However, there are plenty of ways to gain any self-esteem you've lost recently and find the best jeans for short women over 50.
"The right pair of jeans can completely change how you carry yourself," she tells Parade. "The goal isn’t to dress younger, it’s to dress in a way that still feels modern, flattering and authentically you, all while still having a style personality."
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Michelle Barrett, a celebrity stylist who has dressed clients like Katy Perry and Rosie Jones, points out that "body types" matter when looking for the right ones. She says some women at this age might want to have a more flattering jean choice for their midsection.
Instead, she recommends, "Go for a straight-leg, for balance."
"Some of the best jean styles for [short] women over 50 are going to have a higher rise with a straight-leg to flatter their petite stature by lengthening their figure and highlight their curves in all the right places," she tells Parade. "They'll probably have a kick flare or mini boot cut because it creates proportion and balance."
"I am loving the soft barrel-leg as a fun fashion choice because it actually can look very chic and modern and age-appropriate when styled correctly for this particular demographic," she explains.
What Should Short Women 50+ Look for When Shopping for Jeans?
"Women over 50 still want to feel current, but they’re often dressing with more intention now," reveals Gray.
"The best denim for petite women at this stage is really about balance," she notes. "As a stylist, I would suggest something polished enough to feel elevated, but comfortable enough to live in."
"Even a one-inch difference in hem length can completely change how polished and elongated the body looks," she explains.
Barrett also suggests that women of this age and height might try darker colored jeans, with matching articles of clothing to match. Almost going for a monochromatic look.
She adds that short women with longer torsos might want to wear "medium-waisted or high-waisted" denim since it makes the legs look longer.
"If you need your jeans taken up, take them to the tailors with the shoes you intend to wear them with to get them altered correctly," the celebrity stylist shares.
"If I can leave all my short lady readers with one last bit of advice: find yourself a great tailor," she declares. "They’ll change your life."
"I generally steer petite women over 50 away from very low-rise denim, not because of any age rules, but because most women at this stage are looking for comfort, support and ease through the midsection," Gray explains.
Other styles that some women may want to steer clear of in the denim section include overly baggy, wide-leg jeans, according to Gray. That's because they can appear to eat up a smaller person, looking bigger than they're supposed to.
And while super skinny jeans aren't completely out of style, Gray says that short women over the age of 50 should avoid wearing them as "they can sometimes feel visually heavy or dated compared to a cleaner straight silhouette that is just a bit more current and timeless."
7 Best Jeans for Short Women Over 50, According to Celebrity Stylists
It can be hard to find just the right pair of jeans if you're a shorter woman over the age of 50. The stylists outline the best styles to look out for.
1. Straight-leg jeans
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"A straight leg draws the eye down," she shares.
2. Cropped kick-flare
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"A cropped kick flare or mini bootcut is fantastic on petite women because it creates movement and balance without overwhelming the frame," she explains. "Showing a little ankle keeps the silhouette lighter and visually lengthens the leg."
Gray suggests pairing jeans like these with patent loafers, kitten heel sandals, clean sneakers or sleek boots.
3. Indigo denim
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"The darker the color the more lengthening and slimming it will be," she shares. "A lighter shade makes the wearer look wider, thereby shorter. Works even better worn with a dark top too."
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4. High-waisted jeans
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"If you are short-waisted, go for medium-waisted jeans—but avoid low-waisted as they will only make your legs look shorter," she reveals.
5. Bootcut jeans
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"Bootcut allows you the space to wear heels or boots with heels underneath comfortably without clashing," she explains. "This can give you an added hidden height."
6. Denim with vertical fading, marks or seams
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This type of jean will give you a balanced look that can elongate your legs, she tells Parade. Why?
To get a similar effect, without vertical marks or seams, she says, "Alternatively, wear a horizontal stripe top with a pair of indigo straight-leg jeans, and this will also make the legs look longer."
7. Soft barrel leg
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"The key is choosing a more refined shape that gives way to a more modern style without adding too much heaviness at the bottom," she states. "It balances out because less weight at [the] ankles means we can make room for our curvy hips up top still and rock this shape."
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