LeeWomen's Instantly Slims Classic Relaxed Fit Monroe Straight Leg Jean

So happy to have found a great fit. I’m short 5’1 it’s so hard to get a good length. 14 short is a great fit. These jeans are dark. I’d prefer a little lighter but I’ll take these for the best fit!! So happy. I have been ordering jeans back & forth long enough. Comfort is great. You can freely move around. Slimming look. Yet there some stretch but not enough that you lose the shape of the jean.

Yes! As all others have said these jeans do run large but in fairness these jeans are made for the curvy girl who is small in the waist with hips and rounded rear ends. But I am 5'9 with a flat rear and thick thighs so I normally wear a size 12/14 and skinny jeans turn into muffin top jeans on me. I needed a straight leg jean with a little higher waist that didn't look like mom jeans. After reading the reviews I chose a size 12 but Way too big is an understatement. What I loved was how dark the black jeans are and not that awful greyish black that has become popular. I returned them easily and the exchange arrived quickly within 3 days of me mailing back the return.Now I love the size 10 and while an 8 may fit tighter in the rear, the 10 fits my hips well without squeezing them (giving an hourglass shape) and the waist is comfortable enough that even if they draw up after washing I will be able to zip them up. With a belt I can pull them up higher to hide my lack of "booty" with out losing the length. The length is perfect for sneakers or heals.I do not have that totum pole leg look as the jeans hug my thighs just above the knees then loosens to make my thighs look slimmer. Then at the knee it sort of gathers so it is straight but not straight as a "pole". This is that classic jean that I was looking for and I am extremely happy to find them. So happy that I ordered a pair in Horizon for my daughter since she is curvy both in hips and rear so she should fill these jeans out well while having a more slimming look. If these do not draw up in the wash then I will try Horizon in an 8 and see if those will be too small since I am in a middle size I may be better off not going down another size.Still overall these are excellent, sturdy, true to color, year round jeans and once you find your size you will want a pair in every color.

PROS: Good fabric, good fit overall. Waist is a bit large. If they don’t shrink a bit when washed and dried, then I can fix that with elastic.CONS: 10M is a bit too long for my 5’5’’ height. No big problem, as I can hem them.As others stated, buttonhole is WAY too tight, but nothing a seam ripper can’t fix.Pockets are RIDICULOUSLY short, as is the usual case in most women's jeans these days.Overall, I will keep them and continue searching for women's jeans that come closer to the wonderful classic LEE jeans that I have bought for the past 40 years.As far as whether I would recommend them, meh, they will do.ADDENDUM: Another small but annoying CON is the teeny tiny “5th” pocket, inside right front pocket. I cannot get two fingers side by side in it; MAYBE a quarter might fit. Old Lee jeans small pocket fits all four fingers, or keys, or pocket knife, watch, or whatever (a real FUNCTIONAL pocket). New style is just for looks I guess.

These Lee jeans fit perfectly. I got size 12short as I am 5’3” and they fit just right . Denim color is good too.

I am 5’3”, weight 175. I ordered a 16 Short. The length was perfect, even for boots. The heavy weight of the denim was great for cold winter days but I won’t be wearing them in warmer weather. The fit was just ok. A bit baggy in the thighs, lower legs and rear but the waist and front was a good fit. I will keep them for work jeans but definitely not for fashion outings. They are very comfortable. Rating them average 3stars because they are more of a Western wear look.

5’7 150lbs 35” inseam size 8 LongFit perfectly & the length was great! They do a trout a bit after wearing a few hours. When I’m out for the day I wear a belt to keep them up.Color has not faded at all, & I dry them completely. I will buy these again & again.Great value for cost, especially during a sale!

Since these jeans fit the same as Amazons brand I am going to review them the same. Only difference is they are not skinny jeans at the ankles, they are just tapered or straight style. I am thrilled with how these fit. I am 5’5” 180lbs and hourglass shaped. I ordered a size 14 regular. They fit like a glove. I have trouble finding jeans that fit. They usually fit my hips but are too loose in the waist, or fit my waist but are too tight in the hips. These are sooo different because they fit in all the right places and are very comfortable. The zipper works ( lately I’ve had issues with cheaper made jeans) and the material is the perfect balance of stretch and support. Not too stretchy where they lose support , but enough give & support for me. It’s nice to find jeans that don’t have holes or tears in them these days without looking old fashioned. Very nice quality jeans and the perfect length. The material is not too thin or heavy…they are medium weight jeans. When I bend over or squat down the high waist keeps my bottom from exposed at the crack. And for $18?! I struck gold!!!!!!!!

I love the fit of Lee Jeans on me. However, I want to let people know if you are looking for grey jeans, as I was, do not order the color Palisade! It s not grey, it is more of a beige color.