Using a fabric tape measure, obtain body measurements as follows and compare to the size chart below.
BUST: Measure around your body at fullest part of bust, keeping tape under arms and fairly level front to back. Larger busted women will have a more accurate reading if bra is worn during measurement.
WAIST: Measure around your natural waistline holding the tape comfortably loose.
HIPS: Stand with heels together. Measure around hips at fullest part (approx. 9″ below waist).
Tips for getting the correct size are at the bottom of this page:
SHADOWLINE | |||||||||||
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(Measurements are in inches) | SMALL | MED | LARGE | EXTRA SIZES | |||||||
Bust (not bra size) | 35½ | 36½ | 38 | 39½ | 42 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 |
Waist | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34½ | 36½ | 38½ | 40½ | 42½ | 44½ |
Hip | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41½ | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 |
Alpha-Sized (except panties) | XS | S | S | M | L | L | XL-1X | 2X | 2X | 3X | 3X |
Numeric-Sized (except panties) | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | |
Numeric-Sized Panties | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Alpha-Sized Panties | S | S | S | M | L | L | XL-1X | 2X | 2X | 3X | 3X |
Comparable Dress Sizes | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12-14 | 16-18 | 16-18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 |
VELROSE | ||||||||||||||
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(Measurements are in inches) | Small | Med | Large | Extra Sizes | ||||||||||
Bust (not bra size) | 35½ | 36½ | 38 | 39½ | 42 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 57 | 59 |
Waist | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34½ | 36½ | 38½ | 40½ | 42½ | 44½ | 46.5 | 48.5 | 50.5 |
Hip | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41½ | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 61 |
Alpha-Sized Garments | XS | S | S | M | L | L | XL-1X | 2X | 2X | 3X | 3X | 4X | 4X | 5X |
Numeric-Sized Garments | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | |
Comparable Dress Sizes | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12-14 | 16-18 | 16-18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 |
We have kept the original Dixie Belle panty sizing, which fits a little smaller than Shadowline panties. Once you know your Shadowline panty size (check our size chart at the top of the page if you’re unsure), you can use the comparison chart below to find your equivalent size in Dixie Belle:
Additional sizing tips:
- Bust measurements are more important for full slips, camisoles and garments with loose, flowing bottoms such as nightgowns or sleepshirts.
- Hip measurements are more important for garments with closer fitting bottoms like slips, pajamas and panties.
- If one of your measurements falls in a larger size or you prefer very loose garments, you may be more comfortable in selecting a larger size.
- Shadowline sizes garments for generous comfort. If you prefer your clothing form fitting, you may want to order a smaller size.
- Slip lengths (full and half slips) are measured from the waist down – nightgowns and sleepshirts are measured from the shoulder down.
- Bra size is NOT the same thing as bust size. Generally, you can convert by adding bra band size (i.e., 34, 36, etc.) to cup size in inches (A=1″, B=2″, C=3″, D=4″, DD=5″). For example, a 34C Bra size = 37″ Bust measurement. Measuring your body is the most accurate method for sizing.
- All of our products are listed in US sizing. Shopping from abroad? Use the conversion chart below to find your US size equivalent:
Betty (verified owner) –
Florida, United States
a 8 fits great
James –
If you are looking for a great fitting pair of panties try Shadowline..the hidden elastic full brief panty is a personal favorite. I own several pairs and would not wear anything
else. Wonderful fit and feel so smooth and silky. Nice color selections too. Rate 5 *** I will purchase more in the future!!!
K (verified owner) –
United States
Height: 5’7”
Age: 65
The Shadowline Brand is now and has always been a top of the line product. The material and workmanship are top quality. I choose the full brief for nighttime sleepwear for the loose and airy feeling. Yet they still look and feel feminine.
Mary Grencewicz (verified owner) –
Virginia, United States
Height: see above
Been wearing these for a long time.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Colorado, United States
Height: 5’6”
Age: 67
These are wonderful panties, if you are looking for a full coverage brief, look no further.
Elizabeth (verified owner) –
Texas, United States
Height: 5'6''
Age: 70
Great product, very comfortable. Love the covered elastic!
