Mavi
Tess Dark-Indigo Jean Fit: Skinny Leg, Mid-Rise Waist
These Mavi Tess jeans are mid-rise, skinny-leg women's denim pants made from stretch cotton-blend fabric, designed for everyday casual wear. They feature a five-pocket style, zip fly, belt loops, and a medium indigo wash with whiskering; for size 27, the rise is 9.5 inches (24 cm) and the inseam is 29 inches (74 cm). Reddit reviewers praise the brand’s denim quality and availability of multiple inseam lengths, and note it offers good value for the price.
- Color
- Dark-Indigo
- Material
- Stretch cotton-blend denim
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual, classic, slim-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Size
Specifications
Skinny leg mid-rise jeans in stretch cotton-blend denim with dark indigo wash and whiskering.
Stretch denim, five-pocket design, zip fly, belt loops, beige contrast seams.
- Color
- Dark-Indigo · blue
- Material
- Stretch cotton-blend denim
- Secondary
- elastane
- Style
- casual, classic, slim-fit
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- stretch cotton-blend denim
- skinny leg fit
- mid-rise waist
- dark indigo wash
- whiskering details
- zip fly closure
- belt loops
- five-pocket design
- contrast beige seams
- 9.5-inch rise
- 29-inch inseam (size 27)
Product Insights
Mavi's Tess dark-indigo skinny jean, a superb value at 70% off, is made from shape-retaining 13.5 oz denim with memory-fiber stretch and breathable Tencel lyocell, offering durability and comfort. However, this wash features a 9.5-inch rise (half inch shorter than standard), sits below the natural waist, and has a 29-inch inseam (two inches longer), suiting slender, straight figures and likely requiring a belt. The dark indigo may transfer color when new, requiring separate washing, while the brand's pedigree (manufacturing for premium labels) ensures quality at a mid-range price.
Verified claims
- Shape retention
- 13.5 oz denim with memory-fiber stretch retains shape.
- Breathability
- 11% Tencel lyocell provides moisture-wicking and breathability.
- Manufacturing pedigree
- Mavi manufactures denim for many premium brands.
- Fit
- Tess is a high-rise super skinny fit for slender figures; Alissa is for curves.
- Sizing
- This wash: 9.5in rise, 29in inseam; standard: 10in rise, 27in inseam.
- Rise
- 9.5 inch front rise vs 10 inch standard Tess — a half inch shorter.
- Belt reliance
- Sits lower than natural waist; belt more likely needed.
- Proportion variation
- 29 in inseam — 2 in longer than the standard Tess's 27 in.
- Inseam
- This wash has a 29-inch inseam, 2 inches longer than the typical Tess 27-inch ankle.
- Crocking
- Dark indigo may transfer color when new; wash separately to avoid staining.
- Care
- Wash inside out in cold water and hang dry to preserve color and stretch.
- Durability
- Shape-memory stretch denim resists bagging while offering comfort
- Brand expertise
- Mavi manufactures for premium brands, providing quality at mid-range price
- Brand reputation
- Mavi makes denim for premium brands; comparable quality for less.
- Value
- At 70% off, this Mavi jean is considered excellent value for the price.
- Fabric
- 82% cotton, 11% lyocell, 5% elastomultiester, 2% spandex; 13.5 oz denim, shape-retaining, breathable.
- Body shape
- Tess is for slender, straight figures; curvy types fit Alissa.
Product record
- Title
- Tess Dark-Indigo Jean Fit: Skinny Leg, Mid-Rise Waist
- Brand
- Mavi
- Price
- 168 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Stretch and shape retention of Indigo Shape fabric
- Unlike many stretch skinny jeans that use thin, lightweight denim (often 10–12 oz) to accommodate elastane, Indigo Shape is cut from a 13.5 oz denim that gives the Tess a substantial hand — this weight provides the smooth, structured drape of traditional denim even in a skin-tight silhouette, so the jean reads as real denim rather than a knit pant.
- The 12% lyocell (commonly Tencel™) in the Indigo Shape blend pulls moisture away from the skin and feels cooler against the body than synthetic-dominant stretch denims — making a super-skinny cut wearable beyond air-conditioned spaces, an important practical detail for a jean designed to stay in constant contact with the body.
- The combination of elastomultiester and elastane in the Indigo Shape weave creates a two-part stretch system: elastane delivers immediate stretch for mobility, while elastomultiester — a polyester-based elastic with higher tensile recovery — acts as a 'memory' fiber that snaps the denim back to its original shape, which is why the Tess can maintain a skin-tight line from hip to ankle without sagging at pressure points like the knees.
- Indigo Shape is a proprietary Mavi denim blend (76% cotton, 12% lyocell, 8% elastomultiester, 4% elastane) engineered specifically for super-skinny fits like the Tess — the elastomultiester provides high elastic recovery that resists bagging, while the lower elastane content (just 4%) preserves denim-like structure and hand-feel instead of veering into jegging territory.
