Denim High Waist Wide Leg Jean

Madewell

4
(131 Reviews)

Product Details

These wide-leg jeans with a light wash that pair effortlessly with any wardrobe staple. Wear them with a crisp button-down shirt and a cozy cardigan for an easy, laid-back style.

Materials and Measurements

Blue (99% Cotton, 1% Elastane). Jeans & Denim. Front zipper fly with button closure. Inseam: 30". Rise: 10.5". Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: 24 - 32

 

The model is 5'10" and wearing a size 28.

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (131)  

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
26
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Shannon's reviews
October 16th, 2024
Great non stretch jeans!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Jj's reviews
September 10th, 2024
Nice jeans

Fits well and very comfortable.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Brigitte's reviews
September 14th, 2025
Love Madewell jeans

These fit really well. Love the high waist and wide leg without being comically wide.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
25
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Noelle's reviews
August 19th, 2025
Rent to Buy

Loved so much so I purchased!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Ashley's reviews
November 19th, 2024
Bought Them

These are so super cute and fit so well! I adore them. I bought them almost as soon as I got them in. They’re good year-round jeans

Top Contributor
Size worn:
24
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 30DD
Body type: Petite
Weight: 105lbs
Browse Katie's reviews
October 12th, 2024
Perfect jeans for petite ladies!

These are the perfect length and level of bagginess for petite gals. Loved them so much I bought them!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Nicole's reviews
August 27th, 2024
Nice fit

Great length and nice fit for these jeans. Paired with pink sandals and a pink shirt.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
26
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Samantha's reviews
January 29th, 2025
Not the most flattering on me but still comfortable!

Love a good wide leg!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
25
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Elizabeth's reviews
August 29th, 2024
Definitely pretty wide

I think these were cute from some angles and not as flattering from others. They feel a bit bulky and don't have a lot of give. I will say I was the first person to wear them (they still had the tag) so maybe they'll break in a bit with time. If you're looking for that style, go for it!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
24
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 30DD
Body type: Petite
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Melissa's reviews
September 29th, 2024
Cute every day jeans

These jeans fit pretty well, but felt a little tight around the bottom area. The material is a little more stiff than I like, but overall, they are super cute. I wore them with boots and the length was perfect for my height. I am 5 foot four.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Teresa 's reviews
August 26th, 2024
Runs bigger in waist

First time I’ve tried madewell and I read to go up a size in this style. The hips fit, but I still had to wear a belt to keep the waist from gaping. The length is good for petites. I wore them with flat sandals once, but the wide legs looked better with a little bit of a heel to keep them from bunching. I’d probably stick with your normal size if you have a smaller waist.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 28A
Body type: Pear
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Allie's reviews
October 20th, 2025
Really long inseam

Baggy, and the inseam seemed really long. Didn't look right.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Apple
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Moira's reviews
September 14th, 2025
No stretch

As others have said there’s no stretch here - I liked them but wish they had a slightly higher rise

Top Contributor
Size worn:
25
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 0"
Body type: Petite
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Ana's reviews
April 9th, 2025
Great for petite

These jeans were great for my short legs.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Missy's reviews
January 10th, 2025
Great length for 5'3"

Very flattering modern-vintage look. Easy to wear. Great fit. Madewell is such good quality. Might have to purchase this one...

Overall Fit

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Grace's reviews
January 8th, 2025
Fun trendy jeans

Wore these many times. Fun, on trend jeans. Wish they had been a tad longer, I'm tall but they barely hit the top of my fashion sneakers.

Overall Fit

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Too short

Top Contributor
Size worn:
32
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 32I
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Hannah's reviews
January 3rd, 2025
Incredible Jeans

Super flattering and comfortable. Highly recommend

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Kenna's reviews
January 3rd, 2025
Madewell perfect

I'm going to try a size down. There is a lot of pants here, and with one size down, I think I'd love.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 134lbs
Browse Valeria's reviews
December 12th, 2024
Comfortable and great for any occasion

At first I thought it was going to be too small around the waist but after wearing it around for a bit, it felt just right!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
25
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Ashlee's reviews
December 4th, 2024
LOVE! I received tons of compliments!

