
Rihanna Convinced Me That Reese Witherspoon’s Petite-Friendly Jeans Are a Must for Spring
I don’t want to get ahead of myself, but I think we might have a new pair of ‘It’ jeans on our hands. In the past few months alone, I’ve seen one style pop up over and over again: Bootcut. Reese Witherspoon keeps wearing the short girl-friendly silhouette, and Leighton Meester just rocked them at Paris Fashion Week. And after seeing Rihanna (a.k.a. the ultimate cool girl) wearing the leg-lengthening style, I feel more confident than ever saying that they’re about to be spring’s must-have item.
The subtly flared style finds the perfect middle ground between the casual baggy jeans we’ve spent the last few years in and the skinny ones threatening to replace them. Plus, the optical illusion silhouette makes legs look miles longer; it’s no wonder petite editors and all of Hollywood are reaching for them. In case they’re not in your wardrobe yet, I found nine styles you can grab today from brands editors and celebrities love, like Levi’s, Mother, and Madewell, starting at $42.
9 Bootcut Jeans for Spring
Levi’s 725 High Rise Bootcut Jeans
Amazon
Levi’s popular 725 bootcut jeans are on sale for just $42 at Amazon, making them a no-brainer to add to your closet this spring. They’re available in 23 colors—my favorite is this classic dark wash—as well as two lengths: regular and short. Plus, they’ve amassed more than 4,200 five-star ratings, with fans reporting that the stretchy jeans “fit like a glove” and lift their butt.
Wit & Wisdom High Waist Itty Bitty Bootcut Jeans
Nordstrom
Wit & Wisdom’s bootcuts are another under-$100 pair shoppers love. These are for the person that likes a slim fit, as the pants are tight through the hips and thighs and flare only a tiny bit at the bottom. “They’re flattering and hug all the right places,” wrote one fan, while another raved that the style’s stretchy cotton blend makes the jeans “feel like leggings.”
Madewell Relaxed Bootcut Jeans
Madewell
Skin-tight jeans aren’t for me, which is why I’m eyeing Madewell’s Relaxed Bootcuts. These have a lived-in look, with a little extra room throughout. But despite having a more relaxed, “very comfortable” fit, shoppers say that these offer great hold. “These actually flatten my tummy,” said one fan who deemed the jeans “so flattering.” They also reported that, despite the jean’s compressive effects, the waistband never dug into their stomach or felt restrictive.
I’m calling it now: You’re going to see bootcut jeans everywhere this spring. Below, shop even more styles on my wishlist, including a pair from Mother and an on-sale option you can grab at Amazon.
Mother The Bookie Flood Jeans
Mother
Democracy Ab Solution Itty Bitty Boot Jeans
Amazon
Joe’s Flawless Hi Honey High-Waist Bootcut Jeans
Nordstrom
J.Crew High-Rise Kickout Sailor Pocket Jeans
J. Crew
Abercrombie & Fitch Mid-Rise Bootcut Jeans
Abercrombie & Fitch
Good American Good Standard Bootcut Jeans
Nordstrom