How to Find the Right Size for 501 Jeans

Most people are used to buying their jeans in a specific size and length such as "8 petite" or "Men's Large". These are not like that - you need to have your actual waist and inseam measurements in inches to know which size to select.

Since 501® Button-Flys are "shrink-to-fit" they need to be purchased at a larger size than actual inches for the waist and inseam. They will shr

ink approximately 10%, but instead of having to pull out a calculator and figure it out there is a post on the Fashion .

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Applicable to Jeans made with Unwashed Unfinished Denim. The Shrinkage Rate might vary slightly between garments, especially with Vintage and Vintage Reproduction garments. Any alterations (including leg lenght alterations) are not recommended Until Shrinkage Is Complete.

Levi's 501 SHRINK-To-FIT Jeans Shrinkage Guide
IF YOUR WAIST IS:	INCREASE SIZE BY:
27" (Inches) - 36" (Inches)	1" (Inch)
38" - 48"	2"
50" and UP	3"
IF YOUR INSEAM IS:	INCREASE SIZE BY:
27" (Inches) - 34" (Inches)	3" (Inches)
36" and UP	4"
Levi's Vintage Collection Deadstock Jeans Shrinkage Guide
IF YOUR WAIST IS:	INCREASE SIZE BY:
27" (Inches) - 36" (Inches)	2" (Inches)
38" - 48"	3"
IF YOUR INSEAM IS:	INCREASE SIZE BY:
27" (Inches) - 34" (Inches)	3" (Inches)
36" and UP	4"