How to Choose Base Layers

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When layering for mild-weather adventures, start with Smartwool Classic All-Season Merino women's base layer bottoms. An updated fit improves functionality and comfort for a wide range of body shapes.
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View the Smartwool Classic All Season Product LineView all Smartwool Women's Base Layer Bottoms| Best Use | Multisport |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 87% merino wool/13% nylon |
| Moisture Wicking | Yes |
| Underwear Weight | Lightweight |
| Inseam (in.) | Unavailable |
| Gender | Women's |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 1X | 2X | 3X | 4X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical Size | 0 - 2 | 4 - 6 | 8 - 10 | 12 - 14 | 16 - 18 | 16 - 18 | 20 - 22 | 24 - 26 | 28 - 30 |
| Chest | 32 - 33 | 34 - 35 | 36 - 38 | 39 - 40 | 41-42 | 43 - 45 | 47 - 49 | 51 - 53 | 55 - 57 |
| Sleeve Length | 27 - 28 | 28 - 29 | 29 - 30 | 30 - 31 | 31 - 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Waist | 24 - 25 | 26 - 27 | 28 - 30 | 31 - 32 | 33 - 34 | 39 - 41 | 43 - 46 | 47 - 50 | 52 - 55 |
| Hip | 35 - 36 | 37 - 38 | 39 - 40 | 41 - 42 | 43 - 44 | 45 - 47 | 49 - 51 | 53 - 55 | 57 - 59 |
| Inseam | 29 - 30 | 30 - 31 | 31 - 32 | 32 - 33 | 33 - 34 | 30 - 32 | 30 - 32 | 30 - 32 | 30 - 32 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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No stretch for ladies with any curves. Did not come up high enough for me, hit right on my hips but without any stretch just felt like they would fall right down with any activities. I returned for the REI brand with an elastic fit around the waist!
Perfect weight for those days when jeans are not quite warm enough. I wear these both inside the house and out. Because they are wool, I can wear them even in 65 degree temps without getting hot.
Really bad sizing. The small was too small, too short and too small around the hips, so I went for medium, which has an abundance of fabric in the weirdest places....
These were so itchy on the inside I returned them for the Merino Smartwool 250. Also these seem to attract a lot of lint. XS is true to size.
Super slim fit, no stretch whatsoever, and very itchy!
So thin - they are see thru. They fit wrong, in all the wrong places. Tight across the waist/crotch, no stretch or give when you bend. Loose around the calves, tight around the thighs. I have a pair of size S burton base layer pants that fit perfectly. Figured it was safe to order the same size, I was SO wrong. While I love SmartWool socks and tops... their pants were an epic fail.
These are kind of sheer and I'm worried they may wear quickly as a result of how thin they are. Not as stretchy as the 250 weight bottoms. But a nice lighter layer nonetheless!
I love the weight of these but despite the fact that I usually wear a small very comfortably with some room left over, these were very snug almost uncomfortably tight in the waist.I almost wish I had gotten a medium a size I never ever wear.
its just mediocre, i dont understand why its so expensive
They run big in strange places. Fits like an XL in the waist but a XXL in the calves and knees. Super long too and rather itchier than I was expecting