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Browse all MOTHER chinos →SNACKS! The Mid Rise Double Dip Nerdy - Khaki
The verdict
Fit
Mid-rise and wide-leg cut suggests a relaxed, contemporary silhouette—typical of MOTHER's more trend-conscious designs. Likely cut generous through hip and thigh; try before buying if you prefer a slimmer shape.
Quality
MOTHER commands a design premium. Woven construction and the 'Double Dip' naming suggest intentional finish work, but $378 USD places this at fashion-brand markup rather than superior fiber durability.
Is the price fair?
Premium-tier pricing for a designer label. The cost reflects brand identity and contemporary cut, not fabric weight or construction superiority over mainstream alternatives.
Best for
Style-conscious shoppers who buy MOTHER for its silhouettes and brand story, with budget for fashion pricing.
Care
Check care tag closely; woven fabrics of this caliber often require gentle wash to preserve finish and prevent shrinkage.
Fit check: MOTHER
True to sizeMOTHER 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
