Ken™ Board Shorts - Size Guide
Ken™ x DIM MAK COLLECTION®
80s Neon Print Board Shorts - Size Guide
How to measure
Grab a soft measuring tape. Measure over underwear only — no jeans, no layers.
- Waist — wrap the tape around your natural waist (the narrowest part, usually above your belly button). keep it snug but not tight.
- Hips — measure around the fullest part of your hips and seat, about 8" below your waist.
- Inseam — measure from your crotch seam down to the bottom of your ankle. if you're measuring yourself, stand straight with feet together.
All measurements below are in inches. If you're between sizes, size up — these shorts have a stretchy waist with significant give (see stretch waist note below).
WAIST GUIDE
Use your natural waist measurement to find your size.
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|
S |
M |
L |
XL |
2XL |
3XL |
|
DMC Waist (ease) |
31.5" |
33.5" |
35.4" |
37.4" |
39.4" |
41.3" |
|
DMC Waist (stretch) |
40.2" |
42.1" |
44.1" |
46.1" |
48.0" |
50.0" |
|
Traditional US |
28–30" |
32–34" |
36–38" |
40–42" |
44–46" |
48–50" |
Stretch waist note: This style has a drawcord waistband with significant stretch. If your waist sits between two sizes, or if you typically size up for comfort, the stretch will accommodate you. The waist extends ~8–9" across all sizes when fully stretched.
HIP GUIDE
This style runs 2–4" wider than traditional US sizing through sizes S–XL, intentional for the relaxed board short silhouette.
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|
S |
M |
L |
XL |
2XL |
3XL |
|
DMC Hip |
42.5" |
44.5" |
46.5" |
48.4" |
50.4" |
52.4" |
|
Traditional US |
38–40" |
40–42" |
42–44" |
44–46" |
48–50" |
52–54" |
Fit notes
- Relaxed fit — roomier through the hip and thigh than standard sizing, especially in S–XL
- Inseam is 8.1" across all sizes — true short length, consistent with board short construction
- Back rise runs slightly longer than conventional (~1–2") for added coverage and a skate-inspired look
- If you're between sizes on waist AND hip, size up — the stretch waist will take care of the waist difference
- If you're between sizes only on the waist, the stretch waist has you covered — go by your hip measurement
All measurements in inches. Garment measurements taken flat. circ/2 values doubled for full-circumference comparison.
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Measurement |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
2XL |
3XL |
|
Waist (ease, full circ.) |
31.5" |
33.5" |
35.4" |
37.4" |
39.4" |
41.3" |
|
Waist (stretch, full circ.) |
40.2" |
42.1" |
44.1" |
46.1" |
48.0" |
50.0" |
|
Hip (full circ.) |
42.5" |
44.5" |
46.5" |
48.4" |
50.4" |
52.4" |
|
Thigh (full circ.) |
27.2" |
28.2" |
29.1" |
30.2" |
31.1" |
32.1" |
|
Hem opening (full circ.) |
22.8" |
23.9" |
24.8" |
25.8" |
26.8" |
27.8" |
|
Front rise (incl. waist) |
11.0" |
11.4" |
11.8" |
12.2" |
12.6" |
13.0" |
|
Back rise (incl. waist) |
15.8" |
16.1" |
16.5" |
16.9" |
17.3" |
17.7" |
|
Inside length (inseam) |
8.1" |
8.1" |
8.1" |
8.1" |
8.1" |
8.1" |
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