Finding jeans that fit you if you’re a short woman can be tough, but it can be even more difficult if you’re curvy or have an hourglass figure. There’s a common misconception that “petite” means skinny, but “petite” actually refers to height, generally shorter women under 5’3”. Petite women come in all sizes, and that’s why you’ll find petite jeans in size 00 all the way up to 18 (or higher). Finding jeans that fit petite curvy women can be difficult, because jeans that fit the hips will likely be too big in the waist, resulting in a waist gap. I’ve rounded up the following brands that make jeans for petite curvy women.
The Curve Love fit comes in sizes 23 to 37 and many styles are available in Extra Short length - perfect for us shorties. This fit, for those with more of an hourglass figure, has an extra 2 inches in the hips and thigh.
Madewell’s petite curvy line is designed for shorter women with hourglass figures. Their jeans have contoured/stretchy waists, extra room at the hips and thighs, and longer rises.
Old Navy petite curvy fit jeans
Old Navy’s curvy extra high-waisted jeans are 1" higher than our standard high-rise, with a 1" smaller waist to eliminate gaps and come in petite, regular, or tall inseams.
Loft curvy petite fit jeans
Loft’s curvy petite jeans are designed for women with hourglass figures - smaller in the waist to get rid of the waist gap and rounder in the hips to flatter you figure, all with a shorter inseam.
Ann Taylor curvy petite fit jeans
Ann Taylor’s curvy petite jean line is described similar to sister company Loft’s line - smaller in the waist, fuller through the hips and thighs, perfect for petite hourglass figure women.