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

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Arrives Sunday, Aug 3
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Size: 24


Color: Athens Mid Short - Medum Indigo


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.

Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.81 x 6.01 x 1.47 inches; 12 ounces


Department ‏ : ‎ womens


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 4, 2020


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Levi's


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Very distressed item, but is what kids want!
Size: 27 Color: Athens Mid Short - Medum Indigo
A bit overpriced, considering the distressed styling — but bought for granddaughter. The 27 fit me (at 80 I am still trim, and they look good, but too short for most women). They will look fantastic on 6’ skinny granddaughter.
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2025 by Placeholder

  • True to size!
Size: 27 Color: Luxor Heat - Light Indigo
True to size for me! I’m 5’2 120lbs with a muscular build and my normal size 27 fits me perfect with plenty of room if they shrink in the wash. They do run short.
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2025 by RC

  • The perfect Jean shorts
Size: 27 Color: Athens Mid Short - Medum Indigo
Can’t go wrong with Levi’s! Perfect length and fit. Not much stretch but still comfortable.
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2025 by Danielle

  • STILL THE MOST PERFECT SHORTS
Quality is great! There’s no stretch so make sure to check the sizing chart before purchasing to make sure you grab the right size. I am 110 pounds and 5 foot three and I got a size 23. The buttons are a little hard to button at first, but I noticed after wearing a pair all day it did get easier. The color was spot on and they hit right at my belly button which is what I wanted. Over all definitely worth the purchase! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2025 by Victoria Vazquez Victoria Vazquez

  • True to size
Size: 28 Color: Luxor Heat - Light Indigo
Love the fit!
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2025 by Lexi

  • Cute/Flattering but Uncomfortable
Size: 32 Color: Luxor Heat - Light Indigo
I feel like "cute/flattering but uncomfortable" is the tagline I could use for pretty much every pair of Levi's I've tried, minus the stretchier styles. To start, I got these in both a SIZE 32 and 33 in the color LUXOR HEAT. I'm anywhere between a size 8-12 with a 31" waist and 43" hips, give or take, but I always feel like I have to size up in Levi's. True to form, I would not have liked my true size 30 or 31 in these, so I'm glad I went up. I ended up keeping the size 32 (pictured), as the 33s were way too baggy. I could probably have done a 31 but I like having a little extra room for my thick thighs and big butt. Keep in mind these do have the button fly, like all the 501 styles do. I personally hate button flys, but I wanted to give them a shot anyway. These shorts are adorable on - I feel really cute when I wear them and my butt looks great. However, they are pretty uncomfortable. This jean material is what I'd consider a classic, sturdy fabric with almost zero stretch, though I will say the Levi's Premium fabric is softer than the Original. These do not conform to your curves much, though I'm sure wear will eventually soften the denim (or you can search for tricks to soften them, like I eventually did). If I'm walking around or standing, I don't really have complaints, but I would probably not wear these in a situation where I'll be sitting very much. On that note, if you have thicker thighs, these shorts feel like they're going to cut them off when you're sitting. I was a soccer player for a long time so have always had larger thighs, and this is one of the reasons I've never loved wearing short-shorts, because they cut into my thighs. The edge of the fabric just digs in while you're sitting, even with these cut off styles. I'd recommend these to someone who likes a stiffer denim and/or has skinny thighs, or someone who just doesn't care, but I find myself super self-conscious sitting in these, so I don't reach for them much. I kept them because there are situations I'd still wear them, plus I just needed shorts. I much prefer my Levi's Premium 501 Mid Thigh Shorts in the same size. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2023 by K K

  • Classic style - Love
Size: 26 Color: Athens Mid Short - Medum Indigo
True to size ( or really close to it). I normally wear 25", but ordered 26" because of all the reviews that said to size up. They fit comfortably. The fit is flattering, classic levi style.
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2025 by Monica M.

  • Great shorts just wish there was a zipper
Size: 30 Color: Athens Mid Short - Medum Indigo
Really good quality shorts but wouldn’t expect anything less from Levi’s. The denim color is the perfect light color I was looking for. The height in the front is slightly shorter than in the back so that’s nice not having to worry about your butt hanging out. High waisted right below the bellybutton which is perfect for me. Only down side is it’s not zippered, it has buttons. If there was a zipper that would make these shorts 5 stars. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2025 by Hayley

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