I bought some recently, the denim is so thin you can feel the the slightest breeze through them. They are though the only ones at a reasonable price I could find that fitted well, even if they had a zip. |
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The 501s date back to the 1870's, but there were always several "models" available. The 501's are the "Premium" Jeans.
Unless you were buying skinnyfit, flares, boot-cut, etc..., your 1970's jeans were probably 501s
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"I bought some recently, the denim is so thin you can feel the the slightest breeze through them. They are though the only ones at a reasonable price I could find that fitted well, even if they had a zip. "
I wondered about the quality of the denim. It looks thin even in the adverts.
I might have to rethink this |
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"Are the original Levi's I used to buy in the 70s 501s? I haven't owned a pair for years and I want to get some but I just want straightforward jeans like the ones I paid £3:50 for  . "
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"The 501s date back to the 1870's, but there were always several "models" available. The 501's are the "Premium" Jeans.
Unless you were buying skinnyfit, flares, boot-cut, etc..., your 1970's jeans were probably 501s
Cal"
That's what I wanted to know. Thank you.
I wasn't wearing them in the 1870s though  |
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I typed out a reply…. but deleted it "
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By *hrimper36Couple 41 weeks ago
Central France dept 36 |
Yes they are indeed 501,s and I strongly recommend that you buy them again because your arse will thank you.
Coming to London next month and I’m hoping that the Levi,s place is still in Camden market so I can buy Eve some.
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By *adgerMan 41 weeks ago
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Sadly disappointed with the last few pairs of 501s they just didn’t last… went on pockets and knees…. Found a decent pair in Next similar to 501s but lasted far better… went to buy more only to find they’ve been discontinued… the search continues! |
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The 501s seemed perfect for slim figured bodies. I'd almost certainly not suit them now, as I'm a little self conscious of my arse - I do like to work and flaunt it but it should be with the right gear 
I'd probably find a Levi's store and try lots of the styles on, to see which were most flattering. |
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By *ooBulMan 41 weeks ago
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Ah ha, yes, they are still available but I seriously don't think you will get any for that price even in a charity shop!
One of my female friends tells me charity shops now have a wide range of jeans & quality & brands are good!
The cheapest jean you can get in Notts is in the £30 pound mark.
I have bought & £60-£80 pair of diesel ones that went on the knees in less than 6 months. The Enzo ones are in the £30-£40 pound mark. They are ok.
I like to buy button up jeans as there is more room in the crotch & they are tailored better for us guys as opposed to zip cos once yer trapped yer Percy Plant in them you don't want to get zips again...
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"Are the original Levi's I used to buy in the 70s 501s? I haven't owned a pair for years and I want to get some but I just want straightforward jeans like the ones I paid £3:50 for . "
Costco always seem to have a good stock of 501’s at a reasonable price too |
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"The 501s seemed perfect for slim figured bodies. I'd almost certainly not suit them now, as I'm a little self conscious of my arse - I do like to work and flaunt it but it should be with the right gear
I'd probably find a Levi's store and try lots of the styles on, to see which were most flattering. "
I wear size 10 jeans but my shape might require a different cut nowadays.
I've been put off Levi's now though. I have jeans from Next and bought some from Tesco on someone's recommendation. I don't like stretch denim and I only like the really dark blue.
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"Ah ha, yes, they are still available but I seriously don't think you will get any for that price even in a charity shop!
One of my female friends tells me charity shops now have a wide range of jeans & quality & brands are good!
The cheapest jean you can get in Notts is in the £30 pound mark.
I have bought & £60-£80 pair of diesel ones that went on the knees in less than 6 months. The Enzo ones are in the £30-£40 pound mark. They are ok.
I like to buy button up jeans as there is more room in the crotch & they are tailored better for us guys as opposed to zip cos once yer trapped yer Percy Plant in them you don't want to get zips again...
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Oh I'm not imagining I'll get any for £3:50 now, that's just what I paid for my first ever pair. It was in 1970 I think.
