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With their waist-accentuating high rise and tapered legs, these are 'mom jeans' (if your mom was a '90s supermodel). Plus, they're made of Heritage Stretch denim that has an old-school look and a touch of give for a perfectly broken-in feel.

  • 28" inseam; 14" leg opening; 12" front rise; 15" back rise (size 29)
  • Zip fly with button closure
  • Five-pocket style; Magic Pockets
  • 99% BCI cotton, 1% elastane
  • Machine wash, tumble dry
  • Imported
  • Women's Clothing
  • Factories meet rigorous social, environmental and economic standards, where factory workers receive a premium to use for social and economic investments
  • This product meets Nordstrom Sustainably Sourced Materials criteria
  • Item #6233914
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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.

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Mar 6, 2024
Great jeans. A little large.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thick material perfect for the mid Atlantic winter weather. Fits slightly larger than other madewell jeans.
TracyPhilly
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Most helpful critical review

July 29, 2022
Missed the mark
I have 10 other pairs of the Perfect Vintage jeans. These do not fit the same as my others. They are baggy in the pocket, crotch area. Maybe they are irregular but if you are looking for a pair of perfect vintage jeans, this is not how they fit.
TLowe
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TracyPhilly
Reposted from madewell.com
Mar 6, 2024
Great jeans. A little large.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thick material perfect for the mid Atlantic winter weather. Fits slightly larger than other madewell jeans.
AnneMarie23
Reposted from madewell.com
Dec 5, 2023
Good classic straight jean
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are a great straight jean but there’s nothing especially wonderful about them, I think possibly a different body type might work better but I’ve had them for a year and do still reach for them when I need light wash jeans.
Elisabeth12
Reposted from madewell.com
Oct 24, 2023
SO CUTE!
I love these jeans. They are my favorite pair and go to!
maryblue
Reposted from madewell.com
Aug 15, 2023
Lovely shaping jeans
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I only buy jeans at Madewell, but never had such a light shade of jeans since the 90s. Honestly, these make your butt look good! I added a few inches on the waist, so they are a little tight right now, however, they do fit accurately. They look really nice with a black t-shirt or you can choose to jazz it up, they are versatile despite the light wash.
Emma300
Reposted from madewell.com
July 6, 2023
Cute jeans!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great pair of basic jeans that's a wardrobe staple! I purchased size 24 and 25, but neither fit the way I liked on me. Otherwise, I would've kept them!!
loopeydoop
Reposted from madewell.com
Mar 19, 2023
Nice, sturdy denim
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I first tried these on, I was a bit iffy about the fit. I’m about 5’4”, 127 lbs and purchased a size 25 (my usual size). The waist is a little too tight and slightly too high for me (by an inch maybe), and I wish it was a little more fitted on my butt/hips. The leg width is fine, not too wide or narrow. Full length for my height. I think this fit will work better for someone with a smaller waist and bigger hips/butt. It almost fits like a curvy cut, imo. I did manage to stretch the waistband out a little with some water and stretching of the fabric, which helped them feel more comfortable for me. Color is nice for spring and summer, and the denim has a quality feel to them.
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