Denim Fit Check: Petite vs Tall Same Jeans on 5'5" vs 6'1" If jeans shopping feels like a gamble, this will help. đ Suzanne (6'1") and I (5'5") and tried four current denim fits and put them side-by-side so you can see what changes when height and proportions change: rise, knee break, hem length, and where the volume sits. In these posts youâll see:â¨â˘ Wide-leg jeans in blue denim (the leg-length test)â¨â˘ Wide-leg jeans in cream denim (great for spring, fit shows fast)â¨â˘ Straight-leg jeans in blue denim (the easiest everyday shape)â¨â˘ Barrel jeans in blue denim (trendier shapeâvolume placement matters) ⨠Save this as your denim reference before you buy. All of these jeans are also on sale! You get 40% off, plus an additional 25% off! LTKTall LTKPetite LTKSaleAlert