Rigid
Old-school character with zero stretch. Denim that breaks in just enough to mold to your body.
High-Rise
The cut: our best-selling '90s-inspired superwide jeans return
with a flattering higher rise, larger leg opening and elongated inseam. In Essex, a rich rinse wash with contrast gold topstitching and an easy, lived-in feel.
- The fabric: old-school cotton-blend denim with zero stretch.
- 11 1/2" rise, 24 1/2" leg opening, 32" inseam.
- 100% cotton (5% of which is recycled).
- Zip fly.
- Machine wash.
- Imported.
- Item NU009
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Superwide-Leg Jeans
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Ratings + Reviews
4.6
16 Reviews
- Size purchased
- Body Type
- Height
DAKY- FitTrue to size
- Purchased usual size26
Jun 05, 2025I love this pant
When I visited in store, I am very pleased to get this jean. I got the hem service because there was no option for petit. I am a 5"3, 26inch. It's a true to size.
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StylishGal- FitA little big
- Size purchased25
Jun 04, 2025So comfy
Love these jeans, the fit is more comfortable than other styles even in the same size. Essex was is so gorgeous, you can dress it up or down. Got it tailored a couple inches to fit me perfectly, I'm 5'6"!
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Shelby d- FitTrue to size
- Size purchased32
May 29, 2025Love these!
I am 7 weeks postpartum, but really wanted some cute jeans to wear. I decided on a size 32 and it fit perfectly. Before pregnancy I was a size 30/31 or 12. I love the dark denim and the wide leg is a really nice oversized kind of baggy look which I was going for. It also matched with a Madewell purse I have! No stretch on these btw
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Leci- FitTrue to size
- Purchased usual size29
May 20, 2025Sturdyyy
I wanted a flattering, wide-legged pair of jeans that hugged my curves and this pair does just that. The wash is a nice addition to my collection, and I’m looking forward to wearing these with heels and sneakers since these were hemmed to my liking.
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Run2Be- FitTrue to size
- Size purchased25
May 16, 2025Stylish Super wide-leg Jeans
I got these wide-leg jeans because I wanted to have a pair of darker wash jeans. As other reviewer mentioned, these are on the thinner side. Not as thin as Madewell's airy denim but not thick. I personally like thinner jeans, especially when they are super wide-leg as they have more materials. Based on the other review, I am between 23/24 and since there was no 24 available, it skipped from 23 to 25, I got 25. It is slightly loose in the waist, but with a belt, I works fine. I like these jeans and would like to purchase the shorts version as well.
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cobrachicken- FitTrue to size
- Purchased usual size27
May 02, 2025Super-Wide Leg Jeans Strike Again
I’ve loved every pair of super-wide leg jeans I’ve tried so far, and this color/pair is no exception. The Essex Wash is dark enough that I definitely won’t be apologizing for wearing them to work, and has the fit I’m really loving: that high waist that’s nice and structured so I feel well contained, but the very freeing open wide leg, really free of constriction. The cut comes off almost trouser-like, which elevates them, but definitely an homage to a 90s style (no complaints). This particular wash was on the tighter side in the waist for me in the super-wide legs— that didn’t occur in other washes. That’s my only beef!
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katya- FitA little small
May 01, 2025so nice but sooo long!
i’m about 5’3, long torso, usually size 26 in madewell jeans, size xs/s/2, and have about a 29” inseam. i bought these jeans in the dark essex wash, size 26. they are stunning! definitely super long though so i will need to get them hemmed. tighter than my other jeans as well, which i have found fairly consistent when the color of denim is darker through madewell. assuming these will bleed in the wash so i’m going to do research on how to prevent that , so i can wear them with light colors without dying everything. they’re great tho! excited to wear.
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- FitTrue to size
- Size purchased24
Apr 30, 2025The perfect wash!
I've been wanting a pair of Super-wide jeans, but I could never quite find my perfect pair. This wash is perfect. I'm 5'4, but I have a longer inseam. The length is great with a small heel, but I wear them cuffed with sneakers or my Greta ballet flats. I'm so happy to finally add a pair of dark rinse jeans to my wardrobe. Dark jeans can be so hard to get right. The Essex wash is perfection.
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Monia- FitTrue to size
- Purchased usual size28
Apr 06, 2025Amazing
These are amazing and longer on me then on the model. (5'7 size 28) i need to wear wedges with them but they look impressive.
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BethR- FitTrue to size
- Size purchased24
Apr 01, 2025Nice jeans!
These are great! Very soft cotton.Fitted at the waist with nice wide legs. I'm 5'4" and they are a tad long. Thinking about getting them hemmed an inch but could get by with wearing as is.