Women's Size Chart

Unless otherwise indicated, these are the actual measurements of the product. Choose the product based on your own actual measurements and your preference for fit. Typically, the product should be just slightly larger than your own measurement. Each style has more detailed fitting descriptions.
Unless otherwise stated, all sizes are Misses sizes. A size 20, is a Misses size 20, not a Women's 20. If you are used to wearing Women's sizes, and are buying a misses size, you may need to order one to two sizes larger. If it is a plus size, we will explicitly state that, and numbered sizes will have a "W" after them.
All measurements are approximates with slight actual differences from item to item.
We recommend you tape-measure yourself to insure best possible fit.
Our goal is to have every pair of women's shorts fit at knee-length. This is defined as the bottom of the hem somewhere between the top and the middle of the kneecap for customers of average height.
All inseam measurements are from the crotch to the bottom of the inside seam at the hem.
All outseam measurements are from the top of the waistband on the side of the waist to the bottom of the outside seam at the hem.
All waistband measurements are with the shorts buttoned, and with no slack in the waistband (but the waistband unstretched except where noted for drawstring styles). We recommend measuring yourself around the waist where the style is worn, as described below with each style.
All hip measurements are approximately 9" from the top of the waistband, at the widest part of the hip area of the product.
All measurements are in inches.
While we have attempted to give you as much accurate information as possible here, we cannot guarantee a proper fit based on this chart. Reliance on this chart does not entitle you to a refund of your postage, or other allowances contrary to our stated policies. Click here to read our policies regarding sizing and returns.
If you have questions about the sizing of an item that are not answered here, email customerservice@kneeshorts.com.
Buying clothing online can be tricky and involves an element of risk. Getting proper fit through the mail is a trial-and-error process. No specific industry standards exist for sizing (especially for ladies' sizes). What size you may wear in another brand or from another store may or may not be equivalent to the sizing of the product you are ordering. In addition, due to the mass production processes involved in making clothing and the fact that KneeShorts uses a variety of manufacturers, there is no guarantee of consistent sizing from style-to-style and even within the same style. While our return and exchange rate for all our customers is only 10-15%, some customers may become frustrated by trying to get the best size for each of the styles ordered - especially since this trial-and-error process may cost additional amounts for postage. We attempt to give generalized fitting information in our size charts, but there is no guarantee that a particular pair of shorts will be the same measurements as the size chart. While we greatly appreciate your business, if you are not comfortable with the risks involved in attempting to find your correct size, we suggest that buying through the mail may not be something you want to do.

Cotton Flat-front Short
Twill Trail Short
Pleated Twill Short
Drawstring Twill Short
White Drawstring Twill Short
Board Shorts
Twill Skirt
Cargo Shorts with Zip-On Pants
Athletic Capris
Plus Size Plaid Bermuda Short
Denim Bermuda Short
Gloria Vanderbilt Bermuda Short
Nautica Clam Digger Capri
Denim Carpenter Short
Tank Camisole
Trimshaper Swimsuits
Mainstream Swimsuit

Women's Cotton Flat-Front Short:

This short sits just below the waist and has a loose fit through the legs. Hips are measured about 9" below the waistband. These are the actual measurements of the product. Choose a product that has a waistband slightly larger than your own. All sizes are misses sizes. All sizes have 12" Inseam. Click here for general size chart instructions.

Size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18
Waistband	28	30	31	32	32	33	35	35

Women's Twill Trail Short:

Hips are measured about 9" below the waistband. These are the actual measurements of the product. Choose a product that has a waistband slightly larger than your own, and verify that hips are at least larger than your own. All sizes are misses sizes. All sizes have 12" Inseam. Click here for general size chart instructions.

