Longtime TME readers know I’m a HUGE fan of MOTHER jeans. I’ve tried what feels like every denim brand out there — from crowd-favorite designer labels to budget-friendly steals — but MOTHER is the denim brand I always come back to.
MOTHER jeans, in general, are the most-worn denim in my closet and have been for years — super comfortable, curve-friendly, great washes, and available in a range of silhouettes that fit my style perfectly. It’s really no surprise that my denim search almost always starts (and ends) with MOTHER.
oldie-but-goodie style: MOTHER Rollers
My top MOTHER pick in my closet? MOTHER Wide-Leg Rollers. They’ve been a staple in my closet for a while now (I own several washes), and they’re still the style I reach for the most. If you’re on the hunt for an everyday MOTHER wide-leg… these.
That said, every now and then, I do like to mix things up. Below I share my typical extremely opinionated review on 7 new styles of MOTHER jeans…complete with selfies, overall takeaways, pros, cons, and fit notes.
Spoiler alert: these (not surprisingly) are my favs of the new bunch and these are the worst…the WORST!
7 Brand New Pairs Of MOTHER Denim: A Review
When I sorted by new arrivals of MOTHER denim at various retailers I was a bit taken aback by the newest styles….many of them are not your typical everyday closet staple MOTHER jean. Unique and statement-making details like patch pockets, unbuttoned rollover features, tuxedo side stripes …hmmmm. I wasn’t so sure how I felt about all this “newness”. The newest styles and many of the features are definitely “conversation-starting” — I’ll give them that.
I typically like what I like, though (i.e. various washes of the standard MOTHER Rollers), so I must have been feeling especially adventurous when I ordered 7 of these new conversation-starting pairs to try out and review.
Look at me with my wild and risk-taking self!
1. MOTHER: The Hustler Roller Patch Pocket Wide Leg
with heels…
Hustler Roller Patch Pocket (29): MOTHER
MY TAKEAWAY Well….maybe I’m not SO risk-taking with these (the least “conversation-starting” pair for sure). These new MOTHERS are my go-to favorite style Hustler Roller, BUT with a patch-pocket front and a fresh lighter wash. Not surprisingly, I LOVE them! LOVE LOVE LOVE! Even though they’re not as “exciting” and bold as some of the others, they’re fabulous.
… with sneaks & a sweater
Hustler Roller Patch Pocket (29): MOTHER
PROS: SUPER comfortable; made with that nice super stretchy MOTHER denim many of us love; fit perfectly in the waist and hips; interesting patch-pocket detailing, but not SO statement-making that they’re difficult to style; petite sizing available; fresh lighter blue wash perfect for brightening up winter looks now and transitioning to summer and spring as well.
CONS: Not THAT interesting if you’re looking for a true statement-making jean for 2025; MOTHER is expensive and KUT as well as GAP often come out with a patch-pocket jean in the spring that’s much more budget-friendly (but often not quite as well-designed/high quality as MOTHER and these MOTHERs in particular fit and feel so great).
from all angles…
Hustler Roller Patch Pocket (29): MOTHER
FIT NOTES: For reference I’m 5’2, 140-ish lbs. I’m wearing my typical size 29 regular length and am happy with the fit other than the length. The regular length I’m wearing are 11″ rise, 30.75 ” inseam; 24.5 ” leg opening; 78% cotton (very stretchy); I just got in the petite (which is 10 & 5/8 ” rise and 30″ inseam), and they’re a great length with my chunky-soled sneakers.
2. MOTHER: The Tux Sidestepper Bootcut
with heels…
Tux Sidestepper (30): MOTHER
MY TAKEAWAY: LOVE the style and fit and look of these jeans. LOVE! BUT…they’re too long for me and don’t come in petite (and getting the uneven hem just right on a do-it-yourself hack might be difficult). They’re also expensive…even for MOTHER, but really REALLY good… so…hmmm. Thoughts?
with sneaks & a sweater…
Tux Sidestepper (30):| MOTHER
PROS: The fit and style of these jeans are fantastic, and they’re absolutely conversation-starting AND fit with my typical personal style; really cool uneven hem and both denims on these jeans are a fabulous wash; high waist that’s comfortable, but keeps “everything” nicely tucked in (and not rolling over the top); even though they’re expensive for a “statement” jean they feel classic enough in the fit and cut that I wouldn’t get tired of them (so may be worth the $). 100% cotton jeans sometimes aren’t comfortable for me, but these felt great…soft and nice.
CONS: Expensive…even for MOTHER. GAP has something similar that’s more budget-friendly (even though the design, fit, details, and quality isn’t AS good as MOTHER); the hem is really cool and different on these MOTHERS, but because they’re too long on me I would need to hack them off, and I think I’d be nervous to be able to do it correctly…would likely take to a tailor to have them cut; you can see them on Scotti, who is a couple of inches taller than me, here.
from all angles…
Tux Sidestepper (30): MOTHER
FIT NOTES: For reference I’m 5’2, 140-ish lbs. I sized up to a size 30 because they’re 100% cotton, but I didn’t need to — I should have stayed with my typical size 29; the waist gapped a little bit on me with the 30’s; 11.5″ rise; 32″ inseam; 17.75 ” leg opening; 100% cotton.
3. MOTHER: The Half Pipe (Black & Blue)
with heels…
Half Pipe (29): MOTHER
MY TAKEAWAY: I like these jeans WAY more than I thought I would. I like that they’re barrel shaped, but keep a wide leg opening at the bottom. The black and blue wash combo is modern and feels interesting and new, but easy to incorporate with daily basic looks.
with sneaks & a sweater…
Half Pipe (29): MOTHER
from all angles…
PROS: Interesting conversation-starting style, AND I love the modern washed black panels down the leg; relaxed and comfortable fit; not too oversized for a small frame (and they come in petites); these feel easier to style than some of the other new MOTHER jeans out there right now; the blue and black wash combo works just as easily for winter as it does for spring/summer…picturing wearing these a ton with a basic white tee or tank.
