If you've been on Tik Tok, Instagram or just in real life recently you may have noticed a weird trend... everybody is wearing the Levi's Ribcage and 501 jeans. So what is it about these jeans that has got everyone so obsessed? For starters, the Ribcage style is insanely flattering on pretty much every body type. The super high waisted and straight leg look elongates your legs and makes your waist look tiny. And even though the 501s are a bit more relaxed in fit, they still manage to give you that hourglass shape that we all crave.

Influencer faves the Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans are your perfect everyday (and night) pair. They look just as good with a t-shirt and sneakers as they do with a black crop top and heels and seem to suit just about everyone that slides 'em on their pins. But what is it that makes this style so darn flattering?

• They've got a soaring 12" rise - Levi's highest high rise yet - and a button fly that has this magic way of sucking everything in and giving a snatched waist without feeling like you're going to pass out from lack of oxygen.
• The super high rise combined with a straight cut is a leg-lengthening DREAM.
• The straight leg silhouette also hits at a perfect ankle-grazing length, which means they look just as good with sneakers as they do with heels.
• They hug the waist perfectly (no pesky gap at the top), lift the butt, hold in the thighs - honestly the Ribcage is like the Spanx of denim.

SHOP RIBCAGE

Close your eyes. Think 'jeans'. Now open. They were 501s right? That's because Levi's are the OG denim brand and the 501s are the literal blueprint for every pair of jeans in existence. They've been around since 1873 and have been worn by everyone from James Dean to Marilyn Monroe. So it's no surprise that they're still one of the most popular styles today. So what's to love?

• Slightly more relaxed than the Ribcage, the 501s are the ultimate androgenous-cool jean. The high waisted, straight leg silhouette is insanely flattering and the slightly relaxed fit means they're comfortable AF.
• The Levi's 501s have been a staple in everyone's wardrobe since they were first designed back in the 1800s and it's easy to see why they've stood the test of time - they look good on everyone from bikers and '90s grunge kids to mums on the school run
• They get better with age. The denim loses some of its rigidity, you get those perfectly faded details and the wash softens. And because the 501 is never not stylish, with these badboys once you own them they'll stay in your wardrobe for life.

But what makes the Ribcage and 501s so special? We here at North Beach think it's a combination of the perfect fit, Levi's rich history and the fact that they go with pretty much everything. Whether you're dressing them up with a blazer and heels or keeping it casual with a t-shirt and sneakers, these jeans are always a good idea.

So if you haven't already, check out a pair of red tabs. For a limited time only we're offering FREE returns on denim so you can try away to your heart's content and in the comfort of your own home until you find the perfect wash/size/style for you. And trust us, you'll be as obsessed as the rest of us in no time.

Happy denim hunting! North Beach xoxo.