I'm 5'2" and Hate Baggy Jeans on Me—28 Pants, Skirts, and Shorts I'd Wear Instead

I don't know what to say. I've tried to love baggy jeans—I really have so many times. Even when I think I've finally found a pair that finally suits me, I'll get a glance in the mirror after a few wears and realize it's just not my look and may never be. You know what? That's okay. Something I've learned as a 5'2" woman in the fashion world is that not every trend has to be for every one. If you love it, great, but if you don't feel right, there's no reason to force it.

So what am I wearing instead this season? Plenty! There's so much outside the world of baggy jeans, from linen trousers and lace shorts to flowy pants to miniskirts, that not only feels on-trend but also flatters my frame. Below, I'm breaking down 14 pieces in my closet at the moment and 14 items that are on my wish lists and very close to making it into the cart.

In my closet:

DONNI

The Taffeta Drawstring Cargo Pant

As evidenced above, I have been living in these pants.

SKIMS

Cotton-Blend Poplin Boxers in Harbor

Enza Costa

Everywhere Pant

These pants changed my life two summers ago, and I haven't stopped wearing them since.

Reformation

Grace Linen Two Piece

I know it's a set, but I love the skirt so much on its own too.

DÔEN

Arbre Broderie Anglaise Cotton Shorts

FAVORITE DAUGHTER

The Low Favorite Pant

For when you want a tailored but laid-back look.

Attersee

The Relaxed Pant in Hammered Satin

KHAITE

Jett Wool and Silk-Blend Crepe Mini Skirt

I have this in black, but I find myself very into the burgundy.

Helsa

Pinstripe Poplin House Short

Consider the matching cami or shirt for when you want a full look.

Free People

My Little Micro Mini Cotton-Linen Skort

Reformation

Zoey Linen Short

The only linen shorts you need.

Enza Costa

Everywhere Pant

I don't often buy things in multiple colors, but I had to have these in black.

DONNI

The Pop Drawstring Cargo Pant

On my wish list:

H&M

Drawstring Twill Pants

The stripes and color combo are elite.

Reformation

Fern Satin Short

Pucci

Marmo High-Rise Maxi Skirt

Be sure to style this with heels.

DONNI X Revolve

The Linen Stripe Racer Pant

Every wardrobe needs a pop of red.

I love the slight sheerness.

THE ATTICO

Zebra-Print Cotton-Voile Wide-Leg Pants

Whether it's with a white tank or bikini top, these will look so effortlessly cool.

DISSH

Lizzie White Layered Lace Skirt

Love a sheer-skirt moment.

Loose denim shorts will make getting dressed on hot days so much easier.

LEVI'S

501 90s Ankle Straight Jeans

These are the closest thing to vintage.

Sunday Best

Espresso Poplin Bloomer

Tackle two trends in one with these boxer-style bloomers.

LESET

Yoko Cotton-Poplin Straight-Leg Pants

These work for anything, from dinner to the beach.

I think it's time I dip into this color trend.

I'll always be into these.

KHAITE

Callum Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans

I'm over all my old white jeans and have my eye on this pair.