Finding Your Perfect Skort Fit at Every Size
Ordering activewear online comes with a very specific kind of anxiety. You can't try it on first, you're working from a size chart and a bit of hope, and if it's wrong, you're stuck sending it back and starting again.
It's a particular kind of frustration too, because it's rarely the size chart's fault entirely. Most of us have grown used to sizing that varies wildly between brands, so even a genuinely accurate chart can feel like a gamble if you've been caught out before. That worry doesn't need to be part of the process. Here's exactly how to measure yourself, read our size chart properly, and order with confidence rather than crossed fingers.
How to Measure Yourself for a Skort
Two measurements matter for a skort: your waist and your hip. Get those right and you're most of the way to the correct size.
To measure your waist, wrap a tape measure around the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above your belly button, and keep the tape snug but not tight. For your hip, measure around the fullest part, typically at the widest point across your seat, keeping the tape level all the way round rather than tilted. It helps to measure over close-fitting clothing rather than bulky layers, and to stand naturally rather than pulling in or holding your breath, since that gives a truer number than trying to measure your "best" version of yourself.
It's worth doing this once properly rather than guessing from memory or an old pair of leggings, since bodies change over time and sizing between brands rarely lines up neatly anyway. A tape measure takes two minutes and removes almost all of the guesswork from what comes next.
If you're between two sizes once you've got your numbers, it's generally worth sizing up rather than down, particularly if you want room to move through a full range of motion rather than feeling restricted mid-stride.
Reading FLANCI's Size Chart
Once you've got your waist and hip measurements, our size charts page gives you exact figures to compare them against, covering the full 2XS to 4XL range rather than general guesswork.
The chart lists a measurement range for each size, so don't worry if your numbers sit right at the edge of one size or the start of the next; that's normal, and it's exactly why the range exists rather than a single fixed number. If your waist and hip measurements point to two different sizes on the chart, it's usually worth going with whichever size fits your hip measurement, since a slightly roomier waist is easier to live with than a snug hip.
It's also worth measuring yourself again if it's been a while since you last checked, rather than assuming your size in one brand automatically carries over to another, or even that your own measurements from a year or two ago still apply. Bodies change, and there's nothing wrong with that; it's just worth a fresh measurement rather than an old assumption. And if you've genuinely got a question the chart doesn't answer, our team is happy to help you work it out rather than leaving you to guess.
Why 2XS to 4XL Is One Range, Not Two
FLANCI's 2XS to 4XL range is built to one considered standard throughout, not a standard collection with a separate plus-size version bolted on afterwards.
That distinction matters more than it sounds. A lot of activewear treats larger sizes as an afterthought, a straightforward scale-up of a pattern designed for someone else's body, and it shows in the fit: seams that sit wrong, pockets that were never resized properly, fabric that behaves differently once it's stretched further than it was designed for. None of that is inevitable. It's a choice, often a cost-saving one, and it's one we deliberately didn't make.
Every FLANCI skort, whatever size you're in, is built to the same 7.5-inch inseam, with the same deep, zip-free pockets and the same heavier fabric weight. None of that changes depending on your size. A 2XS and a 4XL are built to the same standard, not two different standards sharing a label, which is really the whole point of designing a size chart around one range rather than treating extended sizes as a separate afterthought.
Common Fit Questions, Answered
A few questions come up more than most when people are deciding what to order.
On waist fit, most of our skorts include a drawcord, so you can fine-tune the waistband once it arrives rather than relying entirely on getting the size exactly right from the chart alone. On hip fit, the skirt layer is cut with enough ease to move comfortably through a full stride, so it's designed to sit close without gripping. On pocket depth, every FLANCI skort uses the same deep, zip-free pocket design regardless of size, so there's no version of the range where pockets are an afterthought. And on inseam consistency, the 7.5-inch built-in shorts inseam stays exactly the same across the whole 2XS to 4XL range, so it's one less variable to think about once you've settled on a size.
There's No "Correct" Body for a Skort
If you've spent any time worrying whether your body is the "right" shape for a skort, it isn't a real concern. There isn't a correct body for this, or for any activewear.
The whole point of building one range from 2XS to 4XL, to the same standard throughout, is that fit is about finding your size within that range, not about qualifying for it. Whatever your height, shape, or proportions, the range was built with you in mind, not as an exception to a standard designed around someone else.
Fit Is About Confidence, Not a Single Right Answer
Finding your perfect fit isn't about hitting some exact, universal number. It's about ending up in a skort that moves the way you need it to and lets you stop thinking about it once you're out the door.
That's really what all of this comes down to: a size chart you can trust, a range built to the same standard throughout, and the confidence to order without second-guessing yourself. If you want to see the full range once you've found your size, our full skorts collection is the place to start, and our plus-size running skorts guide has more on specific styles across the range if you want inspiration alongside the sizing detail.
Common Questions, Answered
How do I know what size skort to order?
Measure your waist and hip and compare against FLANCI's size chart, which runs consistently from 2XS to 4XL.
Do FLANCI skorts fit true to size?
They're designed to a single considered standard across the range; if you're between sizes, check the size chart for guidance.
Are pockets the same size across all skort sizes?
Every FLANCI skort is built with the same deep, zip-free pocket design regardless of size.
