Women'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)

 

Women's NON-Elastic Waist  

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

 

Women's Elastic Waist