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Lil' Hustler High Waist Frayed Hem Ankle Bootcut Jeans

MOTHER

Petite

Current Price $228.00
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Distressing on the pockets and frayed hems add to the lived-in look of inky bootcut jeans made with a hint of stretch. MOTHER has adjusted the proportions of their denim styles to complement petite body types. These LIL' MOTHER jeans feature a higher knee placement, along with shorter inseams and rises, so they hit correctly at every point.

  • 25 1/2" inseam; 16" leg opening; 10 1/2" front rise; 14" back rise (size 29P)
  • Zip fly with button closure
  • Front scoop pockets; back patch pockets
  • 92% cotton, 5% polyester, 3% elastane
  • Machine wash, tumble dry
  • Made in the USA
  • Item #10205509
  • Core Product ID 3333339QSA

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  • If measurements are between sizes, order one size up.
  • 23=000, 24=00, 25=0, 26=2, 27=4, 28=6, 29=8, 30=10, 31=12, 32=14, 33=16, 34=18 (14W).
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MOTHER

Founded in 2010 by premium-denim industry pros Lela Becker and Tim Kaeding, MOTHER specializes in collections that present a juxtaposition of hard and soft. The brand evokes teenage rebellion, unconditional love and hilarious insult all at the same time (the company's name is a play on the duality of the word "mother," which can be nurturing or a cuss).

Reviews

(20)203.2 out of 5
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Fit: Runs slightly small
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Most helpful positive review

Feb 3, 2024

Perfect for petites!

Thank you Nordstrom & Mother for finally giving us petite girls what we want--fashionable denim that fits properly! What a huge difference to have the rise, knee breaks, length etc. all just right. If you are 5' 4" or under please give petite jeans a try. I have been buying every pair of the Mother Lil's that I can find in my size.
vlwell
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Most helpful critical review

Nov 30, 2024

NOT PETITE

Who at Mother is claiming their jeans marked as Petite are in fact made for a Petite woman? The person must be clueless. It is infuriating to put on “Petite” sized jeans just to find the back pockets are made for a larger-average sized person. Clearly the manufacturer just cut the original jeans shorter and slapped a “Petite” on the label, then called it a day. That is NOT HOW YOU MAKE A PETITE!!!! The pockets must be shrunk slightly and placed a little higher. The way these jeans are made, the pocket is huge, low and wide on your petite bum. Looks idiotic and ridiculous with the pockets spaced far apart AND disappearing down the curve of your bum. Plus the length is not really a petite length for jeans that are meant to be a little shorter. NO THESE ARE TOO LONG FOR THE AVG PETITE.
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Feb 16, 2024

Finally, jeans cut for petite women

These jeans are so much better proportioned . Thx to Mother and Nordstrom. But honestly, the rise is still 10.5" (above my belly button), too high to sit comfortably- almost touches my bra! I am 5'0" and 120. They only reduced it by 1/ an inch!! I am 8" shorter than the fit model!! Size 25 is very fitted, going with a 26. Cropped length is still full length on me. Knees good.
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
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Size purchased:
25
Color:
NOT GUILTY
PetitehipMama
Height:
5’0”
Weight:
121 lb.
19found this helpful
Nov 30, 2024

NOT PETITE

Who at Mother is claiming their jeans marked as Petite are in fact made for a Petite woman? The person must be clueless. It is infuriating to put on “Petite” sized jeans just to find the back pockets are made for a larger-average sized person. Clearly the manufacturer just cut the original jeans shorter and slapped a “Petite” on the label, then called it a day. That is NOT HOW YOU MAKE A PETITE!!!! The pockets must be shrunk slightly and placed a little higher. The way these jeans are made, the pocket is huge, low and wide on your petite bum. Looks idiotic and ridiculous with the pockets spaced far apart AND disappearing down the curve of your bum. Plus the length is not really a petite length for jeans that are meant to be a little shorter. NO THESE ARE TOO LONG FOR THE AVG PETITE.
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
0101
Height:
5’2”
Weight:
111 lb.
15found this helpful
Feb 3, 2024

Perfect for petites!

