Finding the Perfect Pair of Jeans for Short, Slim Men

If you’re a short, slim man, it’s very difficult to find a pair of jeans that fits well and flatters your body type.

Being short makes it hard to find jeans because almost all jeans will be too long. Very few manufacturers make jeans with inseams shorter than 30 inches.

SEE ALSO: Clothing Industry Hates Short Men 

But, since getting pants hemmed is relatively easy, it’s actually more important to find a pair of jeans that fits well everywhere else – especially around the hips and through the legs.

If you’re a thin guy, this is no easy task, especially if you don’t want to wear ultra low-rise jeans (which usually aren’t the most flattering choice for shorter men).

At just over 5’5? and 125 lbs soaking wet, I’m a small guy. Some might call me petite, but I prefer “of modest stature”.

It’s always been hard for me to find jeans that fit well, and I usually end up compromising on something like the rise, leg opening or quality.

That’s why I decided to go hunting for a great pair of jeans. There are a few brands I’ve always wanted to try (like A.P.C.), as well as some brands I haven’t tried in a long time (like Gap).

So I ordered 12 pairs of jeans from 10 different brands, tried them all on and documented the whole experience in order help you figure out which brand will work best for your needs.

Now that that’s out of the way, let’s get on with the show. First, the highlights:

My 3 Favorites

#1: Gap Stretch Skinny – Surprisingly awesome (see below).

#2: Levi’s 510 Skinny – Perfect middle ground between slim and skinny.

#3: Nudie Pipe Led – Pricey, slim, flattering and comfy.

The Underdog

Gap Stretch Skinny – Honestly, I thought I was better than The Gap, which is why I hadn’t tried on a pair of Gap jeans for a very long time.

But out of all 12 pairs, these were my favorite. Plus, they happen to be among the most affordable jeans out there.