10 Best Jeans For Short Women - Bustle 10 Best Jeans For Short Women - Bustle Posted: 31 May 2019 02:45 PM PDT I'm 4 foot 11, which makes shopping for jeans a significant challenge. In the past, I've either had to budget for expensive alterations or simply accept the bunched, excess fabric at my ankle — but since the rise of the internet, the best jeans for short women are infinitely easier to find and purchase. Popular online retailers now offer a much wider selection of lengths and sizes, which is incredible news for especially petite (or tall) people. Please note that this is not a " which jeans will suit my body-type? " article. Style is subjective, and you should opt for whichever cut and rise you prefer, regardless of your height. For that reason, I'll be focusing primarily on inseam when outlining the best jeans for petite women ; whether you prefer skinny high-waisted, a boyfriend cut, or a classic fit, length ...