Basic Definition

Petite jeans are specifically made for petite bodies or those who are shorter than 5’5” in height; typically 5’3” or less.

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History

Petite jean sizes were ignored in the mainstream fashion market some 40 years ago. It wasn’t until 25 years ago that many designers like Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan and Calvin Klein finally answered the demand of petite women by creating a special clothing size for them.  Part of the reason why petite jean sizes were ignored was due to their inability to maintain a good profit margin. Petite jean sizes did not reach large numbers of consumers until the early 1980’s, when a handful of major apparel labels like Liz Claiborne and Adrienne Vittadini, having discovered that millions of smaller women did not fit into their regular clothing lines, agreed to produce petite sizes. Now, many denim companies offer petite jeans. At indiDenim, our cutting-edge technology lets petite women design their own, completely unique style.
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Style Advice

Petite jeans paired with heels instantly add inches to your small frame.

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Works Best For

Petite Bodies with different body shapes…
Pear Shape
Apple Shape
Tall and Slender
Top heavy
Hourglass Shape
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See Also

Slim Jeans
Jeggings
Skinny Jeans
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References

Where’s the Petite Department? Going the Way of the Petticoat
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/28/business/28petite.html?ei=5089&en=68f23efedac9867e&ex=1306468800&partner=rssyahoo&emc=rss&pagewanted=all
How High Are Ashley Olsen’s Heels? http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2006/11/14/ashley-olsens-s/
Petite Sizes-Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petite_sizes
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