Madewell The Straight Jean review

Madewell's The Straight Jean in Super Stretch Denim is the easiest straight leg to fit for women who usually need a special cut. The product page offers Standard, Short, Tall and Plus sizing, and a separate Curvy Straight Jean adds zero waist gap and more room in the hip and thigh at the same $148 price. The cut is slim with an easy straight leg and a full-length inseam, and it uses Madewell's Magic Pockets in front to hold you in. The fabric is premium Cone denim in 91% cotton, 6% recycled polyester and 3% elastane, which Madewell describes as exceptional stretch, and it closes with a zip fly. The style is marked as a best seller and its 64 reviews average 4.8 out of 5. The trade-offs are price, at $148 for a pair, and stretch: shoppers who want a rigid jean that breaks in over time should look at Citizens of Humanity instead.

Who it is for

women who need a straight jean in petite, tall, plus or curvy cuts

Price

$148 on madewell.com as of November 2026.

The Straight Jean in Super Stretch Denim $148
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Slim fit with an easy straight leg and a full-length inseam
• Premium Cone denim in 91% cotton, 6% recycled polyester and 3% elastane
• Magic Pockets in front, designed to hold you in
• Standard, Short, Tall and Plus sizing on one product page
• A Curvy Straight Jean version with zero waist gap and more room in the hip and thigh, also $148

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Five fit options for one straight jean: Standard, Short, Tall, Plus and Curvy
• Strength: Marked as a best seller with an average of 4.8 out of 5 from 64 reviews
• Strength: Madewell also sells a '90s Jean and a Low-Rise Loose Jean in its straight-leg category
• Weakness: $148 is about three times the price of Lee or Old Navy
• Weakness: Super stretch denim will not hold a rigid shape like 100% cotton
• Weakness: The product page does not list the rise or leg opening in the main description

Key facts

• Price: $148
• Rise: Mid-rise
• Fabric: 91% cotton, 6% recycled polyester, 3% elastane
• Cuts: Standard, Short, Tall, Plus, Curvy
• Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 from 64

Where it ranks

Madewell The Straight Jean is No. 3 in our Best Straight Leg Jeans verdict.