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Item J2522

The Perfect Jean Short: Step-Hem Edition

$64.50

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Denim Stretch Scale

Old-school, zero stretch denim that breaks in juuuust enough to mold to your body

Denim that combines the holds-you-in structure of rigid with a touch of stretch for day-one comfort

Extra comfy denim that hugs the body and bounces back like a pro

SOMETHING-FOR-
EVERYONE RISES

Low-Rise:

8"

Mid-Rise:

9"

10"

High-Rise:

11"

12"

8” RISE

An easy, effortless navel-grazing rise.

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9” RISE

A classic, perfectly waist-cinching mid rise.

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10” RISE

A flattering right-above-the-belly-button rise

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11” RISE

Can you say higher-than-high rise?

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12” RISE

The ultimate leg-lengthening highest rise

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High-Rise
We remade our vintage-inspired Perfect fit jeans into a just-right pair of cutoffs with a cool step hem (meaning you get a little extra coverage in back). Made of 100% cotton denim for an old-school vibe, these shorts have an easy tall rise that you can wear high at the waist or low and slouchy.
  • Front rise: 11 1/2"; inseam: 3".
  • Fits high and tight on the waist and easy through the hip and thigh, like your perfect vintage cutoffs.
  • Premium 100% cotton denim.
  • Machine wash.
  • Import.
  • Monogramming available for US customers: To have this item embroidered with up to nine letters for $10 (free for Madewell Insiders), please call 866 544 1937.

Item J2522

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