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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).
I read the reviews and signed up but they were too big especially in the waist. If you are skinner in the waist do not size up. I am 120 5’1 for defense and the 27 was too big and 25 too small. I am my usual size 26 in these.
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Sept 19, 2026
recycled Wranglers
OMG! I can’t believe that Mother recycled Wrangler Jeans, re-stitched the pockets and tore off the leather Wrangler patch! SO BAD! The area on the waist where the old patch used to be even smells like the leather Wrangler patch! I actually wear a lot of wrangler jeans, and when I got these, I thought that they were going to be the mother brand. But these feel and fit just like the wrangler jeans I have, they have zero stretch and they run very small. I’m 5 foot three and weigh 160 pounds. I normally wear a size 30 to 31 in jeans. I bought these in a 31. These were not just slightly small, they were extremely small, just like wranglers(which I always size up in). Hmmm, don’t buy, they are just not worth the money.
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Oct 30, 2026
Do not Size Up
I read the reviews and signed up but they were too big especially in the waist. If you are skinner in the waist do not size up. I am 120 5’1 for defense and the 27 was too big and 25 too small. I am my usual size 26 in these.
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Oct 14, 2026
a little big but love
These are very high quality jeans. I really love them, jeans are hard for me to buy size wise. I say these run a little large. I bought my usual size and they’re a little large in the waist. Besides that love them and I will be keeping
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asey789
Oct 11, 2026
great jeans, sizing far off!
I always wear a 29, had to get a 31 in these to be comfortable. That being said, they are my new favorite jeans! Order a few sizes to get the right fit but def get some! The wrap seam, color and style are spot on!
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sdTW
Oct 9, 2026
cute and flattering
Bought size 28. A little snug but I usually wear 28/29, so I’d say they are TTS. They have a flattering bias? Cut? Line? What’s it called? I’m not sure but it’s cute!
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JennyBeth1977
Sept 19, 2026
recycled Wranglers
OMG! I can’t believe that Mother recycled Wrangler Jeans, re-stitched the pockets and tore off the leather Wrangler patch! SO BAD! The area on the waist where the old patch used to be even smells like the leather Wrangler patch! I actually wear a lot of wrangler jeans, and when I got these, I thought that they were going to be the mother brand. But these feel and fit just like the wrangler jeans I have, they have zero stretch and they run very small. I’m 5 foot three and weigh 160 pounds. I normally wear a size 30 to 31 in jeans. I bought these in a 31. These were not just slightly small, they were extremely small, just like wranglers(which I always size up in). Hmmm, don’t buy, they are just not worth the money.
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Centralcoastteacher
Aug 31, 2026
Sizing seems way off
I really wanted to like these! I tried three different sizes and even two sizes larger than my usual Mother jeans size were no where near large enough. The rise is very low compared to the Hustler
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Elizabeth14000
Aug 30, 2026
Wish I hadn’t read that these run small and to order a bigger size. I am usually a 27, sometimes a 26, but ordered a 28 based on the reviews. Unfortunately they fit perfectly…for a size 28. They’re too big on me, but now my sizes are sold out. All good—I’ll try to shrink them, but buy in your true size and you’ll love them!
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KateRoach
Aug 26, 2026
blah jeans
I bought my usual size 25. They were snug/tight at waist and legs and hips were baggy. They didn’t hug my butt so it all looked baggy. Not a great fit.
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Deepa1021
Aug 17, 2026
Mother Bookie Twist Seam
these run big on me. i pretty consistently wear a 27 thru most denim brands...these are big on me. i'm going to try a 26. i don't wear denim w stretch material woven into the cotton. these are a nice 100% cotton. length perfect for my 5'5" 120-125 body ~ usually denim is far too long for me.
i think i like these very much tho must try a size that fits first.
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cynkid
Aug 12, 2026
Great Jean
Mother Jeans never disappoint me! They’re always incredibly comfortable and have a great fit.
The only thing I found a little unusual was the difference between sizes 26 and 27. I usually wear a 27, but since this pair has a relaxed fit, the 27 was much roomier than I expected, while the 26 felt like the perfect fit. So I ended up choosing the 26, and I’m very happy with it!
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Jeda17
July 11, 2026
Best denim I've ever owned
My first Mother purchase was a pair of the Lemon Twist in a size 25 which is my normal size 2-ish denim across the board with pretty much any brand. Lemons were way too full across the front crotch zipper area and pretty much swallowed me. I am 5'5" 115lbs more leggy, short waisted narrow build. Moving on to this Bookie Twist was such a huge improvement in structure and fit. I really hesitated spending this much money on a single pair of denim but I have to say, WOW I love these jeans. They literally fit like a dream, the hem line is perfectly perfect I wear them with my flat sandals right now but they'll do fine with low heeled boots or my fun maryjanes in the fall and winter. LOVE LOVE LOVE wish they were offered in other shades of denim, I would by them in every shade.
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dlhanft
June 8, 2026
Size 33 arrived with smaller waist than size 32
I bought these pants in a size 32. The waist was a little tight and it’s a low rise so the fit is quite different than other mother jeans. I ordered a size 33, which arrived yesterday, and the waist is actually smaller than the size 32. That’s crazy. They’re both going back.