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

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Special Size: Standard


Size: 26


Color: Dark Indigo Worn in


Description

We didn’t just invent the blue jean—we also invented the first-ever jean shorts. An iconic style that defines your waist and hugs you in all the right places, our 501® Shorts blend with your personal aesthetic for all-around wear.

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.81 x 6.01 x 1.47 inches; 11 ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 56327-0012


Department ‏ : ‎ womens


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 26, 2018


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Levi's


Best Sellers Rank: #164 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry) #1 in Women's Denim Shorts


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Customer Reviews: 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 31,136 ratings


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • The best Jean shorts!
Special Size: Standard Size: 32 Color: Dark Indigo Destructed
They are not joking when they say to size up. I feel like these run pretty small due to no stretch. BUT! Once you find your size, omg these are so cute! I’m 5’3/175 and usually wear a M/L or a size 30 but had to size up to a 32 to find a perfect fit. I can already tell they are going to be my go-to summer shorts. Material thickness: Super thick jean material. Feels sturdy and also provides a bit of compression on my lower belly which I love! Pocket size: Pocket size is super practical. Plenty of room for your phone and doesn’t feel like it’s going to fall out Look: I love the vintage Jean distressed look. These are just the perfect jeans shorts. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2025 by Ash H

  • Such a cute summer short
Special Size: Standard Size: 30 Color: Jazz Solo - Medium Indigo
Ok, first of all these are such cute shorts and perfect for the summer. They are such good quality and make any outfit cute. I will say my only complaint would be that they run pretty small. I am 5'9 and 160 Ish pounds with some thicker thighs and usually wear a 28 I ended up getting a size 30 and they fit just right. I am probably going to wash them, and air dry them because I am not sure if they will shrink or not. I feel like they have a tiny bit of stretch in them but I wouldn't bank on them stretching a whole bunch more just because of the material. They are a good length I am used to a little longer and they did ride up a tad but nothing too bad. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2025 by Makenna Snyder🫧💓🌷🫶🏻

  • The comfiest mom jean shorts!!
Special Size: Standard Size: 25 Color: (New) Darn It Now
OBSESSED! I have searched high and low for mom style jean shorts that are still fashionable and mid high wasted and these are exactly what I’ve been searching for!! The only thing that I don’t love is that there is no zipper, it’s 5 buttons which is a little putsy to have to do everytime you go to the bathroom but it’s worth the hassle for high quality shorts - the material is super high quality with fantastic stitching, pocket size is perfect, great color and so so comfortable!! Once I got the first pair, I ordered 2 more in different colors!! I have photos of two different colors below ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2025 by Jillian and Ry's Reviews Jillian and Ry's Reviews

  • Millenial mom approved
Very cute pair of jean shorts. They do loosen throughout the day but not much. They’re true to size, comfortable and so cute! Perfect for summer. No color bleeding on initial wash. They don’t leave dye on your skin like dark wash jeans tend to do. There’s no heavy chemical smells. Just the perfect summer jeans ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2025 by Kaymarie

  • Classic, Comfortable, and Timeless
Special Size: Standard Size: 24 Color: Jazz Solo - Medium Indigo
These Levi’s 501 shorts are exactly what I was hoping for—classic, well-made, and flattering. The denim feels sturdy but still has a comfortable fit that gets better with wear. They sit just right on the waist and pair with everything from t-shirts to dressier tops. I love that they have the vintage look without feeling outdated. Sizing is true to Levi’s jeans, though if you like a looser fit, I’d suggest sizing up. Overall, they’re a wardrobe staple I’ll wear all summer long. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2025 by Tracy

  • Great to dress up or dress down
Special Size: Standard Size: 27 Color: Jazz Solo - Medium Indigo
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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2025 by E.Ash

  • Great Jeans. I need to size up but I am super small …
Special Size: Standard Size: 24 Color: Update Forward
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!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2025 by The Serious Unpaid Ruthless Reviewer

  • Great shorts
Special Size: Standard Size: 33 Color: Oxnard Athens Jump
Very comfortable. These have decent sized pockets for women’s shorts. I recommend sizing up one or two sizes from the recommended size as they run small. Especially if you have thicker thighs. They are higher quality than other shorts and do have a bit of stretch.
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2025 by Amazon Customer

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