Honestly, Levi’s jeans sizing system isn’t very intuitive. You’re best off just googling the fit for each number you come across. What is Levi’s known for? Leg refers to the overall fit of the pant legs. A slim leg would hug your thighs and legs, while a straight leg would skim your figure. You'll often boyfriend jeans described as having a relaxed leg. Leg Opening However, it wasn’t until the end of high school that Ryan began to care about how he looked. Gradually, over the next few years, he started to dress better and learn about style. “Finding clothes that fit helped me to become more confident. I find that when I try to dress well, I feel better.”

Before we get started, it’s important to know that this list encompasses all of Levi’s current standard offerings. As styles change, it’s entirely possible that some of these will end up being discontinued and new ones might be introduced. Similarly, there are sub-styles and variants that are not necessarily going to be listed independently, as they do not differ from other offerings in significant enough ways, though mention will be made in the style that most closely fits these variants. Similarly, there may be styles from the past that are not represented, as they are no longer produced. This metric refers to how the jeans sit around your waist and/or hips. Unlike the metrics above, this one can be categorize in one of just two ways (though there is slight variation from style to style): low and regular – though Levi’s does not specifically use these terms. Instead, they opt for more complicated descriptors. For instance, low is equivalent to “hangs on the hips,” whereas regular is “worn below the waist,”“sits low on the waist,” or has no qualifying description at all. This will also determine room in the crotch area, as low rise jeans tend to have less room than regular, as they can’t be hiked up as high – though some have compensated for this with a larger seat area. This metric is certainly the most difficult to define. Leg Opening To make these jeans wearable for me, I’d probably need to size down to 28 or even 27 to get the right silhouette for my body.

Next, we have Levi’s 531s. These are designed to sit below your waist and be slim from hip to ankle. Growing up, a lot of the men I looked up to dressed well. My dad is always clean-shaven and makes sure that he looks presentable before heading out the door, and my grandfather, who owned and operated a dairy farm, usually wore work pants with a sharp crease and a button-up work shirt.”

Let’s see how each pair looks, starting with the slimmest fit and working our way up: Levi’s 510 Skinny It’s also necessary to understand what, exactly, the metrics mean when choosing jeans – be that from Levi’s or another denim brand. As such, we’d like to outline some of the terms that define the jeans, how you wear them, their look, and their feel. While the styles differ from number to number within Levi’s system (without any apparent rhyme or reason as to how they are numbered), you can always look to the following criteria to determine exactly what you’re getting out of any pair of Levi’s jeans. Just keep in mind that these are not the only determining factors, as sizes also vary depending upon seat size, leg opening, and more. Fit This pair has a noticeably more narrow leg opening than 511 (makes 511 seem like a slim-straight leg). Levi’s 512 Slim Taper Jeans I’d wear these jeans cuffed because cuffing helps create a clean drape and looks pretty good (if you like the roomier silhouette). Levi’s 541 Athletic Taper These jeans are a pretty substantial jump from the 510s in terms of room through hips and legs, but the waist doesn’t feel much different, though. Levi’s 511 Slim JeansAnd while it’s nice to have options — slim, skinny, original, athletic taper — it can be hard to choose the best fit for your body, especially if you haven’t tried them all on for yourself.