3.5
53 Reviews

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Most members say this item
Runs True to Size
Fit Summary
Runs Small (9)
True to Size (22)
Runs Large (21)
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XXL was just a bit large for me but still I was happy to wear it

comfortable, nice length with either short or high boots

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: XXL

Usual Size: 16


MaraTop Contributor

Size 16

5' 8"

Full Bust

75 yrs

Browse Mara's reviews (29)

Comfortable and Cute

No elastic in the denim but roomy in waist and hip so very comfortable for all day wear. A little baggier in the leg than I expected but I think that's just the style and I ended up liking it a lot. Cropped length, might be short on you if you are very tall. Elastic waistband is very comfortable but cuter with a belt.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 6


RachelTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 2"

145 lbs

Hourglass

32DDD/E

29 yrs

Browse Rachel's reviews (3)

Easy to wear take on barrel jeans

I wanted to try the ballin Jean so I gave these a try. Not wild about the elastic waist. I went with my regular size as they are supposed to be baggy. If I had sized down, the look would not have been the same and the rise too short for me

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 4


SuzanneTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 6"

140 lbs

Straight & narrow

32D

54 yrs

Browse Suzanne's reviews (74)

Lots of compliments but too big!

I love the style of these pants but a medium was far too large. I'm a medium in Zara pants so tight these would be ok. I still write them twice but they were quite baggy. Just ordered them in a small.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 4


LaurenTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 5"

135 lbs

Athletic

34C

34 yrs

Browse Lauren's reviews (55)

Very Big and Baggy, But Still Cute

Other reviewers really complained about the sizing of these, but based on the pictures, I think they fit true to size, they are just designed to be big and baggy! That’s what I was looking for, so I love them! My only complain is that the pocket lining isn’t fully hidden, but you mostly can’t tell that, at least from straight on

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: XXL

Usual Size: 16


MegTop Contributor

Size 16

5' 6"

Hourglass

40D

27 yrs

Browse Meg's reviews (35)

Size up

I got my normal size and while they it ok in the waist, the elastic band was aggressively unflattering in the hips. Bigger is better with balloon fit pants!

Member Fit Notes

Runs small
Just right in Waist
small in Hips
Just right in Length

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 6


RebeccaTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 4"

135 lbs

Hourglass

32DD

37 yrs

Browse Rebecca's reviews (61)

Comfy and cute

Great fit and soft and comfortable to wear!

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 6


DanielleTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 1"

150 lbs

34D

31 yrs

Browse Danielle's reviews (25)

Good jeans for petites!

I’m 5’2” and these jeans fit perfectly. The elastic waistband is a huge plus as well! Comfy but stylish mom jeans!

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 2


CarolTop Contributor

Size 2

5' 2"

Petite

28AA

51 yrs

Browse Carol's reviews (8)

Love them!

Great fit, perfect for me as I’m pretty shorts. Just love them, might buy them.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 6


MalinTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 3"

135 lbs

Straight & narrow

46 yrs

Browse Malin's reviews (10)

perfect jeans!

it’s hard to find wide leg or baggy jeans as a midsize girlie and these fit perfectly! I love the elastic waistband

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: XL

Usual Size: 16


ZoeTop Contributor

Size 16

5' 6"

190 lbs

Hourglass

38H

28 yrs

Browse Zoe's reviews (26)

Such a fun fit

Love having a new pant sihouette. They're more flattering than I thought they'd be! But I had to cinch with a belt cuz large was just a bit larger than I needed in the waist

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: L

Usual Size: 10


GraceTop Contributor

Size 10

5' 4"

150 lbs

Full Bust

34D

33 yrs

Browse Grace's reviews (31)

Casual

Super comfortable. Shorter than I anticipated but I have long legs

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 4


EmilyTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 5"

135 lbs

Straight & narrow

34A

27 yrs

Browse Emily's reviews (34)

Definitely a baggy look but comfortable

While I did feel a little frumpy wearing these so often, they were definitely high quality and felt in style. The waist is a little stretchy and was perfect for me as I was in my late first trimester.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 0


CatTop Contributor

Size 0

5' 6"

122 lbs

Straight & narrow

34C

31 yrs

Browse Cat's reviews (74)

Thinking about just buying them

These are the most amazing jeans ever. I went down 1 size (like all of Madewell sizing) these are so perfect, comfy and SO flattering!

