Levi’s Fit Guide for Him & Her

Olivia Seed

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Levi’s is today synonymous with premium American denim, with a heritage stretching all the way back to the 1870s. At that time, workers were flocking to the West of America in search of fortune and the American dream. These tireless workers needed workwear that would endure, so Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis teamed up to combine quality denim with rivet reinforcements; creating the first pair of blue jeans: the Levi’s® 501® Original.

Since then, the Levi’s brand has established itself across the world as America’s purveyor of premium denim. The 501® Original went on to give birth to a full range of denim styles with varying fits and finishes in an attempt to customise denim to its wearer. Using its signature three digital numbering system, Levi’s guides us in choosing the perfect style for your body shape and aesthetic.

For men, each number in the Levi’s collection signifies the overall sit, including the rise of the waist, the cut of the leg opening, and the fit of the seat. For women, each style number indicates the fit through the waist, hips and thighs, with many leg shapes and cuts to choose from. Once you have your perfect fit, you will be able to focus completely on the aesthetics of your denim safe in the knowledge that you will get a perfect fit each time. With that said, allow us to guide you through Levi’s denim styles with our Levi’s fit guide for men and women.

Men’s Styles (Click to view)

501® Original
501® CT
504™ Regular Straight
510™ Skinny
511™ Skinny
514™ Straight
519™ Extreme Skinny

Women’s Styles (Click to view)

501® Original
501® CT
710™ Super Skinny
711™ Skinny
721™ High Rise Skinny
712™ Slim
714™ Straight
715™ Bootcut
Mile High Super Skinny™

Men’s Styles

501®

The iconic straight fit with the signature button fly since 1873, the Levi’s 501® Original is the quintessentially classic Levi’s jean. The original button fly design has remained virtually unchanged since their origins almost 150 years ago, while a new CT version evolves the iconic design with a customised tapered leg.

501® Original

Levi's 501 Original Fit Guide Men's

Sits at waist
Button fly
Regular fit through thigh
Straight leg
16″ leg opening

501® CT

Sits at waist
Button fly
Relaxed through hip & thigh
Tapered leg
17″ leg opening

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504™ Regular Straight

The Levi’s 504™ is cut with a modern straight fit, sitting just below the waist with a slimmer leg.

Sits below waist
Regular fit through thigh
Straight leg

510™ Skinny

The skinniest jean in the Levi’s range, the 510™ skinny is cut with a close fit with a little extra stretch in the fabric for extra mobility. The jeans are designed to sit low at the waist, slim through the thigh and down to the ankle for a rockstar look.

Sits below waist
Skinny from hip to ankle
Skinny leg

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511™ Slim Fit

The Levi’s 511™ is designed with a modern slim fit and enough room to move. The slimmer fit sits just below the waist for a sleek, on-trend look and are cut for a slim fit through from the hip down to the ankle. Complete your look with some crisp white sneakers or combats boot.

Sits below waist
Slim from hip to ankle
Slim leg

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514™ Straight

The Levi’s 514™ are a modern take on the classic 501®, designed with a slimmer leg without being skinny. A low rise that sits just below the waist and a regular fit through the thigh make the 514 your perfect casual jean.

Sits below waist
Regular fit through thigh
Straight leg

519™ Extreme Skinny

A contemporary fit for the guy who likes his jeans cut super close, the Levi’s 519™ are classic skinnies made skinnier. The 519 Extreme Skinny jeans feature a mid rise that sits below the waist and is super skinny from the hip all the way down to the ankle. Built for slim builds, the Levi’s 519 also feature a touch of spandex for greater stretch, mobility and comfort.

Extreme skinny leg
Mid rise
Super skinny from hip to waist
High stretch ability
Perfect for different wearing occasions

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Women’s Styles

501® Original

“The original straight fit”

Mid rise
Relaxed through hip & thigh
Straight leg
Button fly

501® CT

“The original, customised and tapered”

Mid rise
Relaxed through hip & thigh
Tapered leg
Button fly

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710 Super Skinny

“The seriously sexy fit”

A bestselling style, the Levi’s 710 Super Skinny is an ultra-sleek cut that hugs your figure in all the right ways. The jean is finished with the skinniest leg in the women’s collection for a sharp silhouette.

Mid rise
Slim through hip & thigh
Super skinny leg
Advanced stretch

711 Skinny

“The perfect go-to fit”

Slim through the hip and thigh with a classic skinny leg and flattering mid-rise, the 711 have become a modern classic for a reason. Crafted from an innovative stretch denim designed to flatter, hold and lift, the 711 is suitable for all body types.

Mid rise
Slim through hip & thigh
Skinny leg

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721 High Rise Skinny

“The modern pin-up fit”

A standout style from Levi’s iconic 700 series, the 721 are cut to be slim through the hip and thigh with a classic skinny leg and high rise waist.

High rise
Slim through hip & thigh
Skinny leg

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712 Slim

“The timeless chic fit”

Crafted from an innovative stretch denim designed to flatter, hold and lift, the 712 jean offers a timeless look with a slim fit through the hip and thigh, a slim leg and a flattering mid rise.

Mid rise
Slim through hip & thigh
Slim leg

714 Straight

“The essential straight fit”

The 714 has established itself as the essential straight fit in the 700 series. The jean is slim through the hip and thigh with a straight leg and flattering mid-rise.

Mid rise
Slim through hip & thigh
Straight leg

715 Bootcut

“The ultimate leg-lengthening fit”

Levi's Jeans Fit Guide 715 Bootcut

The perfect jean for elongating your silhouette, the 715 bootcut is slim through the hip and thigh with a bootcut leg for the ultimate leg-lengthening fit.

Mid rise
Slim through hip & thigh
Bootcut

Mile High Super Skinny

“Our highest jeans yet, creating a super sleek silhouette”

The highest jeans yet in the Levi’s archive, the Mile High Super Skinny is designed with an ultra high rise and a super skinny leg with plenty of stretch.

High rise
Super skinny leg
In advances stretch fabrics
Our highest jeans yet

New Styles

In addition to the timeless Levi’s fits, the range has now extended to include some new styles. Made with the time level of care and built from the same high-quality denim, you can now find the best fits in trending styles.

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Olivia Seed

Olivia Seed

Editor

A minimalist fashion fan with high interests in the odd print or check. Constantly trying to make my home look like a catalogue; you can find me shopping for cute bedding, candles and other Instagrammable interior accessories.