Petite girls and skinny jeans

DimpleGirl · Jul 15th, 2008, 05:54 PM

Hi ladies,
I was wondering do you think petite girls look good in skinny jeans? I'm only 5'1, 90lbs. Most of skinny jeans I've tried on are too long for me. So, it's hard to find ones that fit perfectly. Also, because I'm short, I don't know if I would look in skinny jean but I would like to try out that style. This fall season is coming out with so many nice boots. I would like to show them off with skinny jeans.
Anyways, your thoughts would be appreciated.

laureenthemean · Jul 15th, 2008, 06:06 PM

I think they would look good under boots. If they're too long, you can always get them altered.

ilovemylilo · Jul 15th, 2008, 06:24 PM

^ditto. also, you can get the "ankle" version of the jeans, approx inseam is 27-29".

sep · Jul 15th, 2008, 06:36 PM

I'm 5'1" also and the J Brand 10" Skinny jeans fit perfectly! No alterations needed!

one little bow. · Jul 15th, 2008, 06:43 PM

I'm 5'3 and tiny, I love jbrand and true religion's skinny jeans.

Archipelago · Jul 15th, 2008, 07:19 PM

I'm short too and I love skinny jeans. Brands I like that come in short inseams are Marc by Marc Jacobs and AG Jeans.

MonkeyGirl · Jul 15th, 2008, 07:28 PM

i think that skinny jeans would look really good!

Vinyl · Jul 15th, 2008, 07:32 PM

I'm 5'1 & I love skinny jeans (although my calves are fat, lol, so I usually wear boot-cut jeans).

ColdSteel · Jul 15th, 2008, 07:47 PM

I think they look great as long as you get them hemmed. When you're short, cuffs cut you in half. I'm 5' 7" but I had to convince a few of my shorter friends that when it looks like they're wearing buckets at the ends of their jeans it's time to get them hemmed :P.

You could always try ankle/capri jeans, too.

KristyDarling · Jul 15th, 2008, 07:50 PM

I'm 5'2", small-framed, and I wear skinnies but ONLY tucked into boots with a heel. I'm short-legged and I find that skinny jeans somehow make my legs look even shorter.

Most designers provide a petite inseam version for their skinnies.

Izznit · Jul 15th, 2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ColdSteel

I think they look great as long as you get them hemmed. When you're short, cuffs cut you in half. I'm 5' 7" but I had to convince a few of my shorter friends that when it looks like they're wearing buckets at the ends of their jeans it's time to get them hemmed :P.

You could always try ankle/capri jeans, too.

Very true! Tis why I cuff mine on the inside or fold them inward. And then when I wear heels or summat, I just unfold'em!

emyrow99 · Jul 15th, 2008, 11:49 PM

I'm 5'2" and 99 lbs and my Diesel & Nudie Skinny jeans required no alterations. Good luck!

mel_mel1004 · Jul 16th, 2008, 12:05 AM

I'm short too, but I leave my skinnies unaltered and let them rouch/ gather at my ankles, luckily for me, I like the look and it works for me and I don't have to get them altered.

fashionispoison · Jul 16th, 2008, 12:25 AM

hmm i'm pretty petite, too but you're definitely smaller than me! i'd suggest getting them at the junior section at dept. stores

loverundercover · Jul 16th, 2008, 12:52 AM

i think you should buy one pair and go with it. it takes a little bit of getting used to, these skinny jeans, but i feel like in the end you'll reach for them quite often :)

Jul 15th, 2008, 05:54 PM	#1
DimpleGirl It's never enough Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 141	Hi ladies, I was wondering do you think petite girls look good in skinny jeans? I'm only 5'1, 90lbs. Most of skinny jeans I've tried on are too long for me. So, it's hard to find ones that fit perfectly. Also, because I'm short, I don't know if I would look in skinny jean but I would like to try out that style. This fall season is coming out with so many nice boots. I would like to show them off with skinny jeans. Anyways, your thoughts would be appreciated. __________________ One for the girls Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my shape to keep. Please no wrinkles, Please no bags And please lift my butt before it sags. Please no age spots, Please no gray And as for my belly, Please take it away. Please keep me healthy, Please keep me young, And thank you Dear Lord, For all that you've done.

