The Delinquent Button Nerdy - Birds Gone Wild

Jeans

$209as of Jul 5, 2026. Check the current price at MOTHER

The verdict

A button-fly wide-leg at a discount; worth considering only if button-fly matters to you.

Fit

Wide-leg with button-fly closure and ample hip volume. The wide opening suits relaxed footwear and unstacked wear.

Quality

Button-fly construction is typically more durable than zipper in the long term, but MOTHER's denim here is still mid-market grade.

Price check

At $209 on sale, the button-fly is a modest premium; fair mid-tier pricing if you prefer that closure style.

Best for

Shoppers who strongly prefer button-fly and want a roomy, comfortable wide-leg fit.

Care

Wash inside-out and cold; button-flies need occasional maintenance on the threads.

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Fit check: MOTHER

True to size

MOTHER mostly fits true to size with a snug waist and long legs, but a handful of denim cuts stray a full size in either direction.

Owners and denim reviewers land on true to size as the baseline — one petite reviewer wears her usual 25 "in most Mother styles," and an editorial roundup calls the fit true to size and slightly snug in the waist. The caveat is cut-level: reviewers report the Insider and Looker styles running small and the Ditcher and Dodger running large, with one long-term buyer ranging from a 24 to a 26 across styles. Tops and sweatshirts draw quieter feedback but are consistently reported true to size with a relaxed cut. Inseams run long, so shorter wearers lean on the Lil (petite) line or plan to hem.

Sizing advice: Order your usual size as the default, but check the specific cut's reviews first — size up in the Insider/Looker-type slim crops, down in the Ditcher/Dodger, and consider the Lil line if you're petite.

Per owner & reviewer reports: Our Review of Mother Denim — Denimblog · Mother Denim Review for Petites — Serious About Styling · A MOTHER Denim Review — New Inspired

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What owners report about MOTHER jeans

Owners report soft, stretchy denim that is comfortable for all-day wear and fits well straight off the rack, with no break-in needed. The recurring complaint is sizing: most cuts run roughly true to size, but individual styles run notably small or large, and reviewers describe the sizing as inconsistent from cut to cut. Owners who prefer crisp, rigid denim note the soft hand is not for them, and the high price draws repeated comment.

Strengths: Comfortable stretch denim with a fit owners praise straight out of the box, no break-in required.
Watch out for: Sizing varies widely between cuts, and the soft, stretchy fabric disappoints owners who want structured, rigid denim.
Sizing: Most cuts run true to size and long in the leg, but check style-specific guidance before buying — some styles run small enough to size up and others large enough to size down one or two sizes.

About MOTHER's jeans line as a whole. Sources: An Honest Review of MOTHER Denim Jeans – Jaquelyn Wahidi San Diego Personal Stylist · Mother Jeans Review: The Perfect Fit - The Fashion House Mom · Sizing is different for each style, but... | a MOTHER Denim Review