Pants for short women with short legs
Pants for short women
Most women wish for long legs. But if you’re not one of the lucky ones born with a pair of long stems, read on. We’re here to help you find pants for short women.
Finding the perfect pants or jeans for women is not easy, as we are all different in body shape and what suits us, and it can be particularly complicated to find pants for short women. If you have short legs, you undoubtedly know the ongoing struggle of finding pants that fit in length.
Your legs always seem short in a pair of jeans, and every time you find a pair that fits your waist and hips, they are always just too long. You might also find yourself making frequent trips to the tailor every time you buy a new pair of pants or jeans—because you always need to have them hemmed.
Find pants for short women at LAURIE
We understand that it can turn into a frustrating and complicated mission every time you need to find a pair of pants for short women. The selection of pants for short women with short legs is not always very impressive. That's why at LAURIE, we've decided to take matters into our own hands to make it a much more straightforward experience to buy pants for short women. It would be wonderful to be able to buy pants that fit perfectly in length from the start, especially if you have short legs, wouldn't it?
Before you embark on the hunt for your new pants, it's important that you first get a handle on your measurements so you can choose the right length. When measuring to find out which inseam length you need, you should know what your inseam measurements are. You measure your inseam from the crotch to the ankle. At LAURIE, we know that fit is crucial, which is why we offer no less than five inseam lengths in our collection – so yes, we have a solid selection of pants for short women.
Our three shortest inseam lengths have the following measurements:
Cropped length
This is our shortest length, measuring just 67 cm in inseam
Extra short length
This is our second shortest length, measuring 70-75 cm in inseam.
Short length
This is the longest of our short inseam lengths, measuring 75-77 cm in inseam.
Which fit should you choose for short legs?
As soon as you have your inseam measurements sorted and have found the right size, it's time to consider which silhouette you desire. Do you prefer a Slim silhouette that hugs the body from hip to ankle? Or are you more into a Regular fit, which provides shape without being too tight on the legs? You might also prefer a Straight silhouette, which fits at the waist but has the same width from thigh to ankle.
In our LAURIE collection, you will find pants for short women in various silhouettes, so you can find the perfect pair that suits your personal needs and preferences—even if you have short legs. You can learn more about our silhouettes here.
Pants for Short Women – Here’s What to Look For
Below, we have gathered some ideas on what to look for when you have short legs. Regardless, you should always choose the type of pants that you feel most comfortable in and that you like. There is no right or wrong choice— we've simply put together a handful of tips and tricks for inspiration for those of you with short legs.
Read the following styling tips for those of you looking for pants for short women
The right length
As mentioned earlier, always look for pants or jeans that are specifically made in short lengths—this way, you minimize the chance that the pants will need to be hemmed. It saves you both time and money.
The Importance of the waistline
Opt for pants or jeans that you can pull higher at the waist, such as those with an elastic waistband, as this will make your legs appear longer.
The fit
If you choose a pair of pants or jeans with either a Skinny or Slim fit, this will make your legs appear longer. The same goes for choosing pants with a slight bootcut or straight legs, as they will also have the same effect.
Colours
Opt for pants or jeans in dark colors or prints, as dark tones will make your legs look longer.
Choice of footwear
You can advantageously choose to match a pair of shoes and an upper in the same color as your pants or jeans, as this color combination will make your shorter legs appear longer. Alternatively, you can opt for a pair of heeled boots or sandals and let the pant legs hang down over them so that the pants touch the ground. This also particularly helps to make your legs look longer.
Avoid contrasts
Avoid adding a belt or shoes in contrasting colors to your pants or jeans, as this will visually cut your legs and have the opposite effect—making your legs appear even shorter.
We hope you have gained valuable insights into what to look for when you have short legs and need pants for petite women—whether you want to highlight them or make them appear longer.
Check out our entire selection of pants and jeans for petite women here: Pants for petite women
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