Do the 501 Curve Shorts run true to size?

Most buyers take their usual Levi's waist size, but several report the rigid denim fits snug at first and relaxes after a few wears. If you are between sizes, size up.

How is the Curve fit different from regular 501 shorts?

The Curve version adds room through the hip and thigh and shapes the waistband for a fuller seat, so it sits closer at the waist without gapping. The regular 501 short is straighter through the hip.

Are these shorts stretchy?

No. They are rigid denim with minimal stretch, which is why they feel stiff on day one and mold to you over time.

They are high rise and designed to sit over the belly, giving coverage at the midsection.

When is the best time to buy them?

Denim shorts see the deepest discounts at the end of summer and around Memorial Day and July 4 sales. Check the price history before buying at full price in early summer.

What do buyers say about the Levi's Women's 501 Curve Shorts?

Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 266 ratings.

Levi's Women's 501 Curve Shorts

4.2

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$32.47last seen Oct 28

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Our take on the Levi's Women's 501 Curve Shorts

The Levi's 501 Curve Shorts are high-rise denim cutoffs built for curvier figures, with a relaxed fit through the hip and thigh and a waistband designed to sit over the belly. They carry the 501's button-fly, rigid-denim look in a shorter summer cut. Shoppers rate them 4.2 out of 5 across 266 ratings, so satisfaction is solid but not universal.