Buying jeans when you are shorter can feel like getting the short end of the stick. Regular-length denim often bunches at the ankles, making every outfit look like it missed the mark by a few inches. Even when a store offers petite or short sizes, finding the right waist, rise, wash, and fit can be a real denim dilemma. Then there is the added cost of tailoring, which can make a “good deal” less appealing after the alterations bill comes in. Fortunately, Olathe shoppers have several places to look before their jeans journey gets too long.
The prices below are estimated averages for petite, short, or cropped jeans and can change with sales, brands, and season. Inventory also varies, so it is wise to check each store’s website before making a legwork-heavy trip.
- **Old Navy — Best for budget-friendly petite styles**
- **Target — Best for affordable everyday denim**
- **Kohl’s — Best for brand variety**
- **Walmart — Best for low-cost options**
- **Ross Dress for Less — Best for discounted name brands**
- **Marshalls — Best for designer deals**
- **T.J. Maxx — Best for rotating selections**
- **American Eagle — Best for extra-short inseams**
- **Maurices — Best for inclusive sizing and petite fits**
- **Buckle — Best for premium denim and alterations**
Old Navy is often a strong fit for shorter shoppers because its women’s jeans commonly come in petite lengths, and some styles offer multiple inseams. Expect to pay about **$35 on average**, with frequent sales that can bring the price down. This store is a real waist of money—in the best possible way. [Visit Old Navy](https://oldnavy.gap.com/)
Target’s Universal Thread and Wild Fable lines sometimes include cropped or shorter-length jeans, making them worth a look for casual wardrobes. The estimated average price is **$30**. Since the right pair can be hard to find, Target gives shoppers a good chance to hit the jean jackpot. [Visit Target](https://www.target.com/store-locator/find-stores/olathe%2C%20ks)
Kohl’s carries brands such as Sonoma Goods for Life, Levi’s, Lee, and Gloria Vanderbilt, several of which offer petite or short options online or in select stores. Plan on an average price of about **$45**, before coupons and promotions. With Kohl’s discounts, your wallet may finally feel like it has a leg to stand on. [Visit Kohl’s](https://www.kohls.com/stores)
Walmart’s Time and Tru, No Boundaries, and selected national-brand jeans may include short lengths, petite cuts, or cropped designs. The average price is approximately **$22**, making this one of the easiest places to keep your budget from getting hemmed in. Check the website for pickup options at Olathe-area stores. [Visit Walmart](https://www.walmart.com/store/olathe-ks)
Ross receives constantly changing inventory, but shoppers can sometimes find petite jeans, ankle-length styles, and shorter inseams from recognizable brands. The estimated average price is **$18**, although selection is very hit-or-miss. Ross can turn a routine shopping trip into a denim treasure hunt—just do not let the search get too leggy. [Visit Ross](https://www.rossstores.com/)
Marshalls frequently stocks discounted jeans from brands that offer petite, ankle, or cropped styles, though the exact selection changes from week to week. Expect to pay roughly **$25 on average**. The inventory may be short, but the savings can be long on style. [Visit Marshalls](https://www.marshalls.com/us/store/stores/allStores.jsp)
T.J. Maxx is another good stop for discounted denim, especially if you are open to ankle jeans, cropped cuts, and different brands. The average price is about **$25**, with premium labels sometimes costing more. A little patience can help you find a pair that rises to the occasion without dragging down your look. [Visit T.J. Maxx](https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/stores/storefinder.jsp)
American Eagle is one of the more promising choices for shorter shoppers because many women’s jeans are offered in short and extra-short inseams, including popular stretch and curvy fits. The estimated average price is **$60**, though sales are common. These jeans can help you make a clean break from ankle bunching. [Visit American Eagle](https://www.ae.com/us/en/store-locator)
Maurices offers a range of jeans in short lengths and is known for carrying inclusive sizes, comfortable fabrics, and curvy-friendly cuts. Expect an average price of about **$55**. The fit options may help your wardrobe move from “almost there” to “sew there.” [Visit Maurices](https://www.maurices.com/store-locator)
Buckle carries brands such as BKE, Silver Jeans Co., and Levi’s, with several styles available in shorter inseams. Prices average around **$80**, although premium pairs can cost more; some locations may also provide complimentary hemming on eligible purchases. It is a higher-priced stop, but the right pair could be a cut above the rest. [Visit Buckle](https://www.buckle.com/store-locator)
Before you shop, measure your inseam from the crotch to the ankle and note whether you prefer a snug, straight, bootcut, or relaxed fit. Calling ahead can save you from making a long trip for a short-size selection that has already walked out the door. With these Olathe options, finding jeans that fit well should be less of a stretch and more of a perfect match.