I’ll be posting a full fall denim guide soon, but today I’m dedicating a post to one of my favorite brands to wear – Madewell. They’re running a great sale right now (20-30% off for Insiders) on everything – denim included! Everything I’m wearing in this post down to the shoes and bags is Madewell, so it’s all on sale this weekend.
I recently polled my IG followers to find out what styles of denim they wanted to see. I know what the trending styles are, but what I really want to show is petite-friendly options in the styles you want to wear! The top answer was definitely straight jeans, but there was almost a 50/50 split for skinny jeans still. Some of you were interested in branching into flares and wide-leg options as well. Madewell jeans tend to be some of my favorites to wear and I’ve tried (and loved) a style in almost every fit you requested on IG, so I’m reviewing those today.
Madewell so kindly gifted me these outfits and affiliate links are included in this post.
Petite-Friendly Madewell Denim
Sizing Reference: I’m 4’10” and around 105lbs. I list my sizing beside each item to help you compare when shopping online.
Flare Jeans + Striped Sweater
Flare jeans are back and if you ask me, they look great on Petites. This pair fits me great overall in my true size and has a high rise. The length works great with a low-heeled boot but is a little bit too long for me with flats.
The striped sweater is something I think you’re going to see everywhere this fall and winter. This one, in particular, is oversized, thick, and cozy. I love it overall, but I would also like to find one that fits me better. I’m wearing it in XXS for reference and it is oversized (big enough for a pair of leggings). I’ve been searching high and low and every striped sweater I come across sells out before I can get my hands on my size, so stay tuned.
Bag | Boots | Jeans Petite 24 | Sweater XXS | Necklace | Earrings
Skinny Jeans
Yes, the trend is moving away from skinny jeans, but when I polled my IG followers, nearly 50% still wanted to wear skinny jeans, and you know me, it’s about what you’re comfortable wearing! I also think you’ll still see skinny jeans, especially some in lower rises. This pair has a low/mid-rise and a little bit of stretch. They’re comfortable and I’m wearing them in Petite 24. The top is also from Madewell and fits true to size (XXS for me).
Jeans Petite 24 | Top XXS | Necklace | Earrings | Bag | Shoes
Demi Boot Jeans
If you’re just starting to step away from skinny jeans and want to try some of the trendier styles, slim-fit straight or demi boot jeans are a good way to go. I’ve found that a style that’s a little more full-length works well with both boots and flats. Cropped versions look great with flats, but tend to be a little choppy with boots. I will expand on this more in the denim guide, but typically a slim bootie that tucks under the jeans works well. Back to the jeans, these are true to size and have a rigid, but comfortable fit. They are slim from the hip to the knee with a very slight flare at the bottom (which also makes it easy to tuck boots under).
Top XXS | Jeans Petite 24 | Necklace | Earrings | Bag | Shoes
Perfect Vintage Straight Jeans
Now for my favorite straight jeans – the perfect vintage straight. These are my favorite fit of denim all around. Madewell’s jeans tend to vary from pair to pair so when it comes to fit I can only speak for the exact pairs I share. I’ve tried some that were too long/wide etc. This pair is rigid with stretch. They’re mid-rise with a classic dark wash. They are a true full-length on me and have a slim straight leg.
Sweater XXS | Jeans Petite 24 | Necklace | Earrings | Shoes | Bag
Stay tuned for the full fall denim guide. I’ll have different options in all of the trending fits for Petites as well as different price point options. No hemming required!
-Brooke
