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Women's Mid-Rise 80's Slim Straight Ankle Jeans - Universal Thread™

$35.00

ColorLight Wash
  • Light Wash
  • Medium Wash
  • Black Wash
Size GroupRegular

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Fit & style

  • Universal Thread denim '80s slim-straight ankle jeans
  • Denim fabric with low stretch
  • Mid rise
  • Fly button and zipper closure
  • Belt-loop waistband
  • Midweight fabric blend cotton, recycled cotton and spandex
  • Classic 5-pocket design

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About this item

Fit & style

  • Universal Thread denim '80s slim-straight ankle jeans
  • Denim fabric with low stretch
  • Mid rise
  • Fly button and zipper closure
  • Belt-loop waistband
  • Midweight fabric blend cotton, recycled cotton and spandex
  • Classic 5-pocket design
Step into a stylish throwback look with these Mid-Rise ‘80s Slim-Straight Ankle Jeans from Universal Thread™. These mid-rise jeans are made from a midweight denim fabric blend of cotton, recycled cotton and spandex for flexible all-day comfort that moves with you. Tailored in a slim-straight, ankle-length silhouette, they sport a belt-loop waistband with a fly button and zipper closure for a secure fit. The classic five-pocket design completes the look with ample space for on-the-go essentials.

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Universal Thread™
women's clothing

Size Bust (in) Waist (in) Hip (in)
XXS 00 32 25 34
XS 0 33 26 35
2 34 27 36
S 4 35 28 37
6 36 29 38
M 8 37 30.5 39.5
10 38.5 32 41
L 12 40 34 42.5
14 41.5 36 44
XL 16 43.5 38 46
XXL 17 45.5 40.5 48.25
1X 18 47.5 43 50.5
2X 20 49.5 45 52.75
22 51.5 47 55
3X 24 53.5 49 57.25
26 55.5 51 59.5
4X 28 57.5 53 61.75
30 59.5 55 64

Universal Thread™
WOMEN'S CLOTHING

Size Bust (cm) Waist (cm) Hip (cm)
XXS 00 81.3 63.5 86.4
XS 0 83.8 66.0 88.9
2 86.4 68.6 91.4
S 4 88.9 71.1 94
6 91.4 73.7 96.5
M 8 94.0 77.5 100.3
10 97.8 81.3 104.1
L 12 101.6 86.4 107.95
14 105.4 91.4 111.76
XL 16 110.5 96.5 116.8
XXL 17 115.6 102.9 122.6
1X 18 120.7 109.2 128.3
2X 20 125.7 114.3 134.0
22 130.8 119.4 139.7
3X 24 135.9 124.5 145.4
26 141.0 129.5 151.1
4X 28 146.1 134.6 156.8
30 151.1 139.7 162.6

how to measure

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How to measure

  • Bust

    Measure across the fullest part of your bust, keeping tape measure level.

  • Waist

    Bend slightly to one side. The crease is where your natural waistline is. Measure a comfortably loose, level line around that point.

Sizing: Womens
Material: 79% Cotton, 20% Recycled Cotton, 1% Spandex
Hem Style: Rolled Hem
Fit: Slim Straight with a Slim Straight Fit
Closure Style: Fly Button and Zipper
Rise: Mid Rise
Inseam Length: 28 Inches
Fabric Name: Denim
Garment Length: Ankle
Garment Details: Back Pocket, Front Pocket, Back Yoke, Belt Loops, Coin Pocket
Fabric Weight Type: Midweight Fabric
Stretch: Low Stretch
Care and Cleaning: Machine Wash, Tumble Dry
TCIN: 94627321
UPC: 196761300975
Item Number (DPCI): 014-05-3316
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.5 inches length x 11 inches width x 12 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.5 pounds

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Size up!

