Levi's Big & Tall 550 Relaxed Fit Jeans vs Harbor Bay by DXL Big and Tall Men's Banded-Hem Polo Shirt
These are not competing products: one is a pair of jeans, the other a polo shirt. Buy the Levi's 550 if you need relaxed, non-stretch denim in big and tall sizing; buy the Harbor Bay polo if you need a wrinkle-resistant shirt for travel. The jeans' best new price is $12.00 at Poshmark as of November 3, 2026, against $22.00 at Poshmark for the polo.
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Levi's Big & Tall 550 Relaxed Fit Jeans
Choose the Levi's 550 if you want 100% cotton, non-stretch jeans with a relaxed thigh and straight leg in big and tall sizing.
Pros
- 100% cotton, no stretch, holds shape
- Relaxed thigh with straight leg suits bigger frames
- 5-pocket styling
- Lowest price of the two at $12.00
Cons
- Non-stretch denim is stiff and slow to break in
- The listed pair has a discolored, worn back patch
- Single size listed (50x30)
- No stretch means less give at the seat and thighs
What separates them
| Levi's Big & Tall 550 Relaxed Fit Jeans | Harbor Bay by DXL Big and Tall Men's Banded-Hem Polo Shirt | |
|---|---|---|
| Garment type | Jeans | Polo shirt |
| Fabric | 100% cotton, non-stretch | 60% cotton, 40% polyester, wrinkle-resistant |
| Fit | Relaxed through the thigh, sits at the waist, straight leg | Banded ribbed-knit hem, mesh side panels |
| Sizing shown | Big & Tall, size 50x30 listed | Big and tall, 4XLT, neck 20-20.5 in, chest 58-60 in |
| Pockets | 5-pocket styling | Button-through chest pockets |
| Care | Machine wash cold, normal cycle | Machine wash |
| Best new price | $12.00 at Poshmark as of November 3, 2026 | $22.00 at Poshmark as of November 3, 2026 |
| Known complaint | Back patch discoloring and wear on the listed pair | White color is see-through; limited color choice |
Price history
- Levi's Big & Tall 550 Relaxed Fit Jeans: lowest $12.00 on Nov 2 at Poshmark.
- Harbor Bay by DXL Big and Tall Men's Banded-Hem Polo Shirt: lowest $22.00 on Nov 2 at Poshmark.
Prices at every store
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Specs compared
| Spec | Levi's Big & Tall 550 Relaxed Fit Jeans | Harbor Bay by DXL Big and Tall Men's Banded-Hem Polo Shirt |
|---|---|---|
| Front rise | 14 1/8'' | — |
| Knee | 24 5/8'' | — |
| Leg opening | 19 3/8'' | — |
| Fabric | 100% cotton | — |
| Stretch | Non-stretch | — |
| Fly | Zip fly | — |
| Pockets | 5-pocket styling | — |
| Fit | Loose Through The Thigh | — |
| Rise | Sits At Your Waist | — |
| Leg | Straight Leg | — |
| Care | Machine wash cold - normal cycle | — |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for travel?
- The Harbor Bay polo. Its wrinkle-resistant cotton-poly blend and banded hem suit packing, while the Levi's 550 is non-stretch 100% cotton denim.
- Which lasts longer?
- The Levi's 550. Non-stretch cotton denim generally outlasts a cotton-poly knit polo, though the listed pair already shows patch wear.
- Is the Levi's 550 worth $12.00?
- Yes if size 50x30 fits and you accept the discolored back patch. That is the best new price across 3 stores as of November 3, 2026.
- Is the polo worth $22.00?
- Yes if you want a wrinkle-resistant big and tall shirt and avoid the white, which reviewers call see-through. It is the best new price across 4 stores as of November 3, 2026.
- Can I wear the polo with the jeans?
- Yes. The banded hem keeps the polo in place over the jeans' waist, and the cotton-poly knit contrasts with the denim.
- Which runs bigger?
- The polo is listed at 4XLT with a 58-60 in chest; the jeans are listed at 50x30 with a 25.25 in waist across. Check each store's size chart before buying.