Thank you Nordstrom & Mother for finally giving us petite girls what we want--fashionable denim that fits properly! What a huge difference to have the rise, knee breaks, length etc. all just right. If you are 5' 4" or under please give petite jeans a try. I have been buying every pair of the Mother Lil's that I can find in my size.
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Size purchased:
26
Usual size:
26
Color:
NOT GUILTY
Verified purchase
vlwell
Body shape:
Waist narrower than shoulders and hips
Height:
5'2"
Weight:
120 lb.
10found this helpful
Feb 1, 2024

almost perfect

This isn’t traditional thick mother denim material, it’s on the thinner side. And there is a smell, but a lot of new jeans have that smell and it always goes away once washed. These were super comfortable and fit well. it’s SO hard to find petite bootcut pants that are flattering. I wore them at work and got some compliments. I’m happy with them and thrilled Nordstrom is carrying this line for us lil ones.
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Size purchased:
30
Color:
NOT GUILTY
StephKells
Height:
5’2”
Weight:
150 lb.
8found this helpful
Jan 31, 2024

Lil Hustler Not Guilty

I’ll start out by saying I’m a HUGE Mother lover. I have multiple pairs of this brand and I returned these because they were like a less worthy version of Mother. I don’t understand these. Thin and smelly is the best way to describe this pair. Nothing redeeming except for the shorter length. Returned. Sorry Mother! I still love you!
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Color:
NOT GUILTY
RedondoMomOfTwo
TOP 250 REVIEWER
5found this helpful
Nov 22, 2025

No one asked my opinion!

I thought about these jeans for a long time. After reading the reviews, I sized up since a lot of people said they ran small. I’m usually a 27 or 28 depending on the brand. I wish I’d gone 28 in these but they are still incredibly comfortable! I’m also exactly 5’4” and these are the perfect length. The knee placement is just right and I love the ankle length. Yes, they had a strange smell when I got them but it went away quickly. These are now my new go to pants!
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Size purchased:
29P
Color:
NOT GUILTY
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Leesh217
Height:
5’4”
Weight:
145 lb.
1found this helpful
Dec 16, 2024

Runs extremely small

They run extremely small. I’m a 27P in all Mother jeans I’ve purchased so far and these are so tight I can’t wear them. The fabric is also much more stiff….likely due to the extremely dark black dye. The cut is adorable so I’m hoping I can exchange for a bigger size. Maybe they’ll soften in the wash? Definitely not the norm coming from Mother, unfortunately.
Fit: Small
Small
True to size
Large
KMFL
1found this helpful
Dec 6, 2024

Just Okay

While the cut on these jeans is perfect for petite, I couldn’t get past the smell and thinner material quality. I ordered another pair in the same cut (that was a fraction of the price) and the quality is equal. For the price, these are a miss for me. Wish the material was better/thicker like all my other denim from this brand. They also run a bit small. They have a lot of stretch, so you can get them on, but they are tighter than all of my other 28’s from mother.
Fit: Runs slightly small
Small
True to size
Large
Color:
NOT GUILTY
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GrangerMom
Height:
5’3”
Weight:
135 lb.
1found this helpful
Oct 17, 2024

runs small

I originally bought the 31p and was too tight for me. I bought the next size and fits about the same. I’m keeping in anyway.
Fit: Runs slightly small
Small
True to size
Large
drm11
1found this helpful
July 29, 2025

RUNS SMALL!

These jeans run really small and the fabric does not feel nice at all. I am at a loss as to why they’re so expensive. Also I’m only 5’ 2” and they were VERY short on me. They’re going right back.
Fit: Small
Small
True to size
Large
Color:
NOT GUILTY
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helenback92
Height:
5’2”
Weight:
149 lb.
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Dec 26, 2024

Beautiful Black Jeans

Great fit! Im 5' and the jeans are perfect and very flattering.
Fit: True to size
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True to size
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Babette C
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Dec 9, 2024

Runs small - has weird smell

Runs very small. Has awful chemical smell. Returning.
Fit: Small
Small
True to size
Large
LJolie
Height:
5’1”
Weight:
120 lb.
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