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501® Original Fit High Rise Women's Shorts

Sale price is$45.98Original Price Was $69.50
Levi's® Premium

501® Original Fit High Rise Women's Shorts

Sale price is$45.98Original Price Was $69.50
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About this Style

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.


  • The first-ever jean shorts, updated with a waist-defining high rise
  • A universally-flattering summer essential
  • Designed with a vintage-inspired fit
  • Fitted through your hip and thigh
  • High rise
  • Straight Leg
  • Front rise: 10 1/2", Leg Opening: 23 1/4", Measurements based on size 27.

How it Fits

  • Fitted through your hip and thigh
  • High rise
  • Straight Leg
  • Front rise: 10 1/2", Leg Opening: 23 1/4", Measurements based on size 27.
  • 84% cotton, 15% organically grown cotton, 1% elastane
  • Denim
  • Stretch
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • Machine wash cold - normal cycle. Wash inside out with like colors, do not bleach, tumble dry medium, warm Iron if needed, dry cleaning possible
  • Imported

Composition & Care

  • 84% cotton, 15% organically grown cotton, 1% elastane
  • Denim
  • Stretch
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • Machine wash cold - normal cycle. Wash inside out with like colors, do not bleach, tumble dry medium, warm Iron if needed, dry cleaning possible
  • Imported

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124 out of 152 (82%) reviewers recommend this product

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Review 1

Sexi shorts

7 months ago
An sich schöne shorts,aber dieses Passform passt mir einfach nicht..was an den Hüften gut sass- war auf der Taille zu gross

Originally posted on Zalando

Review 1

Optimal

11 months ago
Bin sehr zufrieden mit Länge, Optik und Passform! Würde ich wieder kaufen.

Originally posted on Zalando

Review 1
Weight180-200
Body TypeCurvy

Amazing shorts

a year ago
Purchased in store the light blue W34 (I am a 14) worn so much wash really well super comfy and look fab
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 14
Q: Size Purchased
A: W34

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on 501® Original Fit High Rise Women's Shorts - Luxor Heat

Review 1

Perfect

a year ago
Very good quality product, I love it

Originally posted on Zalando

Reviews 3
Weight140-160
Body TypeHourglass

Love the colour

a year ago
Lovely colour, not as green as the model pictures but a light washed blue, retro western vibe. Unfortunately don’t have my size.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 29
Q: Size Purchased
A: 27
Product Used Since : 7/25/2025

Originally posted on 501® Original Fit High Rise Women's Shorts - My Muse Short

Reviews 2
Weight100-120
Body TypeLong and Lean

cute 501 shorts

a year ago
the pale green denim is really lovely, the shorts are comfortable, lightweight, and great for summer ! they survived festival season & still look brand new :-)
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 27”
Q: Size Purchased
A: 27”

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 7/6/2025
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Originally posted on 501® Original Fit High Rise Women's Shorts - My Muse Short

Review 1

Love, love, love

a year ago
Gorgeous, and yes, go a size down like Zalando says

Originally posted on Zalando

Review 1

Cómodo

a year ago
Cómodo, buen material pero siento que el color es un poco distinto

Originally posted on Zalando

Review 1

Perfekte Länge

a year ago
Passform perfekt, sitzt gut, macht schöne Figur/Po

Originally posted on Zalando

Review 1
WeightUnder 100
Body TypeHourglass

PERFECT SHORTS

a year ago
These shorts are PERFECT! Please make them in more colours that aren't raw hem or ripped.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on 501® Original Fit High Rise Women's Shorts-Disco Nights

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