I'm a true size 4, I expected the waist on this to be a tad snug. I did find myself pulling down on the legs because they were almost too short (I'm only 5'5"). I liked how the wide leg was trendy without being baggy.

Overall Fit

Just right

Length

Too short

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 142lbs
Browse Morgan's reviews
November 9th, 2024
Best pants

One of my favorite pairs of jeans ever

Overall Fit

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Haley's reviews
November 6th, 2024
Great trendy jeans

Comfortable and forgiving. Great cozy jeans to dress up or down. I'm petite with a butt and it worked well.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Apple
Weight: 139lbs
Browse Shannon 's reviews
October 14th, 2024
Great Comfortable jeans

Great relaxed fit! They are just right!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
26
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Leah's reviews
September 28th, 2024
little stiffer, but in a good way

loved these jeans- slightly more casual look given the color, but wore with a body suit as well as an oversized sweater and loved!

Overall Fit

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Alyssa's reviews
September 21st, 2024
Loved these jeans, so comfy

I rented these 1 size up than my normal during my first trimester and they fit perfect! Might buy once I'm back to my normal size.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
31
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Full Bust
Browse Autumn's reviews
September 20th, 2024
Great fit

Trendy and comfortable. Not too baggy for this millennial!

Overall Fit

Just right

Waist

Just right

Hips

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Jeneva's reviews
September 14th, 2024
Love these jeans

I love these jeans. May end up purchasing. They are the perfect wide leg fit while still making your butt look great!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 132lbs
Browse Gretchen's reviews
September 12th, 2024
Current cut and fabulous fit

These jeans were great. So comfortable with high waist and wide leg and right on trend.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 127lbs
Browse Tiffany's reviews
August 20th, 2025
Loved them

Snug but great fit on my body. The length fit me so well which is rare in jeans and I think it was the perfect leg width for wide leg jeans. The material was a little weird. Hard to explain but not like a soft jean material.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 138lbs
Browse Elizabeth's reviews
July 29th, 2025
No stretch, fit perfectly- bought!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
26
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34AA
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 117lbs
Browse Je's reviews
July 15th, 2025
Everyday class

Great full length for me, nice enough for work. A bit tight on my belly, so I unbuttoned sometimes.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Ashlea 's reviews
June 12th, 2025
Bought

Love these so much, I bought them! High quality, non stretch, perfect wash. Love!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
32
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 40D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 196lbs
Browse Patricia's reviews
May 9th, 2025
Great jeans

These were pretty new when I got them, so I kept them and broke them in for a while. Love!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Sidney's reviews
April 29th, 2025
Loved them

This jeans fit me perfectly. I’m 50 and 5’6. Sometime jeans are too tight in my mid section but these were great!!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Apple
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Amy's reviews
February 22nd, 2025
Great fit and lots of compliments!

Very stylish and structured. Great pair of jeans.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
24
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 113lbs
Browse Tara's reviews
February 18th, 2025
Very comfortable.

Perfect stretch. A little long but I like that look.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Lauren's reviews
November 23rd, 2024
Perfect everyday jeans

Love these. Waist was a perfect fit and legs were comfy and loose.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Athletic
Browse Elaine's reviews
October 31st, 2024
Love these

Slim in waist, wide legged. Great for everyday!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 126lbs
Browse Millie's reviews
October 30th, 2024
Denim dreams!

LOVED THESE! Almost bought. Could have sized down as they did stretch. But will rent again 100%. Madewell jeans rarely let me down and this rang true with these.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 134lbs
Browse Marta's reviews
October 22nd, 2024
Fit perfectly.

Great brand. Keeping for another month.

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