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"Yes they are indeed 501,s and I strongly recommend that you buy them again because your arse will thank you.
Coming to London next month and I’m hoping that the Levi,s place is still in Camden market so I can buy Eve some.
T"
Ok thanks |
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"Sadly disappointed with the last few pairs of 501s they just didn’t last… went on pockets and knees…. Found a decent pair in Next similar to 501s but lasted far better… went to buy more only to find they’ve been discontinued… the search continues! "
I don't think I'll find what I'm looking for the quality seems to have seriously deteriorated. |
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"Are the original Levi's I used to buy in the 70s 501s? I haven't owned a pair for years and I want to get some but I just want straightforward jeans like the ones I paid £3:50 for . "
cmon you want flairs with a vine motif on the flair and platforms |
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"Are the original Levi's I used to buy in the 70s 501s? I haven't owned a pair for years and I want to get some but I just want straightforward jeans like the ones I paid £3:50 for .
Costco always seem to have a good stock of 501’s at a reasonable price too"
Is it a warehouse type place? I don't think there's one round here |
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"Are the original Levi's I used to buy in the 70s 501s? I haven't owned a pair for years and I want to get some but I just want straightforward jeans like the ones I paid £3:50 for . cmon you want flairs with a vine motif on the flair and platforms "
Trust me I had them too |
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"Are the original Levi's I used to buy in the 70s 501s? I haven't owned a pair for years and I want to get some but I just want straightforward jeans like the ones I paid £3:50 for . cmon you want flairs with a vine motif on the flair and platforms
Trust me I had them tooi bet you did
Cheesecloth shirt and loon pants was my favourite "
Did you have a Bay City Rollers scarf aswell. |
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"Are the original Levi's I used to buy in the 70s 501s? I haven't owned a pair for years and I want to get some but I just want straightforward jeans like the ones I paid £3:50 for . cmon you want flairs with a vine motif on the flair and platforms
Trust me I had them tooi bet you did
Cheesecloth shirt and loon pants was my favourite
Did you have a Bay City Rollers scarf aswell. "
Nooooo |
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"Are the original Levi's I used to buy in the 70s 501s? I haven't owned a pair for years and I want to get some but I just want straightforward jeans like the ones I paid £3:50 for . cmon you want flairs with a vine motif on the flair and platforms
Trust me I had them tooi bet you did
Cheesecloth shirt and loon pants was my favourite
Did you have a Bay City Rollers scarf aswell.
Nooooo "
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"Are the original Levi's I used to buy in the 70s 501s? I haven't owned a pair for years and I want to get some but I just want straightforward jeans like the ones I paid £3:50 for . cmon you want flairs with a vine motif on the flair and platforms
Trust me I had them tooi bet you did
Cheesecloth shirt and loon pants was my favourite
Did you have a Bay City Rollers scarf aswell.
Nooooo
Don’t tell me, you were all gooie eyed over David Essex"
I did find him extremely attractive. I was never really a fan of anybody although David Cassidy was beautiful |
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"I loved my 501, size 9l. Fitted my bum and thighs like a glove.
Now wear m&s jeans, they are comfy and affordable. Also make my bum look good
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I have a pair of M and S but I'm not impressed. Mind you I went against my golden rule and bought stretch denim.
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I bought some of the 501 150th versions recently. Shrink to fit and no, i didn't sit in the bath with them on.
Careful with the 502's - they are a slightly stretch fabric and i found quite thin compared to normal. |
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By (user no longer on site) 41 weeks ago
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The best denim I’ve found, that’s thick and holds up ages are A. Golde, Pistola, and Frame. They are all the type you’ll buy a pair and not need to replace them for ages. The oldest pair I have is nearly ten years old and looks new still. |
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"I bought some of the 501 150th versions recently. Shrink to fit and no, i didn't sit in the bath with them on.
