Levi's Women's 501 Original Shorts (Also Available in Plus)
4.3 | 31,576 ratings
Price: 38.64
Last update: 03-28-2026
About this item
- Fitted Through Hip
- High rise: 10 1/2", Inseam: 2 1/2",Leg opening: 23 1/4",Measurements based on size 27 waist
- Straight Leg
- Package Dimensions : 7.81 x 6.01 x 1.47 inches; 11 ounces
- Item model number : 56327-0012
- Department : mens
- Date First Available : January 18, 2018
- Manufacturer : Levi's
- ASIN : B0C9FVG38X
- Best Sellers Rank:#6 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)
- Women's Denim Shorts
- Customer Reviews:4.34.3 out of 5 stars(31,570)
Top reviews from the United States
- DemiBUY BUY BUY THEY ARE SO CUTEEEE AND WORTH ITI ordered sizes 27 & 26 to compare because this is my first pair of Levi shorts and I’m not familiar with their sizing. I tried the 27 on and immediately it was too big. The 26 fit PERFECTLY, there’s a little bit of waist gap but that’s just due to my waist. I’m 5’4.5, 139lbs and my waist measurement is 26.5. In other brands shorts/pants I wear a size 6, small/medium. The quality is amazing, I feel like there’s just the tiniest bit of stretch but they’re comfy! The color is super cute too! If you’re unsure of your size, just buy 2 options and try them on, it’s easy to just return the one that didn’t fit, and that way you’ll have a better peace of mind :)
- Lena BrooksAmazing Quality + My Go-To ShortsI love these shorts! The quality is amazing and they fit true to size.
They’re really comfortable and the material is soft but still feels durable and well made. The stitching also seems strong and has held up really well over time.
The fit is super flattering and the length is perfect, not too short. The color looks exactly like the pictures too.
They also have pockets, and they’re actually functional and spacious.
One thing to note is to be careful with the dryer because they can shrink a little, but once you wear them they stretch back out to the right size.
I’ve had them for about five months now and they still look like new, which really shows how good the durability is.
Overall, these are soft, comfortable, and high-quality shorts that hold up really well. They’ve definitely become my go-to. - Yamileth SicairosAmazing quality / Size up in size !I love these shorts ! There comfy and cute hands down one of the best shorts I’ve purchased ! The only thing is that you need to size up ! I’m a size 4 which is a size 27 and I have to size up 2 sizes so a 29. Keep sizing up in mind when purchasing these !
- EsbeydiRuns small & too short but flatteringOkay so first of all, loved these shorts. After reading reviews, I decided to get two sizes larger than what I am. I’m usually a 30 or a size 10 in jeans & I decided on buying the 32. They fit perfectly! I did end up returning because they were too short for my liking. I knew I was gonna keep them in my closet if I kept them (& they deserve better). They are comfy & do not offer much stretch. The quality was amazing & the material was thick. They are very flattering & wish I did not have to return.
- KmegBLike a glove!I’m a ✨soft✨ athletic 5’6” around 160 pounds and normally wear a size 28 in jeans. After reading the reviews I sized up to a 29 in the “blow your horn” wash and they fit like they were made for me. I have thicker thighs and they do not dig in at all, and they don’t cut off my thigh-ass either (thass , if you will). There is a tiny bit of stretch so they may loosen up a bit, which would be fine, but I’m going to order the 30 and compare. I do think they run pretty small (I’ve attached a picture comparing the size 29 Levi’s with my BELOVED size 30 abercrombie cutoffs, which are loose and too big on me but I believe to be true to size). The sizing might hurt your feelings a little bit, but try to ignore it! The fit is worth it.
- BrookeNot the best for curvier shapesThey’re cute but I have a couple of issues with these shorts. First, the button closure is a real pain. Maybe they’ll get better with more wear, but the buttons are really hard to get closed. I’d prefer a zip way more. Second, they’re not the best fit for ladies with thicker thighs and booty but smaller waist. The shorts fit well in my thighs and booty but the waist is a bit loose as you can see in the side profile. They do okay with a belt but I wish they fit better in the waist.
- J.G.Amazing shorts, but they do not fit me personally.They are good quality, definitely 100% cotton and they look like actual Levi's. Absolutely 0 complaints on that front. The distressing is stable and doesn't rip further, or go up too high.
They do not fit me as I'd have liked. I am 5'6, 95lbs, 24.25inch waist and 36 inch inch hip measurement (smallest and largest measurements), they are loose on my waist when standing and not fully tight when sitting. My butt is just barely covered. Looks like I took scissors to some jeans and went up too high because the back hem is higher than the front.
Will edit this review if washing and drying on high heat + stretching the legs works. - Liubys HamiltonGet these shorts for spring and summerThese shorts are EVERYTHING you’d want in a pair of cutoffs: The high rise makes the waist tiny and they’re short in a sexy, beachy way. They don’t stretch at all, and the button fly will hide any mommy tummy. That being said, the sizing is way off. I read the comments and folks suggested sizing up, so I ordered my size (28) and the next one up (29). I ended up getting a 25 for a fitted look. Please note they are very short, even for me (I’m 5’3, 140lbs). If you have hips and a butt, play around with sizing but get them regardless!