A retractable pet leash. The leash includes a grip configured for releasably attaching to a user and a flexible tether connected to the grip. The leash also has a retractor assembly including a housing having an internal chamber sized and shaped for receiving a spool for receiving the tether when retracted into the housing and a fastener rotatably attached to the housing. The fastener is adapted to attach the housing to a pet garment so the housing rotates with respect to the fastener.