Susan (verified owner) –
California, United States
The same high-quality as this brand of underwear I have had for many years. It’s wonderful to have new undies with the same fit and quality!
Cathy S. (verified owner) –
Pennsylvania, United States
Really like these panties, received the wrong style the first time but when the proper style was sent I am very pleased. They are very comfortable.
Lace A. (verified owner) –
Rhode Island, United States
Love these, also bought a few pairs as gifts to my girls
Verified Buyer (verified owner) –
I LOVE THESE PANTIES. THE MATERIAL IS SO SOFT AND SILKY. I APPRECIATE THE HIGH WAIST AND WIDER GUSSET. THE FULL FIT IS VERY FEMININE.
LOVE THE NEW BLUSH COLOR.
Billie –
Just received my new “Blush” briefs. What a beautiful shade of pink they are! I’m glad I bought two pair, but after seeing how beautiful the color is, I wish I’d bought more! Shadowline is my new favorite brand of panties.
J (verified owner) –
I love the panties. The full fit is a pleasure and the wider gusset is appreciated. The nylon material is very comfy and quality is great.
Just ordered the new blush color… very nice girly pink. Also bought the hidden elastic hiphuggers in blush!
This company seems to have improved of late with their offerings. Thank you.
Please keep it up. now I need more colors like yellow and barbie pink, and fun ditsy prints on a white background like from the 70’s
J –
I love wearing the hidden elastic nylon full brief after work. I wear the hipster version every day to work. Very comfy and sexy.
I would buy more if more colors and fun prints were available… bubble gum pink, yellow, ditsy floral on a white background… etc…
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Florida, United States
Height: 5'8"
Age: 70
Nicely made and comfortable to wear.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
California, United States
Love these, wish they were a little less expensive
LaDonna Q. (verified owner) –
Oregon, United States
Height: 5’5”
Age: 62
These are true to size and fit great. I sweat a lot, though and better stick to a fully cotton crotch.
Glenda Hogan (verified owner) –
Georgia, United States
Height: 5’3”
Age: 76
The waist is too tight, whereas the full brief I usually get is fine.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
United States
Height: 5’8”
Age: 50
Perfectly nice, good quality. underwear that aren’t perfect for my apple shape, but would be well suited to pear shaped women. Meaning, it fit my tummy but was loose on my hips, thigh opening and behind. However I don’t fault the underwear, they can’t make one pair of underwear that fits every possible shape of woman.
Mary T. (verified owner) –
Virginia, United States
Height: 5'6"
Age: 77
I wore these many years ago when I could buy them at the Leggett/Belk stores. Not in the store anymore & nothing comparable in the store. Was glad to be able to find them!
Carmen Options –
Best panty, better than VF 157-12. colors great selection
Debra (verified owner) –
Louisiana, United States
Age: 74
I love them, they fit great, the colors look good, I love the white cotton crouch, but the price is a little high.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
New Hampshire, United States
Age: 80
These briefs are some the nicest I have bought, their fit is great as well. I will be purchasing them again.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
British Columbia, Canada
New color same high standard!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Arkansas, United States
Height: 5’
Age: 87
My mom was so excited we found these. She loves the style and fit.
Charlene (verified owner) –
Michigan, United States
Height: 5' 6"
Age: 74
These are the best panties I’ve ever had.
Ray –
I found the leg openings a little large. Having said that, this panty has absolutely the silkiest slipperiest feeling nylon on the market. (move over big name brand). Pure pleasure to wear and the Shadowline name assures great quality. I have the ‘hot’ pink,2 pair of navy and 2 pair of dark red. Everyday, nighttime, playtime (o: , anytime is the best time for this feel good panty ! Can’t wait to try the other colors.
James Grady (verified owner) –
New Mexico, United States
Height: 5'9"
Age: 78
Best pantries I have ever owned. They feel wonderful.
jr_grady (verified owner) –
Shadowline panties are the best. Soft and silky against my skin.
Glenda Sessions (verified owner) –
South Carolina, United States
Height: 5'6"
Age: 75
They are of great quality. They fit and feel great.
Karen L. (verified owner) –
Florida, United States
Height: Nice fit.
Age: 61
It’s hard to find nylon underwear that fits so nice.
