Wide leg jeans are one of the most versatile bottoms I added to the capsule wardrobe. The pair I chose for my 26 piece fall capsule wardrobe are the Perfect Vintage Wide Leg Jeans from Madewell. They check all the boxes for petites—great rise, petite inseam, comfortable stretch, and a dark clean wash that goes with everything.
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Casual Fall Capsule Wardrobe Series: Wide Leg Jeans 13 Ways
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 demonstrate how they fit me straight from the store. I list my sizing beside each item to help you compare when shopping online. When referencing my true size, that’s often the smallest option
Berry Sweater XS (in-stock petite option) | Cropped Floral Top Petite XXS | Navy Cashmere Sweater XS | Striped Polo Top XXS | Ruffle Neck Button Down Petite XXS | White Button Down Petite XXS | Duster Cardigan XS in “apricort” | Camel Sweater XS | White Long Sleeve T-Shirt XS | Navy Turtleneck XXS | Barn Jacket Petite XXS | Cropped Trench Coat XXS | Tan Coat Petite XXS | Burgundy Cropped Coat Petite XXS | Wide Leg Jeans Petite 24 in pipestone wash | Straight Jeans 24 x 26″ in midnight blue | Flare Corduroy Pants Petite 24 in pale bone | Suede Mini Skirt 0 | Gola Sneakers tts | Ballet Flats tts | Ankle Boots tts | Knee High Boots tts | Neck Scarf | Suede Bag | Beige Belt XS in mushroom | Cognac Belt XS in glazed pecan
Fit & Details
These jeans have a 10.5″ rise, which gives a high-rise. In petite sizing, the inseam is 28″, which does bunch just a little at my feet when I wear flats. I actually don’t mind the bunch because it gives that relaxed, on-trend vibe, but they also work perfectly with heels for a cleaner line.
The denim has comfortable stretch, making them easy to move in, but they still keep their shape throughout the day. I went with the dark clean wash (pipestone), which makes them feel polished enough for dressier outfits while still being casual for everyday wear.
You can find fit notes for all of the capsule wardrobe pieces at the bottom of this post.
13 Outfit Ideas
In my capsule post, I styled these jeans in 13 different outfits, ranging from casual weekend looks with sneakers to polished outfits with ankle boots and sweaters.
You can see all of the outfits in my fall capsule wardrobe post, but here are 13 fall outfit ideas with wide leg jeans:
Wide leg jeans with flats and sneakers (I wrestled with a dark day when I took these photos, so the lighting is off slightly. If you need a color check on anything, the videos in the post are a better representation).
Ruffle Neck Button Down Petite XXS | Camel Sweater XS | Wide Leg Jeans Petite 24 in pipestone wash | Ballet Flats tts | Suede Bag | Beige Belt XS in mushroom
Navy Cashmere Sweater XS | White Long Sleeve T-Shirt XS | Barn Jacket Petite XXS | Wide Leg Jeans Petite 24 in pipestone wash | Gola Sneakers tts | Suede Bag
Navy Cashmere Sweater XS | Navy Turtleneck XXS | Burgundy Cropped Coat Petite XXS | Wide Leg Jeans Petite 24 in pipestone wash | Gola Sneakers tts | Suede Bag
White Long Sleeve T-Shirt XS | Burgundy Cropped Coat Petite XXS | Wide Leg Jeans Petite 24 in pipestone wash | Gola Sneakers tts | Suede Bag
Camel Sweater XS | White Long Sleeve T-Shirt XS | Wide Leg Jeans Petite 24 in pipestone wash | Gola Sneakers tts | Neck Scarf | Suede Bag
Striped Polo Top XXS | White Long Sleeve T-Shirt XS | Wide Leg Jeans Petite 24 in pipestone wash | Ballet Flats tts | Suede Bag
White Button Down Petite XXS | Wide Leg Jeans Petite 24 in pipestone wash | Ballet Flats tts | Neck Scarf | Suede Bag
Berry Sweater XS (in-stock petite option) | White Long Sleeve T-Shirt XS | Wide Leg Jeans Petite 24 in pipestone wash | Ballet Flats tts Neck Scarf | Suede Bag
Wide leg jeans with boots.
