Denim Shorts for Petite Women
The true foundation of my closet and style, I basically live in jean shorts. In Florida, shorts are really a year-round piece. It can be tough to find a cute and comfortable pair, though, especially if you’re on the petite side. Here, I’m sharing the best shorts for petite women, highlighting a mix of distressed denim shorts and mid-rise jean shorts in a variety of washes.
Visiting Hyde Park Village in Tampa, wearing the Madewell High-Rise Denim Shorts (sold out, similar style here)
Outfit details available on ShopLTK here!
Cute Jean Shorts for Petite Women
Madewell and J.Crew have been my go-to for jean shorts for years now. Both stores offer a great mix of washes, lengths, and weights when it comes to jean shorts. For the price, too, they’re a really great value.
Lately, though, I’ve expanded my denim short library to include both Abercrombie & Fitch and Aerie. With affordable and cute jean shorts for curvy petite frames, both are really well suited for shorter women. Abercrombie & Fitch, in particular, has a wide range of lengths and waist-heights, which are helpful if you’re trying to find the perfect petite fit. Personally, I love the A&F Curve Love Mid-Rise Mom Shorts. I sized up two sizes for a looser look in these petite jean shorts. I have been slowly collecting all the washes available!
Top Row: Aerie Distressed Daydream Denim Short | Madewell High-Rise Denim Shorts (sold out, similar style here) | Curve Love Mom Shorts | J.Crew High-Rise Juniper Wash Denim Shorts
Bottom Row: J.Crew Mid-Rise Squash Wash Shorts | Curve Love Light Wash Mid-Rise Mom Shorts (sold out, similar style here) | Madewell Lunar Wash High-Rise Denim Shorts | Curve Love Dark Wash High-Rise Mom Shorts
Do you prefer high-rise, low-rise, or mid-rise jean shorts?
All of my favorite jean shorts are mid-rise; so easy to style with a cute graphic tee, plaid button down, or sweatshirt for cooler days.
Shop favorite tops of mine to pair with your new favorite shorts here!
Looking for more great petite styles?
Check out my guide to the best leggings with pockets designed for petite women!
*This post was originally published on March 10, 2022. It was most recently updated on October 19, 2023.