Rigid
Old-school, zero stretch denim that breaks in juuuust enough to mold to your body
High-Rise
An easy, effortless 11” 12” navel-grazing rise.
The cut: our cheekiest fit yet, these '90s-inspired jeans have
a snug fit through the hips and thighs and a higher back rise for a curve-enhancing lift (aka they'll make your butt look incredible), plus an old-school straight leg.
- The fabric: premium 100 percent cotton nonstretch Cone® denim that will feel tight at first but break in juuuust enough to mold to your body.
- Light medium indigo wash.
- Please note: This fit runs small, designed to fit high and tight through the waist, so we recommend ordering one size larger than your normal size. For a more easy and relaxed look, we recommend going up two sizes.
- 11 1/2" rise, 15 1/4" leg opening, 30 1/2" inseam.
- 80% conventional cotton/20% Regenagri® certified cotton.
- Do Well: Regenerative agriculture uses sustainable techniques meant to restore natural ecosystem functions and improve the health of the soil. We're proud to support regenerative farming that gives back to the earth and local communities.
- Machine wash.
- Imported.
- Select stores.
- Item NM190
Madewell gladly accepts returns of unworn, unwashed, undamaged or defective merchandise for full refund or exchange within 30 days of the original purchase. For our full policy, including holiday return timeframes, please visit our Return Policy page.
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Ratings + Reviews
4.2
53 Reviews
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SenDen- FitTrue to size
- Purchased usual size30
Mar 22, 2025Favorite jeans!
I bought these jeans and I need to buy more in different colors! I am obsessed with the fit! I love that they are high waisted and tucks the front in and hugs my thighs in the right places. They are not stretchy but give the perfect slim fit. I will purchase more!
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Jenjen- FitTrue to size
- Purchased usual size26
Feb 26, 2025Tried and True Jeans
These are hands down my favorite madewell jeans - perfect fit and colour.
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- Overall fitRuns Small
Aug 21, 2024Great quality denim; runs small
This is my first pair of truly rigid denim after years of stretchy millennial skinny jeans. Love the cut and the quality of the fabric, which is durable and definitely develops a bit of a give with wear. But I would still recommend sizing up: my two pairs of size 33 perfect vintage jeans fit loosely around the waist and stomach, while with these in the same size the first try-on felt like zipping up an overly-full duffel bag.
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- Overall fitSlightly Small
Jun 14, 2024Love these!
Loves these jeans- the wash, the fit. They are my most complemented pair of jeans I wear. I feel like they are the perfect not too baggy- not too tight.
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- Overall fitTrue to Size
Apr 09, 2024Perfect
These are my favorite pair of jeans! They hug in all the right places and are super comfy. Best pair of mom jeans.
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Mar 28, 2024Perfect
Love these jeans. They are so comfortable and I love the thicker denim.
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- Overall fitTrue to Size
Mar 01, 2024Absolutely wonderful!
These are PERFECT. These fit me like a glove and so flattering. I wish the had had my size in every color. I normally get the talk size, but I’m glad I got the standard size (for reference, I’m 5’10”).
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- Overall fitSlightly Small
Feb 18, 2024Amazing
The perfect heavy weight cotton jeans. Love these. I ordered a size up from my current Madewell size in the Mercer wash. Love!
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- Overall fitRuns Small
Feb 18, 2024Tight for bigger booties
I bought these in store and love them, my only regret is not looking online first and reading that it says to purchase 1-2 sizes up in this style depending how baggy you would like the fit. Glad to know now there is also a curvy version that will probably work better.
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- Overall fitSlightly Small
Jan 23, 2024Another fan
Love the cut of these and Mercer wash being rigid. I went back and forth between 28, 28 curvy and 29. Ultimately I kept 29 only because of waist fit. Since, I have lost a few pounds and wish I had a 28. This wash is very hard to find your right fit because there is little room for error and all bodies are different. I’d suggest trying these on in person if possible. Otherwise, when you find your fit they are just lovely. Good luck.