Navy Cashmere Sweater XS | Ruffle Neck Button Down Petite XXS | Wide Leg Jeans Petite 24 in pipestone wash | Ankle Boots tts | Suede Bag | Cognac Belt XS in glazed pecan
Navy Cashmere Sweater XS Ruffle Neck Button Down Petite XXS | Tan Coat Petite XXS | Wide Leg Jeans Petite 24 in pipestone wash | Ankle Boots tts | Suede Bag
Ruffle Neck Button Down Petite XXS | Camel Sweater XS | Wide Leg Jeans Petite 24 in pipestone wash | Ankle Boots tts | Suede Bag
White Long Sleeve T-Shirt XS | Burgundy Cropped Coat Petite XXS | Wide Leg Jeans Petite 24 in pipestone wash | Ankle Boots tts | Neck Scarf | Suede Bag
Berry Sweater XS (in-stock petite option) | White Long Sleeve T-Shirt XS | Barn Jacket Petite XXS | Wide Leg Jeans Petite 24 in pipestone wash | Ankle Boots tts | Suede Bag
Duster Cardigan XS in “apricort” | White Long Sleeve T-Shirt XS | Wide Leg Jeans Petite 24 in pipestone wash | Ankle Boots tts | Neck Scarf | Suede Bag | Cognac Belt XS in glazed pecan
Sizing reviews of each piece below:
The Tops (10 Pieces)
Layering is key for fall, so I included ten tops that can stand alone early in the season and layer easily as it gets colder:
- Cotton cashmere sweater in berry from Quince: XS | true to size, you could size up if in between sizes | sleeves are a little bit long and need to be cuffed | lightweight (in-stock petite option) | 65% organic cotton, 32% ecovero viscose, 3% cashmere
- Cropped floral top from Anthropologie: Petite XXS | true to size | 100% cotton
- Navy cashmere sweater from Quince: XS | true to size, with a little bit of extra room | sleeves are a little bit long and need to be cuffed | 100% mongolian cashmere
- Striped Polo Top from J.Crew: XXS | true to size, with a slim fit, I could personally go up a size in this and it would still fit well, the sleeves are a little bit long | 57% cotton/39% Modal rayon/4% elastane
- Striped Ruffle Neck Button Down from J.Crew Factory: Petite XXS | true to size, slim tailored fit, may need a size up to accommodate a larger chest | 98% regenagri®-certified cotton/2% elastane
- White Button Down Top from J.Crew Factory: Petite XXS | true to size, slim tailored fit, may need a size up to accommodate a larger chest | white is sheer, wear with a nude bra | 100% cotton
- Duster Cardigan from Amazon: XS | a little oversized with long sleeves, I wear them cuffed | color is “apricort” the first color option on the list, it does not look the same online as it does in person | 50% viscose, 30% nylon, 20% PBT
- Camel Sweater from Quince: XS | oversized and boxy, sleeves are long and are worn cuffed | 100% organic cotton, machine washable
- White Long Sleeve Top from Quince: XS | true to size, not see through, stretchy with a slim fit that’s easy to tuck in | 91% organic cotton, 9% spandex
- Navy Turtleneck from J.Crew: XXS | true to size, slim fit and sheer, a great layering piece but is too sheer to wear alone | 100% cotton
The Jackets & Coats (4 Pieces)
I included four jackets and coats, not because I think you need all four, but I wanted to show some variety. There are two lightweight options and two warm options that will take you through winter:
- Swing barn jacket from Anthropologie: Petite XXS | true to size with great sleeve length, the jacket has a flared out voluminous fit at the bottom | 100% cotton
- Cropped trench coat from Artizia: XXS in marcona beige | generous fit, I have sized down for Aritzia sizing | sleeves are long for petites, but the jacket has buckles you can use to cinch and secure the sleeves | 100% cotton
- Tan coat from Banana Republic Factory: Petite XXS | true to size with enough room to layer | perfect sleeve length and shoulder fit | very warm, will take you through the winter season | 52% polyester, 40% wool, 8% other fibers
- Burgundy cropped coat from J.Crew Factory: Petite XXS | true to size, perfect sleeve length | swing voluminous fit through the body | 48% wool/48% polyester/4% other fibers, dry clean
The Bottoms (4 Pieces)
I chose three different cuts for the jeans and pants to fit different preferences and one skirt for variety:
- Perfect vintage wide leg jeans from Madewell in pipestone wash: Petite 24 | 10.5″ rise | 28″ inseam | stretch denim | the jeans buckle on me with flats and have enough length for heels, I find this length the most versatile for my height | 1% cotton/6% recycled polyester/3% elastane | (more wide leg jeans here)
- Bella straight jeans from Quince in midnight blue: 24 x 26″ | 10.5″ rise | stretch denim | 94% organic cotton, 5% elasterell-p, 1% lycra
- Flare corduroy pants from J.Crew in pale bone: Petite 24 | not see through | low stretch, a little snug on my thighs but loosens with wear | 10.5″ rise | 29″ inseam I can only wear these with the heeled boots | 98% cotton/2% elastane
- Faux suede mini skirt in walnut: 0 | recommend a size up if you’re wide through the hips, otherwise true to size | fully lined | 100% polyester, machine washable
(Tip: if you’re looking for jeans in a different inseam or style, check out my denim guides by inseam – 24″ | 25″ | 26-27″ | 28-29″ )
The Shoes (4 Styles)
I chose the shoes I personally wear the most for the capsule, for what it’s worth, I find every single pair goes the best with the wide leg jeans, but I’ll note how I wear each one below:
- Gola Sneakers: true to size | in the capsule I mostly pair these with wide leg jeans (full review here)
- Sam Edelman ballet flats: true to size in french sand | these go with everything (full review here)
- Stevie ankle boots from J.Crew: true to size | comfortable at the toe and a low walkable heel | I would wear these with everything in the capsule (although I prefer the knee high boots with the skirt) | (similar less expensive boots)
- Sam Edelman knee high boots: true to size | I like to pair these with skirts and dresses, they also work with wide-leg jeans (full review here)
The Accessories (4 Pieces)
I kept the accessories simple:
- Suede bag
- Neck scarf
- Beige belt in mushroom
- Cognac belt in glazed pecan
These Madewell Perfect Vintage Wide Leg Jeans in petite were such an easy pick for my fall capsule. They work with every shoe I included, from sneakers to heeled boots, and the dark wash makes them versatile enough for both casual days and dressier looks.
This post is part of my fall capsule wardrobe for petites series, where I break down each piece and share outfit ideas. If you haven’t seen it yet, start with my full 26 Piece Fall Capsule Wardrobe for all the pieces styled together. And don’t forget—my workwear capsule wardrobe will be coming next week!
