Madewell Curvy Perfect Vintage review

Madewell Curvy Perfect Vintage handles the belly pooch by fit rather than compression. Madewell says the curvy version of its best-selling Perfect Vintage wide-leg has a high-fitted waist and is designed to fit hourglass shapes with zero waist gap and more room in the hip and thigh. That matters if you usually size up for the tummy and then get a gap at the back. The fabric is premium Cone denim in what Madewell calls Comfort Stretch, a blend of 67% cotton, 21% lyocell, 11% polyester and 1% elastane, with a holds-you-in feel. It comes in Standard, Petite, Short and Tall lengths; the petite has a proportional rise and a 2 inch shorter inseam. The price is $148 on Madewell's US store. There is no tummy panel, and 1% elastane is at the low end of this list, so expect less smoothing than NYDJ, Spanx or Democracy. We compared documented features and published prices and did not try the jeans on.

Who it is for

hourglass shapes whose waist gaps in standard jeans

Price

$148 on Madewell's US store as of November 2026.

The Curvy Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jean $148
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Curvy fit with zero waist gap and more room in the hip and thigh
• High-fitted waist on a wide leg
• Comfort Stretch Cone denim that Madewell says holds you in
• 67% cotton, 21% lyocell, 11% polyester and 1% elastane
• Standard, Petite, Short and Tall lengths

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Curvy cut adds room at the hip so you can fit the tummy without a gap at the back
• Strength: Four length options, including a petite with a proportional rise
• Strength: Madewell runs a separate curvy range in straight, barrel and flare cuts
• Weakness: No tummy panel or shaping layer
• Weakness: Only 1% elastane
• Weakness: $148 is $49 more than the NYDJ Marilyn

Key facts

• Price: $148
• Fit: Curvy, zero waist gap
• Rise: High-rise
• Lengths: Standard, Petite, Short, Tall
• Fabric: 67% cotton, 21% lyocell, 11% polyester, 1% elastane

Where it ranks

Madewell Curvy Perfect Vintage is No. 7 in our Best Jeans for a Belly Pooch verdict.