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Levi's Size Chart & Fit Guide
True to size — fits vary by number
True to SizeLevi's sizing is true to size, but the fit varies dramatically by style number. 501s are straight/original, 511s are slim, 541s are athletic. Women's 721 is high rise skinny, 501 is the original straight.
WOMEN'S FIT NOTES
Numeric waist sizing. 721=high rise skinny, 501=original.
MEN'S FIT NOTES
501=straight, 511=slim, 541=athletic.
WOMEN'S TOPS
| Size | Bust/Chest | Waist |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 32–34″ | 24–26″ |
| S | 34–36″ | 26–28″ |
| M | 36–38.5″ | 28–31″ |
| L | 38.5–41″ | 31–34″ |
| XL | 41–44″ | 34–37″ |
WOMEN'S BOTTOMS
| Size | Bust/Chest | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 24–25″ | 34–35″ | |
| 25 | 25–26″ | 35–36″ | |
| 26 | 26–27″ | 36–37″ | |
| 27 | 27–28″ | 37–38″ | |
| 28 | 28–29″ | 38–39″ | |
| 29 | 29–30″ | 39–40″ | |
| 30 | 30–31″ | 40–41″ | |
| 31 | 31–32″ | 41–42″ | |
| 32 | 32–33″ | 42–43″ |
MEN'S TOPS
| Size | Bust/Chest | Waist |
|---|---|---|
| S | 35–37.5″ | 29–31.5″ |
| M | 37.5–41″ | 31.5–35″ |
| L | 41–44″ | 35–38″ |
| XL | 44–48″ | 38–42″ |
MEN'S BOTTOMS
| Size | Bust/Chest | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 28–29″ | 34–35″ | |
| 30 | 30–31″ | 36–37″ | |
| 32 | 32–33″ | 38–39″ | |
| 34 | 34–35″ | 40–41″ | |
| 36 | 36–37″ | 42–43″ | |
| 38 | 38–39″ | 44–45″ |
Levi's Sizing FAQ
Do Levi's run true to size?▾
Yes, the waist measurement is accurate. But the fit varies by style number — a 32" waist 501 and 32" waist 511 fit very differently (straight vs slim). Know your preferred fit.
What's the difference between Levi's 501, 505, and 511?▾
501 is the original straight leg with a button fly. 505 is a regular straight with a zip fly. 511 is slim fit. 541 is athletic (more thigh room). 512 is slim taper.
Do Levi's stretch out?▾
100% cotton Levi's (original 501s) will stretch about 1" in the waist. Stretch blends are more forgiving and recover better. Rigid/raw denim stretches the most.
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