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    Flexible denim designed to hug the body and retain its shape all day long.

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    High-Rise

Inspired by our best-selling wide-leg pants with double front

pleats, these are the kind of perfectly slouchy high-rise shorts you might spot on a '70s film heroine (total classics, in other words).

  • Front rise: 13"; inseam: 4".
  • 98% cotton/2% spandex denim.
  • Machine wash.
  • Import.
  • Madewell.com only.
  • Item K9371

Denim Pleated Shorts

$78.00$59.99(23% off)
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4.7

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Helen99999
  • Overall fitTrue to Size
reviewStarsreviewStarsAug 06, 2019

Getting there

I purchased these in a size 12 knowing they probably weren't going to fit. HOWEVER, wow. They actually zipped and I am ecstatic. I'm normally a 14 so this is saying something about the sizing. They're a little tight for me to feel completely comfortable but I'm getting there. I think the pleating helps and I would love to see this style shorts in more colors.

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RBRITO
  • Overall fitRuns Large
reviewStarsreviewStarsJul 30, 2019

Summer/wardrobe staple

Great fit and quality. One of those items you will have in your closet for a long time. Shorts are super flattering for any figure. They do run large though—-I am a size 6-8 in Madewell bottoms and sized down to a 4.

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stroodel93
  • Overall fitTrue to Size
reviewStarsreviewStarsJul 29, 2019

Perfect Fit

These are the perfect pair of shorts if you want a looser fit for thicker thighs. I often have a tough time finding shorts that I actually like wearing, but these are flattering, hip, but still more modest. I feel I always get shorts that "seem" to have a looser fit and because of my thicker thighs they always end up snug on me, but these are amazing! Completely recommend!

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Forbes
  • Overall fitTrue to Size
reviewStarsreviewStarsJul 24, 2019

Summer essential

I was looking for a new pair of denim shorts and these are comfortable, flattering, and not too short. The denim is also high quality

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Amester45
  • Overall fitTrue to Size
reviewStarsreviewStarsJul 24, 2019

Adorable Fit

These fit perfect and true to size. I’m a 27 and ordered a size 4. Super comfy and great for dressing up or down.

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Sherryontherock
  • Overall fitSlightly Large
reviewStarsreviewStarsJul 22, 2019

By far my personal favorite

I know there’s been enough positive reviews for this short but I would like to add one more because I love this shorts so very much! I’m 5’8 and wear 28/29 curvy tall jeans and I often found most other shorts too revealing. But this pair fits so perfectly ! It accentuate the waist line while allow plenty rooms for the leg and hip. I ordered a size 8, it’s a very comfortable fit which means there’s still room around the waist to tuck in the T-shirt !

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Tara79
  • Overall fitTrue to Size
reviewStarsreviewStarsJul 17, 2019

So cool and a blast from the distant past!

Ok I’m 40 so I remember my mother wearing shorts like this when I was a child. They are rad!!! I got a size 2 and I’m 5’10, 145 lbs usually around a 26 in the jeans. They fit great; true high rise. I despise anything mid or below. I’m top heavy so I LOVE how they blosoon out and balance out my figure. I love them with a little cropped halter and platform sandals ❤️ Summer perfection! On my lanky legs at 5’10, they fall way above my knee I’d say half my hand goes down below them when my arms at sides. I love the button/zip system and they include a bonus button!

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Areanne
  • Overall fitSlightly Large
reviewStarsreviewStarsJul 11, 2019

cutest summer shorts

These shorts are so comfortable! As others have pointed out, they run large. I normally wear a size 6, but I sized down to a 4, and they fit great. I am 5'2", 125lb, and I have a little momma pooch from having a baby, and these fit great :) my new favorite pair of shorts!

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BLSICT
  • Overall fitTrue to Size
reviewStarsreviewStarsJul 10, 2019

Flattering to hourglass shapes!

I love, LOVE the generous leg openings, as being a girl with "quads," shorts often get tight especially when sitting down. I sized down after reading several reviews, I'm usually a 27 in curvy and a 28 in regular (although it varies!) and bought a 4. They fit, but if you prefer a bit less fitted waist and hip, I'd go with a regular size.

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Brooke1211
  • Overall fitSlightly Large
reviewStarsreviewStarsJun 28, 2019

LOVE these shorts!!

These shorts are a dream and so effortlessly stylish. I’ve never felt very cute or confident in denim shorts and now I realize I was wearing the wrong style. The high waist and wide leg is extremely flattering. As other reviewers have mentioned, they run slightly large. My suggested size was 2, but after trying a 2 and 0, I kept the 0. They were a little snug in the waist at first but they stretched out and fit the like the model.

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