Does the Ribcage Straight run big or small?

What size should you buy?

Your usual size (wxL)

Suggestion uses this line’s fit offset (+1 size steps). Cut/fit notes matter as much as the label — check returns.

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Fit notes

Highest Levi’s rise; hugs waist; rigid washes unforgiving when sitting

Stretch

Often rigid or 1% elastane — check wash

Rise

high

Size system

wxL

Summary

Levi’s Ribcage Straight sits at an extreme high rise and often feels small versus Wedgie or 501 Women’s at the same waist number — especially on rigid washes. Size up if between sizes or you need to sit comfortably. Measure your natural waist, not where mid-rise jeans usually rest. Partial because stretch washes and body shape split the camps.

Sources: Karin Emily Levi’s guide (Ribcage runs very small — often size up) · The Mom Edit Ribcage try-on (size up 1–2; little stretch) · Tellar women’s Levi’s (Ribcage TTS at waist only if you measure natural high waist) · Last reviewed: 2026-08-12 · methodology

Size ladder

Reference ladder for convert logic — not a full brand body chart. The table is crawlable; the interactive tool above applies this line’s offset.

Waist (W)	Step
28	0
29	1
30	2
31	3
32	4
33	5
34	6
36	7
38	8

Other Levi's lines

• 501 Original Fit (true to size)
• 505 Regular (true to size)
• 511 Slim (runs narrow)
• 512 Slim Taper (runs narrow)
• 550 Relaxed (runs wide)
• Wedgie Straight (runs small)

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