How Tess fits compared to other Mavi skinny jeans
- Tess is the super-skinny high-rise meant for a slender, straighter figure, while Alissa — also a high-rise super-skinny — is cut with more room in the hip and thigh for curvier body types.
- Although Mavi's Tess fit is frequently shown with a 27-inch modern ankle length, the dark-indigo wash sold at Simons measures 29 inches — so it runs two inches longer and will fall closer to a full-length crop on most heights.
- Mavi's four core skinny fits split into two high rises (Tess and Alissa) and two mid rises (Alexa and Adriana); Tess's 10-inch front rise sits at the natural waist, whereas the mid-rise Alexa sits lower, so if you want your jeans to stay put without a belt, the high-rise Tess is the default.
- Mavi's fit guide defines Tess as a 10-inch front rise, but this particular wash measures 9.5 inches at the retailer and is labeled mid rise — if you're counting on a true high-rise feel, expect the waistband to sit slightly lower than the brand's standard Tess.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a mid-rise skinny-leg blue denim jean worn by a model; visible five-pocket styling, mid-rise waist, ankle-length tapered legs, and subtle thigh fading.
- SilhouetteSkinny-leg jeans with a tapered fit that narrows from the thigh to the ankle and ends slightly above the ankle.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.40 · w 0.56 · h 0.52 (high) - Waist and flyMid-rise waistband with visible belt loops and a center front fly area with a top button closure and subtle stitch line for the fly.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.37 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Pocket constructionClassic five-pocket styling visible: two front pockets with coin pocket inset and stitching defining pocket openings.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.38 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high) - Denim finishDark indigo denim with vertical fading and lighter whiskering at the upper thighs and subtle vertical fade along the front legs.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.36 (high) - Hem detailNarrow stitched hem finishing at the ankle, no visible cuff or fraying.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.86 · w 0.40 · h 0.09 (high) - TopstitchingContrast topstitching visible along pocket edges, waistband and side seams.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio full-body shot of a model against a plain white background with soft even lighting; model wearing a black ribbed sweater and dark flats, posed with weight on one leg.
- Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with even, soft studio lighting and minimal shadows beneath the model.
- Model poseFull-body model shown standing, slightly angled to the viewer with one hand near the waist and one leg shifted forward.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.92 (high) - Visible non-product garmentsModel is wearing a long-sleeve black ribbed sweater layered over a white top and dark slip-on flats; these garments are not described as product features.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.50 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.32 · y 0.88 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high) - Image framingFull figure framed centrally with slight space above the head and the feet visible near the bottom edge; image is not cropped tightly.
Colors
dark indigo with faded wash· denim#3B4D72tan stitching· topstitching#C38365metallic silver· button/hardware- SilhouetteSkinny-leg jeans with a tapered fit that narrows from the thigh to the ankle and ends slightly above the ankle.
- 02
Product
Front-right side closeup of mid-rise skinny jeans showing waistband, front pockets, coin pocket with a small black brand tab, contrast topstitching, rivets, and faded wash on thighs.
- Waistband and belt loopVisible mid-rise waistband with a single belt loop at center-right of the visible front; topstitching follows the waistband seam.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.14 (high) - Front pocket and coin pocketCurved front pocket opening with a smaller coin pocket inset at the right front; pocket edge has visible contrast topstitching and one small metal rivet at the pocket corner.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.20 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - Brand tabSmall rectangular black fabric tab sewn into the top edge of the right front pocket bearing legible white text.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (high) - Brand tab text“mavi”
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (high) - Fly and front seamVertical fly seam with contrast topstitching visible at the left front center, stitched into the crotch area.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.25 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (high) - Faded wash and whiskeringHorizontal faded whisker-like shading across the upper thighs and subtle vertical fade down the leg giving a worn indigo look.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.30 · w 0.42 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.55 (high) - Contrast topstitching colorVisible contrast stitching along pocket edges, waistband and fly in a lighter tan/gold tone.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (high) - Metal rivetSmall circular silver-colored rivet at the outer corner of the front pocket and another near the coin pocket area.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.24 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.21 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (medium) - Side seamVisible outer side seam running vertically down the right leg with close stitching, slightly darker than the faded central panel.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped to show torso and upper legs; model wearing a black ribbed sweater and rings, white seamless background, even front lighting with soft shadows.
- Shot compositionCropped vertical closeup framing the model from just below the chest to mid-thigh, centered on the right-front side of the jeans.
- Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with even studio lighting and soft shadowing beneath the leg area.
