Most jeans on the market now have some kind of stretch blend to make them feel ... whether that’s more slim-fitting, tapered, or cropped. Ask around, and you’ll hear about how someone splurged ...

Made of 99 percent cotton, it offers a bit of stretch, and the pre-rolled length stops short of the ankle, though they can be rolled down for more coverage. Below, shop more cropped jean styles ...

Cropped jeans start at $36 at Amazon Maggie Horton ... They’re crafted from the brand’s Free Stretch material, which is designed to be sculpting and provide a light stretch.