Care & Sizes

Care instructions

We recommend that you hand wash (cold water) and line dry all of our products, especially SparkleTech skirts with sequins, SparkleLight skirts, and custom costume skirts and tops.

If you must machine wash, please only do so on the gentle cycle with our SparkleTech skirts solid colors and SparkleBottoms products.

Size charts

Our skirts and bottoms are cut to be comfortable and non-chafing. Please see the sizing charts below to find the size that is right for you. And yes! We have plus sizes!

Ladies! If you have a fitting issue or questions about which size to choose, please contact Leah Powell directly. We can accommodate almost any size or body shape. Prices may vary.

SparkleLight skirts size chartSparkleLights

SparkleLight skirts is our lightweight cover-up, perfect over capris, leggings, or our new SparkleBottoms shorts!

Please measure your waist carefully before ordering and use this to select your size. This will give you the best possible fit. If you are at an upper waist measurement of a size, please order the next size up.

Size Size equivalent Waist measurement Length*
Small 4 to 6 23” to 27” 12.5”
Medium 8 to 10 27” to 32” 12.5”
Large 12 to 14 29” to 36” 12.5”
X-Large** 16 to 18 34” to 40” 12.5”
2X-Large** 20 to 22 36” to 44” 12.5”

* Yes! You can request a different length for your skirt by placing a special order. Please specify the length you want (waist to hem) in the special instructions box on the final order page. Please note: the maximum length we can make is 14.5”.

** X-Large and 2x-Large are special order. Please allow two weeks for delivery. (But please contact us if you need a rush order – we will adjust our production schedules to accommodate you if we can.)

We are sorry, but SparkleLight skirts are not available in 3X-Large or 4X-Large due to fabric width constraints. Please try our SparkleTech skirts technical running skirt instead.

SparkleTech skirts size chartSparkleTech

SparkleTech skirts is our technical skirt with built-in wicking shorts that are guaranteed not to ride up or chafe the thighs.

Please measure your waist carefully before ordering and use this to select your size. This will give you the best possible fit. If you are at an upper waist measurement of a size, please order the next size up.

Size Size equivalent Waist measurement* Length Inseam
X-Small 1 to 2 21” to 25” 13” 6”
Small 4 to 6 23” to 28” 13.5” 6”
Medium 8 to 10 27” to 31” 14.5” 6.5”
Large 12 to 14 29” to 34” 14.5” 6.5”
X-Large 16 to 18 32” to 38” 15” 7”
2X-Large 20 to 22 32” to 45” 15” 7”
3X-Large** 24 to 26 36” to 48” 15.5” 7.5”
4X-Large** 28 to 30 38” x 50” 15.5 7.5”

* SparkleTech skirts are meant to feel snug to both support your muscles and prevent the shorts from riding up. If you have questions about what size to choose, please measure your waist and contact Leah Powell directly.

**3X-Large and 4X-Large are by special order only. Please allow two weeks for delivery. (But please contact us if you need a rush order – we will adjust our production schedules to accommodate you if we can.)

SparkleBottoms size chartSparkleBottoms

SparkleBottoms are our technical shorts made from ultra-wicking fabric. Our shorts are guaranteed not to ride up!

Please measure your waist carefully before ordering and use this to select your size. This will give you the best possible fit. If you are at an upper waist measurement of a size, please order the next size up.

Size Size equivalent Waist measurement* Length Inseam
X-Small 1 to 2 21” to 25” 13” 6”
Small 4 to 6 23” to 28” 13.5” 6”
Medium 8 to 10 27” to 31” 14.5” 6.5”
Large 12 to 14 29” to 34” 14.5” 6.5”
X-Large 16 to 18 32” to 38” 15” 7”
2X-Large 20 to 22 32” to 45” 15.5″ 7”
3X-Large** 24 to 26 36” to 48” 15.5″ 7.5”
4X-Large** 28 to 30 38” to 50” 15.5″ 7.5”

* SparkleBottoms are meant to feel snug to both support your muscles and  prevent ride-up. If you have questions about what size to choose, please measure your waist and contact Leah Powell directly.

**3X-Large and 4X-Large are by special order only. Please allow two weeks for delivery. (But please contact us if you need a rush order – we will adjust our production schedules to accommodate you if we can.)

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Return Policy

Yes! You may return any of our products and get a replacement or your money back. Please contact Leah Powell for prompt, personal attention.

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Our customers say:

I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed wearing my Minnie Mouse print SparkleTech skirt at the Tinkerbell 1/2 marathon!! The compression shorts stayed put the whole race, and the skirt was so fun! -Monica R.

OH MY GOSH! My Sparkle Skirt arrived today! It fits PERFECTLY! It's sparkles BEAUTIFULLY! I can't say enough about how fantastic it is. It's lightweight, comfy and sooooooo pretty! Thank you for the super fast shipping! If you're reading this wondering if you should order one, DO IT! You won't be disappointed! -Penny M., from Facebook

"I love your running skirts! So much so that my husband has visited you now twice to purchase another skirt for me. Ever since I purchased, and now have run run run in your skirt, I am constantly receiving compliments! I've been named Miss Sparkle Girl from my fellow runners I have met. Thank you again for the funniest, fashionable, functionable running skirt I've ever worn."
-Diane B., 50-state marathoner

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