Jeans for the Petite and Curvy

A good pair of denim jeans is one of those wardrobe staples that most of us can't live without. Trends may vary in wash, distressing, hem or waistline but for the most part jeans have been in just about everyone's closet since their inception in 1873 or at least since 1934 for us women.

There truly are so many things to love about jeans such as their versatility, comfort and durability. However if you are anything like me, petite at just 5'3 and built with some curves, finding a good pair of jeans that fit properly can be a difficult task. As much as we would love for there to be some type of magic formula to jeans that make them fit us as flatteringly as they fit the models, reality is unfortunately not another saga of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. (Much to my despair)

Over time, I have been able to acquire some hacks to finding a good pair of jeans (including being able to purchase from online and have them fit) as well as a few styles at the end that I wanted to share. My hope is that you will be able to find some great staple pairs of denim to confidently add to your wardrobe.

Hack #1: For Every Day Use, Opt for Straight Leg

Luckily for us short and curvy women, straight leg and "mom" style jeans are currently in. The straight leg style is much more flattering than a super skinny fit when wearing flatter shoes. This is because it balances out our hips more evenly. As much as I love a good pair of super skinny jeans, I tend to only wear them if paired with high heels or a shirt where the hem hits me more in line with my hips instead of waist.

Hack #2: Buy Petite

This may sound crazy, but I never used to buy petite in jeans. 5'3 is always at the brink of going either petite or regular and for someone my height, I have super long legs. However, once I purchased my first pair of petite jeans, I realized how much better they fit overall. If a retailer does not offer petite, you can purchase a cropped regular pair of denim and it will be a good and normal length on you instead.

Hack #3: Opt for High-Waisted Styles

The thing I love about high-waisted jeans, is that they are insanely comfortable and also flattering if you have an hour glass figure like me. I actually hardly ever wore high-waisted denim because I was scarred after purchasing a pair and realizing upon their first use that when I sat down, I had a whole other level of "muffin top" but from my bust and ribs instead of belly fat. My mistake was that I had actually purchased a pair that were TOO high-waisted. For us shorties, there is such a thing. Going forward, I purchase jeans that hit slightly below my belly button which for me, is the most flattering waistline.

Now for the fun part! Shop ALL of my favorite denim (including some that are currently on sale!!) for the petite and curvy using the link below:

SHOP MY FAVORITE DENIM [HERE]

Let me know if you purchase any of these styles and what your thoughts are! I would love to hear if you have any of your own shopping hacks or fan favorites when it comes to denim. As always, thanks for reading and for the continued support! xoxo