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How do Dovetail pants, tops, and accessories fit?

Here are some tips for finding your size!

Measure your waist and hips, using a flexible tape measure (plastic or fabric), and measure the narrowest part of your torso and the fullest part of your hips, across your rear. Check your measurements against our size charts. 

Measurement charts are meant to be one of many tools in your toolbox in finding the right fit. Use them as one of many factors in deciding size. Your measurements may show that you could fit into more than one size. Please choose based on your preferred level of compression. Each product has a stretch level indicator. For high stretch fabrics, consider sizing down.

While these charts may work for most, we know it won't work for all. If you have a beautiful unique body shape and need some additional guidance, please send us a message via our Contact Us page for a fit consultation.

I'm between sizes. What should I get?

If you find that your waist measurement falls within the range for one size but your hip measurement falls within the other, here are some tips:

  • Example: your waist would fit a size 6, but your hips would fit a size 2. Pick the bigger size, or split the difference if the fabric is stretchy.
  • Stick to stretchy fabrics, or choose the bigger size.

Please see our Size Guide page with more details about our sizes, fabrics, and fits.

If you need more help, send us a message via our Contact Us page and be sure to include some info:

  • natural waist (narrowest part of your torso)
  • hips (at the fullest point, across your rear)
  • inseam
  • general body shape
  • any other info that you think will be helpful

Now let's find you some pants!


My size is out of stock.

It's exciting that our products sell so quickly, but we want every woman to get what she wants! If your size is out, please click on the "Sold Out - Get Notified!" link that pops up on the product page. Your email address will be put on a priority list and you will be notified when more products become available again. 

If you don't see a notification button, it might mean that that product is being discontinued. Please contact us if you'd like us to double-check.


When will Dovetail offer extended sizes in more styles?

As a small, young brand, we have a ways to go before we can call ourselves truly democratic in sizing. We understand that inclusivity goes beyond numbers and requires holistic approaches to different body types from multiple points of view. As women ourselves, we also know it sucks when you love a piece of clothing, but it doesn’t fit. Know that if our apparel does not fit you, we hear and see you. And we are walking the talk behind the scenes. Increasing options for women is what got us started in the first place. We pledge to continue to do more, for more bodies.

Most styles are available in sizes 0–18 or XS-XXXL, and in our most popular styles and fabrics, we offer extended sizing from 000–24. See the full line-up of extended sizing products here.


If there's something you'd like to suggest to us, please let us know!


Where can I try on Dovetail products?

We are thrilled that various local and national retailers now carry our products! Please see our Where to Buy page for our current store locations. Not every store carries every style, so please check with them first to see what they have!

Why are some products discontinued?

The decision to discontinue an item is based on multiple factors, including production costs, sales performance, and the desire to introduce new styles and fabrics. We value customer feedback and share it with our Product Development team, which is taken into consideration during the product development process.

If there's a product that you loved but was discontinued, please feel free to share that with us. Who knows - we may bring back something if enough of you let us know!