
Length on me: Ankle 26″

2. ABERCROMBIE MID RISE 90’S STRAIGHT

Size worn: 24 Extra Short 
Rise: Mid 10″ , zipper fly
Cut: Slim straight ankle
Length on me: Ankle 26″

See my try on video here. A great option for those who prefer mid-rise. These are similar to the Levi’s except they don’t fit as slim (from waist through the legs), have a zipper fly, and the shorter rise. Size 24 has a little room at my waist. If you want the zipper fly but prefer high rise, check out Abercrombie’s ultra high rise ankle straight. I currently take 25 Short in that style, which fits comparably to a 24 Extra Short in their 90s mid rise.

3. J. CREW SLIM-WIDE JEANS

Size worn: 24 petite (runs a little big)
Rise: High 10.75”
Cut: Wide cropped
Length on me: Above ankle 25″

J. Crew jeans run about a half size big for me but I don’t mind a little extra room at the waist these days. These are very similar to Madewell Wide Crop petite in leg shape but have a few key differences: 1) J.Crew has more color choices, including office-friendly options like a dark blue 2) J.Crew usually does a finished hem instead of a raw cut hem, which is nice when you want to dress the jeans up; and 3) the J.Crew rise is higher.

4. MADEWELL PERFECT VINTAGE WIDE-crop JEAN

Size worn: 24 petite 
Rise: Mid-High 10”
Cut: Wide cropped
Length on me: Above ankle 25″

See my try on video here. For jeans like this with a raw hem, I use anti fray solution on the edges so they don’t unravel in the wash. Although I love both, I’ve been wearing my J.Crew ones a little more lately for the slightly higher rise and the finished hems.

5. Levi’s Ribcage

Size worn: 24 waist x 27 length
Rise: Ultra high 12″
Cut: Straight
Length on me: Full length 27″

See my try-on video. These in multiple washes continue to be such a practical jean for me for everyday casaul outfits since I can throw them on with sneakers and socks (and not worry about what type of socks to wear, since they’re covered). They were also especially great in cold seasons due to my ankles being covered! While they’re listed as “ankle” length jean, they work perfectly on my 5 ft tall frame as a full length jean.