Careful with the 502's - they are a slightly stretch fabric and i found quite thin compared to normal. "
I say in the bath with my first pair. My mum was furious |
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"The best denim I’ve found, that’s thick and holds up ages are A. Golde, Pistola, and Frame. They are all the type you’ll buy a pair and not need to replace them for ages. The oldest pair I have is nearly ten years old and looks new still. "
Noted, thank you |
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"I have a pair of 512's that are waaaay comfier than any pair of 501's I've ever owned.
Maybe I just have odd shaped legs... "
What's the difference?
I'm rapidly going off the idea of Levi's now anyway |
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Unbranded, Nudie and Edwin do decent weights but I found it difficult finding the right style between each - that is if you could find sizes in stock. Slim fit would be more skinny fit, tapered seemed more straight cut, regular seemed loose cut. I gave up sending them back but their denim were nice with all three. |
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"Unbranded, Nudie and Edwin do decent weights but I found it difficult finding the right style between each - that is if you could find sizes in stock. Slim fit would be more skinny fit, tapered seemed more straight cut, regular seemed loose cut. I gave up sending them back but their denim were nice with all three."
I feel like a denim innocent. I'll have to look at all the brands suggested. |
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By *bi HaiveMan 41 weeks ago
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"I have a pair of 512's that are waaaay comfier than any pair of 501's I've ever owned.
Maybe I just have odd shaped legs...
What's the difference?
I'm rapidly going off the idea of Levi's now anyway"
The 512's are a tapered leg and slightly more fitted. They're a really good fit around the bum & crotch too. Definitely worth trying on different styles if you can asbthe cut of a pair of jeans makes a hell of a difference on different bodies. |
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"I think I have some somewhere that have not seen for years but will dig them up for you. You might have to turn them up 
I'd only need to take about six inches off the bottom "
I was only 28" waist then btw |
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"I have a pair of 512's that are waaaay comfier than any pair of 501's I've ever owned.
Maybe I just have odd shaped legs...
What's the difference?
I'm rapidly going off the idea of Levi's now anyway
The 512's are a tapered leg and slightly more fitted. They're a really good fit around the bum & crotch too. Definitely worth trying on different styles if you can asbthe cut of a pair of jeans makes a hell of a difference on different bodies. "
If I can steel myself to do it I will. |
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"I think I have some somewhere that have not seen for years but will dig them up for you. You might have to turn them up
I'd only need to take about six inches off the bottom
I was only 28" waist then btw "
That's ok I'll use the cut off bits to extend the waist to fit, another 12 inches ought to do it |
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"I think I have some somewhere that have not seen for years but will dig them up for you. You might have to turn them up
I'd only need to take about six inches off the bottom
I was only 28" waist then btw
That's ok I'll use the cut off bits to extend the waist to fit, another 12 inches ought to do it "
All those home economics skills at the convent will come to hand of course |
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"I think I have some somewhere that have not seen for years but will dig them up for you. You might have to turn them up
I'd only need to take about six inches off the bottom
I was only 28" waist then btw
That's ok I'll use the cut off bits to extend the waist to fit, another 12 inches ought to do it
All those home economics skills at the convent will come to hand of course "
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"Are the original Levi's I used to buy in the 70s 501s? I haven't owned a pair for years and I want to get some but I just want straightforward jeans like the ones I paid £3:50 for . "
I only ever buy Levi's jeans.. You should go into a Levis's shop or outlet and tell them what you're looking for.. They're really helpful and you'll be surprised how good they are now. |
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"Are the original Levi's I used to buy in the 70s 501s? I haven't owned a pair for years and I want to get some but I just want straightforward jeans like the ones I paid £3:50 for .
I only ever buy Levi's jeans.. You should go into a Levis's shop or outlet and tell them what you're looking for.. They're really helpful and you'll be surprised how good they are now. "
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But I don't want to. I want to find a pair, that fit perfectly in the doorstep. |
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"The 501s seemed perfect for slim figured bodies. I'd almost certainly not suit them now, as I'm a little self conscious of my arse - I do like to work and flaunt it but it should be with the right gear
I'd probably find a Levi's store and try lots of the styles on, to see which were most flattering.
