The 20 Best Cropped Jeans to Wear All Season Long

A general rule of thumb: The best cropped jeans hit just right above the ankle. It’s a proportion that’s perfect for petite women but equally as stylish on all heights. With the spring season upcoming, cropped jeans are the ideal wardrobe staple. You can pair them with a simple white T-shirt for a casual weekend outing, or they can just as easily be elevated for the office with a blazer and a low heel. Dressed up or down, cropped denim remains a timeless classic for all seasons. My own search for the best cropped jeans began many years ago. As a petite woman of five-foot-two, I’ve tried on one too many pairs of jeans that puddled on the floor, no matter how high a heel I wore to make it work. Cropped jeans hit my ankles at just the right spot, and they’re not only flattering on petite women but also on all heights—just make sure to check the inseam length to make sure it fits your frame. For further style inspiration, look towards the Paris street style set to guide your next cropped denim moment. Ahead, shop high-rise styles by Khaite, wide-leg versions by Totême, and 20 of the best cropped jeans to add to your cart now.

All-White

Forget the old-school rules about no white after Labor Day—white jeans are here to stay all year round. Shop chic ivory ones from B Sides or a timeless straight-leg version from The Row.

B Sides Louis high-rise cropped jeans

Everlane straight-leg crop

The Row Lesley cropped straight-leg jeans

Raey Carrot cropped organic-cotton jeans

High-Rise

Hitting the waist at the perfect spot, these high-rise cropped jeans offer a flattering fit. Easily dress them up with a sleek pair of square-toed sandals for summertime or leather boots for the fall.

Rag & Bone Maya high-rise cropped flare jeans

Khaite Vivian cropped high-rise bootcut jeans

Alexander McQueen high-rise cropped jeans

Frame Le Crop mini boot organic high-rise bootcut jeans

Raw-Hem

Vintage-inspired, these raw hem jeans are best styled with an oxford button-up shirt and sneakers.

Zara cropped flare jeans

Mother Insider cropped frayed high-rise flared jeans

Citizens of Humanity Daphne crop straight-leg jeans

Gap high-rise kick-fit jeans with washwell

Wide-Leg

Sophisticated and elegant, wide-legged cropped jeans offer a tailored silhouette—no tailor required.

Khaite Jordan wide-leg jeans

Totême high-rise cropped wide-leg jeans

Slvrlake Grace crop jeans

Frame Le Jane high-rise crop wide-leg jeans

Straight-Leg

Classic and traditional, straight-leg jeans are a closet staple for a reason. Style them with your favorite white t-shirts or loafers, and top it off with a blazer for an easy one-and-done office look.