Which is better for a curvy figure?

The Levi's 315 is the shaping bootcut, and its flare balances hips and thighs. The Lee is slim and straight with high stretch, which hugs more closely.

Which has more stretch?

The Lee. It is listed as high stretch, while the Levi's uses 60% cotton with 1% elastane.

Is the Levi's worth the extra cost?

The gap is 5 cents: $34.95 at eBay versus $34.90 at Amazon as of November 6, 2026. Pick on leg shape and fly, not price.

The Levi's 12.6 oz denim is heavier than the Lee's high-stretch fabric, and heavier denim usually wears longer. High stretch tends to relax with wear.

Can I get a zip fly on the Lee?

No. The Lee Sculpting Missy has a faux fly. The Levi's 315 has a zip fly with a button closure.

Which comes in more sizes?

The Levi's is stocked new at 5 stores versus 2 for the Lee, so more sizes are likely available. Check your size at each store.

Lee Sculpting Missy Slim Leg Jeans vs Levi's 315 Shaping Bootcut Jeans

Buy the Lee Sculpting Missy if you want a slim, straight leg with high stretch and a faux fly, and the lowest price. Buy the Levi's 315 if you want a bootcut leg opening and a real zip fly with 5-pocket styling. The two are within a nickel of each other: $34.90 at Amazon for the Lee as of November 6, 2026, and $34.95 at eBay for the Levi's as of November 6, 2026.

Today the Lee Sculpting Missy Slim Leg Jeans costs $0.05 less at its best price.

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