Size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24
Outseam	21 ½	22	22	22	23	23	23	23	23 ½	23 ½	24
Waistband	29	29	30	31	32	33	33 ½	34	35	36	37
Hips	40	41	41 ½	42	43	44	45	45 ½	46	46 ½	47

Women's Pleated Twill Short:

This style is worn at the waistline - the most narrow part of your torso. Hips are measured about 9" below the waistband. These are the actual measurements of the product. Choose a product that has a waistband slightly larger than your waist. This style is pleated and does not fit tightly in the hips or legs. Therefore, the hip measurements of the product will be quite a bit bigger than your actual hip measurements. All sizes are misses sizes. All sizes have 12" inseam. Click here for general size chart instructions.

Size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24
Outseam	23	23 ½	23 ½	24	24 ¼	24 ½	24 ¾	24 ¾	25	25 ½	25 ½
Waistband	28	29	30 ½	31 ½	33 ½	34 ½	36 ½	38	39	42	43
Hips	43	45	46	47	48	50	51	52	54	56	57

Women's Drawstring Twill Short:

This style has an elastic waist, with drawstring also. This style runs smaller in the hips than usual in sizes XL and 2XL, thus the larger sizes fit misses sizes that are smaller than typical. This style will shrink when first washed. Sizing in chart below takes some shrinkage into account, but cooler temperatures should be used. All sizes are misses sizes. The inseam length for this style is 12". Click here for general size chart instructions.

Size	S	M	L	XL	2XL
Misses' Size Equivalent	2-4	6	8	10	12

Women's White Drawstring Twill Short:

This style has an elastic waist, with drawstring. It is generally worn at the waist but is adaptable to individual preferences. This style should not shrink much when washed. Sizes S, M, L run true to size. Sizes XL and 2XL run small. All sizes are misses sizes. The inseam length for this style is 12". Click here for general size chart instructions.

Size	S	M	L	XL	2XL
Misses' Size Equivalent	2-4	6-8	10	12	14

Women's Elastic Waist Board Short:

Full elastic waist. The hips were measured at 7" below the waistband. Front rise is measured from seam at crotch up to the top of the waistband in front. Back rise is from the same seam to the top of the back waistband. Choose a size with all measurements larger than your own. All sizes are misses sizes. Inseam length is 12". Click here for general size chart instructions.

Size	S	M	L	XL	2XL	3XL
Misses equivalent	0-2	4-6	8-10	12-14	16-18	18-20
Waistband (no stretch)	27	28.5	30.5	33	36	39.5
Waistband (full stretch)	37.5	39	41	43.5	46.5	50
Hips - 7" below waist	40	41.5	43.5	46	49	52.5
Front rise	11	12	12.5	13	13.5	14
Back rise	14.5	15	15.5	16	16.5	17

Women's Twill Skirt:

Order one size larger than your usual size. This will allow for some shrinkage with first wash, and running somewhat small. All sizes are misses sizes. Length: 36". The back slit is about 14". Click here for general size chart instructions.

Women's Cargo Shorts with Zip-On Pants:

All sizes are misses sizes. All sizes have 12" inseam for shorts. Cotton twill pants: Have a 30 1/2" inseam, Stone & Olive: Run one size small, Khaki: True to size.
Nylon Pants: Have a 29 1/2" inseam. Run 2 sizes small. Click here for general size chart instructions.

Ladies' Athletic Capris:

Juniors sizing, and these run one size small. If you typically wear a junior's small, order a medium. If you wear a misses' small, consider ordering two sizes up depending on how juniors typically fit you. There's not much difference between the XL and the 1XL. The 1XL is just a bit larger in the waist. Click here for general size chart instructions.

Ladies' Plus Size Plaid Bermuda Shorts:

The fabric is 3% spandex, so there is a little stretch. The hips were measured at 9" below the waistband. Front rise is measured from seam at crotch up to the top of the waistband in front. Back rise is from the same seam to the top of the back waistband. Choose a size with all measurements larger than your own. These are plus sizes, but in S, M, L, which is unusual, so typical plus sizing using numbers is included in the chart below. Brand is "The Clothing Company". Click here for general size chart instructions.

