Overall rating: 4.5376534 / 5 from 571 reviews.
The Marilyn Straight Jeans in Petite by NYDJ are praised for their flattering waist, versatile straight-leg fit, and excellent quality. Customers appreciate the variety of colors and the great fit, though opinions on sizing and waist fit vary. The Lift Tuck® Technology provides a sleek silhouette, and the fabric is generally comfortable and stretchy.
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"I really like these jeans. The dark wash is elevated. The shape is great. The reason for the mid-rating is that the length is ridiculously long. When I order petite I don't expect to have to have the pants altered. I later went back to the website and discovered that the petite inseam is 30". By industry standards it should be 26-28" for petite."
"I love my 10P Marilyn Straight Jeans, but when I purchased them they were too long by several inches. It cost $30 ane a month to get them tailored, increasing the price by 30%. I thought the new pair I ordered would be shorter, but still too long. I was so disappointed to have to eturn them. I wish NYDJ would offer shorter lengths for those of us who are 5'2" or shorter."
"I really like these jeans. The Rinse wash is classic and easy to dress up or down, and the Marilyn cut is very flattering without feeling too tight. The petite length works really well on me and gives me that clean, straight-leg look without needing alterations. They’re comfortable, hold their shape nicely, and feel polished enough to wear with sweaters, blouses, or even a blazer. A really dependable pair of jeans that I can see myself reaching for often."
"First of all, I had to wait a couple of weeks till they were delivered. 😔 I ordered a size 10 petite which I usually order from QVC always perfect!! The one that I got was a size 10 petite, but not a petite. They need to be hemmed at least 4 inches. I won’t order from you again. Didn’t have a nice experience!!"
"This pair of jeans may have been incorrectly sized! I always buy a size 2 and they fit perfectly; I loved the jean and was excited to receive them. When I started to try them on I couldn’t pull them up, they were that tight. Unfortunately, I had to return them."
"Been trying to reach customer service on phone!!! Out of the country now but left messages and called many. Times before leaving. Will return nov. 1 will try again never received full order. I bought two pants and received only one and was charged on credit card for two. Debbie Fox 305 7936519 thank you"
"There is nothing wrong with these jeans, but I prefer a little less stretch and a higher rise. Usually mid-rise works for me, but these are a little lower than I like."
"I’m sure for a slightly taller person, these would be great, but they’re too long for my height. Love the color and the feel, but because of the length, they don’t look right on me. I’ll wear them around the house, but I’ll put on some better fitting jeans when I go out."
"The pants were very small. And some of the pants, the elastic would not spring back because they are the stretch pants, therefore making them too large in the waist and some of the other pants didn’t really stretch. I am very disappointed in the jeans that I bought."
"Love everything about these jeans. The color is great. I am 5”1 and this length is perfect on me. 75 years old and I get compliments whenever I wear them. Definitely agree with sizing down when purchasing."
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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