Best flare: Lululemon Smooth Fit Pull-On High-Rise Pant These moisture-wicking bottoms with two zip pockets from Lululemon have lots of stretch, and they're just as comfortable as the brand's ...

The sweet spot for petites is a pant that’s slim-fitting through the hips and thighs and then starts to gently widen from the knee down (like these stretchy Quince jeans, $50). If the flare ...