Madewell’s Balloon jeans proves that the barrel-leg style can work beautifully for petites, according to Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle, who is 5-feet-2. “It was instant love when I slipped them on,” she says. “The washed-out blue rinse goes with everything from other denim to fall neutrals, and the inseam hits just right for my height. They have that slouchy, laid-back feel while still looking effortlessly cool—like I didn’t have to try too hard.”
Sizes: 23–33 in standard, petite, and tall | Washes: 5 options | Material: 100% cotton | Rise: High-rise | Inseam: 27, 28.5, 30, and 33 in.
