I Finally Found the Best Barrel Jeans for Short Women That Fit Like a Dream & They’re Under $100

There was a time when I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing brown, but I’ve caught onto this year’s favorite color trend, and now it’s all I want to wear (it’s funny how that happens). I love The Retro Straight jeans from Just Black Denim because they have a utility feel but are more minimalistic. The warm brown wash also goes well with lots of different colors, and they fit so well. They’re also constructed from a blend of cotton, polyester, rayon, and spandex, so they feel more lightweight compared to other jeans styles and have the slightest bit of stretch for comfort and flexibility.

I’m planning to wear mine with a tank top (right now, I can’t stop wearing the Old Navy Snug Crop Tank Top) during the early fall months when it’s still a little too hot to bundle up. Once the weather cools off, I think these pants will look amazing with a crewneck sweater and my Dr. Martens Jetta Zipped Boots. 

The Throwback Straight jeans are probably one of my favorite jeans I have ever tried from Just Black Denim (and I have worn many of their styles for years). These are constructed from 100 percent cotton, so they have a stiffer, more structural feel to them, but the straight silhouette makes them easy to move in and not restrictive. I love how the dark blue wash isn’t super dark (it’s more of a dark medium), which I think works great in a more transitional season like fall. And the thicker hemline is a refreshing touch to a more vintage-inspired style. 

Since I have shorter legs, these hit just below my ankles, giving them more of a faux baggy jean effect while still remaining fitted at the waist. I love wearing them with skate shoes and chunky sneakers, but they would also look super chic over a pair of pointed-toe ankle boots, like these ones from Dolce Vita, with a thick knit sweater. 

When it comes to fall fashion, shorts aren’t usually on the radar. But I live in Los Angeles, where it stays in the high 80s well into October (and sometimes even November). Instead of my usual cut-off denim shorts, I like to switch to something a bit more tailored for fall, and The Utility Short from Just Black Denim is already one of my favorite styles of the season. I have these in white and currently wear them with tank tops and sneakers, but I think they would look so cute with a cropped long-sleeve, oversized sweatshirt, or even a fitted cardigan buttoned up to moonlight as a top. 

I have had The Ultra High Dad Jean from Just Black Denim for over a year, and they continue to be one of my most loved and worn jeans. The style comes in three washes—I have them in black and pink—and features a high-waisted silhouette with baggy legs that I think create the best in-between style for those of us Millennials who aren’t quite ready to let go of our mom jeans and fully relive our low-rise baggy jeans days. 

The jeans are mostly made up of cotton, so they have some good structure to them, but they also feature excellent stretch and a softer texture, making them super comfortable. If you’re in between sizes and like your jeans to fit more snugly around the waist, I recommend sizing down in these since they do stretch out a bit (especially if you wear them as much as I have).