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Madewell re-engineered their holy grail jean shorts for those with an hourglass shape. Their curvy fit has a narrower waist with a contoured band to prevent gapping, a longer rise (for a rounder booty) and a little extra room at the hips and thighs.

  • 4" inseam; 25" leg opening; 12 1/4" front rise; 16 1/4" back rise (size 29)
  • Zip fly with button closure
  • Five-pocket style
  • 99% BCI cotton, 1% elastane
  • Machine wash, tumble dry
  • Imported
  • Women's Clothing
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  • Item #6012678
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  • 23=000, 24=00, 25=0, 26=2, 27=4, 28=6, 29=8, 30=10, 31=12, 32=14, 33=16.
  • High rise.

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Most helpful positive review

Feb 19, 2024
Classic black denim shorts
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the high waist and fit of these shorts. These are a staple for summer wardrobe.
Alexandra2023
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Most helpful critical review

June 7, 2021
Great color weird fit.
The color is great but I am really sad the fit is too loose. The waist is too loose and the fit in the thighs is too wide. The shorts keep rising up when I walk and it’s just an uncomfortable fit. I was looking forward to loving my first curvy shorts as much as I love my curvy jeans.
meiifr
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DarkDenim
Reposted from madewell.com
Feb 23, 2024
Final sale
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got these because they were cheap and I do think I will wear them with the bottoms unrolled though if they were not final sale I would have returned them. The fold at the bottom is not stitched so this was easy to do. They fit well, but are short especially with my larger thighs that make then bunch up under my butt when I walk, or sit, or move….
Alexandra2023
Reposted from madewell.com
Feb 19, 2024
Classic black denim shorts
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the high waist and fit of these shorts. These are a staple for summer wardrobe.
HattiePete
Reposted from madewell.com
Feb 5, 2024
Cute summer shorts
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are great shorts! They are a bit short for my liking, but the wash and frayed ends are super cute.
Bebe23
Reposted from madewell.com
Jan 26, 2024
Snatched!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These shorts are amazing! I have a muscular legs and a small waist and these fit both! The wash is definitely more of a charcoal than a black but I don't mind. They are the perfect summer short.
Sarangelo
Reposted from madewell.com
Dec 11, 2023
So cute
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I saw these on sale and decided to see if a curvy cut might work for me- sadly nope. These are super cute, faded black, great length and leg and booty flattering, but the curvy cut waist is a touch too tight on my figure so they’re heading back. For reference, I have a 26 in waist and 37 in hips. I tried these in a 26 curvy. In Madewell jeans, a normal 26 fits my legs well but is often a bit loose in the waist- someday I’ll find that middle ground…
PregnantLady
Reposted from madewell.com
Nov 30, 2023
Great Style and Quality. Runs Small
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These run small so I would size up 2 sizes if I bought them again. The quality and look is great.
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