R. C. Lewis (verified owner) –
Colorado, United States
My wife has been wearing these for many years always likes quality and fit
john (verified owner) –
United States
Height: 6'2"
Age: 83
Great fit and style
Barbara Rogerson (verified owner) –
California, United States
Good fit, excellent quality.
Royce B. (verified owner) –
Texas, United States
Height: 5’4”
Age: 79
I was disappointed that Dixie Belle wasn’t available in my size so I tried these. I’m just spoiled with DB fit.
Steve (verified owner) –
United States
Height: 5'11"
Age: 61
First of all if it has a shadowline tag on it you know it will be a quality product, secondly I believe that the satintrique line of products are fantastic, lastly this material keeps its color… it seems to never fade. Not every brand can say that.
Anne (verified owner) –
United States
I have worn the full brief #17042 for years. I was hesitant to try the style with the covered elastic waist – but happily the fit is exactly the same! The new waist band is very comfortable and the variety of colors is lovely! Thank you Shadowline!!
Bernie McNamara (verified owner) –
Western Australia, Australia
Height: Fit perfectly
My wife loves them
Alexandria (verified owner) –
Pennsylvania, United States
I absolutely love these underwear. They are comfortable even in blazing hot weather.
Teresa (verified owner) –
Virginia, United States
Height: 5'6"
Age: 66
High quality – love Shadowline products!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Texas, United States
Very comfortable, I will definitely reorder.
Phyllis (verified owner) –
United States
Height: 5'4"
Age: 63
I’ve worn this style for years. Love them but Online did not have my size so I went up a size. Still great panties, just a size to big for me. Shadowline is hard to find in stores, wish that would change soon.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Florida, United States
Height: 5'6"
Age: 65
The most comfortable panties I have worn. The satintrique nylon is extremely smooth and washes beautiful. I would like to see some new colors introduced in the fall.
Shirley W. (verified owner) –
Tennessee, United States
This is the first time I’ve tried these, for me I prefer the spandex brief.
Lace (verified owner) –
I bought a few of the Silver but Gold or a bright Yellow is more my color! So sad to hear pink is going away, so I bought more of those too.
Why is color so important when your underwear is under there??? It is just one of those things you think of as you plan your day. And the color of sunrise brings a lot of joy to most people, I know it does for me. By the way, these are the best panties to wear under high waist jeans and pants! Give your bottom a thong break.. These are also my favorite lounge undies…
Nancy H. (verified owner) –
Florida, United States
Height: 5'
Age: 72
This is the most comfortable I have ever worn.
Bertha (verified owner) –
South Carolina, United States
very comfortable , soft and silky
Joy C. (verified owner) –
Pennsylvania, United States
Height: 5' 2.5"
Age: 78
I am happy with the full brief panty. I have worn this style for years.
Cat –
These are amazingly comfortable and cool. And my goofy husband thinks they are the sexiest thing he has ever seen. Whatever. I’ll take more.
Bertha (verified owner) –
South Carolina, United States
Age: 60+
Seams to be a decent lot. For years I used the VIP brand from another store. the item was discontinued and a lot of the stores have closed. tried these , so far I love them, ordered more. Time will tell.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
United States
Height: 5'10"
Comfortable. Will purchase more.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
United States
Height: 5.10
Age: 60
Love these panties they wear and fit good will definitely be ordering more please get some more red & lavender colored ones in
Joy Clark (verified owner) –
Pennsylvania, United States
Height: 5' 2.5"
Age: 78
I love the full brief panty.
LA (verified owner) –
Love these! Please make a bright yellow pair : )
Yellow panties = prosperity
No doubt they will sell!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Height: 6.2
Age: 64
Nice styling, great comfort
Steve (verified owner) –
United States
Height: 5'"11
Age: 60
These are the absolute best panties! I have them in the hipster style also.
Rebecca (verified owner) –
United States
Height: 5’7”
Age: 76
This is the first time I have tried this panty. I only wear Shadowline. Although I usually wear the Spandex panty. I will continue to wear Shadowline panties.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Virginia, United States
Great traditional product. would definitely purchase again.
