Overall rating: 4.546448 / 5 from 183 reviews.
The Marilyn Straight Jeans in Petite by NYDJ are praised for their flattering fit, versatile straight-leg design, and true black color. Customers appreciate the Lift Tuck® Technology for its slimming effect and the consistently great quality of the fabric. However, opinions on the length vary, with some customers finding it perfect and others disappointed.
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"I just ordered more Marilyn size, 10P. Jans and was so disappointed. The first 2I got on a previous order fit. Great The next 3 that I received just a few weeks ago are too tight in the waist. They're quite obviously not the 10P that I received in the first order of 2. . I'm very sad. The quality control for fit in the waist needs help. Now I'm stuck with 3 pair of pants that I can't wear."
"I bout 4 pairs of Marilyn straight jeans in 6 P in various colors. The blue styles are different from black and even the rise in one was much lower. One had all pockets and the other only a small front pocket. The black ones are perfect. If they only made some of the exact jeans in blue."
"How is this a petite? I am at the top of the range at 5' 4" but these are several inches too long. Unfortunately, it also hits low for a mid-rise. Disappointed."
"I have purchased dozens (over the decades) of Marilyn Straight Jeans in 4P. Formerly, the inseam was always 29" - perfect for me. Now most of the Marilyn Petite Jeans have a 30" inseam, which means I have to pay a seamstress to hem. To make matters worse, I prefer the high-rise, which is almost never available either in black or any dark blue in petite. I've been waiting for several years to buy black and dark rinse, high-rise, Marilyn Petite Straight Jeans in 4Petite with a 29" inseam. I don't understand why NYDJ seems so disinterested in stocking petite jeans with the same options they do for the regular sizes. Too bad, I find the jeans comfortable and attractive, but I'm about to give up and look for a different brand."
"The Marilyn straight jeans never disappoint! I bought them in 3 different colors and love them. The black pair, however, was a little snug so I had to go up a size."
"Love that these are truly black - even the front snap is black! They are a bit longer than the usual petite length - I believe 30" vs. 29" I am almost 5'5" so they are OK in length for me without being hemmed. I am on a GLP1 so have sized down. A size 8 (used to wear a 10) fit with extra room for me."
"I'd love to write a review but I am still waiting for them. Bought 9/11/26 and still waiting for them on 10/12/26"
"Love the fit and stretch. Great shade of Black"
"These jeans are a dream! They fit perfectly, the fabric is lovely and they make me look terrific--thank you!!!"
"I always love my NYDJ jeans! Always fit well, wash well, wear well."
The Marilyn Straight has a slightly higher rise and a clean straight leg that elongates the silhouette. The Petite version isn't just a shortened Missy jean — the rise, leg opening, and proportions are re-graded specifically for a shorter torso and leg so the waistband, pockets, and hem all sit where they should on a smaller frame. Our signature Lift Tuck® Technology panel is built into the waistband and seat to smooth and support. If you're between sizes, size down for a more fitted look through the hip.
Lift Tuck® is NYDJ's proprietary inner construction — a hidden shaping panel sewn into the waistband and seat that lifts, tucks, and smooths the tummy and rear without the bulk of external shapewear. It's built into the jean itself, so there's nothing extra to wear underneath.
The Petite Marilyn is cut with a shorter inseam (typically for heights 5'4" and under) and proportionally adjusted rise and leg opening — not just a hemmed-up Missy jean. This means the pockets, knee break, and taper all fall in the right place rather than being pushed out of proportion by shortening alone.
Yes — the straight leg and clean dark washes dress up easily with a blazer or heels, while lighter or distressed washes lean casual with sneakers or flats.
Machine wash cold, inside out, with like colors. Avoid high heat in the dryer — tumble low or hang dry — since excess heat breaks down the elastane fibers and reduces stretch recovery over time. Skip fabric softener, which coats the fibers and dulls stretch performance.
Yes. The Marilyn Straight is produced using earth-friendly methods that reduce consumption of water, chemicals, and energy compared to conventional denim processing.
The Marilyn Petite is designed for petite frames (5'4" and under) who want a straight leg that actually fits their proportions, no extra fabric pooling at the ankle, no awkward hemming required. The straight cut skims the hip and thigh rather than clinging, so it flatters curvy, hourglass, and straighter figures alike. Built-in Lift Tuck® Technology lifts and smooths through the front and rear, so whatever your shape, you get a fit that feels tailored rather than generic. It's a versatile, go-to silhouette for petite women who want their jeans to fit their height first, then their curves.
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