Details & care
Make a vintage-inspired statement in straight-leg jeans cut from low-stretch denim that's sanded and faded to perfection. 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 1/2" leg opening; 10" front rise
- Zip fly with button closure
- Five-pocket style
- 59% cotton, 40% lyocell, 1% elastane
- Machine wash, dry flat
- Made in the USA
- Item #11228346
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- The brand says this runs true to size.
- 23=0, 24=0-2, 25=2, 26=4, 27=4-6, 28=6, 29=8, 30=8-10, 31=10, 32=10-12, 33=12, 34=14.
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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).
Most helpful positive review
Mar 2, 2026
flattering
These look soo good on. Very comfortable. I am 5 ft tall and these are a perfect length. Makes my booty look amaze
ashleycg
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Most helpful critical review
Feb 27, 2026
Runs a little small
I really wanted to like these Mother pants—this was my first petite purchase from the brand. I typically wear a 27 regular. Unfortunately they just didn’t flatter my body and felt a little too tight overall. I’m returning Them.
Petite CA Girl
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ashleycg
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Size purchased: 27
Fit:
Small
True to size
Large
Color: BIRDS GONE WILD
Height: 5’0”
Weight: 130 lb.
Mar 2, 2026
flattering
These look soo good on. Very comfortable. I am 5 ft tall and these are a perfect length. Makes my booty look amaze
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hermajesty77
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Fit:
Small
True to size
Large
Color: BIRDS GONE WILD
Height: 5’5”
Weight: 150 lb.
Mar 5, 2026
great spring/summer jean
Love the color and style, run a smidge small.... will break in overtime. I normally wear a 29 or 30 , purchased these in a 31
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shoeluverV
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Size purchased: 26
Fit:
Small
True to size
Large
Color: BIRDS GONE WILD
Height: 5’3”
Weight: 130 lb.
Feb 28, 2026
so good!
Love the petite fit. They are very flattering and the wash is perfect for spring. I’m 5’3” and usually wear a size 26. These are true to size. They are comfortable too.
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Niknakwears
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Fit:
Small
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Large
Color: BIRDS GONE WILD
Height: 5’2”
Weight: 115 lb.
Mar 25, 2026
perfect spring/summer jean
Love the fit, length & wash. Very flattering & comfortable. Definitely my go to everyday jean this season
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Yonkers
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Size purchased: 27
Fit:
Small
True to size
Large
Color: BIRDS GONE WILD
Height: 5’2”
Weight: 114 lb.
Mar 21, 2026
Mother petite high waist straight leg jeans
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spunky14
Size purchased: 26
Fit:
Small
True to size
Large
Color: BIRDS GONE WILD
Height: 5’4”
Weight: 140 lb.
Mar 13, 2026
Great Lil Mother
Typically, I don’t wait the Lil, and wear a 26 in Mother. But these are great length and cut. I sized up to 27
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