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Levi's Women's 501 Original Shorts (Also Available in Plus) Standard 27 Lunar Black - Black
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The Quick Take
What it is
The iconic Levi's 501 in shorts form—high-rise, slim-hip, button-fly denim cut at 2.5" inseam. For anyone who wants that vintage 501 vibe without the full-length commitment.
Why We Like It
Why it keeps winding up in carts
Over 5,000 ratings at 4.4 stars tell you these hit the mark for fit and durability. That's the crowd speaking: this isn't a gimmick, it's a proven style.
The OG, just shorter.
Crowd Takeaways
Split — about 42% of the sentiment we read runs positive.
Based on 5,009 Amazon ratings. Bars are ranked by how often each reaction came up; positives first, the reservation last.
Our Take
Timeless denim, cut for summer. Trust the numbers.
You're getting the DNA of Levi's most famous jean—the 501—condensed into a proper short.
The 501 is already a bestseller in full-length form; this shorts version carries the same high-rise and slim-hip proportions that made it work, just with a 2.5" inseam.
On price
At $29.66, you're paying less than half most Levi's MSRP and getting a proven classic that will outlast a trend.
The Criteria
What to weigh
01
Fit Profile
High Rise; Slim through hip; Button fly
High-rise sits at your natural waist and tapers through the hip—flattering and modern while keeping that vintage 501 attitude. Button fly is the signature move, not a shortcut.
02
Inseam & Sizing
2.5" inseam; Comes in standard and plus sizes
The inseam is short enough for a real shorts look without dipping into micro territory. Note the feature says 'Size Up,' so measure carefully—Levi's 501s run snug, especially at the waist.
03
Fabric
Stretch denim
Stretch in denim means slightly more give than 100% cotton, which keeps these comfortable for summer sitting and moving without losing the 501's structure.
Who it’s for
Perfect for anyone who loves the 501 fit, wants a summer staple in black, and appreciates denim that won't need replacing next season. Comes in plus sizes too.
Good to know
Straight from the listing
- High Rise; Slim through hip; Button fly
- The model in the image is 5' 8" and is wearing 27 x 2.5.
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