How Each of the Most Popular Levi's Jeans Fits IRL
I’m a truedenim lover, but as someone standing at only5’0”, finding the right pair of jeans can be difficult. The exhaustion of trying on different sizes just to find that perfect fit often derails me from getting new denim altogether, but the indigo hues and distinctive fabric of jeans are always calling my name.Levi’s is one of my go-to brands when I’m on the hunt for a new pair of jeans. The classic denim brand has been a mainstay in my closet as well as my loved ones’ for as long as I can remember. Levi’s denim fits are never wavering. Those old Levi’s commercials of people dancing in their latest501s live on in my memory fondly.
Since my frontal lobe finally fully developed, my body had been through some changes, too: wider hips, thicker thighs, and a new waistline. That means it’s time for me to find some new jeans. While I love the pairs I already own, they haven’t molded to my new body as much as I’d like them to. For reference, in Levi's jeans, I’m a petite size 29 to 30. I lean toward a 30 for comfort, and always recommend sizing up to accomplish that. Also, a trick I like to use is the sit test or the squat test when I try on jeans. You just sit or squat in the dressing room to ensure your jeans aren’t too tight.
Over the weekend, I decided it was time for me to stop avoiding finding new go-to pairs of jeans. I went to a Levi’s store in the heart of the Lower East Side inNew York City and tried on five pairs of the most popular styles Levi’s has to offer, and I thought I would share my experience with each fit. Keep scrolling to join me on my journey to find the perfect pair of Levi's jeans and to hopefully find yours, too.
The Most Popular Levi's Jeans
- For the Casual Dresser: The 721 High-Rise Skinny Jeans
- For the Elegant Dresser: The Wedgie Straight Jeans
- For the Modern Girl: The Low Loose Jeans
- For the Retro-Inspired: The 501s
- For the Laid-Back Dresser: The 501 Shorts
The 721 High-Rise Skinny Jeans
I usually avoid skinny jeans as someone who is short and curvy. They tend to be a bit long at the ankle and accentuate parts of my legs that I’d rather not. This pair of the 721 High-Rise Skinny Jeans fit around my thighs and waist pretty snugly. I did love the dark wash of this pair. The blend of cotton and polyester made the denim soft and stretchy as skinny jeans tend to be, and the high waist wasn’t uncomfortably tight (I did the sit test). Since these were just about two inches too long, I would recommend this pair to someone taller who is looking for a classic pair of skinny jeans.
Levi's
721 High-Rise Skinny Women's Jeans in Eternal Indigo
Pros: Great dark wash color and passes the sit test.
Cons: Too long for my height.
The Wedgie Straight Jeans
The Levi's Wedgie Straight Jeans fit me perfectly, which I was surprised by. The fabric was thicker than I expected, since they're made of 100% cotton. I prefer waistlines to fit just like these did—not too high. What got me excited was the fact that they fit right at my ankle, no cuffing necessary. If you’re petite, 5’4” and under, and curvy, do yourself a favor and get these jeans. I tried this on in sizes 29 and 30, and decided sizing up is the better option with denim this thick.
