Levi's® Premium

501® Mid Thigh Women's Shorts

Levi's® Premium

501® Mid Thigh Women's Shorts

Sale price is$44.98Original Price Was $75.00
Color:  Broken Midnight - Dark Wash
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About this Style

The first ever jean shorts. Modeled after the 501® Original Jeans, these denim shorts were made with our iconic vintage-inspired fit, a flattering high rise and a longer inseam. To this day, they’ve never gone out of style. And they never will.


  • A vintage-inspired pair of cut-offs
  • A universally-flattering summer essential
  • Hits mid-thigh for a versatile style
  • Guaranteed to never go out of style
  • Hold the H2O: This garment is made using recycled water, which helps us to reduce our impact on this finite resource
  • Easy Through The Hip
  • High rise: 10 1/2"
  • Inseam: 6",Leg opening: 22",Measurements based on size 27 waist

How it Fits

  • Easy Through The Hip
  • High rise: 10 1/2"
  • Inseam: 6",Leg opening: 22",Measurements based on size 27 waist
  • 99% Cotton, 1% LYCRA®
  • Denim
  • Stretch
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • Recycle and reuse facility
  • Wash your jeans once every 10 wears at most; this increases their lifespan and saves natural resources.Machine wash cold, Do not bleach, Tumble dry medium, Warm iron if needed, Dry cleaning possible, Wash inside out with like colors
  • Made in China, Cambodia

Composition & Care

  • 99% Cotton, 1% LYCRA®
  • Denim
  • Stretch
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • Recycle and reuse facility
  • Wash your jeans once every 10 wears at most; this increases their lifespan and saves natural resources.Machine wash cold, Do not bleach, Tumble dry medium, Warm iron if needed, Dry cleaning possible, Wash inside out with like colors
  • Made in China, Cambodia

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The first ever jean shorts with a flattering high rise and a longer inseam.The super high-rise you know and love in a pair of ultra-flattering shorts.A figure-framing fit with a built-in tummy panel that flatters.A classic '00s-inspired low rise with a shorter inseam.The first ever jean shorts with a a longer inseam and breathable denim.
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Inseam: 6"Inseam: 4.5"Inseam: 10"Inseam: 2.5"Inseam: 6"
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4.4
300 out of 337 (89%) reviewers recommend this product

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41 – 70 of 426 Reviews
Review 1

Soft and fashionable

4 months ago
Very nice the fabric is super soft. The size is right for me
Product Used Since : 3/13/2026
  • Review photo 1.
  • Nice short and fabric, high quality as 501 is
Reviews 2
Weight180-200

Very nice shorts

4 months ago
I am satisfied with purchase. Very nice shorts. Great quality and colour

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight140-160
Body TypePetite

The best!

4 months ago
These shorts fit me great. They run true to size. I got them on sale so they were worth the purchase!
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 28-29
Q: Size Purchased
A: 28

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 3/17/2026
Reviews 2
Weight120-140
Body TypeAthletic

Shorts

4 months ago
Comfy and soft. Perfect length without the need to constantly pull down
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 27
Q: Size Purchased
A: 27

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 3/14/2026
Reviews 2
Weight120-140
Body TypePetite

Decent

4 months ago
These are so cute! They’re not short short at all love them

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 3/16/2026
Review 1
Weight100-120
Body TypeSlender

Nice shorts

4 months ago
Nice shorts, good length and TTS. It comes with button fly which I normally do not like but it works with these shorts.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 23 - 24 in jeans, XS otherwise
Q: Size Purchased
A: 23

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 3/14/2026
Review 1
Weight100-120
Body TypePetite

Love these!

4 months ago
I got my normal size 25 in these and they fit perfect! For reference I’m 5’2” and 110 lbs.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 25
Q: Size Purchased
A: 25

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 3/14/2026
Reviews 2
Weight120-140
Body TypeApple

Nice shorts

4 months ago
Little longer then I thought but still cute ans nice fit
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 2
Q: Size Purchased
A: 26

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 3/10/2026
Reviews 33
Weight140-160
Body TypeCurvy

Love these

5 months ago
Fit and color is exactly what I wanted! Definitely purchasing in other colors.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 34
Q: Size Purchased
A: 34

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 2/28/2026
Reviews 33
Weight140-160
Body TypeCurvy

Good fit!

