Women's Size Chart

• 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.
• 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, you may need to order one to two sizes larger.
• 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.
• 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 KneeShorts' sizing. 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.

5 Pocket Denim Short
Carpenter Denim Short
Denim Rollup Capri
Poplin Flat-front Short
Twill Trail Short
Pleated Twill Short
Drawstring Twill Short
White Drawstring Twill Short
Board Shorts
Twill Skirt
Zip-Off Pant
Tank Camisole
Swimsuit
DownEast Shirts

Women's 5 Pocket 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. This style runs true to size. Prewashed. All sizes have a 12" Inseam. Click here for general size chart instructions.  

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. This style runs one size small. Prewashed. All sizes have a 12" Inseam. Click here for general size chart instructions.  

Women's Denim Rollup Capri:

This style is worn at the natural waistline. All sizes are misses sizes. Larger sizes are not plus sizes, but misses sizes. This style runs true to size. These have 2% spandex, so have a little stretch. These are the measurements of the actual product. You should pick the size that is the same or a little larger than your own measurements. Hips are measured at 6" below the top of the waistband. Inseam is before rolling up the hem. Click here for general size chart instructions.  

Women's Poplin 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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.

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 Zip-Off Pant:

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.  

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.  

Swim Tops and Swim Shorts

Below are size equivalents to misses' numbered sizes. These are guidelines only. The top does stretch, and the bottom has a partial elastic waistband. 7" inseam on the swim short.
The new pink flower and red flower shorts run a little bigger than the other colors. Click here for general size chart instructions.  

DownEast Camisole and Short Sleeve Crew

These shirts are designed to be fitted yet comfortable. Consider whether you will wear the shirt as an under or outershirt and your personal preference on fit. The size chart will provide general size recommendations, but you may find you like the shirts less or more fitted in the waist and chest. In this case order up or down a size. DownEast Basics shirts are long. It is not necessary to go up a size for length.
Click here for general size chart instructions.