Overall rating: 4.7222223 / 5 from 18 reviews.
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"The Marilyn style is my absolute favorite for fit and style. I prefer a straight leg but not a legging fit. I’ve lost weight and finding a proper fitting Jean has been a challenge but this one checks all the boxes for fit, style, fashion and deep rich denim color. I wear a 10P. I’m 5’2” and weigh 160"
"Great fit, color and look! Fit is perfect."
"The description said that there was embroidery and from the pictures, it looked like it was a subtle, black embroidery. There was no mention of the embroidery actually being with beads. All beads. The jeans went from subtly decorated to flashy. I’m returning them."
"They fit beautifully. Had to have them shortened. Perfect for a Christmas dinner at a lovely restaurant. Still waiting for the Christmas sale purchases to arrive."
"I love the jeans and the way they fit"
"The subtle studding is just enough decoration. These jeans look fabulous on me. The fit is perfect for this 5’2” 81 year old grandmother. I love them."
"Love NYDJ. Fit great, look good on and have a great selection of sizes and looks. I do have one complaint that is the length of your petite jeans. I would have saved a great deal of money if you only had a 28” length."
"Great fitting jeans that look so special that I am saving them for date night and wearing a Valentino top! I am a petite woman and finding cute jeans with great decoration is exciting."
"Beautiful beaded decoration in black and gray. Fit just as I wanted them to and look great. I know I will be able to enjoy these all year round."
"As ever, perfect fit and leg length"
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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