5 months ago
Great length, fit, color. Distressing is also very well placed!
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 34
Q: Size Purchased
A: 34

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 2/28/2026
Reviews 2
Weight140-160

Beau short

5 months ago
Satisfaite de mon achat. Il taille très bien je fais 161cm avec 72kg et j ai pris une taille M. et c’est parfait 👍🏽

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 2/27/2026
Reviews 3

Love 501’s

5 months ago
They do run small! Great deal on sale. Glad I listened and got a size up
Product Used Since : 2/21/2026
Review 1

I love them

5 months ago
Have a bit of stretch which I love! Hugs your curves really nice! Got a size 27 at 150lb

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 2/22/2026
Reviews 60
Weight120-140
Body TypeLong and Lean

Perfect fit

5 months ago
Perfect fit for everyday wear and comfy as well. Also goes well with tennis shoes.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: medium
Q: Size Purchased
A: medium

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 2/21/2026
Reviews 6
Weight140-160
Body TypeApple

Get these shorts!

5 months ago
Perfect 501 shorts. The raw edge makes these more vintage and less mom-short.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 30
Q: Size Purchased
A: 30

Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 6
Weight140-160
Body TypePear-shaped

Perfect shorts!

5 months ago
These are the perfect shorts— I love the fit! Just buy them!
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 30
Q: Size Purchased
A: 30

Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 16

Love these shorts

5 months ago
Great shorts! Comfy and just a bit of stretch. Regularly get a size 27 but purchased size 28 and fit great.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 27
Q: Size Purchased
A: 28
Product Used Since : 2/13/2026
Reviews 2
Weight100-120

Cómodo y adecuado para la ciudad

5 months ago
Talla y modelo de acuerdo a lo ofrecido, vérsatil, se ve bien tanto mas elegante como informal

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 2/8/2026
Review 1

Short 501 mid

5 months ago
Jaime beaucoup ce model qui n’est pas trop court, il taille bien. Les shorts avec de l’élasthane sont pluS pres du corps jai l’impression.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 1/24/2026
Review 1
Weight120-140

Guter Sitz

6 months ago
Schöne Shorts mit guten Sitz, die einen tollen Po formt

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 2/3/2026
Reviews 2
Weight120-140
Body TypeHourglass

True to Size

6 months ago
They are true to size. I have short legs and the length goes to my mid thigh.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 26/27
Q: Size Purchased
A: 27

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 1/22/2026
Review 1

Short 501

6 months ago
J’ai le meme short en 100% coton et je l’adore, celui avec de l’élastane est pluS moulant, je prefere le rendu de 100% coton. Sinon la qualite du short en lui meme est comme d’habitude chez levi’s, rien a dire

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight160-180

Short 501

6 months ago
Très beau short un indispensable à avoir dans sa garde robe. Taille parfaitement bien.
Reviews 3

Wow

6 months ago
[Employee of levis] The shorts are true to size, quality product, I liked them
Product Used Since : 3/13/2026
Reviews 3

The pants are very good quality.

6 months ago
[Employee of levis] The pants are very good quality. The pants are very good quality.
Product Used Since : 1/21/2026
Reviews 4
Weight120-140

Parfait

6 months ago
Parfaitement adapté à mon besoin. Belle toile Denim. Pour cet été

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 1/19/2026
Reviews 6
Weight140-160
Body TypeLong and Lean

love 501 mid thighs

6 months ago
love the 501 mid thighs. long legs and approaching 40 i find most other lengths do not suit me anymore. these are comfortable and versatile.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 29
Q: Size Purchased
A: 29

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 1/16/2026
Reviews 14
Weight180-200
Body TypeCurvy

Levi Jean never disappoints

6 months ago
Fits perfectly. Has just the right amount of stretch around the hip area. At the right length with the frills being so cute.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 12/31
Q: Size Purchased
A: 32

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 1/14/2026
Review 1

Perfect!

6 months ago
So so so flattering this length and colour! 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Product Used Since : 1/7/2026
Review 1
Weight120-140
Body TypeAthletic

New mom approved!

6 months ago
To be totally honest, I saw a picture of myself with my 1.5 year old son and I was shocked at how bad my previous shorts looked. I decided it was time for some longer shorts for this new era haha! These are way softer than my other Levi’s and super comfortable. I am wearing my normal size 25s and the fit is perfect.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 25/26
Q: Size Purchased
A: 25

Yes, I recommend this product.

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