The Best Trousers for Petite Women: Styles, Brands & Fit Tips
Author: Stylist and brand team at Tellar
Date: 2025
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Finding well-fitting trousers as a petite woman (typically under 5′4″/163 cm) can be tricky—but the right styles and brands, plus Tellar.co.uk’s sizing tool, make it a breeze.
🔹 Flattering Trouser Styles for Petite Frames
1. Straight-Leg Trousers
Classic, professional, and elongating. Brands like COS offer petite-adjusted lengths.2. Cropped/Ankle Grazer Trousers
Hit just above the ankle—seen in ASOS Petite and Mango Petite, ideal for showcasing shoes.3. High-Waisted Slim/Fitted Pants
Designed for leg elongation; Whistles Petite and Reiss Petite excel here.4. Wide-Leg & Palazzos
Voluminous but cropped appropriately—found at COS and indie brands like Calle Del Mar (real fit guidance
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Slim at the ankle—perfect for petites; check out M&S Petite and Boden Petite.Recommended Petite-Friendly Brands & Store Links
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ASOS Petite – Trend-led cropping, high rises.
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Mango Petite – Stylish, affordable—cropped tailoring.
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COS – Minimalist straight‑leg and wide‑leg options.
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M&S Petite – Work-ready staples, carrot cuts, crepe fabrics.
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Whistles Petite – Tailored, cropped, sleek.
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Reiss Petite – Polished styles for office or events.
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Calle Del Mar – Indie wide-leg trousers; petite-friendly proportions. Guidance at Tellar
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Why Tellar.co.uk Is a Game-Changer
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Accurate Sizing Across 1,500+ Brands
No guessing: enter your bust, waist, hips (and inseam/rise) to see your perfect fit live (How to Measure Yourself at Home
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Petite-Specific Fit Notes
Alerts for cropped lengths, rise issues, waist discrepancies—tailored to your frame (What to Wear If You’re Petite
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Real Reviews & Brand Insights
Check genuine fit reports—e.g., Precis Petite’s slim-cut trousers hit just right for women under 5′2″
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Skip Returns & Save Time
Ditch the guesswork—no more ordering two sizes "just in case."
Petite Trousers Capsule Wardrobe
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Straight-Leg: COS tailored pair
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Cropped Slim-Leg: ASOS Petite or Mango Petite
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High-Waist Tapered Work Trousers: Whistles or Reiss
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Wide-Leg Palazzos: COS or Calle Del Mar
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Classic Comfort: M&S Petite carrot or pull-on styles
💡 How to Use Tellar for Trouser Shopping
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Download Your Free Tape
Get it now: Tellar.co.uk/free-measuring-tape
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Set Up Your Profile
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Final Take
Petite figures deserve trousers that flatter—without overwhelming. Choose cropped, high-rise, tapered, straight-leg silhouettes and check them on Tellar first—no guessing, no returns. Whether it's ASOS, Mango, COS, M&S, Whistles, or Reiss, your perfect petite trouser is waiting—with Tellar's real-fit data ensuring you'll get it spot-on.
Ready to Shop with Confidence?
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👉 Print your free tape at Tellar.co.uk/free-measuring-tape
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👉 Get live fit matches while you browse trousers from your favorite brands
Drop the doubts, skip the returns—and rock your petite style with confidence.