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 6


JaneTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 6"

Athletic

32DD

26 yrs

Browse Jane's reviews (2)

I WOULD WEAR THESE EVERY DAY

In love with these. I usually wear a 6-8, or 28-29. The medium in these were a bit too baggy. The small fits perfectly. Looks like they were made for me. I'm only 5'1 but this was a great ankle length. Would probably be cropped on an average to tall person. I'll def be purchasing!

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 6


KatieTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 1"

135 lbs

Petite

32D

23 yrs

Browse Katie's reviews (4)

Comfortable and easy to wear everyday

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 4


MeropiTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 8"

Hourglass

28F

44 yrs

Browse Meropi's reviews (10)

Great Jeans but run large

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 0


YingTop Contributor

Size 0

5' 2"

110 lbs

Petite

35 yrs

Browse Ying's reviews (25)

So comfy and roomy

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 4


ElizaTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 2"

Hourglass

34C

30 yrs

Browse Eliza's reviews (21)

Great baggy jeans

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 8


CatherineTop Contributor

Size 8

5' 7"

145 lbs

Pear

36B

48 yrs

Browse Catherine's reviews (27)

n/a

n/a

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: XS

Usual Size: 6


MarianTop Contributor

Size 6

5' 3"

120 lbs

Petite

36AA

48 yrs

Browse Marian's reviews (1)

Cute but a little baggy

Waist was a bit too big

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 2


MissaTop Contributor

Size 2

5' 5"

133 lbs

Pear

34C

27 yrs

Browse Missa's reviews (126)

They are what they are

These are not the most flattering jeans in the world. Let’s get that out of the way. However, they are unbelievably comfy and give off cute mom-jean vibes. I wore these while working from home then went on a flight and I was never uncomfortable. The waistband could have fit me better, I was pulling the pants up quite a bit, but that did contribute to my comfort.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 4


BridgetTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 8"

150 lbs

Hourglass

34D

26 yrs

Browse Bridget's reviews (45)

Love these jeans, but think I am between sizes.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Small

Size Worn: XL

Usual Size: 18


AlexandraTop Contributor

Size 18

5' 2"

210 lbs

Hourglass

40C

30 yrs

Browse Alexandra's reviews (33)

Runs big

Love the cute but runs large. Will rent again but will try a smaller size.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: NONE

Usual Size: 8


GraceTop Contributor

Size 8

5' 9"

140 lbs

Hourglass

34B

44 yrs

Browse Grace's reviews (107)

runs large

I wasn't sure about the sizing so I went with the recommended size. Wow, do these run large! I wore them anyway with a belt, but I think I will rent a smaller size next time.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: XXL

Usual Size: 16


YvonneTop Contributor

Size 16

5' 3"

190 lbs

Hourglass

40D

52 yrs

Browse Yvonne's reviews (18)

Runs large

Love these jeans, but will need to size down for next time. I am short/curvy and usually wear a 26 or 27 in Madewell jeans. The S was too large in the waist.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 4


JaclynTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 0"

128 lbs

31 yrs

Browse Jaclyn's reviews (5)

Not flattering on my proportions

I’m too short and too curvy. They fit but did not flatter. They made me look shorter and wider.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: XXL

Usual Size: 18


KristinTop Contributor

Size 18

5' 4"

Hourglass

40D

40 yrs

Browse Kristin's reviews (32)

Not for the hippy

I have large hips and this isn't for those with curvy hips. The pocket insides were peeking and you could see the white insides. So I had to wear a long shirt which defeated the purpose of the high waisted effect. Oh well.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Small

