Real measurements from our own samples — not a manufacturer's spec sheet — so you can shop with confidence. Find your style below, or jump straight to a size using the links.
Ruffle Crop Tops | Own It V-Neck Tops | Stand Out Shorts 2.0 | Own It Shorts | Compare to Nike, Target, Old Navy & Weissman
Find My Size
Pick the style you're shopping for, then her size at another brand — we'll show a picture so you know you've got the right style, and match her to a GRL Active size.
Internal testing tool — we're actively refining these matches against real samples. Own It V-Neck matches for Bloch and Capezio are confirmed by hand-fitting; everything else is our best estimate so far and may shift as we test more.
How we measure
Because our tops and shorts are made from a compression-fit, four-way stretch fabric, one number doesn't tell the whole story. For every size, we measure the garment two ways: Relaxed (laid flat, unstretched) and Stretched (gently stretched to a comfortable maximum). That gives you a true fit range instead of one number that might be misleading — our fabric is designed to hug snugly, so it will typically measure a bit smaller than your dancer's actual body, and that's intentional.
How does this compare to Nike, Target, Old Navy, or Weissman?
Kids' sizing isn't standardized across brands, but if you're used to shopping at Nike, Target, Old Navy, or Weissman dancewear, here's roughly how our sizes line up by age. This is a general guide across our whole line — sizing can vary a little style to style, so also check the specific chart for the piece you're buying below, and see the note under the table for Own It Shorts.
| GRL Active | Typical Age | ≈ Nike | ≈ Target (Cat & Jack) | ≈ Old Navy | ≈ Weissman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 4–5 | Below Nike's kids range | Size 4–5 | Size 5 | XSC (age 4–5) |
| S | 6–7 | XS (age 7–8) | Size 6–6X | Size 6–7 | SC (age 6–7) |
| M | 8–9 | S (age 8–10) | Size 7–8 | Size 7–8 | IC (age 7–8) |
| L | 9–10 | S–M (age 8–12) | Size 10 | Size 8–10 | IC–MC (age 7–12) |
| XL | 10–12 | M–L (age 10–13) | Size 10–12 | Size 10–12 | MC (age 10–12) |
| XXL | 14–16 | XL (age 13–15)* | Size 14–16 | Size 14–16 | LC–XLC (age 14–18) |
Use age as your starting point, then double-check the exact measurements below for your style — especially if she's between sizes or you want a snugger vs. roomier fit. Because our fabric is a snug compression fit built to move with her through dance, it will typically measure smaller than a everyday Nike or Target tee at the same age — that's by design, not a sizing error.
One style-specific note: Own It Shorts run a little big through the hip at size L compared to our other styles — if the table above points you to L for Own It Shorts and she's on the smaller side of that range, we'd suggest trying M instead. The Find My Size tool below accounts for this automatically.
*Nike's largest kids size (XL) tops out around age 15, so there's no exact Nike equivalent for our XXL.
Ruffle Crop Tops
Bubblegum Pink, Pulse Pink, Lime Twist, Clementine Pop
Fit: Runs about one size large compared to her everyday clothing size — we'd recommend sizing down. Check the measurements below to confirm.
| Size | Bust (Relaxed–Stretched) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 22″–26″ | 10″ |
| S | 24″–27″ | 10 1/4″ |
| M | 26″–28″ | 10 1/2″ |
| L | 28″–30″ | 11″ |
| XL | 29″–38″ | 11 1/4″ |
Own It V-Neck Tops
Pink Sunset, Plum Sugar — sizes L, XL, and XXL include removable padding.
Fit: True to size, or fits slightly small.
| Size | Bust (Relaxed–Stretched) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 17″–19″ | 8 1/4″ |
| S | 19″–22″ | 8 3/4″ |
| M | 21″–24″ | 9″ |
| L* | 23″–25″ | 9 1/4″ |
| XL* | 25″–28″ | 10″ |
| XXL* | 26″–30″ | 11″ |
*Includes removable padding.
Stand Out Shorts 2.0
Bubblegum Pink, Pink Pulse, Lime Twist, Clementine Orange — 3″ inseam
Fit: True to size. XS fits like a kids’ 4–6, S a 6–7, M an 8–10, L an 11–12, and XL a 14.
| Size | Waist (Relaxed–Stretched) | Hip (Relaxed–Stretched) | Inseam |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 17 3/4″–21″ | 23″–27″ | 3″ |
| S | 19″–23″ | 25″–28″ | 3″ |
| M | 21″–25″ | 26 1/2″–30″ | 3″ |
| L | 22″–27″ | 28″–32″ | 3″ |
| XL | 24″–36″ | 28 1/2″–36 1/2″ | 3″ |
Own It Shorts
Pink Sunset, Plum Sugar — 3″ inseam
Fit: Runs large across all sizes — we'd recommend sizing down one size from her everyday clothing size. Check the measurements below to confirm.
| Size | Waist (Relaxed–Stretched) | Hip (Relaxed–Stretched) | Inseam |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 19″–22″ | 22 1/2″–25″ | 3″ |
| S | 20″–25″ | 23 1/2″–28 1/2″ | 3″ |
| M | 21 1/2″–26″ | 25 1/4″–30″ | 3″ |
| L | 23″–28″ | 30″–34″ | 3″ |
| XL | 24″–28″ | 31″–35″ | 3″ |
| XXL | 25 1/2″–30″ | 32″–38″ | 3″ |
Fits more relaxed through the hip in size L compared to neighboring sizes — if she's between L and M, we'd suggest sizing down.
Still not sure?
Every dancer's body is different, and we're always happy to help you pick the right size. Reach out through our Contact page and we'll walk you through it — and check out our Pre-Sale FAQ for more shopping details.