Levi's® Womens

314™ Shaping Straight

Women's

55 yr. old, 5'6", 145 lbs. (curvy figure - smaller waist, fuller thighs) wear 30 reg. This style is for us curvy gals that are sick of the gap at the waist. It's still a little snugger in the knee than I prefer, but it's the best fitting jean in the Levi brand (replaces curvy straight - an oxymoron) pretty well. The length (reg. 32") is fine up to 5'6", but taller or longer legged gals might want to go with the 'tall'. LOTS of spandex - very forgiving! Deep color seems to be holding well - but I wash them inside out. Unlike many pants/jeans with spandex, these hold their shape for many wearings.

I was a teenager in the 1980's and to me this is how jeans look! The rise is high, and shirts can be tucked in to show off our waists/curve (as opposed to the straight-line figure a low rise creates). Nice. These jeans are stretchy enough to be comfortable and didn't lose their shape all day. I commuted (drove) an hour each way, stood to teach a few classes, then sat cross-legged at my desk. And they didn't stretch out. They are, though, thinner than true denim and stretchier. Sizing: I'm 5'2", 100-105 pounds, normally wear a 0 or 25, and in these I bought the 26. They fit. There's a bit of extra room at the back of my waist, but I prefer that to too tight. And they look tight, which is a lovely thing for a petite woman. They look absolutely perfect and flattering. Can't wait for cropped shirts and sweaters to come back.

To anyone ordering any of the Levi's perfectly slimming 314 (previously the 512 series) don't order from anyone but Zappo's. They are the same fit as the old 512 series and fabric. I ordered several pair from Amazon(8)none of them fit,sizing way off and the little red Levi's tag on the back pockets were only red tags..None said Levi's and all the writing inside was Chinese. Couldn't understand any of it!!

I ordered these instead of the 512's that I can't find anymore. Always get upset when I find a pair of jeans that fit well and I like, thn they discontinue them. I ordered these instead and was pleasantly surprised. I like them and the fit is great. I wear the same size I did in the 512's. I highly recommend these in place of the 512'. You won't be disappointed!

I bought the 314 Levis and am not impressed. I wanted jeans that didn't stretch, these did not fit the bill. They are very stretchy and high waisted. Looking for some "real" Levis like the quality jeans I used to buy in the '80s...these just don't measure up. They run big, I'm 5'4" and 135#'s. Ordered a 28 waist and they're bunchy and loose...if you're a child of the '80's buy the 714 straight...