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As a life-long skinny guy, I know the pain of trying to find jeans that fit. Luckily, present day, the slim fit style is much more trendy than it once was, and so there are plenty of options. Levi has several different styles that work well for guys with skinny legs.
Levi’s slim and skinny jeans ranked by fit starting with the skinniest:
- Levi’s 519 Jeans – Extreme Skinny Fit – (click here to view)
- Levi’s 510 Jeans – Skinny Fit – (click here to view)
- Levi’s 512 Jeans – Slim Taper Fit – (click here to view)
- Levi’s 511 Jeans – Slim Fit – (click here to view)
- Levi’s 513 Jeans – Slim Straight Fit – (click here to view)
- Levi’s 527 Jeans – Slim Bootcut Fit – (click here to view)
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The styles listed below are the 6 styles that I think are the best Levi jeans for skinny guys. In this article let’s take a closer look at those 6 specific styles so that you can get a better idea what pair of Levi’s might work best for you.
- Levi 510 Jeans
- Levi 511 Jeans
- Levi 512 Jeans
- Levi 513 Jeans
- Levi 501 Jeans
- Levi 527 Jeans
Best Levi Jeans for Skinny Guys
Levi 510 Jeans
| Fit | Skinny |
| Leg Opening | 13″ |
| Sits | Sits at Waist |
| Fly | Zip |
| Review | Levi 510 Review |
The 510 jeans are true skinny jeans. These are the skinniest jeans on this list. They have a skinny fit from the hips through the ankles. Click here to view the 510 jeans at Amazon (affiliate link takes you to Amazon.com).
These jeans are for those skinny guys looking for a pair of jeans that will fit quite snug against your legs. This fit may not be for everybody, but if you have skinny legs, these jeans can help you show some figure and shape.
The 510 jeans have a skinny, 13″ leg opening. They are built to sit at the waist and they have the standard zip fly with button closure. These jeans will fit snug at the calf and ankle. They are offered in stretch material for comfort.
Here is a look at me wearing my 510 jeans:
Click here to view the 510 jeans at Amazon to see what colors and washes are available (affiliate link takes you to Amazon.com).
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Levi 511 Jeans
| Fit | Slim |
| Leg Opening | 14.5″ |
| Sits | Below Waist |
| Fly | Zip |
| Review | Levi 511 Review |
| Comparison | Levi 511 vs 513 |
The 511 jeans are true slim fit jeans. They have a slim fit from the hip down through the ankle. Click here to view the 511 jeans at Amazon (affiliate link takes you to Amazon.com).
These 511 jeans are one of Levi’s most popular styles. As I mentioned earlier in the article, the 511 jeans are the jeans that I wear the most as a skinny guy.
If you have skinny legs and you are just looking for that perfect fit where the jeans are fitted enough to show shape, but not so skinny that they look like spandex, then the 511 jeans will likely be exactly what you are looking for.
These jeans blend in very well both casually and professionally. Again, they are slim enough so that the jeans don’t swallow your skinny legs, but they have enough room that these jeans won’t hug your legs awkwardly like spandex. If you are uncomfortable with skinny jeans, but have skinny legs, these will be a great option for you.
Here is a look at my 511 jeans:
Click here to view the 511 jeans at Amazon to see what colors and washes are available (affiliate link takes you to Amazon.com).
Levi 512 Jeans
| Fit | Slim-Taper |
| Leg Opening | 12.75″ |
| Sits | Below Waist |
| Fly | Zip |
| Comparison | Levi 511 vs 512 |
The 512 jeans have a slim-taper fit. This means they have a slim fit above the knee which then tapers below the knee to a skinny ankle. These jeans act as a hybrid between the 511 (slim) and 510 (skinny) jeans. Click here to view the 512 jeans at Amazon (affiliate link takes you to Amazon.com).
The 512 jeans give you a little breathing room above the knee (standard slim cut through the hips and thighs). Below the knee these jeans taper to one of the skinniest leg openings that Levi offers. These jeans have a 12.75″ leg opening.
If you have skinny legs, these jeans would work for you if you prefer a bit of breathing room in the thighs, but don’t mind a skinnier calf and ankle. These jeans will fit snug at the calf and ankle. Here is a look at my 512 jeans:
Click here to view the 512 jeans at Amazon to see what colors and washes are available (affiliate link takes you to Amazon.com).
Levi 513 Jeans
| Fit | Slim-Straight |
| Leg Opening | 15.75″ |
| Sits | Below Waist |
| Fly | Zip |
| Review | Levi 513 Review |
The 513 jeans have a slim-straight fit. This means that they will have a standard slim cut through the hips and thighs, but below the knee they will loosen out a bit to a straight fit. Click here to view the 513 jeans at Amazon (affiliate link takes you to Amazon.com).
Just because you are skinny doesn’t mean you like skinny jeans. Maybe even slim jeans feel a bit too tight on you. So far our list has involved jeans that either had a slim or skinny fit.
The 513 jeans start to mix in a looser option for skinny guys. Now, it is important to understand that these jeans are not a loose fit. The hips and thighs are still a slim cut. But below the knee, the 513 jeans do have more room built in than, for example, the 511 jeans.
This means if you need something that is slim, but you do not like slim/skinny fit jeans, especially at the ankle, then these jeans give you a looser option that will still show some figure. Here is a look at my 513 jeans:
Click here to view the 513 jeans at Amazon to see what colors and washes are available (affiliate link takes you to Amazon.com).
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Levi 501 Jeans
| Fit | Straight |
| Leg Opening | 16″ |
| Sits | Sits at Waist |
| Fly | Button |
The 501 jeans have a straight fit. They have a regular cut above the knee and a straight cut below the knee. Click here to view the 501 jeans at Amazon (affiliate link takes you to Amazon.com).
The 501 jeans are one of Levi’s most iconic styles. These jeans have a straight cut, and often times straight cut jeans can swallow skinny legs whole. But I was surprised when I tried the 501 jeans. These jeans can work very well for skinny guys.
In my opinion, the 501 jeans are a perfect option for those skinny guys who do not like slim/skinny jeans. The 501 jeans have breathing room, but even though they are a straight cut, they are slim enough to show some shape for skinny legs.
In my experience, the hips and thighs of the 501 jeans fit close enough to show plenty of shape and not swallow my legs. Below the knee, these jeans have a very classic look that has plenty of room.
Here is a look at my 501 jeans:
Click here to view the 501 jeans at Amazon to see what colors and washes are available (affiliate link takes you to Amazon.com).
Levi 527 Jeans
| Fit | Slim Boot |
| Leg Opening | 18.25″ |
| Sits | Below Waist |
| Fly | Zip |
| Review | Levi 527 Review |
If you are a skinny guy looking for boot cut jeans, the 527 jeans will be perfect for you. These jeans are slim fit above the knee, and fall to a boot cut leg opening of 18.25 inches. Click here to view the 527 jeans at Amazon (affiliate link takes you to Amazon.com).
These 527 jeans have actually been my go-to work jean for several years. They pair very easily with work boots, and they are made with stretch material so although they fit slim through the hips and thighs, they are still comfortable to move around in.
The problem with many standard types of boot cut jeans is the legs are so baggy that they will feel over-sized for skinny guys. The 527 jeans are different since they have a slimmer leg than standard boot but jeans.
Here is a look at my 527 jeans:
Click here to view the 527 jeans at Amazon to see what colors and washes are available (affiliate link takes you to Amazon.com).