Nancy Buckner (verified owner) –
North Carolina, United States
Age: 75
they fit so wonderful…
Deloris Garrison (verified owner) –
California, United States
Love them !!!!
Mark –
These panties are the gold standard as far as comfort, fit, and quantity are concerned. The stitching is the best. They won’t fall apart like some other famous brands do. Denim jeans can feel a little rough but wearing these under them takes care of that. Something cotton panties just can’t do as well. The new colors are well thought out . Maybe burgundy or rust in the future, hint!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Michigan, United States
Very comfortable fabric and the hidden elastic is not bulky or binding.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
United States
Nice fit
Peggy H. (verified owner) –
Texas, United States
Height: 5'
Age: 74
Excellent product. Very nice fabric. Fit is perfect.
Lace (verified owner) –
United States
Height: 5'6"
Age: Middle aged me
My new favorite to sleep in **So Comfy** and my go -to when I wear high waist jeans, they just don’t ever bind! These panties are about me… for me… for My comfort!
LINDA B. (verified owner) –
California, United States
Height: 5'6"
Age: 67
Very comfortable panties! Well made and of good quality!
Don (verified owner) –
Ohio, United States
Height: 74
Age: 56
Fits Great, Spot on perfect
Claudine (verified owner) –
Ohio, United States
Height: 5’6
Age: 81
I love these panties. I have a hard time finding a comfortable panty that’s not binding around the leg and these are perfect! I have bought the shadowline gowns and panties for years, and these are the best. Love the covered waist band as well.
Randy –
Just received these panties the fit and feel are great . As a pantie wearing man they fit and feel great. Very comfortable and stylish . I will be ordering more . I have the pink flamingo three pack . Going to order the blue ones next
Anonymous –
ShadowLine full briefs are soft and non-binding, very comfortable and provide full coverage.
john (verified owner) –
United States
Height: 6'1"
Age: 65
Great fit, like the style and material
Joyce (verified owner) –
United States
Height: 5’4”
Age: 70
Great product
Cheri Saunders –
I adore shadwline panties and nightgowns; always have for 45 years!
rchetj –
I’m 5’8″ 171lbs And bought size 8. Way to big, I’d get 6 in everything from now on. Bought em to try em out.
LA (verified owner) –
I love them! I am looking forward to a new color: Screaming Yellow Please!
Joe (verified owner) –
My new favorite panty. I wish they were sold in multi color packs. I’ll be buying more soon!
Jane –
One of the best panties. The high waist is just what I was looking for. They are very comfortable. They wash and dry in a dryer with no problem. They are colorfast and keep their color. I wish there were more bright colors like bright purple and blue. Overall very happy with everything I have purchased from shadowline.
GeeMac64 –
These are the best panties I have ever owned. I always bought Bali or Vanity Fair but never again. The fit and feel of these quality panties is next to none. Great colors, great look, fantastic fit
davidowells (verified owner) –
Very comfortable. Wonderful material. Request for softer pastel colors
Lace (verified owner) –
These are wonderful retro style and fit so perfect right to my navel! I love the new pink color! It would be so nice to see more colors like Yellow or Orange, Bright Yellow would be so perfect for Easter!
ewbohlman (verified owner) –
The covered elastic is perfect and I love the classic style. The fit and feel of the nylon is awesome, I would love to see some patterns, flowers etc. but am glad these are still being made.
Mike –
Seem to run a little large. Bought a size 7. It fits comfortably around the waist and legs but is somewhat baggy which I like. They are very comfortable and so soft.
Undiehonie –
My favorite panties especially in the Red color. Satintrique nylon is the best panty material, so light to wear, but wears like iron. Very pretty and long lasting. I have them in several colors!
John (verified owner) –
The best nylon panties on the market. Very sheer and soft, and a wonderful fit. I wear them every day. They wash and wear better than any other panties.
Billie –
I just received my new Perifrost and Red Shadowlines. I love the colors, especially the Retro Red! They’re a great fit and I really like the new style “covered” waistband and leg openings. I’d love to see more colors.
Mel –
I have worn these for years and have been very happy with the fit.
Treva –
The best panties you can buy. They last forever.
Anna Wright –
Shadowline should how go ahead and cover the elastic on all of their panties.