How to Know When It’s Time to Size Up Your Incontinence Pants

The Clearest Sign: Gapping

If you’re noticing gaps at the leg openings or waistband when standing or moving, that’s the number one signal your current size may now be too small — not a sign the product isn’t working.

Red Marks or Indentation

Marks left on the skin around the waist or legs after wear point to a fit that’s become too tight — a clear cue to check the next size up.

More Frequent Leaks Without a Change in Habits

If leaks are happening more often despite no change in your absorbency level or routine, sizing is one of the first things worth checking — before assuming you need a higher absorbency product.

Reduced Comfort or Restricted Movement

If pants that used to feel comfortable now feel tight, restrictive, or noticeable under clothing throughout the day, that’s a sign to re-measure.

Life Changes Worth Reassessing Sizing For

    Postpartum recovery, as the body changes over weeks and months

    Weight changes, gradual or sudden

    Recovery from surgery affecting the waist or hip area

Simply time passing — bodies shift gradually, and it’s worth rechecking sizing periodically rather than assuming it never changes

How to Re-Check Your Size

1.   Re-measure your current waist and hip circumference

2.   Compare against the size chart again, not your memory of your last size

3.   If you’re now between sizes, size up rather than sticking with the smaller option

The Bottom Line

If you’re seeing gapping, marks, more frequent leaks, or reduced comfort, it’s worth re-measuring rather than assuming the product itself needs to change. Often, sizing up solves the issue completely.

Re-check your fit anytime. The full Bestiee Pull-Up Pants size chart (M, L, XL) is available at bestiee.com — quick to check, and worth revisiting whenever your body does.