Customer Reviews Levi's® Womens 525™ Perfect Waist Straight Leg Jean

These are the most perfect fit jeans I have ever owned! For a woman at my age (65), the fit is great and sits just a little below the waistline. Unlike most jeans today, these are designed to to fit the "older" generation. Not too baggy or frumpy. I highly recommend these!

I have an old pair of 525 boot cuts in an 8 that are too big, so when I got these new straight legs, I was shocked to see that the size 8 was tight enough to give me that muffin top look. I swallowed my pride and got a size 10, and must say they fit very well. They hug the waist so if I wear a semi-fitted top, it is obvious that I have an hourglass figure, and since there is no gapping, I can actually wear a top that fits close to the body without the waistband looking lumpy. My only complaint is the waistband. I think the inside is a little scratchy!

I love these jeans! If you're not sure of your size choose a size up because they run a little big. No muffin tops but they don't look at all like old lady jeans. I'm so tired of lowrise. These aren't too low or too high, just perfect! Zappos service is still the bomb.

I love these jeans. I am a pear shape and it is hard to find jeans that fit in the waist. I fit a size 6 in these. Where the jeans fit around my waist it's 34.5 inches with a tape measurer. Around the fullest part of my bottom it is 41 inches. I am also 145 lbs and 5'6". I hope this helps other ladies with my same proportions. Good day to you all. (Sorry, I forgot to put the jean size in my last post)

I seem to have a very narrow waist, as most jeans & pants gap at the waistband in the back. I didn't have any problem like that with these at all. All around good fit. Only 2 complaints: front pockets are unbelievable shallow, and the jeans only come in that trendy distressed color, not the nice, even slightly-worn-all-over blue.

I love these jeans! They fit well in the hips and are not too baggy through the legs. I don't have a huge rear or legs so I was very happy to find some good fitting jeans. I bought a second pair because they fit so well. As always Zappos is the best!

Another satisfied customer as it really is a no-gap waistband. I wanted to specifically address the "hidden elastic waist" from the product description. I admit, I was skeptical about that, visions of elastic-waist jeans from the 70's in my head. I took a chance (thanks to Zappos' great shipping/return policies) and it was worth it. There is stretch in the waist, but it in no way, no how, looks like an elastic waist. No puckering or anything like that, and, true to the photos online, the waistband fabric is identical to the rest of the pants. Honestly, that elastic waist thing may be more of a gimmick than anything - i is not the "elastic waist" that keeps them from gapping, it is more likely just how they are cut. On sizing, I am typically an 8, sometimes a 10 (including on another pair of Levi's, different style, I have), and even occasionally a 6 on particularly vanity-sized products. In these, the 8 fit perfectly, so I would say they are true to size.

I have worn Levi jeans for a very long time. Lately it seems every time I order I get jeans that are too big or too long. I finally ordered the 525's, same size, 6 M. And they fit perfectly. My only objection being the shallow pockets and the awful faded look. Some of us like jeans that don't look like we have been drug through the dirt. If it helps, I am 5' 5" and 120 lbs.

Great fit and comfortable. They only stretch out a little bit after being worn. Ordered two pair from Zappos. Found my first pair at Kohl's in the dark wash. Kohl's didn't have my size in the lighter blue, but Zappos had it and I ordered two pairs! Love them. I am over 50 years old and they don't look or feel like Grandma pants. I have a small waist and love the feel and how they fit around my waist. Best pair of jeans I ever had. I always order a size bigger in jeans since they usually shrink; I got a size 8. I normally wear a size 6 in womens pants. You gotta try them, you won't be disappointed. As always, Zappos has fast delivery! Thanks again Zappos!

I was not sold that the jeans would fit perfectly around my waist. Perfect fit and they don't bag. Of course, Zappos service is outstanding.

I bought two pair of these jeans in different washes, knowing that as petite, I would have to pay to have them hemmed. The petite sizes in this style are very short, according to other reviews, so I went with the regular inseam. I seem to be in between sizes 4 and 6, so I went with the 6 after sending back a slightly snug 4. The 6's are acceptable but still not proportioned for a petite frame, despite having them hemmed. They gap behind the knees. However, the jeans are very comfortable and I have decided to keep them as my "fat jeans." Hope this helps.

I wear Levi's all the time in size 8. But this particular style ran tight in the waist and short in the length. Back they go.

These fit pretty well but I didn't like the denim color, the pocket style or where the pockets sat on my bum. They definitely had a mom jean feel to me.

Absolutely fantastic. My waist is significantly narrower than my hips, and I've always had trouble with jeans gapping at the back while being too tight in the front. Not with this pair. I'm usually a size 16, and that's the size that fit right here.

Really like these jeans. They are not "Mom jeans" but are not cut so low you can't wear undies. Fabric gives without being baggy and is somewhat supportive, holding in what needs to be held in. I wish they came in different lengths though as I am 5'2" and these are a bit long to wear with flats.

Perfect fit, love that the waist isn't a "hip hugger". Perfect look with flip flops or boots.

This is my 2nd pair of these jeans. It was instant love. They fit just below waist line very comfortably. The waistband is reinforced so there's no "rolling". The denim is so soft. Love them!

These fit pretty true to size, maybe a bit more snug than I thought. I liked the length and the look. They fit well and are comfortable.

These fit great--a nice basic look--not trendy, not out of date. I'm about a size 10 with a smaller waist, fuller through the hips and thighs and the 10 fit perfectly--snug but not tight. I usually have trouble with the legs being too short, and the legs were long enough. I'm buying another pair.

Levi's 525 Perfect Waist jeans are some of the best-fitting, most comfortable jeans I have found. I think I have 4 pairs now!

These jeans fit like a glove, are extremely comfortable, are very flattering, and they do not stretch out after wearing them for a few hours. I wish they had a better color selection!

This is my second pair of perfect waist jeans! I was so tired of my jeans stretching and falling off after 1 hour of wear. No more with these jeans!

I love the fit of Levi's 525 cut jeans. Unfortunately, I've always preferred the original pocket stitching design. It seems Levi's has discontinued the traditional design for flap pockets (which negatively enhance a larger rear-end) or overly stitched decorative pockets. I returned these since the stitching was too abundant for my taste.

I love these jeans. They look great and they're really comfortable. The only thing I don't like is the front pockets -- they're too shallow by far. I also don't like the way they're sized: I wear a 6 and sometimes an 8 in my other Levi's, but for these I have to wear a 10. Not that it matters -- but it's annoying and makes it harder to buy without trying them on in a store.

These are good, comfortable every day jeans. They are not dressy or trendy, but great for errands etc. They are a fairly dark color, but I would like to see an additional lighter wash. Mine did stretch a lot - perhaps a whole size. I would recommend starting with a pair that you can zip but is tight, and you will end up with a skimming fit. Otherwise they may become too baggy. I am 5'8" and the length is perfect for flats or 1" heels.