Tailored, cropped pants, especially kick flares, are one of this season’s essential wardrobe staples. Paired with fitted ankle boots or lace-up flats, these abbreviated trousers create the perfect, sleek, right-now silhouette that you’ll want to wear every day.
But if you’re a shortie, finding them in the right fit and cut can be tricky — petites know the all-too-common annoyance of trying on a set of "cropped” jeans or “ankle” pants only to discover that, on you, they're just regular-length. And if there’s a flared shape or special design detail on the hem (for example, a raw fringe and unrolled hems), taking them to your tailor to shorten is simply not an option.
Thankfully, even though many petite styles are not always available in stores, plenty of our favorite labels offer cropped pants with extra-short inseams online. Here, some awesome kick flares at all price points, no alterations required.
Slightly quirky and unexpected, these colorblocked culottes would look great whether they’re paired with a graphic hoodie or a lace blouse.
& Other Stories Crepe Culottes, $90, available at & Other Stories.
Stretch pants with an elasticized waistband that are sharp enough for work? Sold.
Ann Taylor Petite Kick Crop Pants, $79, available at Ann Taylor.
Nothing screams, "IT'S FINALLY SUMMER!" more than a breezy head-to-toe white look. These lightweight pants will get you halfway there.
C/MEO Collective Talk It Out Pant, $140, available at Need Supply Co.
The ideal punchy-hued jeans to wear to all your summer concerts; just add a vintage tee and you’re good to go.
Free People Chloe Cropped Flare, $78, available at Free People.
These dramatic flared pants are guaranteed to turn heads, even if you just pair them with a basic white tee.
Acne Studios Cropped Flared Pants, $620, available at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Expertly distressed flared jeans for when you want to subtly channel the '70s.
Blanknyc Distressed Flare Crop, $88, available at Revolve.
Just add strappy sandals and your favorite boho blouse and you’re good to go.
Gap Authentic 1969 Crop Kick Jeans, $59.95, available at Gap.
Pair these with a striped nautical tee and you’re set for preppy beach weekends.
J.Crew Petite Teddie Pant in Seersucker, $89.50, available at J. Crew.
Vertical stripes have a lengthening effect and we’re fans of the understated ones on these flares.
Cartonnier Striped Crop Flare Charlie Trousers, $118, available at Anthropologie.
Possibly the only music festival pants you’ll still want to wear once summer’s over.
Free People Retro Printed High Rise Flare, $128, available at Free People.
A fun way to introduce ruffles into your daily uniform.
Isa Arfen Frill Hem Cotton Blend Trousers, $683, available at MatchesFashion.
Simple jeans in a classic '90s wash are the perfect base for your wackiest statement tops.
Alexander Wang Cropped Mid-Rise Flared Jeans, $275, available at Net-A-Porter.
The no-frills denim cut that is guaranteed to become your summer go-to.
LOFT Petite Modern Kick Crop Jeans, $59.50, available at LOFT.
Great wear-to-work trousers for when it’s hot out, but your work is blasting the AC.
Lafayette 148 New York Downtown Crop Flare Leg Pants, $378, available at Nordstrom.
A romantic, floaty take on the cropped flare trend. Perfect for day-to-evening dressing.
Ellery Lazio Velvet Flared Pants, $940, available at Net-A-Porter.
Basically, these are dressy, abbreviated sweatpants. But who said that’s a bad thing?
Missguided Raw Edge Ponte Kick Flare, $30.60, available at Missguided.
Finally, an unrolled hem style that actually works for short girls.
R13 Straight Boy Distressed Jeans, $345, available at MatchesFashion.
Because a perfectly frayed pair of jeans is practically a wardrobe essential.
Mother Insider Crop Step Fray, $205, available at Mother.
Rock these ribbed knit pants with your best vintage concert tee for a cozy night in, or dress them up with a structured moto jacket and hit the town in comfort.
Silence + Noise Camille Crop Flare Pant, $49, available at Urban Outfitters.
The airy leg slits add whimsy to a stylish pair of warm weather work trousers.
White House Black Market Wide-leg Split Cropped Pants, $78 $29.99, available at White House Black Market.
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