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The Newbie High Waist Ankle Straight Leg Jeans

MOTHER

Current Price $119.97
51% off.
Comparable value $248.00
Color
Color: Float My Boat
Our fit experts say this runs large; if between sizes, order one size down.
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Details & care

Perfect your casual-cool game in these faded, low-stretch jeans designed in a straight-leg silhouette in an ankle-length cut that shows off your footwear.

  • 27 1/2" inseam; 16" leg opening; 10" front rise
  • Zip fly with button closure
  • Five-pocket style
  • 78% cotton, 16% modal, 4% polyester, 2% elastane
  • Machine wash, tumble dry
  • Made in the USA
  • Item #11173505
  • Core Product ID 3333347Y3X

Size info

  • Our fit experts say this runs large; if between sizes, order one size down.
  • 23=0, 24=0-2, 25=2, 26=4, 27=4-6, 28=6, 29=8, 30=8-10, 31=10, 32=10-12, 33=12, 34=14.

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Eligible Rack purchases made between 10/5/26 and 12/24/26 can be returned by 1/18/27 or 40 days after purchase—whichever is later. Online purchases: eligible items can be returned by mail or to a Nordstrom Rack or Nordstrom store. Store purchases: eligible items can be returned to a Nordstrom Rack or Nordstrom store. All returns are subject to our return policy terms.

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MOTHER

Founded in 2010 by premium-denim industry pros Lela Becker and Tim Kaeding, MOTHER specializes in collections that present a juxtaposition of hard and soft. The brand evokes teenage rebellion, unconditional love and hilarious insult all at the same time (the company's name is a play on the duality of the word "mother," which can be nurturing or a cuss).

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(11)114.5 out of 5
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Fit: Runs slightly large

Most helpful positive review

Oct 31, 2026

Exceeded Expectations!

Beautiful soft denim that has both structure and stretch. I’m 5’3” and the ankle length fits perfect so I don’t need to have them hemmed. They do run a little big so if you want more of a fitted Jean, I’d suggest sizing down a size. I’m so glad I purchased!
Melissa_C
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Most helpful critical review

Apr 22, 2026

not high waist

These jeans are super comfy and the color is great. However they ARE NOT high waist. They also run super large.
Lauratexan
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Oct 31, 2026

Exceeded Expectations!

Beautiful soft denim that has both structure and stretch. I’m 5’3” and the ankle length fits perfect so I don’t need to have them hemmed. They do run a little big so if you want more of a fitted Jean, I’d suggest sizing down a size. I’m so glad I purchased!
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Melissa_C
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June 21, 2026

AMAZING!

These jeans are incredible. They run a size larger than most of my Mother Denim but no complaints from me. The Newbie is my new favorite style. Typically a size 26 and take a 25 in these jeans. I have purchased them in every wash. Beyond fabulous.
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Paradisobeauty
June 13, 2026

love the fit and stretch

These are great. Just to be clear the pair I am reviewing is made of 78% cotton 16%.Modal 4% polyester and 2% elastane. They are great and I love the cut and I love the stretch, but I’m wearing two sizes small smaller than some of my other Mother denim that has 95% cotton. No big deal but just beware when you order. These are great for the summer and great to show off fun cute shoes.
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PVDawg
May 27, 2026

My first pair of Mothers

So happy with these jeans! So soft, perfect amount of stretch, no fuss and worth the price.
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MWeeks
May 17, 2026

Buttery soft denim and well made

These jeans were well made and felt great unfortunately they run a bit too large. I’m a true size 28 waist petite but these were big on me , had to return and since I really liked the quality of the fabric, I will reorder a smaller size, about two sizes smaller.If you’re on a curvier size I would recommend on size smaller.
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notanklelength
Apr 27, 2026

Extremely Generous Fit

Just received these today. I have always worn a size 25 in Mother jeans. These are so generous that I can literally pull them up and down without unzipping. I'm hoping a 24 will work. I like the feel of the denim but taking off a star for inconsistent sizing.
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