Ah I am so excited to be reviewing this style of jeans today! I had been wanting to try the Madewell Perfect Vintage Jean for a long time, and I have to say that I am so glad I got them! I’ve seen this style of jeans on a lot of people and it gets great reviews on the Madewell website. They offer this style in many washes and the wash I picked is called ainsworth.

How do Madewell Perfect Vintage Jeans Fit?

They are high rise, 11 inches to be exact! Madewell’s website describes them as a mom jean, fitted through the thigh with a subtly tapered, full length leg. The website suggests sizing down one size for a fitted look or sticking with your normal size for a more slouchy look. I prefer my denim fitted, so I did opt to size down one size. They stretch out slightly with wear. I am 5’7″ and I got the standard length which is a 28″ inseam. They also come in petite (25 1/2″ inseams) and tall (31″ inseam). They offer a wide size range, from 23 to 37.

I have mom jeans from other brands and I agree that this cut similar, but less tapered in the leg. If you are looking for something that isn’t a skinny jean, but you don’t want a fully straight leg 90’s jean, this is a perfect in-beween.

Madewell Perfect Vintage Jean Fabric

In the ainsworth wash, the fabric is mid-weight (12 oz.) and is composed of 99% cotton and 1% spandex. They feel very similar to rigid jeans but the small amount of spandex adds a bit of stretch and comfort without having to wear them in. Most of the washes come hemmed at the ankle but the ainsworth wash is frayed— so you can purchase a wash with a cleaner look, or this more casual, vintage-like pair.

Madewell Perfect Vintage Jean Outfits

1) Sweater Vest + Cheetah Print Mules

Sweater Vest (I sized down two sizes) | Jeans (I sized down one size) | Glasses | Earrings | Bag (old from ABLE – similar) | Mules

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I styled this sweater vest in so many of my summer outfits and I am very happy to continue wearing it into early fall. It works well with these jeans, adding texture and a muted tone. I added a black crossbody bag and my cheetah print mules to this look creating repeated black and brown tones throughout.

2.) Muscle Tee + Bandana + Huarache Sandals

Tee (I sized down one size) | Bandana | Sunglasses (old from Warby Parker – similar) | Earrings | Bag | Jeans (I sized down one size) | Shoes (old from Nisolo – new version)

This outfit feels mostly summery, but like a tiny tip toe into fall because of the jeans. I love how the frayed hem gives a laid-back feeling and the accessories amp up the summer feeling in this look. I have loved muscle tees this spring and summer and will be wearing them as long as the weather allows.

3.) Graphic Tee + White Sneakers

Graphic Tee | Earrings | Backpack | Jeans (I sized down one size) | Sneakers

This look is so comfy and feels so me. I love graphic tees, denim, and white sneakers. I recently got this backpack for our trip to Chicago and I love it so much! It fits my laptop, so I can take it with me to coffee shops when I go to write blog posts on days that my outfit is super casual— which let’s be honest, is often!.

4.) Feminine Blouse + Belt + Woven Mules

Shirt (I sized down one size) | Earrings | Belt | Jeans (I sized down one size) | Shoes (I sized up one size but 1/2 would probably be enough)

I love texture, neutrals, and feminine details— this look has all three. I think these elements combined always creates outfits that are casual and wearable, but not boring. These mules are one of my favorite pairs and I have had them for years. The frayed hem on these jeans really seems to highlight/draw attention to whatever shoes you choose to wear, which I like!

Overall, I really like these jeans. They are incredibly wearable and fit with my casual aesthetic. They are comfortable and I love the medium wash. For this wash in particular, I think the only thing that makes them less versatile, is the raw hem— but I also think it’s a really interesting detail that I like. For me as someone with a casual aesthetic, they are perfect, but if you are someone who wants to be able to dress up a look, grabbing a hemmed pair would probably work better. As I mentioned before, if you are wanting to transition away from skinny jeans but a straight leg style feels like too big of a jump, this is a great in between!

Have you ever owned a pair of Madewell jeans? If so, have you tried the Perfect Vintage Jean? If you have tried them, let me know in the comments below what wash you have, what you love about them and your favorite way to style them!

P.S. Here are the table and basket you see in all the photos in this post!