
Levi's
Low-Rise Loose Jean
The Levi's Low-Rise Loose Jean is a women's 100% cotton denim jean featuring a low-rise waist (9" rise), straight loose leg, relaxed hip and thigh fit, and a 31.5" inseam, with a zip fly, belt loops, and classic 5-pocket design. It is commonly recommended by petite wearers and those with short torsos for its flattering low-rise silhouette, though reviewers caution that sizing can vary between washes and darker washes may fit tighter.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- casual, low-rise, straight-leg, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Size
Specifications
Low-rise straight leg jeans with relaxed hip and thigh, made from thick 100% cotton denim.
Zip fly, belt loops, 5-pocket design, straight leg fit, relaxed hip and thigh.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- casual, low-rise, straight-leg, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- thick 100% cotton denim
- zip fly
- belt loops
- 5-pocket design
- straight leg
- relaxed hip and thigh
- low waist
- 9-inch rise
- 31.5-inch inseam
Product Insights
The Levi's Low-Rise Loose Jean offers a modern low-rise silhouette with a 9-inch rise that avoids extreme low-rise issues, paired with a 31.5-inch inseam that allows purposeful stacking but may be long for those under 5'4". Made from 100% cotton denim that molds to the body after a few wears, the fit varies across washes—dark washes run tighter, and online size information is often inaccurate. The relaxed fit through hip and thigh with a 20-inch leg opening balances curves, and deliberate whiskering and fraying create an instantly classic worn-in look. Priced at $128 CAD, it costs less than half of AGOLDE and often goes on sale; care requires cold wash and air drying to prevent shrinkage and dye transfer. Despite these tradeoffs, Wirecutter hails it as the best modern low-rise jean, feeling like a prized hand-me-down right away, subtle enough for everyday wear.
Verified claims
- Rise
- 9-inch rise is two inches shorter than Levi's Wedgie, avoiding extreme low-rise issues.
- Inseam length
- 31.5-inch inseam is long for petites under 5'4 but allows purposeful stacking over sneakers.
- Fit
- Petites report the low rise eliminates crotch bunching and the rigid denim molds to the body, but dark washes run tighter.
- Online size accuracy
- Buyers report online size info for this style is often inaccurate.
- Value
- At $128 CAD, costs less than half the price of AGOLDE and often goes on sale for as low as $64 USD.
- Critical acclaim
- Wirecutter calls it the best modern low-rise jean, feeling like a prized hand-me-down right away.
- Proportion
- Tucking or cropping the top creates a 1/3 to 2/3 ratio that elongates the leg and makes the baggy look intentional.
- Styling
- Style with basic tops and structured layers; wash choice tunes the outfit from summery to edgy.
- Wearability
- Subtle enough to wear every day, praised as the best modern low-rise jean by Wirecutter.
- Break-in
- 100% cotton denim that breaks in after a few wears, molds to body, and waistband gives up to 1.5 inches.
- Care
- Cold wash and air drying prevent the 3-5% shrinkage and dye transfer typical of dark washes.
- Light wash
- Light wash is summery and casual, sun-faded from the start.
- Medium wash
- Medium wash is pre-distressed with whiskering and fraying, a versatile midpoint wash.
- Black wash
- Black wash starts sleek and edgy, fades to smoky grey; darker washes may transfer dye on first wash.
- Silhouette
- Relaxed hip/thigh and 20-inch leg opening balance curves; style with cropped top.
- Sizing tips
- Fit varies across washes and by size; inseam is fixed at 31.5 inches.
- Sizing consistency
- Fit varies across washes; dark washes run tighter.
- Inseam options
- Only available in a single 31.5-inch inseam, with no short or tall options.
- Worn-in look
- Deliberate whiskering and fraying create an instantly classic worn-in look.
Product record
- Title
- Low-Rise Loose Jean
- Brand
- Levi's
- Price
- 128 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of low-rise wide-leg jeans in a dark faded black wash with visible waistband, belt loops, front pockets, and a straight wide leg silhouette.