I wear size 10 jeans but my shape might require a different cut nowadays.
I've been put off Levi's now though. I have jeans from Next and bought some from Tesco on someone's recommendation. I don't like stretch denim and I only like the really dark blue.
I'm too fussy aren't I "
Definitely not! We like what we do, for our own reasons. I've not worn Levis in ages as I just don't see them suiting me now. It's like finding gold, when you find a brand and style that works well for you. I've reduced my clothes purchasing, as I felt I was getting too much |
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"Are the original Levi's I used to buy in the 70s 501s? I haven't owned a pair for years and I want to get some but I just want straightforward jeans like the ones I paid £3:50 for . "
Bring back memorise I use manage
A jeans shop in the 70s
There lots of vintage shops now im surprise what some are priced at now. Wish you come in my shop
Back in the day . used love getting a shoe lace to pull up the zip to help a young lady try them on . |
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Most high street denim, these days, are so thin you may as well just call them denim coloured trousers.
I’m a denim geek, so I only really buy Japanese denim, as I find that the weight of the denim is far superior to anything American. Brands like Pure Blue Japan, Iron Heart, Oni Denim, Samurai Jeans, will give you a weight of 19oz and up, so they will be very robust and hard wearing. They will also be unsanforised, so that shrink-to-fit that Levi’s used to have is still present.
I use the Rivet And Hide website. |
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"Most high street denim, these days, are so thin you may as well just call them denim coloured trousers.
I’m a denim geek, so I only really buy Japanese denim, as I find that the weight of the denim is far superior to anything American. Brands like Pure Blue Japan, Iron Heart, Oni Denim, Samurai Jeans, will give you a weight of 19oz and up, so they will be very robust and hard wearing. They will also be unsanforised, so that shrink-to-fit that Levi’s used to have is still present.
I use the Rivet And Hide website. "
So true, the weight of denim is key. Lee used to produce a pair of 16oz ÷ back in the day.
Ted Baker and Replay jeans have both stood the test of time!
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"Do you have any western stores? I mean cowboy western, they have new jean companies that might have what you want"
Not that I know of. I'm going to follow up on some of the suggestions made on here but I'm rapidly going off the idea. |
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"Do you have any western stores? I mean cowboy western, they have new jean companies that might have what you want
Not that I know of. I'm going to follow up on some of the suggestions made on here but I'm rapidly going off the idea. "
Don't believe everything you read on fab OP lol |
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My word nearly £80 now plus no Nick Kamen to advertise for anybody that remembers that far back
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Right! Going from the replies here I think 501s might not suit my hip to waist ratio nowadays. It seems also that the denim quality isn't like it used to be in terms of weight etc.
I'm going to look at some of the brands suggested and either go for one of those or give up on the idea and get a pair from Primark  (i have had their jeans before and they're not bad).
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"The 501s date back to the 1870's, but there were always several "models" available. The 501's are the "Premium" Jeans.
Unless you were buying skinnyfit, flares, boot-cut, etc..., your 1970's jeans were probably 501s
Cal
That's what I wanted to know. Thank you.
I wasn't wearing them in the 1870s though "
What were you wearing? |
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"The 501s date back to the 1870's, but there were always several "models" available. The 501's are the "Premium" Jeans.
Unless you were buying skinnyfit, flares, boot-cut, etc..., your 1970's jeans were probably 501s
Cal
That's what I wanted to know. Thank you.
I wasn't wearing them in the 1870s though
What were you wearing?"
I was just starting to wear a bustle |
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By *ty31Man 41 weeks ago
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"Well after seeing comments that 501's have buttons, I looked at mine and they're 511's, which might be why they have a zip. They're very lightweight anyway, so I have no clue about 501's  "
Yeah, 511 have a zip. I prefer the 511 to 501, they fit around the waist a bit better and are slim enough thru the leg.
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not 806?
Haven’t worn a pair since before the pandemic lol