Jul 15th, 2008, 06:06 PM	#2
laureenthemean Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,206	I think they would look good under boots. If they're too long, you can always get them altered. __________________ Wish list: Yellow SGH or Magenta RH or CH Day Any Pinup, size 39 Milk patent Clichy 100 or 120, size 39 HG: Gold Cage Zeppa, size 38.5-39 See my shoes here! Buy now, think later!

Jul 15th, 2008, 06:36 PM	#4
sep Live-Luv-Shop-Repeat Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Elliptical Trainer Posts: 3,859	I'm 5'1" also and the J Brand 10" Skinny jeans fit perfectly! No alterations needed! __________________ Wishlist 2008: Vermillion Work, Amethyst Work, Argent PT, Marine PT 2009: Framboise, Mandarine, Anthracite, Noir

Jul 15th, 2008, 07:28 PM	#7
MonkeyGirl My Future Baby!!! Joined: Dec 2007 Location: L.V. Lalaland ;) Posts: 1,187	i think that skinny jeans would look really good! __________________ My Hopefuls LV Damier Ebony Speedy 30 (Christmas time!!) [] Chanel Inimitable Waterproof Multi-Dimensionnel Mascara [] Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfume [] Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Starfish Pendant [] Ed Hardy Women's S/S V-Neck Tee, "Peace Cross" in Off White [] Chanel Le Vernis Robertson Exclusive Rodeo Drive Nail Polish [] Dooney & Bourke Sweetheart Small Coin Case [] 291 Spirit Long Sleeve Off Shoulder Sweatshirt []

Jul 15th, 2008, 07:32 PM	#8
Vinyl Miu Miu lovin'! Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Honolulu/Boston Posts: 1,292	I'm 5'1 & I love skinny jeans (although my calves are fat, lol, so I usually wear boot-cut jeans). __________________ wanting a miu miu bow satchel in alluminio badly.

Jul 15th, 2008, 06:24 PM	#3
ilovemylilo Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Tampa, FLA Posts: 628	^ditto. also, you can get the "ankle" version of the jeans, approx inseam is 27-29".

Jul 15th, 2008, 06:43 PM	#5
one little bow. member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 208	I'm 5'3 and tiny, I love jbrand and true religion's skinny jeans.

Jul 15th, 2008, 07:19 PM	#6
Archipelago Member Joined: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,124	I'm short too and I love skinny jeans. Brands I like that come in short inseams are Marc by Marc Jacobs and AG Jeans.

Jul 15th, 2008, 07:47 PM	#9
ColdSteel Thrift Town Forever! Joined: Sep 2007 Location: SF, CA Posts: 693	I think they look great as long as you get them hemmed. When you're short, cuffs cut you in half. I'm 5' 7" but I had to convince a few of my shorter friends that when it looks like they're wearing buckets at the ends of their jeans it's time to get them hemmed :P. You could always try ankle/capri jeans, too. __________________ Wishlist... NEW GLASSES! Help! I can't see!

Jul 15th, 2008, 07:50 PM	#10
KristyDarling Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,143	I'm 5'2", small-framed, and I wear skinnies but ONLY tucked into boots with a heel. I'm short-legged and I find that skinny jeans somehow make my legs look even shorter. Most designers provide a petite inseam version for their skinnies.

Jul 15th, 2008, 11:49 PM	#12
emyrow99 pura vida! Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 675	I'm 5'2" and 99 lbs and my Diesel & Nudie Skinny jeans required no alterations. Good luck! __________________ what does not kill you, makes you stronger

Jul 16th, 2008, 12:05 AM	#13
mel_mel1004 Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 842	I'm short too, but I leave my skinnies unaltered and let them rouch/ gather at my ankles, luckily for me, I like the look and it works for me and I don't have to get them altered.

Jul 16th, 2008, 12:25 AM	#14
fashionispoison Member Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,648	hmm i'm pretty petite, too but you're definitely smaller than me! i'd suggest getting them at the junior section at dept. stores __________________ my blog

Jul 16th, 2008, 12:52 AM	#15
loverundercover Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 204	i think you should buy one pair and go with it. it takes a little bit of getting used to, these skinny jeans, but i feel like in the end you'll reach for them quite often :)