What You’ll Need

    A soft, flexible measuring tape (the kind used for sewing works best)

    A mirror, or a helper, for the most accurate reading

    Comfortable, well-fitting underwear on, for a realistic measurement

Step 1: Measure Your Waist

Wrap the tape around your natural waistline — generally at or just above the belly button, where your body naturally creases when you bend slightly to one side. Keep the tape snug but not tight, and make sure it stays level all the way around.

Step 2: Measure Your Hips

Wrap the tape around the fullest, widest part of your hips and bottom

— typically a few inches below the waistline. Again, keep it level and snug, not pulled tight.

Step 3: Note Both Numbers

Write down both your waist and hip measurements — most sizing charts use a range covering both, so having both numbers (not just one) gives the most accurate match.

Step 4: Compare to the Brand’s Size Chart

Check your two measurements against the specific brand’s chart — sizing isn’t standardized across brands, so a “Large” in one brand may sit differently in another.

Common Measuring Mistakes to Avoid

    Measuring over bulky clothing (adds inches that skew the result)

    Pulling the tape too tight (gives a false, smaller reading)

    Measuring only the waist and ignoring hip measurement, especially for pear or hourglass body shapes

If You’re Between Sizes

When your measurement falls between two sizes on the chart, sizing up generally gives a more comfortable, breathable fit than sizing down — comfort and containment both benefit from a touch of room rather than tightness.

The Bottom Line

Two accurate measurements — waist and hips — checked against the actual brand chart, is all it takes to get sizing right the first time.

Get it right the first time. The Bestiee Pull-Up Pants size chart at bestiee.com makes matching your measurements to the perfect fit simple.

1. What Happens If Your Incontinence Pants Are Too Small or Too Big?

Sizing issues are one of the most common (and most fixable) reasons people feel let down by an incontinence product. Here’s what actually happens at each end of the sizing spectrum — and how to spot it quickly.

If They’re Too Small

    Red marks or indentation around the waist or leg openings after wear

    Restricted movement, especially when sitting, bending, or walking for extended periods

    Reduced breathability, since tight elastic can press fabric closer to skin and limit airflow

    A shorter comfortable wear time, since discomfort sets in earlier than it should

If They’re Too Big

    Gapping at the legs or waist, which is one of the most common causes of leaks — not a failure of absorbency, but a fit issue

    Shifting during movement, meaning the product isn’t sitting

where it needs to be to do its job

A bulkier, less discreet feel since excess fabric doesn't sit close to the body the way a properly fitted pant does

Reduced confidence, simply from constantly adjusting or feeling unsure of the fit

Why Getting This Right Matters More Than People Expect

It’s easy to assume a leak or discomfort means the product itself isn’t working — but very often, it’s simply a sizing mismatch. The exact same product, in the correct size, typically performs completely differently.

How to Fix It Quickly

1.   Re-measure your waist and hips (see our measuring guide for the full steps)

2.   Compare against the specific brand’s size chart, not general clothing sizing

3.   If you’re between two sizes, size up for the best balance of comfort and containment

When to Try a Different Size Altogether

If you’ve measured accurately and are still experiencing gapping, marks, or discomfort, don’t hesitate to try the next size up or down — body shape varies, and a slightly different fit within the same size range can make a noticeable difference.

The Bottom Line

Most fit-related frustrations come down to sizing, not the product itself — a quick re-measure and size check usually solves it completely.

The right fit changes everything. Use the Bestiee Pull-Up Pants size chart at bestiee.com to find your perfect, comfortable match.