- Waistband and closureLow-rise waistband with visible belt loops, a centered front button closure and a short fly seam; waistband sits below the model's navel and the top edge of the jeans is visible beneath the shirt hem.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.34 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high) - Pocket layoutClassic front pocket layout with two angled front pockets and a small coin pocket visible at the right front pocket area.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Leg cut and silhouetteStraight wide-leg / loose silhouette from thigh to hem with a consistent full-length inseam that falls over the shoes.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.45 · w 0.28 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.45 · w 0.28 · h 0.45 (high) - Denim surface finishDark faded black denim with subtle vertical fading/whiskering at the thigh area and slightly lighter shading along seams.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (medium) - Hem detailStraight stitched hem visible at pant leg bottoms with no cuff; hem rests over the shoes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.84 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a full-body model against a plain white background; even soft lighting with faint shadow beneath feet; model wearing a gray short-sleeve top and brown sneakers, posed with one hand near the chin.
- Background and lightingPlain white seamless background under even studio lighting producing soft, short shadows beneath the model's feet.
- Model poseFull-body frontal pose with weight on one leg, left arm crossed across torso and right hand touching chin, showing the jeans from the front.
- Supporting garments and propsModel wears a fitted gray short-sleeve crop top and brown suede sneakers; these items are props and not part of the product description.
- Image framingCentered vertical composition showing the model head-to-toe with generous white space above the head and below the feet.
Colors
faded black· denim fabric#2E2E31light gray· stitching and seam highlights- Waistband and closureLow-rise waistband with visible belt loops, a centered front button closure and a short fly seam; waistband sits below the model's navel and the top edge of the jeans is visible beneath the shirt hem.
- 02

Product
Front-facing view of a pair of low-rise loose-fit dark charcoal denim jeans on a model from waist to shoes, showing waistband, front pockets, straight wide legs, hem, and denim surface fading.
- Overall silhouetteLoose straight wide-leg jeans with a low-rise waist as shown on the model; legs fall straight from hip to hem with a relaxed, roomier thigh and ankle area.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.72 · h 0.86 (high) - Waistband and closureVisible waistband with a single metal button at center front and a short fly; belt loops are present along the waistband.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.06 · w 0.39 · h 0.12 (high) - Front pocket constructionClassic five-pocket front layout visible: two curved front pockets and a small coin pocket partly visible inside the right front pocket area.
2 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.14 · w 0.26 · h 0.13 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.14 · w 0.20 · h 0.13 (high) - Denim surface and fadingDark charcoal black denim with vertical grain texture and noticeable lighter faded whiskering and worn areas concentrated on the front thighs and knee area.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high) - Side seams and topstitchingVisible single-needle side seams with matching dark stitching running down outer leg; stitch lines are visible along pocket edges and fly.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.18 · w 0.24 · h 0.70 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.70 (high) - Hem and leg openingStraight finished hem with a visible single-fold edge at the bottom of each leg; leg openings appear wide and fall over the shoes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.80 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric textureMedium-weight denim weave visible with subtle vertical slub and worn-in shading; no visible stretch ribbing or knit texture.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.38 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on white seamless background showing model from mid-torso to feet; model wears brown sneakers and a cropped top, with soft studio lighting and faint shadow under shoes.
- Shot compositionStudio crop showing model from just below bust to feet, centered vertically with full view of both pant legs and shoes.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven white seamless background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal hard shadows; faint shadow visible beneath shoes on the floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 1.00 · h 0.22 (high) - Model stylingModel's hands rest on hips; cropped grey top and a cream undershirt band are visible above the waistband; brown low-profile sneakers visible under pant legs.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.22 · y 0.84 · w 0.56 · h 0.14 (high)
Colors
charcoal black· main denim#2E2E31faded gray· thigh fade#5B5B5C- Overall silhouetteLoose straight wide-leg jeans with a low-rise waist as shown on the model; legs fall straight from hip to hem with a relaxed, roomier thigh and ankle area.
- 03

Product
Rear view of dark washed low-rise loose-fit denim jeans showing waistband, yoke, two back patch pockets with arcuate stitching, a small red pocket tab, and a tan leather brand patch on the right rear waistband.
