For most petite women, flare leggings come with a quiet trade-off. The shape is right, but the length isn't. They're either bunching at the ankle, stepped on by mistake, or hemmed at the dry cleaner — losing the very thing that makes a flare a flare.
The Petite Elara Flares were designed to remove that compromise.
What "petite" actually means
Petite is a sizing standard, not a size. It refers to height — typically 168cm and under — and changes the proportions of a garment, not the width. A petite flare keeps the same waist-to-hip cut as the standard fit, but adjusts the inseam, knee placement, and how the flare opens.
This is what makes the difference between a flare that flatters your frame and a flare that wears you.
Why 79cm is the right inseam
The Petite Elara Flares feature a 79cm inseam, designed to sit at the floor on women under 168cm without any alteration. That's the goal of a true flare — it should skim the ground when you walk, fall straight when you stand, and never need shortening.
A standard flare runs closer to 85cm. On a 165cm frame, that means roughly 6cm of extra fabric — enough to bunch at the ankle and lose the shape entirely.
For full measurements, see our Elara Flares inseam guide.
How to know if petite is right for you
Petite Elara Flares are made for:
- Women under 168cm (5'6")
- Anyone who's been hemming standard flares for years
- Pilates, reformer, and barre — where length matters at the foot
- Off-duty wear with sneakers or low heels
If you're 168cm or taller, the Tall Elara Flares are tailored for your frame with an 85cm inseam.
The fabric: CoreForm™
The Elara Flares are made in our signature CoreForm™ fabric — a Nylon and Lycra Sport blend at 220gsm. It holds its shape, breathes through long sessions, and drapes cleanly without losing structure. The high-rise waistband stays put through movement, so you're not adjusting between sets.
How to style them
The Petite Elara Flares are made to live well beyond the studio. A few of our favourite ways to wear them:
- With the Muse Halter in Black for a sculpted set
- With sneakers and an oversized tee for everyday ease
- With heels and a fitted top for after-hours
The silhouette does the work. The fabric carries it through the day.
Find your fit
The Petite Elara Flares are available in inclusive sizing XS–4XL, with the same 79cm inseam across every size.
Common questions
Are the Petite Elara Flares true to size?
Yes — take your usual size for a second-skin fit.
Will 79cm work if I'm 169cm or 170cm?
Likely too short. We'd recommend the Tall Elara Flares (85cm inseam) for anyone 168cm and over.
Can I wear them outside the studio?
That's the point. They're made to live well beyond the gym — sneakers and a tee for everyday, heels and a fitted top after hours.
What fabric are they made in?
Our signature CoreForm™ — a Nylon and Lycra Sport blend at 220gsm. Holds its shape, breathes through movement, drapes cleanly.