Cropped flare jeans fit slim through the hips and thighs and have a subtle flare at the ankle. Lengthwise, they can be worn anywhere from slightly above your ankle bone to the top of your foot. The type of shoes you pair with them depends on the length of the jeans.
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Petite Jeans Series: Cropped Flare Jeans Shoe Pairings
My Sizing: I’m 4’10”, and my bust, waist, and hip measurements are 32″, 24″, and 36″. My inseam is 25″ (the measurement from the inside of my leg to my ankle bone). The clothes shown are unaltered and show how they fit me right from the store. I list my sizing beside each item to help you compare when shopping online. When referencing my true size, that is often the smallest option available at a brand or petite xxs/00/24. I wear a size 5 shoe.
What Shoes Can You Pair With Cropped Flare Jeans?
I don’t love to give out fashion tips because they’re really based on opinion, and opinion varies. So, before I get into this post, let me start by saying if you’re wearing a certain style that you love with your cropped flare jeans, keep doing it! I’m just offering up some suggestions that have worked for me and may work for you, too. I’m essentially giving you a little peek into how my mind works when putting together outfits.
Keep it Light and Neutral, or Show Some Skin.
To make my legs look a little bit longer and well-proportioned, I’m always thinking about keeping my shoes light or showing a little bit of skin. What I mean by light is thin, light/neutral in color, with a narrow profile, often with a pointed or elongated toe. On the other side of that is showing skin. That can be in the form of showing your ankle or showing the top of your foot. If you show your ankle, you can wear chunkier shoes, like athletic sneakers, chunky thick-strap sandals, and loafers. If your ankle is covered, you’ll want to stick to the slim rule or show skin on the top of your foot with shoes like ballet flats or slim sandals. You’ve probably noticed I very rarely wear black shoes. It’s not a never, but I just don’t love the distinct stop at the feet that wearing black shoes creates (definitely personal preference there). The exception to this is wearing black shoes with black pants; it has the same elongating concept.
By Length: At or Above Your Ankle Bone
Cropped flare jeans that hit at or above your ankle bone will likely show an inch or two of your ankle. Since this style shows a little bit of skin, you can pair it with most styles, with the exception of boots. Boots look best tucked under the jeans, so you’ll need a pair that comes close to the top of your foot. If you wear boots with a shorter style, it creates a visual stop at the ankle, where you can see where the jeans end and the boots begin, so that’s why I like to pair them with longer jeans. Shorter cropped flare jeans are naturally better for spring and summer. Here are a few examples:
Jeans Petite 24 | Jeans Mid-Rise Option | Top XXS | Bag | Shoes tts
Jeans Petite 24 | Jeans Mid-Rise Option | Top XXS | Shoes tts in soft beige | Tote
Jeans Petite 24 | Jeans Mid-Rise Option | Top XXS | Sandals
Jeans Petite 24 | Jeans Mid-Rise Option | Sweatshirt Petite XS | Bag
By Length: Below Your Ankle Bone to The Top of Your Foot
When your jeans come to the top of your foot, you’ll want to stick to that slim profile. So when it comes to sneakers, I choose slim styles like Adidas Sambas or High Top Converse that can be worn tucked under the jeans. For flats, I prefer a ballet flat because it shows the top of your foot, versus a loafer, which would cover the top of your foot. For sandals, I like sandals with thin straps in a light neutral color. Regarding boots, I like to choose light neutral options that are pointed or have an elongated toe. The boots don’t have to have a heel, just a narrow toe. Chelsea boots can work with cropped flare jeans as well, but I personally prefer that style with a slim bottom like leggings or skinny jeans. Longer cropped flare jeans work best for fall and winter because of their boots pairing and the ability to wear warm socks with those sneaker options. Here are a few examples:
Jeans Petite 24 | Mid Rise Jeans Option Petite 24 Schooner Wash | Sandals hazelton | Top XS | Necklace
Jeans Petite 24 | Mid Rise Jeans Option Petite 24 Schooner Wash | Top XS | Jacket Petite XS | Sneakers tts | Bag Polene Un Nano in Textured Tan | Necklace
Sweater XXS | Jeans Petite 24 | Mid Rise Jeans Option Petite 24 Schooner Wash | Boots tts *I’ll be working to round up more boot options over the next month | Bag Polene Un Nano in Textured Tan
Jeans Petite 24 | Mid Rise Jeans Option Petite 24 Schooner Wash | Jacket XXS | Top XS | Shoes tts | Bag
In case you missed it, here is the original post with petite-friendly cropped flare jeans in different rises. Stay tuned for the next two styles in the petite jeans series: straight and wide.
-Brooke