Size	S	M	L
Women's Plus size equivalent	12W	14W-16W	18W-20W
Inseam	13	13.5	14
Outseam	23	24	25.5
Waistband (no stretch)	35	38	41
Hips - 9" below waist	42	46	48.5
Front rise	10	11	11
Back rise	13.5	14.5	14.5
Leg Opening	20	21.5	23

Ladies' Denim Bermuda Shorts:

The fabric is 3% spandex, so there is a little stretch. The hips were measured at 9" below the waistband. Front rise is measured from seam at crotch up to the top of the waistband in front. Back rise is from the same seam to the top of the back waistband. Choose a size with all measurements larger than your own. Brand is "Nina Rossi". Click here for general size chart instructions.

Size	6	8	10	12	14	16
Inseam	16.25	16.5	16.5	16.5	16.5	16.75
Waistband (no stretch)	30	31	32	33	34	36
Hips - 9" below waist	38.5	39	39.75	40.5	42	43
Front rise	9.5	9.5	9.75	9.75	10	10.5
Back rise	13.25	13.5	14	14.5	14.75	15

Ladies' Gloria Vanderbilt Bermuda Shorts:

The fabric is 2% spandex, so there is a little stretch. The hips were measured at 9" below the waistband. Front rise is measured from seam at crotch up to the top of the waistband in front. Back rise is from the same seam to the top of the back waistband. Choose a size with all measurements larger than your own. Brand is "Gloria Vanderbilt". Click here for general size chart instructions.

Size	6	8	10	12	14	16
Inseam	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.75	15	15
Waistband (no stretch)	30	30.5	31	32.5	36	38
Hips - 9" below waist	40	40.5	41	42	44	46
Front rise	9	9.5	9.5	9.5	10	10.5
Back rise	13	13.25	13.25	14	14	14

Ladies' Nautica Clam Digger Capri

This is the Nautica size chart. Find your own measurements on this chart, then find the appropriate size at the top of the column. Click here for general size chart instructions.

Size	S	M	L	XL
Misses' Size Equivalent	2-4	6-8	10-12	14-16
Waist	26-27	28-29	30-31.5	33-34.5
Hips	35.5-36.5	37.5-38.5	39.5-41	42.5-44

Women's Carpenter Denim Short:

This style is worn at the natural waistline. Like all denim, these shorts will shrink a little out of the dryer, but will stretch some while wearing. All sizes are misses sizes. Fit tight like jeans at top, and have no stretch built in. Consider going up a size if you want them to fit a bit looser. Prewashed. All sizes have a 12" Inseam. Click here for general size chart instructions.

Size	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24
Waistband	27	28	29	31	32	34	36	37	39	40	41

Tank Camisoles

Generally, order the size you'd typically wear in a ladies' cotton knit top. Side-seam length from under arm to bottom of camisole is 18" for regular tank, about 19" for lace tank. The following chart is different than most of ours. Measure yourself, keeping the measuring tape comfortably loose, then find your measurement in the chart below. These are not actual measurements of the product. Click here for general size chart instructions.

Cami Size	S	M	L
Usual misses size	4-6	8-10	12-14
Bust	32-34	36-38	40-42
Waist	27-28	30-32	33-35

TrimShaper Swimwear

Measure yourself, keeping the measuring tape comfortably loose, then find your measurement in the chart below. These are not actual measurements of the product. Use this guide to find the recommended size based on our own measurements. Click here for general size chart instructions.

Swim Set Size	10	12	14	16	18
Bust	37	38.5	40	41.5	43
Waist	28.5	30	31.5	33	34.5
Low Hip	39	40.5	42	43.5	45

Mainstream Swimwear

Swim Set Size	S	M	L	XL
Misses Size	4-6	8-10	12-14	16
Bust	33.5-34.5	35.5-36.5	38-39.5	41
Waist	25-26	27-28	29.5-31	32.5
Low Hip	36-37	38-39	40.5-42	43.5