I'm 5' 3" and Just Tried On Loads of Petite Linen Trousers—7 Pairs I Actually Rated

With summer on the horizon and temperatures finally risinghere in the UK, it's time to pack our heavy items away and bring out our breezy, breathable fabrics. And at the top of my warm-weather must-haves? Linen. Whether I'm heading to lunch with friends, the office or a weekend getaway, linen trousers are comfortable, easy to style and also look incredibly chic. But for us petite women, finding that perfectly fitted pair is not so simple.

If you're 5'3" and under like myself, you've likely tried on many pairs of linen trousers that pool awkwardly around your ankles. And with the lightweight fabric only being practical for only a few months every year, it seems unnecessary to get every pair of linen trousers that you invest in tailored professionally. As someone who knows this dilemma too well, I decided to take a stroll down my local high street to find the best linen trousers for petite women, and I was not disappointed.

From flattering wide-leg silhouettes to playful culottes, I managed to find seven petite-girl-friendly linen trousers that you can wear from now and well into autumn. Keep scrolling to see and shop the best linen trousers for petite women.

Shop the Best Linen Trousers for Petite Women

1. COS Linen Culottes, £75
2. Free People Day's End Linen Pull-On Trousers, £78
3. Massimo Dutti Linen Straight-Leg Trousers, £70
4. Arket Cropped Linen Trousers, £67
5. Rixo Iveta Linen-Blend Trousers, £195
6. H&M Tapered Linen-Blend Trousers, £25
7. Boden Westbourne Linen Trousers, £120

The Best Linen Trousers for Petite Women, According to An Expert

1. COS Linen Culottes

Style Notes: I love the length of COS' line culottes with a bare ankle. That way your anklets and your gorgeous summer shoes can be seen! It exudes summer with the length as well as the beautiful colour. In the picture above, I'm wearing them on my waist, but you can pull them down you if you want to get a bit more length out of the trousers. This one has an elasticated waist which I love because who wants to be dealing with buttons when it is boiling, and a spritz of some sort is to be had?

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2. Free People Day's End Linen Pull-On Trousers

Style Notes: These trousers are so comfortable and super light. They are a little sheer, so that is something to keep in mind when it comes to the ivory pair that I'm wearing above. I did wear these a little higher up on my waist, and it made them the perfect length. They have an elasticated waist, which makes the perfect summer holiday trousers for the beach during the day or evening date nights.

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3. Massimo Dutti Linen Straight-Leg Trousers

Style Notes: This pair from Massimo Dutti makes me want to book a safari trip ASAP. It's the perfect shade of green, plus the material is breathable and light. It also features an adjustable waistband with a drawstring so that you can wear it on your waist or your hip depending on your height.

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4. Arket Cropped Linen Trousers

Style Notes: Arket's linen is some of the best on the high street and this pair is one of my all-time favourites. It's not only a great length for my shorter legs, but it's also not too sheer like a lot of other white linen trousers on the market. In true Arket fashion, these come in a few different colours so there is something to suit everyone's taste.

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5. Rixo Iveta Linen-Blend Trousers

Style Notes: The floral hem-detailing on Rixo's linen-blend trousers is just so beautiful, and very on-trend for summer 2025. These are a little bit on the shorter side, being more of a culotte than a full-length, but I love them no less. The neutral colour is also so easy to style with everything you already own and also brings a classic edge to an otherwise "trendy" trouser.

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6. H&M Tapered Linen-Blend Trousers

Style Notes: These are a great tailored style of linen trousers that you can wear to the office as well as on days out in town. It has a great tapered silhouette and finishes at the perfect length for us vertically challenged girls! Although this has a more tailored finish, it also has a button and zip fly and is elasticated at the back, making it extremely comfortable. The black pair that I own are currently sold out, but I also love this neutral hue below.

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7. Boden Westbourne Linen Trousers

Style Notes: Nothing says 'holiday' quite like blue and white stripes and these Boden trousers are practically summer in linen trouser form. What I love most about them is that they make trousers to accommodate everyone's height (petite, regular or long). I got the petite version, and they're the perfect length for me. These trousers also have a button and zip fastening with an elasticated back which makes them super easy to wear.

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