Custom Skirt Definitions & FAQ

The following information walks you through the definitions (and tips) for each of the Individual Custom Form questions. For any questions you do not know the answer to, please put 'N/A' as most fields are mandatory.

Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to call (863) 500-6833, prior to placing your order.

We can make any of our standard skirts (CasualFit™, Commando, SwingTall™, FlutterCut™, SlimCut™, SwingStyle® and SparkleLight) in an approved fabric you select. We are unable to make custom Bolder Basics Bottoms, MuddBusters® or the following skirt styles: DressMeUp, Girlfriend, or Gone2TheDogs.

1. Who is providing the fabric? Please note, we do not purchase fabric for individual customs or small teams. If you are providing your fabric, please follow instructions listed on product page.
   
   
2. Fabric Description or Name and Photo: If you've already named your skirt, please include that along with the mandatory description. Be as specific as possible! You should be able to either save a photo from the fabric website or snap one with your phone and upload it. If for some reason you cannot attach a photo to the form, please email a photo to Customs@BolderAthleticWear.com and reference your Order Number.
3. Is this a one-way print? One-way prints are those that cannot be placed upside down or changed from a horizontal direction to vertical. For example, in this photo of "Hunting Dogs," the fabric must be laid out in a specific way so that the dogs are facing the correct direction.
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5. Plaid Fabric: Plaid fabric requires a lot more work to line up during the cutting and sewing process, therefore, there is an additional fee.
   
   
6. Skirt Style: SwingStyle® is our most popular style and is cut as a semi-circle, allowing plenty of room for loaded pockets and a "swingy" flow to the fabric. SwingTall™ is a SwingStyle® with two inches added to the skirt length and one inch to the shorts; perfect as a work skirt or for those who are tall or want more coverage. SlimCut™ is a more fitted, "athletic" shape skirt. VentedSlimCut™ simply has a fun flap over the right leg to provide even more freedom of movement (but Vented SlimCut™ cannot be turned with the zipper pocket in the back unless you special order your VSC made with the waistband pocket reversed). CasualFit™ is slightly more flared at the bottom than SlimCut™, but not as full as SwingStyle®; a perfect hybrid skirt for traveling, golf, tennis, running and possibly even for work. Tailfeather skirts can be made from SwingStyle® or SwingTall™; they are modeled after high-low dresses, where the back hem hangs lower than the front. Click here to read about the various Designs (Original 1.0, 2.0, and 2.1).
   
   
7. Skirt Size: Please check our size chart located on the product page, or give us a call at (863) 500-6833, and we can walk you through the sizing process. The shorts are designed to be slightly compressive (they should hug your thighs), but the compression level can vary depending on shorts material. 
   
   Every body shape is different. Although we try to accommodate as many shapes as possible, there may be needs beyond what we can offer in our stock skirts. That’s where Individual Custom skirts can help. For example, you may find that you prefer a certain size of undershorts, but the outer shell of the skirt does not hang right. Choose your comfort in the undershorts, then order your skirt with “one size up” on the outer shell.  You can also request either the smaller-sized elastic installed into the waistband or a drawstring…perfect for those with a waist size that is smaller than the normal hip-to-waist ratio. 
   
   

   There are several alterations that can be requested when you order an Individual Custom skirt, so be sure to email us with your questions!  We are here to help!

8. Skirt Length Extension: If you'd like a little extra length around the entire skirt, you can opt for an extra inch. If you're ordering a SwingStyle® and would prefer more length, we recommend the SwingTall™, which is two inches longer in the skirt and an inch longer in the undershorts.
   
   
9. Shorts Size: Please visit our sizing charts that are conveniently located on custom product pages for details.
   
   
10. Shorts Color: If you'd like a picture and recommendations for shorts colors once we've received your fabric, please email Customs@BolderAthleticWear.com. Please remember every monitor displays colors differently! Do not expect to match products seen on any website to products you have, or to other products on any website. Pictures on websites are never guaranteed to represent the final product because monitor settings can differ widely. Please note only the small polka dots can be used for shorts (as well as waistbands and pockets). The large polka dots are for waistbands and pockets only!
    
    
11. Waistband Style:
    Solid-waistbands feature the same fabric as the shorts, whereas self-waistbands use the fabric of the skirt. Please note some fabrics such as Peacocks or other sequin material cannot be used for self-waistbands. Custom-waistbands are a third material, different than the skirt and shorts. They take longer to produce because they require a separate cut. Plaid fabrics are very challenging to match up perfectly, however, if your material can be used for a self-waistband and you'd like your plaids to match as much as possible, it will require more time and therefore costs more. Due to the nature of the plaid fabric and the various steps (cutting, sewing), we cannot guarantee a perfectly aligned plaid, but we will try our best.
    
    
    
    
12. Shorts Pocket Style: Similar to the waistband choices and photos above, you can either have pockets that match the shorts, match the skirt or a different fabric altogether.
    
    
13. Cuff Style: Similar to the waistband and pocket choices above, you can have print (same as skirt) or solid (same as shorts) cuffs. If you select print cuffs, Bolder Athletic Wear™ cannot guarantee it will not ride up. If the cuffs need to be replaced the customer is responsible.
    
    
14. Cuff Extension:  You can have a half an inch to 2 inches of length added to your undershorts leg cuffs. Please note this extra may require more fabric. 
    
    
15. Matching Headband: Complete your outfit with a matching headband for $15. You'll need at least 6.5x17" inches of fabric for the wide style and 1.5x17" for the thin (non-slip) style. The headbands are fully adjustable.
    
    
16. Alterations: Please note, once skirts are altered, they are considered non-returnable. Tired of fighting with safety pins for your race bib attachment? The BibBuddie alteration allows you to simply "pinch" your bib in place! BibBuddie attaches through the zipper pocket on the front of the skirt, or through the very top of the skirt if you wear your pocket in the back, and can be removed.
    
    
17. Drawstrings can be installed behind the zippered pocket as an added convenience for those who need their waist tightened.
    
    
18. Music Hole provides an added convenience for people who like to use their music device in the pocket of the SHORTS, a music hole can be installed right below the waistband (in the skirt) and can be to the left or the right of the zippered pocket in the waistband. Bolder Athletic Wear™ sewing staff considers the zippered pocket side to be the "front" and the non-zippered side to be the "back". Please choose the "right side" or "left side" based on this information.