Best Jeans in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: What I Already Owned, Bought & How They Fit

Paige Anessa

I bought these last year and love how leg-lengthening they are. I kept mine long to pair with booties and heels, so keep that in mind when you’re shopping and how you envision yourself wearing them. They’re more of an elevated jean than an everyday pair. I got a 26, but should have sized down. They stretch out a bit. (I ordered this.)

MOTHER The Hustler Roller Sneak High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

These are stunning, but they’re so long that by the time I hem them, they’d lose their shape. The fabric also felt like it’d stretch out pretty easily. I have a 27 but probably should have done a 26 based on the fabric.

MOTHER The Kick It High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

I love straight leg jeans and these are one of the most flattering pairs I own. My wash is a little darker than the one in the sale, but I honestly prefer the sale option. Go up 2 sizes in these. I have a 27 and typically wear 25 or 26.

Levi’s Ribcage High Waist Straight Leg

The Nordstrom wash of these is a faded black that I really like for fall and winter, and I like that they’re not distressed or true black. I absolutely love how these fit (and already owned them in 2 other colors). I typically wear a 25/26 and got a 27 in these. Under $100!

The Joe’s Mia High Waist Jeans

The Joe’s Mia High Waist Jeans are one of the most flattering jeans I’ve ever owned. I bought mine last year and had them hemmed, so keep that in mind with how long they are.

The Mother Hustler Patch Pocket Bootcut Jeans

I was gifted these by the brand a few months ago and they’re very cute but definitely size up! I got a size 27 and typically wear a 25 or 26.

Mother Weekender

This is the first pair of Mother jeans I ever got. Mine have a stepped hem which I don’t love anymore, and this year’s version doesn’t have that.

Size up in these. While they do have a petite option, I have found it too short in the past, and I’m only 5’1″.

Paige Stevie High Rise Straight Leg

The Paige Stevie jeans included in the Nordstrom sale are a dark wash; I own them in a lighter wash (pictured), and they’re incredibly flattering on the butt. I’m petite so I find the rise has a little extra fabric, but otherwise, they’re absolutely perfect. I’m very tempted to buy the wash included in the sale. I have a size 25.

Kut from the Kloth Meg Patch Pocket High Waist Ankle Wide Leg Jeans

I bought these a couple years ago when postpartum and loved them. I’m getting them again this year since my size has changed. The current year’s version has a sleeker hem, which I like better too. I always size down in this brand. (I ordered this.)

Madewell Wide Leg Drawstring Airy Denim in Faded Ivy

I don’t have anything in this color, and I love the airy denim – it’s a perfect option for “hot fall” in the South where you want it to be fall, but it’s still 80 degrees in September.

I ordered a size 26 and they fit perfectly.

Madewell Wide Leg Drawstring Airy Denim in Mobridge Wash

I also ordered these in a traditional denim color, because why not? If I had to choose, I’d choose the Faded Ivy option since it’s different from anything I own.

Madewell Darted Utility Barrel Leg Jeans

This style is relaxed but not sloppy and a nice change from traditional denim. However, they were huge. I ordered a 26 and had a ton of space in the waist. I’m hoping to snag a 25 if they restock since I really liked the fit and color.

Mother Bookie Sneak Mid Waist Bootcut

File this under a frivolous purchase because I really don’t need more jeans, but I love the wash of these and the very subtle flare. Mother has really mastered the fit-and-flare style, and this style feels a little more relaxed than the Weekender or Hustler, which is why I want them.

I’m ordering a 26 and really hoping the waist isn’t too low for me. (I ordered this.)

Levi’s Easy Dad Jeans

I love the classic, worn-in wash of these, and Levi’s are one of the few brands that I can wear a more tapered leg without it being unflattering, since they always have ample room in the hips, which I need.

I’m sizing up in these to a 27. (I typically wear a 25 or 26, but this style in particular, I’ll want looser and Levi already runs small) I doubt I’ll keep both these and the Mother Bookie so we’ll see what’s best.

Paige Leenah High Waist

While the white jeans might seem too spring/summery, the wide-leg style will be great paired with crew-neck sweaters and booties, especially if you style them with all neutrals.

I have wide-leg white jeans, but they have brown stitching, and it drives me nuts, so I’m planning to replace them with these.

Levi’s Ribcage High Rise Wide Leg

These are definitely a lounge denim – they’re super soft and also super long. But they’ll be perfect for days where I want to be cozy since I’m not really a loungewear-during-the-day kind of person. I need to think through how often I’d actually wear them before I decide to keep them! I got a size 26.

Pistola Lana High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

These didn’t work out for me. The waist ran tight, and the length was so long that hemming them would’ve thrown off the whole leg shape. The fabric also felt like it’d stretch out fast. I’m passing on this pair.