The best bottoms for Petites. I recently started a new job where I needed comfortable pants, but I still wanted to feel stylish and good in what I wear (presentable if I may). However, I noticed that I only have basic leggings and jeans. I was not surprised that this is my situation- the more classy trousers are always very long for me! It is possible to find some jeans or leggings for shorter women like myself. However, the trousers is the mission impossible.

Except if you have my Petite brand list and shopping guide and know where to shop online if you are a woman under 5’4. That is exactly what I did, and I ordered a few pants and leggings from four different Petite categories and brands around the world. This is the ultimate Petite pants and leggings fashion haul and shopping guide. All of the bottoms for Petites mentioned are under $100/100EUR and most of the pants are on a budget.

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Let’s get into the best bottoms for Petites.

Best bottoms for Petites

Olive wide trousers

Firstly, when I saw these olive green pants on ASOS (by Miss Selfridge Petite), I knew I had to get them. They were also on sale, which made me grab them immediately. However, I was not sure how they were going to fit me. Secondly, I fell in love with the olive green tone last year, and since then, I have been hooked.

Last year I got the gorgeous olive green midi skirt, but I have never had the trousers. Therefore, I had to get the Miss Selfridge Petite wide-leg trousers. Thirdly, with the narrow white vertical lines, the trousers are very flattering for shorter frames. However, I was not expecting the pants fitting me so nicely. The pants sit on the hips and then get wider on the leg- the best fit.

Finally, the pants are very comfortable if you need to sit and move a lot- just like I do in my work. I always thought wide pants were not for me, but the fact they are so comfortable- now I see why many business women choose wide-leg trousers and not straight or skinny fit. These are the best bottoms for Petites that work in an office!

Fuschia pink wide leg trousers

Firstly, I am 4’9 tall (or 150cm). The boohoo pants and leggings have never fitted me- they are a little bit too long for me. And these cute pink wide-leg trousers from Boohoo are not an exception. However, the pants fit me and the length are good if I wear high-heels. But I do not wear a lot of high heels and these were meant to be my work pants. Therefore, I am still thinking of sending them back.

Secondly, The Boohoo pants, in my experience, always have a problem with buttons falling out. Usually, I barely put them on, and just by touching a button, they fall out. Is that the brand strategy? Have you had it happen before?

However, the trousers themselves are super cute, flattering and comfortable again. The best part is the stretchy band on the back, which makes it not gap but fit on my back and hips perfectly. Who said bottoms for Petites cannot be fun?!

Jogger and trousers mix

This jogger and trouser mix from Zalando (Only Petite) is my new go-to work pants. These pants are exactly what I was searching for. If you work with children or move a lot, these pants are for you! I love how it has the drawstrings as joggers, but the design is still classy and suitable for the work environment.

However, I can also see these pants at the airport or on road trips. I have always struggled with my travel outfits as I want to feel comfortable and good but also elegant and stylish. However, I have finally found the best bottoms for Petites! Finally, they do give me a grandparent vibes, but I will be the most stylish petite grandpa ever.

The best leather leggings there are

We cannot talk about the best bottoms for Petites and not include leather leggings. Have you heard about the Spanx leather leggings? The leggings were trending a few years ago, and I have always wanted to review and test them out as a short woman under 5’4. Today is the day when I will give you my honest opinion about these Petite faux leather leggings from Spanx.

The black leather leggings look very sleek and are very tight-fitted. At first, it is different to put them on but once they are on- they are comfortable leggings, that cinch you in while not causing any pain and looking fabulous. Because of the price, I wanted to hate them and send them back- but I could not. These are definitely the best faux leather leggings that I have ever owned. Therefore, I promise you- Spanx Petite leggings are worth the money.

Soft flare pants

The soft flare pants was my first ever order from the Pretty Little Thing. Firstly, I did not noticed that they are knitted pants and for me- I do not like the knitted material because I need pants to hold me in! Secondly, they are way too long for me. If you are 4’10-5’0 then they might fit your height. Thirdly, if I want to return the pants to PLT, they ask me to pay for the return, which for me would be 8 eur or half the price of the pants. Therefore, do what you want with that information but I will be cautious when I order from them!

However, talking about the pants and quality. The pants themselves are very soft, and the material is thick and stretchy. If you need pants to hang around at home, these are pants for you.

Where to shop for Petite clothing?

Which of the best bottoms for Petites will you get or will add to your wishlist? And I would want to know in the comments your Petite requests as well as your feedback of these retailers and brands. Do not forget to follow the blog to not miss any more style tips and fashion finds for short women!