Overall rating: 4.714286 / 5 from 14 reviews.
Review topics: ["material","stripes","jeans","pants"].
"These are really cute and perfect length for me at 5'4". Lightweight. Impressed that the stripes lined up correctly on butt & crotch. Unfortunately my belly is big! and legs/ thighs regular so too tight. Next size 16 legs were too loose. I kept the 14s because they will fit nice once I lose 10lbs"
"I had to shorten the pants before I was able to wear them. The material is so soft and comfortable, and it washes beautifully, too. When the skirt was for sale, I purchased that too."
"I love this pair of jeans. They fit me in the waist and are a bit loose everywhere else. I had to send the size. P8 back to see if a P10 would work for the waist. It does. Hoping that they will shrink a bit in the rest of the size 10."
"The pants are very long for a petite."
"They look a little like clown pants. It is bold stripes not understated like they are in the picture."
"Lovely, soft fabric. Stylish stripes. However, this petite size is too long. I need to hem all my petite pants from NYDJ. Years ago, I could wear your jeans with no hemming. I’m 5 foot 3 inches. How tall are your petite models??"
"I ordered the 4P and when I tried them on, there was no stretch. I was sad. so I ordered the 6P and now I’m so happy because these are great looking pants ."
"Jeans are very soft and comfortable. Love the stripes. Petite size fits perfectly. I’m 5’2”. No shortening needed."
"I loved them. Quite comfortable & fun. A bit long for petite but wedge shoes woked"
"Love them"
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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