I've purchased this brand of jeans for at least 4 years now. I was told when I purchased my first pair to get a size smaller than usual (now that's a morale booster).  They retain their shape much better than other brands which start to stretch out of shape even during the first wearing.  NMDJ wash well.  My only problem with them, ever, is that I'm 5'5" tall.  Kind of not petite and not tall enough to have the jeans been wearable right from the start.  I always have to shorten them...easy enough done for me, but not for someone without a sewing machine or the knowledge of how to put up a hem.
Would I buy these again...of course.  The look great on, give a very figure-flattering look, and keep their color much better than other jeans I've had over the years.