This in-depth guide to jeans for short men contains everything you need to know to wear jeans that fit and flatter your build (even if you’re a shorter guy).

Regardless of your height, jeans might be the number one most important wardrobe staple any guy can own.

In this article, we’ll break down exactly what you need to know before you buy another pair of jeans.

Why jeans? Because they’re the ultimate casual pant, but they work in smart casual and even business casual settings as well.

What else gives you that sort of versatility?

But if they don’t fit, you’ll look like a sullen teen from the late ‘90s, especially if you’re a shorter guy.

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On the other hand, if you buy too far into the skinny jean trend, you’ll look like your pants are painted on. Not a good look, either!

Luckily, we’re going to help you find that perfect balance. We’ll talk about:

• How Jeans Should Fit
• Pants Break
• Cuffing vs. Not Cuffing
• Common Fit Problems
• Where to Buy Shorter Jeans

Let’s dive in, shall we?

How Jeans Should Fit

At TMM, we’re strong believers that “slim fit” jeans are the best option for most guys.

Maybe you’ve never considered yourself a “slim” guy. A lot of us shorter gents are stocky, too. The big thighs and broad shoulders don’t seem like they’d do too well in anything “slim fit.”

Well, you’d be surprised.

Slim-fit jeans work for stocky guys, too. Oftentimes, relaxed-fit jeans cover the thighs but leave a ton of extra fabric around the calves. This just makes short guys look shorter (and stocky guys look stockier).

Many slim-fit jeans just taper toward the bottom, removing some of that extra fabric that’s only making you look shorter and stockier.