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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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5. Tailored Tapered Trousers

Slim at the ankle—perfect for petites; check out M&S Petite and Boden Petite.


Recommended Petite-Friendly Brands & Store Links


Why Tellar.co.uk Is a Game-Changer

  1. 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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  2. Free Printable or Mailed Tape

    Measure at home precisely and effortlessly (free tape guide

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Skip Returns & Save Time

    Ditch the guesswork—no more ordering two sizes "just in case."


Petite Trousers Capsule Wardrobe

  • Straight-Leg: COS tailored pair

  • Cropped Slim-Leg: ASOS Petite or Mango Petite

  • High-Waist Tapered Work Trousers: Whistles or Reiss

  • Wide-Leg Palazzos: COS or Calle Del Mar

  • Classic Comfort: M&S Petite carrot or pull-on styles


💡 How to Use Tellar for Trouser Shopping

  1. Download Your Free Tape

    Get it now: Tellar.co.uk/free-measuring-tape

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  2. Set Up Your Profile

    At Tellar.co.uk/create-profile, enter your measurements or a known size.

  3. Try “Store Size Lookup”

    Know your size at one brand? Tellar matches it to other brands you’re interested in.


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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?

Drop the doubts, skip the returns—and rock your petite style with confidence.