Kid's Sizing Guide

FAQ:  Are the board shorts true to size?  Since we all know that specs can vary for a given size across brands, we suggest buying according to the size chart below.  They are true to the size chart.    

FAQ:  What is the difference (for women's board shorts) between lower rise, regular rise, and high rise?  Read our Rise Guide

How Our Sizing Works:  

Our sizing chart for non-elastic styles is designed to allow you to select a fool-proof size.  Simply measure a pair of your best fitting non-elastic shorts or pants as shown below.

In this example, this SIZE 4 measures 13" across (26" circumference).  On our size chart a SZ 4 is shown as 24.5" - 26".  The waist easily gets smaller by 1.5" just by drawing the tabs together with the drawstring.

So, just measure your faves.  Double that number and compare it to our size chart below.  Bingo.  (Note that these board shorts will accommodate hip sizes approx. 10" wider than waist measurements)

Womens NON-Elastic Waist by Xelosette / Grizzo Girl

 

SIZE	Waist (measured about 1.5 inches below belly button where top of waistband is)	Hips (inches)
0	21 1/2 - 23	29 - 33
2	23 1/2 - 25	33 1/2 - 35
4	25 1/2 - 27	35 1/2 - 37
6	27 1/2 - 29	37 1/2 - 39
8	29 1/2 - 31	39 1/2 - 41
10	31 1/2 - 33	41 1/2 - 43
12	33 1/2 - 35	43 1/2 - 45
14	35 1/2 - 37	45 1/2 - 47
16	37 1/2 - 39	47 1/2 - 49
18	39 1/2 - 41	49 1/2 -51
20	41 1/2 - 43	51 1/2 - 53
22	43 /1/2 - 45	53 1/2 - 55
24	45 1/2 - 47	55 1/2 -57
26	47 1/2 - 49	57 1/2 - 59
28	49 1/2 - 51	59 1/2 - 61

Womens Elastic Waist by Xelosette

 

Men’s Fixed (non-elastic) Waist by Xelos Brand

Our board shorts are sized such that the size is the actual circumference of the waistband.  For example, a "SZ 38" will have a waistband that measures 38" like in the photo below.  In this example, you may have 38's in your closet that measure 40" in circumference (when measured like in the photo).  Therefore, we recommend measuring your best fitting shorts/pants and ordering the corresponding size from us (in inches) as compared to ordering from the size tag sewn into your favorites.

For example, our size 38" waist (as shown in the photo above) will have a waistband with a 38" circumference (19" X 2)

Mens Elastic Waist 

SZ SM     28" - 30"  Waist

SZ MD     31" - 34'  Waist

SZ LG     35" - 38'  Waist

SZ XL     39" - 42"  Waist

SZ 2X     43" - 46"  Waist

SZ 3X     47" - 50"  Waist

SZ 4X     51" - 54"  Waist

 

Kids

Use the chart below to convert a numerical boys size (4-20) or a lettered size (XS-2X) to approximate waist size in inches.  The size range we offer in kids fixed (non elastic) waist board shorts is 22" - 27" in 1" increments (22", 23", 24", 25", 26", 27").  Waist sizes of 28" and up are in the Men's Department.