Size Worn: XXL

Usual Size: 16


RoniqueTop Contributor

Size 16

5' 2"

240 lbs

Hourglass

40C

45 yrs

Browse Ronique's reviews (8)

Fun, but a little big

Loved the idea of these pants, but they definitely ran big on the waist. I did wear them out with a tucked in shirt and a belt! Team RTR Review

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: XS

Usual Size: 0


StephanieTop Contributor

Size 0

5' 3"

108 lbs

Petite

32C

30 yrs

Browse Stephanie's reviews (21)

It is what it is

Nothing fancy about it, but it's what I wanted it to be like.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 4


MichalTop Contributor

Size 4

5' 7"

145 lbs

Athletic

32C

26 yrs

Browse Michal's reviews (34)

Not man magnet material

I enjoyed these while I was bloated and looking for comfort and style. Wouldn't win any dates with these pants, but they did the trick for what I wanted. I'm a large 2/small 4 and I probably could have done the xsmall

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: S

Usual Size: 2


MaryellenTop Contributor

Size 2

5' 0"

120 lbs

Hourglass

32DD

40 yrs

Browse Maryellen's reviews (132)

Not for me

These fit fine but just not that flattering. I wore once but didn't love.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: XL

Usual Size: 16


ShannonTop Contributor

Size 16

5' 10"

2 lbs

Hourglass

40C

49 yrs

Browse Shannon's reviews (83)

Couldn’t get it past my hips

I regularly have this problem with Madewell’s sizing guide. It’s not consistent so items either end up way too big or too small.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Small

Size Worn: XXL

Usual Size: 20


JacintaTop Contributor

Size 20

5' 6"

264 lbs

Full Bust

36I

27 yrs

Browse Jacinta's reviews (16)

Wish I got a smaller size

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: L

Usual Size: 8


JessicaTop Contributor

Size 8

5' 7"

160 lbs

Hourglass

34C

31 yrs

Browse Jessica's reviews (30)

Pockets didn’t sit well

Not for those with wide hips. The pockets wouldn’t sit flat. Frustrating. Didn’t wear.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Small

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 8


RosalindTop Contributor

Size 8

5' 2"

155 lbs

Petite

34F

37 yrs

Browse Rosalind's reviews (4)

Just not that cute on

As some others have said, this is cute and comfy but not quite the look I was hoping for.

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: XL

Usual Size: 18


ErickaTop Contributor

Size 18

5' 7"

250 lbs

Hourglass

38DDD/E

27 yrs

Browse Ericka's reviews (2)

Didn't wear ... runs incredibly large.

The denim was quality. However, the sizing is off and I couldn't wear. I am typically a size 12 in denim and the large was about two sizes too big.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Large

Size Worn: NONE

Usual Size: 12


Hillary Top Contributor

Size 12

5' 7"

190 lbs

Pear

36B

30 yrs

Browse Hillary 's reviews (2)

Didn’t wear

Too tight on waist and large everywhere else. Didn’t like the button closure.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Small

Size Worn: M

Usual Size: 12


AlexTop Contributor

Size 12

5' 6"

155 lbs

Full Bust

34DD

23 yrs

Browse Alex's reviews (35)

I can't wear short pants like Capris so this did not work for me

I did not wear them and will return as I didn't realize they were capris

Member Fit Notes

True to Size

Size Worn: XXL

Usual Size: 16


JillTop Contributor

Size 16

5' 6"

210 lbs

Pear

30B

61 yrs

Browse Jill's reviews (1)

Smaller than other Madewell styles

I have a pair of the Madewell Paper Bag shorts and regular jean shorts in this size, so I was confident they'd fit. Unfortunately these are too tight across the hips to have the desired relaxed look. I'd recommend sizing up if available.

Member Fit Notes

Runs Small

Size Worn: None

Usual Size: 16


AbagailTop Contributor

Size 16

5' 6"

26 yrs

Browse Abagail's reviews (5)

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