Overall rating: 4.837662 / 5 from 154 reviews.
Marilyn Straight Crop Jeans in Petite by NYDJ offer a flattering, figure-elongating fit with a cropped straight-leg silhouette. The breathable Cool Embrace® Denim and Lift Tuck® Technology provide comfort and support. Customers appreciate the great look, beautiful color, and flattering fit, though opinions vary on sizing.
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"The Marilyn crop jeans in petite have truly been a great find for me! First of all a shorty like me finding crops that fit is incredible! But then to find that they’re so well made! Well that’s a bonus I truly appreciate. This particular color was not one I usually wear but I decided to trust the product and no disappointment whatsoever! Luv luv luv them! I have this style in all but one color. That should tell you how high the recommendation is!"
"fabric stretch is good. Fabric is lightweight. color is true to ones pictured. waist could be higher..."
"Good fit and color. I liked the length better after I took the cuff undone. Very comfortable"
"Marilyn is always a good fit for me I went down a size and the fit is even better I love this color"
"great pants and color, very comfortable & attractive"
"I was really disappointed with the fit. Too tight through the thighs and calves and too big over the stomach. Not flattering for a plus size short woman!"
"I loved the fit. It was true to size however if you want it little tighter order down and vis versa if you want it looser. It does stretch out a little after wearing. Being petite the length was nice. They was and dry good with no problem. I ordered light colors so no problem with bleeding color in the wash."
"LOVE the crop jeans. I have them in almost all the colors available! They are both casual and dressy, and I love the look and fit. They launder well, hold their color, and are easy to roll and pack for travel. A true winner!"
"I began buying NYDJ jeans before COVID and that was both due to the fit I liked and that they were made in USA. While the fit is still good, I am disappointed that more products are no longer made in the USA. I will be looking elsewhere to find a company more dedicated to employing people in the US."
"The fit was somewhat larger than previous jeans I purchased in same size. Tried ordering smaller size "p00 but they were sold out. Decide to keep them , hope they don't stretch too much."
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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