TRY ONCE, WEAR FOREVER
Madewell, exceptional quality. In our name. In our jeans.
the fits
From total classics to of-the-moment obsessions. Available in sizes 23 to 33, 14W to 28W, Petite, Tall and Taller inseams.
With something as frequently worn as denim, details matter. Like the watch you wear or your favorite bar, the small stuff makes a big difference—so why treat your denim differently?
CURVY 101
prevents gapping
CURVY 101
prevents gapping
THE 1991 STRAIGHT STRETCH SELVEDGE JEAN
Our best-selling fit, inspired by the best vintage denim.
The Denim fit guide
In sizes 26 to 44 and inseams 28" to 34".
The 1991 Loose Straight
Slightly roomy through the hip and thigh with a classic straight leg.
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THE 1991 STRAIGHT
Relaxed through the hip and thigh with a straight leg. Our laid-back fit.
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THE RELAXED TAPER
Loose through the hip and thigh with a tapered leg. Our comfiest fit of all.
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THE ATHLETIC SLIM
Relaxed in the seat and thigh with a tailored leg. Our muscle-friendly fit.
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THE SLIM
Fitted through the hip and thigh with a streamlined leg. Our update to a classic.
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curvy
Redesigned for zero waist gap and more room in the hip and thigh.
curvy
Redesigned for zero waist gap and more room in the hip and thigh.
CURVY Wide-Leg
High rise with a loose wide leg.
CURVY Straight-Leg
High rise with slim and relaxed straight-leg options.
CURVY Kick Out
Mid-rise with a mini flared leg.
CURVY Perfect Vintage
Mid- and high-rise styles with a slim tapered leg.
CURVY Flare
Mid- and high-rise styles with a kicked-out leg.
CURVY Skinny
Low-, mid- and high-rise styles with a lean leg.
CURVY BAGGY
Low- and high-rise styles with a slouchy, relaxed leg.
THE WASHES
Artful shades developed through a five-part process. Need a Denim Care refresher? See our guide here.
BLACK DENIM
High rise with a loose wide leg.
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Dark wash
High rise with slim and relaxed straight-leg options.
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Medium wash
Mid-rise with a mini flared leg.
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Light wash
Mid- and high-rise styles with a slim tapered leg.
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WHITE + NATURAL DENIM
Mid- and high-rise styles with a kicked-out leg.
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DENIM IS OUR EXPERTISE
Our pair-perfecting formula starts here.
TESTED ON REAL BODIES
Each fit is refined and tested by our in-house team on six models of varying body sizes.
FEATURES THAT FLATTER
Perfectly sized pockets placed at the most flattering spot + a curve-enhancing back rise that lifts you up.
Magic Pockets™
Ultra-smoothing, reinforced front pockets that offer an extra layer of holds-you-in sorcery.
THE FABRICS
Prefer extra stretch, zero give or something in between? Our design experts work with the world’s best mills to make sure every option is just right.
Stretch
An easy-going option with tons of give. Lightweight.
Comfort Stretch
A structured look with some give. Midweight.
RIGID
Old-school, nonstretch denim. Midweight.
how to measure
Prefer extra stretch, zero give or something in between? Our design experts work with the world’s best mills to make sure every option is just right.
Waist
Lay down your jeans and loosely measure across the waistband.
rise
Measure from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband.
inseam
Following the inner leg seam, measure from the crotch to the bottom of the hem.
leg opening
Measure across the bottom hem.
back rise
Turn your jeans over and measure from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband.
SHOULD YOU GO CURVY?
Measure your body around the smallest part of your waist and at the widest part of your hips. If the difference between the two is over 10", our Curvy styles are designed for you.
the washes
Artful shades developed through a five-part process. Need a freshening refresher?
Our signature fits reengineered for hourglass shapes. Gap-proof waistbands, longer rises and extra room at the hips and thighs—we cut curves, not corners.
MADE TO MOVE
MADE TO MOVE
TAKE YOUR MEASUREMENTS
It’s easy. Grab your best-fitting pair and a measuring tape and let’s go.
how to measure
Waist
Lay down your jeans and loosely measure across the waistband.
rise
Measure from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband.
inseam
Following the inner leg seam, measure from the crotch to the bottom of the hem.
leg opening
Measure across the bottom hem.
back rise
Turn your jeans over and measure from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband.
size chart
U.S. SIZE | WAIST | HIP | CURVY | CURVY HIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
23 | 24" | 34" | 23.5" | 35.5" |
24 | 25" | 35" | 24.5" | 36.5" |
25 | 26" | 36" | 25.5" | 37.5" |
26 | 27" | 37" | 26.5" | 38.5" |
27 | 28" | 38" | 27.5" | 39.5" |
28 | 29.25" | 39.25" | 28.75" | 40.75" |
29 | 30.5" | 40.5" | 30" | 42" |
30 | 32" | 42" | 31.5" | 43.5" |
31 | 33.75" | 43.75" | 33.25" | 45.25" |
32 | 35.5" | 45.5" | 35" | 47" |
33 | 37.5" | 47.5" | 37" | 49" |
14W | 37" | 47" | 36.5" | 48.5" |
16W | 39" | 49" | 38.5" | 50.5" |
18W | 41" | 51" | 40.5" | 52.5" |
20W | 43" | 53" | 42.5" | 54.5" |
22W | 45" | 55" | 44.5" | 56.5" |
24W | 47" | 57" | 46.5" | 58.5" |
26W | 49" | 59" | 48.5" | 60.5" |
28W | 51" | 61" | 50.5" | 62.5" |
GLOSSARY
COMFORT STRETCH
Our premium cotton denim that has just a hint of give but a lot of, you guessed it, comfort.
COWBOY CREASE
A detail inspired by old-school ranch hands were known for having jeans with a crisp, starched fold running down the middle of each leg.
ISKO STAY BLACK™
Experts at the ISKO™ denim mill created this extraresilient dye that maintains its rich color longer. Let’s hear it for fade-free black jeans.
LETDOWN HEM
Think a regular hem, but with the stitches released for frayed edge that gives major DIY vibes.
RECOVERY
The amount of bounceback a pair of jeans has, or in other words, how easily it’ll return to its original shape after wearing and washing.
RIGID
Rigid denim is 100 percent cotton with zero stretch. Which doesn’t mean zero comfort—they perfectly mold to your shape as you wear them.
SELVEDGE
Selvedge is an extra sturdy weave with a self-finished edge that creates an ultra-clean, polished look.
TENCEL™ LYOCELL
Denim made with TENCEL™ Lyocell is long lasting and oh-so comfortable. It starts with sustainably sourced wood pulp, which is transformed into superstrong (yet still soft to the touch) fibers that breathe, stay smooth and hold onto dye wash after wash.
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EXPLORE OUR ASSORTMENT
The perfect jeans do exist. Get to know them.
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UPGRADE YOUR DENIM
Get $20 off our jeans when you trade in a pair from any brand.*
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VISIT THE DENIM ATELIER
Take advantage of our one-on-one fit and tailoring experiences.
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MEET WITH A STYLIST
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