NYDJ Marilyn Straight Jeans review

NYDJ Marilyn Straight Jeans top this list because the shaping is built into the jean. NYDJ says its Lift Tuck Technology is a proprietary panel with a patented criss-cross design, sewn into the waistband and seat to flatten the front and lift the back, so you get a smoother tummy without separate shapewear. The Marilyn has a straight 16 inch leg opening, a 32 inch inseam and a front rise of 9.75 inches on size 6, which NYDJ describes as a slightly higher rise. The fabric is 91% cotton, 7% elastomultiester and 2% LYCRA, and NYDJ rates the stretch on a four-step meter on each page. The black wash costs $99.00 on NYDJ's US store with free shipping and returns. Two cautions: NYDJ asks you to order one size smaller than usual, and the 9.75 inch front rise is lower than the 10 to 12 inches listed by Democracy and Everlane. We compared documented features and published prices and did not try the jeans on.

Who it is for

women who want a tummy panel in a classic jean under $100

Price

$99.00 on NYDJ's US store as of November 2026.

Marilyn Straight Jeans - Black $99.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Lift Tuck Technology: a hidden criss-cross panel that flattens the front and lifts the back
• Front rise of 9.75 in and back rise of 15.25 in on size 6
• 91% cotton, 7% elastomultiester and 2% LYCRA elastane
• Sizes 00 to 18 on the regular page, with separate petite, plus and tall versions
• 32 in inseam, straight 16 in leg opening, zip fly and button closure

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Only jean here whose tummy panel is patented and sewn into the waistband and seat
• Strength: $99.00 is the lowest verified price among the jeans with a built-in panel
• Strength: Free shipping and free returns on NYDJ's US store
• Weakness: NYDJ advises ordering one size smaller, so first orders can take a swap
• Weakness: The 9.75 in front rise is lower than Everlane's 12 in and Democracy's 10 in
• Weakness: Regular sizes stop at 18; larger sizes are on a separate plus page

Key facts

• Price: $99.00
• Tummy tech: Lift Tuck criss-cross panel
• Front rise: 9.75 in (size 6)
• Sizes: 00 to 18, plus petite, plus and tall
• Fabric: 91% cotton, 7% elastomultiester, 2% LYCRA

Where it ranks

NYDJ Marilyn Straight Jeans is No. 1 in our Best Jeans for a Belly Pooch verdict.