- Model stylingModel wears a long-sleeve black ribbed sweater partially tucked at the waistband; right hand with silver ring rests near the waist and left hand hangs by the side with a silver ring on a finger.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear detail and texture visible in denim and sweater; no compression artifacts affecting legibility.
Colors
dark indigo with fade· denim body#445B83tan/gold stitching· topstitchingsilver metallic· rivet hardware#9DACCBblack· brand tab- Waistband and belt loopVisible mid-rise waistband with a single belt loop at center-right of the visible front; topstitching follows the waistband seam.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pair of dark indigo skinny-leg jeans on a model showing back pockets, yoke seam, waistband with a small leather patch, and ankle-length hems.
- Overall silhouetteSkinny-leg jeans viewed from the rear, fitted through hips and thighs and tapering to narrow ankle openings; waistband visible at top of image under a cropped sweater.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.82 (high) - Back pocketsTwo rear patch pockets with a slightly angled top outer corner and visible topstitching that follows the pocket shape.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.16 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Yoke and center seamHorizontal yoke seam across the upper back below the waistband and a vertical center back seam running down from the waistband between the pockets.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.12 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsDouble-layered waistband with belt loops visible at the back; waistband sits just below the model's sweater hem.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.10 · w 0.52 · h 0.08 (high) - Leather patchSmall rectangular tan leather patch stitched to the right side of the back waistband.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.09 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Denim texture and fadingMedium-dark indigo denim with subtle vertical grain and lighter fade/whisker shading at the seat and upper thighs.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Ankle hemsNarrow finished hems at the ankle, showing a single visible line of topstitching.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.80 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (high) - Left leg fit detailLeft back leg shows a horizontal crease line at the knee area.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.50 · w 0.29 · h 0.20 (high) - Right leg fit detailRight back leg is smooth with a slight inward taper toward the ankle.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.36 · w 0.29 · h 0.52 (high) - Brand text on patch“mavi”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.10 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background showing a model wearing a black sweater and dark slip-on shoes; image is well lit with soft shadows under the feet.
- BackgroundEven, near-white studio background with no visible props or text.
- Model stylingModel is standing facing away wearing a black ribbed long-sleeve sweater with hands relaxed at sides; only the lower half of the sweater and the hands are visible.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.02 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high) - Footwear visibleDark slip-on shoes visible on the model, positioned on the studio floor and partially cropped by the image bottom.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.86 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with faint shadowing beneath the model's feet and minimal specular highlights on the denim.
Colors
dark indigo· denim body#3B4B6Cbeige stitching· pocket and topstitchingtan leather· waistband patch- Overall silhouetteSkinny-leg jeans viewed from the rear, fitted through hips and thighs and tapering to narrow ankle openings; waistband visible at top of image under a cropped sweater.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
PERFECT
Love the Mavi jeans! Perfect fit and so comfortable!
Q&A
4 answered- What is the recommended washing and drying method to minimize fading and preserve the stretch fibers?
- To minimize fading and preserve stretch fibers, we recommend washing the jeans inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, avoiding bleach, and hanging to dry instead of using a dryer. These are standard care guidelines for stretch denim.
- Is the dark indigo wash prone to crocking (color transfer) onto lighter fabrics or surfaces?
- Dark indigo washes can sometimes transfer color onto lighter surfaces, especially when new. We recommend washing the jeans separately for the first few washes to avoid potential crocking. This is general advice for dark denim and applies to this model.
- Are Mavi jeans good quality?
- Yes, according to a personal stylist and other users, Mavi offers great material and durability, especially for mid-range denim.
- Should I choose stretch or non-stretch Mavi jeans?
- For maximum longevity, users suggest choosing 100% cotton or low elastane versions.
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/femalefashionadvice, r/BuyItForLifeReddit users generally praise Mavi jeans for their quality material, comfort, and value, with some mixed experiences on specific lines.
Majority of comments recommend or praise Mavi for quality and value, though one user criticizes specific men's lines.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday casual wear
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Iron Heart
Philomathie notes that while Mavi is not as premium as Iron Heart, it offers excellent value for the price.
vs Premium denim brands
WearingCoats mentions that Mavi manufactures denim for most premium brands, implying comparable quality at a lower price.
Source Threads
Personal stylist recommends Mavi for quality, material, and fit options
One of my favorite brands in this range that has great material (they make the denim for most premium brands), multiple inseams per style, and a good portfolio of styles is [Mavi](https://www.zappos.com/filters/mavi-women-jeans/CKvXARDI1wHAAQHiAgMBAhg.zso?t=mavi&s=bestForYou/desc). Much of my personal collection is from this brand.
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User recommends Mavi for value and suggests choosing low-elastane denim
They're pretty good, I have a few pairs since my girlfriend is Turkish, and got the money they're excellent. Probably no iron heart, but for the price I've never had better. Try and get the real denim ones, with as little elastane as possible.
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