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The Denim

FIT GUIDE

Unmatched quality, expert fits, the finest fabrics, plus 50,000 five-star reviews and counting—our jeans are the best and the proof is in every pair. Try once, wear forever.

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TRY ONCE, WEAR FOREVER

Madewell, exceptional quality. In our name. In our jeans.

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the fits

From total classics to of-the-moment obsessions. Available in sizes 23 to 33, 14W to 28W, Petite, Tall and Taller inseams.

The Denim fit guide

Available in sizes 23 to 33, 14W to 28W, Petite, Tall and Taller inseams.

wide-leg

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Barrel-leg

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BAGGY + RELAXED

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Straight-leg

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FLARE + BOOTCUT

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SLIM + SKINNY

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the fits

From total classics to of-the-moment obsessions. Available in sizes 23 to 33, 14W to 28W, Petite, Tall and Taller inseams.

THE FAVORITES OF THE SEASON

PERFECT VINTAGE WIDE-LEG

• High rise

Subtle wide leg

Available in Comfort Stretch and Airy Denim

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WIDE-LEG

• High rise

Our fullest wide leg

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PIECED BARREL-LEG

• Mid-rise

Curved wide leg

Side panel details

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DARTED UTILITY BARREL-LEG

• Low slung

Curved wide leg

Darted, articulated knees

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LONGLINE STRAIGHT

• High rise

Straight leg

Timeless silhouette for everyday

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STRETCH FLARE

• High rise

Flared 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™

Ultrasmoothing, reinforced front pockets that hold you in.

FIND YOUR PERFECT FIT

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.

Available in all sizes.

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Petite

Your height: 5'3" and shorter.

Your inseam: 29" and under.

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Tall

Your height: 5'9" and taller.

Your inseam: 33" and up.

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Plus

Looking for more room through the waist and thighs? Our Plus styles are meticulously designed and tested on size 18W models to ensure a fit that holds and flatters in all the right places.

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THE STRETCH LEVELS

Whether you prefer extrastretch, zero give or something in between, there’s something for everyone.

Stretch

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



Comfort Stretch

The holds-you-in structure of rigid denim, with a touch of stretch for day-one comfort.



RIGID

Old-school character with zero stretch. Denim that breaks in just enough to mold to your body.

THE SPECIALLY CRAFTED FABRICS

KAIHARA MILL

We’ve partnered with the 130-year-old mill on limited-edition capsules where heritage details come into focus and authentic washes are treated like an art form. Using time-honored techniques, Kaihara stands at the forefront of Japanese selvedge denim.

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AIRY DENIM

Weightless, supersoft and drapey—our featherlight denim is designed to feel like nothing and look good with everything.

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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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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.

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Take advantage of our one-on-one fit and tailoring experiences.

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EXPLORE DENIM THAT’S MADE TO LAST

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