Copenhagen Fashion Week Styling Trends You Should Know About For Petites
CPHFW is arguably the coolest event on the map during the bustling fashion week period. Celebrating its 20th year on the sartorial schedule, Copenhagen Fashion Week gave us some trends that work beautifully for petites this year, especially when you’re looking to style your everyday basics like denim jeans.
Here are our favourite petite-friendly picks to add to your wardrobe in 2026.
GET RED READY
SS26 denim stands out with unexpected red accents, like cherry bags, red ballet flats, scarlet belts, and bold red trench coats; paired with classic blue denim. The focus is on contrast and confidence, where a single bold accessory makes a statement.
MORE IS MORE
Jewellery trends are moving from minimalism to bold, personal styles, featuring mixed metals, diamond accents, stacked chains, and statement earrings. This shift, seen on red carpets, is set to impact everyday fashion. The overarching lesson here is to be more individual and bold in your styling choices, take up more space and explore your creativity loudly.
LAYERS, PERFECTLY UNDONE
Denim this season focuses on proportion play with oversized jackets and layering that elevates your humble pair of jeans. A slouchy, structured blazer layered over a tee or skin softens the denim, creating an effortless, stylish silhouette. We also saw a nod to the Canadian Suit (AKA double denim), with oversized denim jackets making their mark on the runway: this is where petites really shine, because, everything is oversized on us isn’t it?!
CHECKERS & ALL-OVER PRINTS FOR DAYS
We saw an affection for bold all-over prints this season, with checkers making a street-style statement. We love that this print is often seen as elevated and timeless, and if you can find one that has longer vertical lines, you’re in for an elongating effect.
DRESSING FOR THE SNOW-LODGE
Faux fur, shearling and teddy textures were seen all over the high street at CPHFW, admittedly it was snowing yes, but clearly there is a push towards bold dressing and investing in pieces that stand the test of time. Pair your favourite faux furs with a well-fitting petite jean for an ‘old money’, timeless look.
LACE, LACE, LACE.
CPHFW is never short of boho-vibes on the high street, but we’re definitely seeing a push towards seeing it everwear, whether its a trim, or a full pair of leggings or a dress - lace is here to stay. For a bold look, take inspiration from this wide leg jeans + lace modern kimono look.
Lets face it, CPHFW is where the cool girls are hanging out, so that’s exactly where you’ll find us next season, notepad and pen at the ready!