Know your inseam, rise, and torso length. As a general guideline, 26 inches is the best inseam for petites — that said, this can depend a bit on your height and the style of the product you’re buying. If you’re on the shorter side (5-foot-1 and under) or you’re buying ankle length pants or jeans,
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Javoris Hollingsworth and Arlene Hollingsworth, founders of Gracie’s Corner. It has been edited for length and clarity. My wife and I started Gracie’s Corner out of necessity. We were both working as professors during the pandemic, and we were using every resource we had to keep
