Maternity Side-Panel Jean Shorts

Madewell

3.5
(21 Reviews)

Product Details

A frayed hem gives these bump-friendly shorts by Madewell a casual look perfect for a hot weekend away.

Materials and Measurements

Blue denim (100% Cotton). Mid-length jean shorts. Front zipper fly with button closure. 5" inseam. 5.5" rise. 24" leg opening. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: 24-31

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Ratings &
Reviews

  (21)  

Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Mackenzie's reviews
September 18th, 2023
perfectly fine basic

initially ordered the 30 and found them too large (still figuring out my pregnancy size), so I got the 29 in my next shipment and that was a better fit. I wore them from about 16 to 20 weeks.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Holly's reviews
September 3rd, 2023
Read reviews to get your size right

I was very happy with this rental because it’s HOT out and my regular shorts are a thing of the past. I went with a size 28. Pre pregnancy I was 140 and a size 26/27 in Madewell, depended how bloated I was in normal life haha. I’m now 155. Yes these are very very low. You will need to wear longer shirts. Overall, was very happy for a staple piece in my rentals and keeping for a second month.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32D
Body type: Petite
Browse Jennie's reviews
July 17th, 2025
Cute

These fit well and don’t look “maternity.”

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Vacation
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Haley's reviews
March 7th, 2025
Love these!!

I ended up buying because they are such a good pregnancy staple. I hate a belly band so I was so excited to find these just had the expansion joints! I do wish they were a little higher rise but the length and width of the legs make up for it. Finally feel like I found some maternity shorts that are such an appropriate and flattering length and cut!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 139lbs
Browse Colleen's reviews
July 13th, 2024
Great!

Wore frequently in my 3rd trimester & postpartum

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Morgan's reviews
August 14th, 2023
Perfect maternity shorts

I kept these shorts all summer for my pregnancy, they were perfect! Pre pregnancy I was a size 6. I would recommend sizing up for extra waist room. The shorts fit through week 37 and then felt tight.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
25
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Angi's reviews
August 8th, 2023
No other give except the sides but worked well!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
26
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Lauren's reviews
July 9th, 2023
Loved them so much I bought them

I have been wearing these nonstop. They’re super comfortable if you’re carrying high.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 38B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 160lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
March 23rd, 2025
Super comfortable

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
25
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 137lbs
Browse Jenna's reviews
August 11th, 2023
LOW rise

I ordered these one size down from my pre maternity size (25) because that was all that was available, and they fit at 18 weeks, but I still prefer a larger size with not as snug a fit. They are LOW. I am going to order my pre-maternity size and see how the 26 fits at 19 weeks.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Julie's reviews
May 7th, 2023
So big

These run huge. I’m normally a 28, didn’t realize that Madewell pants run so big, and the maternity pants run even bigger. These were too big to wear 2nd trimester for me

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Jenna's reviews
June 4th, 2023
Fits in the waist, huge in the thighs

I was a size 26 pre-pregnancy and took a chance on size 29 in these as it was the only size available. I had these in my second tri to the beginning of my third trimester, and they didn't work for me, even though they're cute. While they fit in the waist as my stomach got bigger, the thighs were huge. A 28 or 27 probably would have worked for me. I was around 120 before pregnancy and around 150 now in my third trimester.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 174lbs
Browse Deborah's reviews
April 21st, 2023
Tight

Top Contributor
Size worn:
24
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 105lbs
Browse Miriam's reviews
July 3rd, 2023
Huge

Shorts were falling off at 22 weeks pregnant (rented my pre-pregnancy madewell size).

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Body type: Athletic
Browse RTR Member's reviews
July 31st, 2024
Cute maternity Jean short

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Meaghan's reviews
September 27th, 2024
2nd trimester not 3rd

Fit was ok but definitely maxed out when I went from the 2nd to the third trimester.

Overall Fit

Runs small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
25
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 112lbs
Browse Dana's reviews
August 27th, 2025
Small

Very short length than described not recommended for petite people

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32C
Body type: Pear
Weight: 132lbs
Browse Alexis's reviews
April 4th, 2025
Didn’t end up wearing

The leg openings kind of flared out a bit. Not a deal breaker and fit was good but I had another pair of maternity Jean shorts that looked better.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Jenn's reviews
August 3rd, 2024
A little bit uncomfy

I’m sure these would be great up until about 30 weeks but if your bump is big, they are a little pinchy when seated.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 7"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Rose's reviews
August 3rd, 2025
Not true to size

did not fit at all, despite being recommended to order my original size. Way too small.

Size worn:
27
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 167lbs
Browse Laura's reviews
April 23rd, 2024
too small

too small

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