CONS: Definitely trendy…so would they be a forever classic jean? Probably not; can’t decide on length; may try petite instead.
Half Pipe (29): MOTHER
FIT NOTES: For reference I’m 5’2, 140-ish lbs; Wearing a size 29 and happy with the fit; 12.5″ rise; 28.25″ inseam; 19″ leg opening; 98% cotton. Also comes in petite sizing (12 1/8″ rise; 27.25″ inseam). Thinking I will try the petite for a little shorter length.
4. MOTHER: The Tuxedo Maven
with heels…
Tuxedo Maven (29): MOTHER
MY TAKEAWAY: I had really high hopes for this pair since I’m such a fan of the wide-leg full-length denim style, but these are not for me. The colorway with the bold black panels feels like it might be too fussy for my day to day. I don’t think I would wear them enough.
with sneaks & a sweater…
Tuxedo Maven (29): MOTHER
PROS: Comfortable nice thick denim (sometimes I feel naked in white/cream denim but not with these); super fresh and statement-making style; would be amazing for someone who’s more creative/adventurous with their style (I’m a little lazy and typically wear what’s easy).
CONS: Too long and was struggling folding them over or under with chunky heels (not hanging quite right); the cream/black panel combo feels like it will take more effort for styling compared to my typical blue or black denim washes.
from all angles…
Tuxedo Maven (29): MOTHER
FIT NOTES: For reference I’m 5’2, 140-ish lbs; I’m wearing a size 29 and happy with the fit (other than the length); 11.75″ rise; 34″ inseam; 20″ leg opening; 98% cotton.
5. MOTHER: The Half Pipe (Act Natural)
with heels…
Half Pipe: MOTHER
MY TAKEAWAY: Undecided on these. Felt easier to wear than the cream/black tuxedo maven pair, but still not sure if they’d get enough use to be worth the $.
with sneaks & a sweater…
Half Pipe: MOTHER
PROS: Comfortable nice thick off white denim (as I mentioned with the Tux Mavens, I sometimes feel naked in cream/white jeans and I didn’t with these), I really like the black pinstripe detailing (feels less statement-y and easier to wear than the bolder black panels on the Tux Mavens).
CONS: Similar to the Tux Mavens, I’m not sure how often I would wear these; I’m pretty tied to my black or blue wear-on-repeat denim routine, and this would definitely be out of my comfort zone in day-to-day wear.
from all angles…
Half Pipe: MOTHER
FIT NOTES: For reference I’m 5’2, 140-ish lbs; I’m wearing a size 29 and happy with the fit (although I would consider the petite); 12.5″ rise; 27.5″ inseam; 19″ leg opening, 98% cotton; petite sizing is 12 1/8″ rise; 25.5″ inseam.
6. MOTHER: The Foldover Dodger
with heels…
Foldover Dodger (29): MOTHER | Revolve
MY TAKEAWAY: These are the jeans in the first 3-across photo at the top of this post where I’m making an awful face. They’re made like this…with the permanent foldover!!! NOT for me. Shana, however, folds over her jeans on her own like this in the summer and looks adorable …and they look so good on the MOTHER model, so maybe they’re awesome for everyone except me? Or…maybe not.
with sneaks & a sweater…
Foldover Dodger (29): MOTHER | Revolve
PROS: Ooof…struggling with this one. Comfortable? Yes…they’re comfortable; and I’ll give it it to MOTHER denim…the design is clever so they stay put in that foldover style even when you bend over or sit; I do like the way they look on the MOTHER model (maybe my curves throw off the design? ).
CONS: This style looks and feels RIDICULOUS on me! No. No. No. No.
from all angles…
Foldover Dodger (29): MOTHER | Revolve
FIT NOTES: For reference I’m 5’2, 140-ish lbs; wearing a size 29 here and happy with the fit (other than the length); 11.25″ rise; 32″ inseam; 19.5″ leg opening; 98% cotton.
7. MOTHER: Lil Full Pipe
with heels…
Full Pipe (29 Petite): MOTHER
MY TAKEAWAY: Too much barrel/horseshoe shape going on for my personal taste. I like the fit and shape of the Half Pipe better if I was going to do MOTHER barrel jeans.
with sneaks & a sweater…
Full Pipe (29 Petite): MOTHER
PROS: Comfortable and very relaxed and easy fit; soft but feels and looks like a substantial denim; I like the seem placement and wash.
CONS: Too much fabric and “wideness” for my personal taste; I like the MOTHER Half Pipes or the Moxies (which are more budget-friendly) better if I’m going to venture into the world of wearing barrel jeans.
from all angles…
Full Pipe (29 Petite): MOTHER
FIT NOTES: For reference I’m 5’2, 140-ish lbs; I’m wearing a size 29 and happy with the fit; I’m wearing the petite sizing with a 12 1/8″ rise; 26.25″ inseam; 19″ leg opening. Also comes in regular sizing with 12.5″ rise and 28.25″ inseam.
So…any thoughts on MOTHER’s new denim? Opinions? Am I being super boring sticking with the Roller Patch-Pockets as my favs of the bunch? Always love to hear from you all, so feel free to chime in if there are any other new MOTHER’s you’re loving. I’m absolutely trying these new MOTHER cuties next!
-Linzi
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