Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 9 reviews.
Review topics: ["color","fit","stretch","denim","fabric","jeans"].
"Super cute, nice lighter neutral denim. The fabric is amazing, like wearing soft loungewear except with a structured fit. It really does stretch out and stretch back, so there’s no knee sagging. I bought my usual NYDJ size and they fit nicely. Washed them once, hung to dry,and they came out great, no need to touch up with the iron."
"I love NYDJ jeans. My favorites are petite size Sheri Slims. I tried these on as soon as they arrive and am not disappointed!"
"Absolutley love the sure stretches. They fit perfectly and comfortably and now the only ones I’ll ever buy. Please, please make knee summer shorts in sure stretch for summer. I’ll buy lots of em!"
"These Sheri slim petite fit great. I have a 28 inch inseam with a long torso so I am always looking for an extra inch or two in the rise. I appreciate this style."
"Sherri slim petit jeans are a perfect fit in stretch denim. I bought several pairs in different blues. Loving it !!!!"
"Perfect fit! Love the high waisted stretch!"
"I bought these because I liked the new color. Sheri Slim Petite jeans always fit me perfectly and these fit and felt terrific. I wish there were more alternatives, though, to the washed-out color on the thighs. It's OK occasionally but I'd like a more finished look to choose from. These were way more faded than they appeared on-line."
"Love the color - although they are lighter and I would have worn them all summer. Perfect 28" inseam length for my size with most shoes. So soft! And they wear great!"
"Good fit and color"
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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