Levi's® Premium

501® Original Fit Mid-thigh Lightweight Women's Shorts

Final Sale: No returns or exchanges.
Levi's® Premium

501® Original Fit Mid-thigh Lightweight Women's Shorts

Sale price is$52.98Original Price Was $69.50
Final Sale: No returns or exchanges.
Sale price is$52.98Original Price Was $69.50
Color:  Make Memorable - Light Wash
No Stretch
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About this Style

The first ever jean shorts. Modeled after the 501® Original jeans, these Mid-Thigh 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.


  • The first-ever jean shorts, updated with a waist-defining high rise and longer length
  • A universally-flattering summer essential
  • Hits mid-thigh for a versatile style
  • Airy. Breathable. Light. This garment was made with a lightweight cotton blend to keep you looking good and feeling comfortable.
  • Guaranteed to never go out of style
  • High rise

How it Fits

  • High rise
  • 79% Cotton, 21% Lyocell (Lenzing TENCEL™ Lyocell)
  • Denim
  • Non-stretch
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • 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

  • 79% Cotton, 21% Lyocell (Lenzing TENCEL™ Lyocell)
  • Denim
  • Non-stretch
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • 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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4.5
50 out of 56 (89%) reviewers recommend this product

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71 to 80 of 83 Reviews
71 – 80 of 83 Reviews
Review 1
Weight120-140

Très sympa mais manque de couleurs

10 months ago
Short très joli qui taille bien ! Dommage qu'il n'y ait que 2 couleurs similaires...!
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Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight120-140
Body TypePetite

Inseam Insanity

11 months ago
The 501s Mid-Thigh Shorts I bought in 3 washes. The fit was consistent across all the washes. I preferred this style as it is no stretch, a classic button up fly and ran TTS but the inseam was just 1-1.5 inches too long for me. I need that golden 4.5-5” inseam and these are closer to 6 inches depending on wash. I am 70% torso but friends with longer legs, these are worth a try.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 27
Q: Size Purchased
A: 27

Yes, I recommend this product.

Response from Levi’s®:
11 months ago
Levi's Customer Service
We appreciate you taking the time to get in touch with us. At Levi's, we know that even the slightest changes in fabric treatment and finishing can impact the way our jeans fit. The same goes for even the tiniest shift in fabric composition. While we strive to keep our fits as consistent as possible, we understand that sometimes these changes can affect your experience with our products. We're always working to improve and perfect our jeans so that you can enjoy the best possible fit. Thanks again for bringing this to our attention! Marion, Levi's Customer Support. Levi's US Customer Service
Review 1
Weight180-200
Body TypeCurvy

Small with small sizes

11 months ago
Jeans look great, good quality but the Sizing is super small and only goes up to a 34 inch waist. I’m size 14-16, with big hips and bum and smaller waist and the shorts are soooo tight. I purchased size 33 and it’s a struggle to get them on and do the buttons up. But there’s no bigger sizing or any options of similar styles in larger size sizes in other ranges. The plus size has no shorts - do they only cater for small sizes ??
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 14-16
Q: Size Purchased
A: 33 inch

No, I do not recommend this product.

Reviews 2

Button fly

a year ago
Nice fit, the colour a bit light. Returned because it’s a button fly
Response from Levi’s®:
a year ago
Levi's Customer Service
Hey Sarah, 👋 Thank you for getting in touch with us, we sincerely appreciate your feedback. At Levi's, we strive to deliver products that exceed your expectations, and we regret that we fell short on this occasion. We completely understand your disappointment and value the opportunity to make things right. We're sorry to hear that you had to utilize our 30-day return policy, but that's exactly why we have one. At Levi's, we want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase, which is why we offer a hassle-free 30-day return policy, at no additional cost**. For more information or if you have any questions, please visit our Help Center. As a Red TabTM member, you can enjoy free shipping and returns. Sign up here or check if you're already a member to take advantage of this exclusive perk. Levi's US Customer Service
Review 1

Lovely fit

a year ago
Lovely fit, great colour . Shame about the label, I prefer the Levi’s tab
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 27
Q: Size Purchased
A: 27
Reviews 7
Weight120-140
Body TypeSlender

Too long for me

9 months ago
I find this to be an awkward length for this style, but that is personal preference based on my style and body type. I think it would be good on someone else if that’s what they were looking for.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 10
Q: Size Purchased
A: 10

No, I do not recommend this product.

Review 1

Not for plus girls

10 months ago
Beautiful shorts but WAY too small-I even sized up. I usually wear a US 16. I ordered a 34-which is a US 18. Couldnt even grt them up my thighs. Just disappointed.
Q: Size Purchased
A: 34

Yes, I recommend this product.

Response from Levi’s®:
10 months ago
Levi's Customer Service
We appreciate you taking the time to get in touch with us. At Levi's, we know that even the slightest changes in fabric treatment and finishing can impact the way our jeans fit. The same goes for even the tiniest shift in fabric composition. While we strive to keep our fits as consistent as possible, we understand that sometimes these changes can affect your experience with our products. We're always working to improve and perfect our jeans so that you can enjoy the best possible fit. Thanks again for bringing this to our attention! Marion, Levi's Customer Support. Levi's US Customer Service
Review 1

Not low rise

a year ago
In the website it says low rise fit but when they came on the shorts it said high rise. And they werent low rise fit at all very sad about this. But if you are looking for more high rise fit they are cute for that

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Review 1
Weight140-160
Body TypeAthletic

Never received

9 months ago
I think I would’ve liked them but never received as I kept getting a notification that they could not deliver due to my business being closed. We are a residence and were here physically everytime we received this email/text.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 6/8
Q: Size Purchased
A: 30
Response from Levi’s®:
9 months ago
Levi's Customer Service
Hey, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our product. We genuinely appreciate all kinds of feedback, whether it's positive or constructive criticism. It helps us with future product offerings! We understand there may have been another experience influencing your dissatisfaction. We'd love to discuss this further with you. Please reach out to our Customer Care team for assistance. Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Marion, Levi's Customer Support. Levi's US Customer Service
Review 1
Body TypeLong and Lean

I wouldn’t bother

a year ago
Very disappointed in Levi’s for producing such poor quality denim these days. These shorts are made from very thin and cheap feeling material. There is no way they should be costing anywhere near to £60. I purchased them with my 20% discount and still sent them back without hesitation.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: Waist 26 Leg 32
Q: Size Purchased
A: Waist 27

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