- Rear silhouetteJeans shown from the back with a low-rise waistband, a slight waist yoke, relaxed seat and wide straight legs that fall to full length over the shoes.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high) - Back pocketsTwo symmetrical rear patch pockets set on the seat with visible arcuate/topstitching in matching dark thread and reinforced top edge stitching.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - Small red fabric tabNarrow vertical red fabric tab attached at the right rear pocket seam.
1 region
x 0.67 · y 0.24 · w 0.01 · h 0.04 (medium) - Leather brand patchRectangular tan leather patch stitched to the back right of the waistband with debossed/printed marking that is not legible at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.09 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium) - Waistband and belt loopsDouble-stitched waistband with evenly spaced belt loops; center back seam visible below the waistband.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Denim texture and finishMedium-weight denim with an even dark washed black/charcoal finish and subtle vertical weave texture; stitching thread is close in tone to the fabric.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high) - HemStraight folded hem with visible topstitching resting over the shoes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.86 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from mid-back down to shoes on a white gradient background; grey cropped tank top and model hands and shoes visible.
- Shot compositionCentered vertical studio photograph crop showing the model from mid-back to shoes against a clean white-to-light-gray gradient background.
- Model apparel and poseModel wears a light gray cropped tank top visible at the waistline and stands with weight shifted slightly to the left; right arm hangs down and left hand rests on hip.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.04 · w 0.20 · h 0.36 (high) - Shoes visibleA pair of brown shoes with black textured soles are partially visible under the pant legs.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.88 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.88 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven studio lighting with soft shadows beneath the hem and slight specular highlights on the model's skin.
Colors
charcoal black· denim#232224tan leather· leather patch#C2866Abright red· pocket tab- Rear silhouetteJeans shown from the back with a low-rise waistband, a slight waist yoke, relaxed seat and wide straight legs that fall to full length over the shoes.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Enfin!!
Le retour des jeans lousses, confortables et taille basse, très heureuse de mon achat. Je prends toujours des 28 dans Lévis et elles sont un peu plus serrée à la taille que mes autres.
Reddit Insights
4 threads · r/PetiteFashionAdvice, r/DressForYourBody, r/LeviStraussRedditors praise the Levi's Low-Rise Loose Jean for its flattering fit on petites and short torsos, but caution about sizing inconsistencies and wash variations.
The majority of users are enthusiastic about the jeans' ability to flatter short torsos and elongate the legs, though some note issues with inconsistent sizing and color-based fit differences.
Themes
Use Cases
- Petite women seeking flattering jeans that don't bunch at the crotch
- Those with short torsos looking for a lower rise option
- Achieving a baggy but snatched appearance
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Levi's high-rise jeans
The low-rise cut avoids the crotch bunching and uncomfortable high rise that often plague petite women, providing a more flattering silhouette.
Source Threads
Petite user recommends Levi's low and loose for short waists
Try Levi’s low and loose, they’re heaven sent for a petite with short waist. Over a year ago I tried in like 5 pairs in the Levi store and hated everyone.. told the worker how I felt and she suggested these to me and I am in love! Seriously if you have access to try them, you should!
u/sheepcloudr/PetiteFashionAdviceView thread →
User asks if Levi's Superlow loose jeans work for their body type
These are the Levi’s Superlow loose 25X32 I am 4’11” or 5” on a good day. I have no idea what my body type category is but I know I have long legs and a short torso so I am trying to stay away from high waisted jeans even tho that was literally all I wore… so this is quite a change for me! What jean styles should I try?
u/ladyampo666r/DressForYourBodyView thread →
Suggestion of Levi's Low Loose for a baggy but snatched look
* Levi’s Low Loose (lower rise if you need) * Nudie Jeans Wide Heidi (lower rise) * Nudie Jeans Clean Eileen (higher rise)
u/S_longnamer/PetiteFashionAdviceView thread →
User notes inconsistent sizing information for Levi's Low Loose
I genuinely think they are just terrible at putting the correct information on these. I've seen the descriptor say the model is wearing a size that doesn't exist. Ex 30 length on a jeans that are cropped and only available in 27 length, or model is wearing 23×32 when the size 23 in not sold in the particular style
u/alevi84r/LeviStraussView thread →