Levi's Women's 501 Original Shorts (Also Available in Plus)

I have a very straight slim body although muscular legs. I went with my size 24 ignoring the size up.They say BUTTON FLY BUTTON CLOSURE so complaining about that isn’t fair.They felt durable. I got one of the 2 models that aren’t ripped. The material was great. They weren’t short-short. I mean short but you would never see butt cheeks. I also don’t have a butt. The color was perfect. They were thick as they should be. They are (my model) 99% cotton so durable biut little stretch. They were comfortable but I actually had to return and size up. I am torn between a 25 or 26 because I don’t want loose and hate belts but with no hips or butt I don’t have a lot of wiggle room - tight or belt. So, yea, I will size up. 1-2 depends on tighter or loose and needing a belt. Eventually- o matter high rise or low rise - they end up hanging on my 33” hips. Plenty of leg room. Although thin I do have muscular larger legs. I could have laid in bed and forced them shut but *for me - I only like shirts I can leave zippered and buttoned and pull up.It isn’t fair to complain they are short when they say the inseam. Or complain there is no zipper when they say button fly. Or complain not stretchy or don’t fit because most jeans aren’t regular cotton jeans anymore - they are full of Lycra - letting people believe they are sizes smaller than they are.Be fair and read the product specifications. Or it was 2% Lycra the 24s would have been perfect. With 1% I need to got to a 25 or 26. But I will purchase again. They are great jeans. And eithical labor laws and care about the environment and local made. I have never been a Levi’s fan until I focused a lot on ethics,For comparison a 24 or 25 silver jeans … they could be a 24 easily. I vary 24-26 depending on Lycra percentage and look forward to my button fly!!!

I probably have these in almost every color now. Favorite shorts to wear without breaking the bank. They definitely are made for people with curves. Small waist and either have hips or a booty (I have small waist with hips) or both. Think daisy dukes. I’m between 5’4”-5’5” and weight fluctuates between 115-120. Size 26 fits me perfect and shows a little bum in the back. I can dress this size up with some cowboy boots or wedges going out at night or with a flat strappy sandal or cute tennies during the day. I also have some in size 27 when I’m between 120-125 and want a looser more comfy fit. These don’t have any stretch but do stretch a little after a couple of wears but once washed they shrink back to the size when brand new. If you’re between sizes and depending on the fit you’re looking for I would size up.

I always have trouble finding jeans that are "appropriate" for a mid-thirties year old that my butt isn't hanging out if I were at a family function, but can still feel confident in on a date night. I have zero torso, so low-rise shorts make me feel like my crack may show, where sometimes they show too much cheek, especially with long legs. These fit perfectly, I teeter between sizes 26-29; it's frustrating. These so far have fit the same, from wearing them multiple days to fresh out of the dryer. I have several of these shorts as far as colors go, and this one is my favorite. They are comfortable, with quality stitching and deep pockets that dont buldge or stick out full or with nothing in them.

For reference, I’m 5’5 120. I ordered this in 3 sizes based on the reviews in the “white” color which is really off white/cream. 26, 25, 24. 25 is my normal size and from what I read it didn’t seem like these shorts had any stretch so that’s why I ordered the 26 just in case. The 25 and the 26 fit almost the exact same, not sure how that’s possible but there was way too much room in both in the legs and the waist. I returned both and then ordered the 24. I am RARELY a 24 comfortably, even with stretch but the 24s fit really nice but still had some room tbh. I think they do have a little bit of stretch as they fit but I can easily fit a fist in the waist but they are super comfy. They are thick material and short but not too short and I have a shorter torso so they are just above my belly button. Thankful for easy returns with Amazon so I could get the sizing right. Overall great pair of shorts.

Love these shorts, but I took most everyone’s advice and sized up - definitely didn’t work for me! In fact I think they might even run large. I ordered the Lunar Black - they have stretch and although I normally wear a 30, these were too big and baggy all around, even the waist, which I hate being too tight. Maybe the other colors are different? Returning for a smaller size. I do like where the waist hits though - they’re not high waisted, but also not low rise - I’d say just a bit higher than mid rise, just barely below the belly button.

These Levi's 501s have accomplished something I thought was impossible: making a Gen X mom feel simultaneously proud and devastatingly old. My 16-year-old looks absolutely adorable in them, rocking that effortless "I wasn't even trying" look that only teenagers can pull off. Meanwhile, I tried them on and looked like I was auditioning for a very sad episode of "What Not to Wear: The Midlife Crisis Edition."The intentional distressing is chef's kiss perfect - just enough holes to say "I'm edgy" without saying "I got attacked by a very fashionable cheese grater." My daughter loves them, and I love that she's unknowingly carrying on the 80s legacy I helped create (back when these holes would have been considered a laundry emergency, not a fashion statement).Prime Day pricing made these affordable enough that I didn't have to explain to my wife why teenage shorts cost more than my first car payment. The quality is classic Levi's - built to last through whatever apocalyptic trends Gen Alpha throws at us next.Fair warning: These shorts may cause sudden urges to play your old mixtapes and explain to your teenager why certain songs were "like, totally revolutionary." Thankfully, the eye-rolls are free with purchase.