Really like these a lot but I had to size up from a 6 to a 10.
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The denim is the perfect material. Not cheaply made. The price is awsome.
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Takes you back to the 80's

These jeans took me back to high school..,.if you grew up in the late 80’s early 90’s you get it …the quality of these jeans feel like they are 100.00+ they make you feel confident.,.they hold you in ,.in all the right places and show off all the curves ..only bad thing is there are not enough different colors!!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfect jeans for short girlies!!!! I’m 5’2” and 109lbs and they fit perfect!!
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comfort: 5 out of 5
sizing: true to size
style: 5 out of 5
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3 out of 5 stars
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Cute but not

It’s cute jeans and comfy but the sizing is off, like I was in between sizes and it makes it so hard because it fits from the waist but the rest of my leg looks like it’s bigger in size compared to my actual legs. I wish it was more curve fitting
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Nope

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Meganhowdy
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Love these jeans! I struggle with finding jeans that aren’t too tight in the waist, yet fit my narrow hips. These are perfect. I’m 5’4” 150 pounds, and I ordered a size 8. Was worried they’d be too tight in waist but they were not, 8 was just right. The light wash color is nice - a little darker than I thought but I still like it.
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5 stars

Super comfy. Good fit.
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Love these jeans

These jeans are just as described. I've tried other jeans that claimed to be straight legs and the thighs were so big on me they looked like jodhpurs. Finally found the right pair. :)
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Sturdy and cute

Perfect for curvy short girls.
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5 out of 5 stars
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31 October, 2025Verified purchase

These Jeans Are Great!

These jeans are well-made and the perfect size. The denim is the same thickness as a pair of Zara jeans I own! I am petite. It is hard to find jeans in a Short length. Target has them! I have two more pairs in my cart!
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sizing: true to size
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BEST JEANS EVER ! Way to go Target !!

I have been looking for a good pair of non-stretch Black Denim Jeans that are not frayed or torn everywhere!! I went to high end and to low end stores and even Amazon. THESE JEANS FROM TARGET ARE PERFECT. One weird thing is that for some bizarre reason, I ALWAYS have to go up one size in Black Denim. Every pair of jeans that I own are 8 Petite or 8 Short. I bought these in 8 Short & 10 Short knowing I’d probably end up with the 10 Short. (My old Gap Black Jeans are 10 Petite too). I always wonder if this happens to anyone else too? So the 8’’s are going back and I may get another Black BACK UP PAIR !! The fabric is great, they fall right at the ankle. Great with Boots or Flats. They are not SKINNY and they are NOT Boot Cut. They are perfect straight slim ankle jeans.
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Cute ankle length jeans!

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sizing: true to size
style: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars
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22 October, 2025Verified purchase

Love them

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C
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sizing: true to size
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4 out of 5 stars
17 October, 2025Verified purchase

Good value

Like the level of stretch/rigidity - very comfortable. The mid rise is very comfortable for both standing and sitting. Some discrepancies between the colors though. The black pair is longer and roomier than the other denim colors. They do loosen up over the course of the day but not too much. I am 5’4” 140 athletic build and size 8 is a great fit.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Highly recomend

I'm totally in love with these jeans! They're soooo comfortable!
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5 out of 5 stars
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13 October, 2025Verified purchase

Mid-rise yes please

Jeans are tts, I am 5’4 and they fit me perfectly, I wasn’t looking for an ankle fit, so these denim are good, since everything it is just super long on me. Size 14, little of room and they’re stretchy the perfect amount.
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comfort: 5 out of 5
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2 out of 5 stars
11 October, 2025Verified purchase

PROS & CONS - see details

SIZING - The 8 petite is true to size. These are not ‘vanity sizing’, a system that labels a size 16 as a size 8 to play to vanity of the wearer. FIT - These have an ’80s fit with a smaller waist, fuller low hip and thigh. The cut is slim when compared to the baggy jeans being marketed by Target. But the cut is more trim than slim. RISE - These are a good mid-rise. FABRIC - The twill has a bit of stretch. But these are not compression jeans. The fabric is not designed to be girdle-tight, there isn’t enough spandex or fiber tension. The fabric is heavier than a classic fit LL Bean. The weight is more of a Michigan winter weight. CLOSURE - There is a traditional metal zipper and metal stud button. COLOR - The black is rich color in this twill denim. SUMMARY - For fans of Levi’s Denizen, these are not match. IMPROVEMENT - Slim down and straighten the bulge along the upper thigh. Lessen the weight of the twill.
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(no review title)

Fit like an Abercrombie jeans; however, size up one size. I am typically 2S but ordered 4S. The short length is perfect for my petite 5’1 frame. My daughter said the jeans made my legs look mile long lol.
Tu
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sizing: too small
style: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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2 out of 5 stars
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9 October, 2025Verified purchase

No longer 99% cotton! :(

The quality has changed on these for the worse, they used to be 99% cotton 1% spandex. They’re much thinner and the fabric is different. Disappointed ended up returning mine.
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