Looking Good, Feeling Great - Pounds between pants sizes?

Roughly how many pounds would you estimate you lose in between pant sizes starting out? I'm 5'2" and pear-shaped and currently wearing a (tight!) 24W in jeans. I've got a pair of 20W jeans in a wash I just absolutely adore, but I can't for the life of me remember how much I weighed when they actually fit me!

I'm guessing that the "distance" between 24W and 20W is probably around 50 or 60lbs, but I'd love to hear from personal experience. Thanks!

i was a 22 at 250, sometimes a 20. at 230 i was definitely an 18, sometimes 16. you don't have that far to go before you rock those pants!!

I drop a size at about 15 pounds. I am your height and this morning weighed 127 and I wear size 6 or 8 pants now.

Wow! That's sure a lot faster than I was thinking! Haha, I guess that does make sense though!

Thank you both for the input! =D

I've been trying to figure this one out myself! At 5'4" and 245 lbs., I was a size 22 jeans. After I'd lost about 30 lbs. I bought some size 16s. Now I've lost another 30 and those damn 16s still fit just fine! I've got some 14s ready and waiting but I don't know if I'll ever get into them!

I dropped a lot faster than that, too.

When I started I weighed 237 and wore a size 22 or 24 (loose-ish, but not too! :) )
I'm at 170 now and wear a 12 or 14 depending on who makes them.

Now I'm about 2" taller than you are, but I would suspect that you'd be a 14 or 16 at about the same weight.

However, going from a 12 to a 10 has been a struggle! :) I suspect that it'll be harder to drop sizes as I get smaller.

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However, going from a 12 to a 10 has been a struggle! :) I suspect that it'll be harder to drop sizes as I get smaller.

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I am CERTAIN that sizes run weirder now that I am smaller. I own pants in sizes ranging from SIX to size 12 that all fit. it just doesn't make sense.

However, going from a 12 to a 10 has been a struggle! :) I suspect that it'll be harder to drop sizes as I get smaller.

Wow, I would have guessed it be the other way around! Though, I honestly don't see myself getting any smaller than a 12 or 14, or I could completely and totally live with that!

Im 5'5 . at 270 i was a loose 24, and at 235 im a loose size 18. i think it really depends on the person, though, how we're shaped, and where we lose the inches...

I'm 6 ft. I was in a tight 22 and lost 1.6# and went to a comfortable 20. Go figure. LOL I'd love to be a 14 again but I don't know if I'll ever see it. I'd probably be satisfied to just have a 1 as the first number in the size.

I think it totally varies by person (and like kisskiss says - how we are shaped).

For me, I notice that anywhere from 10-15lb loss is a size.

Yeah, I could imagine body shape plays a pretty sizable (no pun intended) role in how quickly we drop sizes. I'm a pear, so I can imagine I'll lose the relatively small amount of fat I've got on my stomach before I see any dramatic results in my lower body.

Though, I can still squeeze into those 20Ws (yay for stretch!), they just look painted on. XD

When I was much heavier it took a lot more weight to drop a size. I probably had to drop like 30+ before I went from 26 to 24.

Now it seems about 15-20lbs a size.

I think I'm mostly in 14s... just a few 12's and a few 16's tossed in.

I'm also 5'2' and pear shaped. I carry alot of muscle mass, though, and my optimum weight is 130-135(wore size 8 I think) and everyone thinks I'm 110. Been dropped on my butt by Big Strong Bubbas who wouldn't believe me and tried to pick me up. A few got dropped on their butts too.

Just today at 195-6 I was able to go from my 18P fatties to my 18P tighties without having to unbutton my Jeans when I sit down. I haven't worn my tighties since I was about 205.

Again, as people have said, it all depends on your shape, and the cut of the pants. I started at 274 (and 5'1") and was wearing a tight 22. Now at 254, I'm wearing a loose 22 (my Old Navy and Apostrophe pants are *much* looser than my Lane Bryant 22s - read: falling off) and a tightish 20 (Lane Bryant again, and Bill Blass) I can't wear these jeans all day yet, but I'm getting there! On the same note, I have a pair of size 16 denim capris with a lot of spandex which I can fit in to, no matter what weight I am....as long as I have a shirt long enough to cover my stomach.

I pretty much have an hourglass figure. If an hourglass was covered in fat =P

I pretty much have an hourglass figure. If an hourglass was covered in fat =P

:lol: That was priceless! XD

I'm an apple-shape, which means I'm two sizes larger in the waist than in the seat and legs. I seem to drop a pants size about every 20 pounds, but nothing post-children seems to fit correctly anymore. :(

I really think that depends on a LOT of factors....like shape, style of clothing, and actual weight (before and after the loss). Because at 250lbs you may have to lose 20-30lbs before switching sizes, where at 150lbs you may not be able to keep your pants up after 8-10lbs. You know?

I know at 160lbs I can wear (basically) a size 10, and at 180lbs I can still wear them but they are SNUG! But, if I get under 160, even by a few lbs I have to get into 8's or the 10s are REEEEALLLY big.

I wore a size 12 or 32 inch jean at 208Ibs, I'm at 197 now and ALMOST fit a 10. Probably 8 more ibs...

But I know Im carrying a lot of muscle, more than most on my frame. It differs a lot per person.

Here's from few days ago at 200Ibs..

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I was in a relatively snug 24 at 328lbs. At 267lbs I'm in a loose 20. But it really does depend on the maker of the pants, whether they run small or large. I certainly do feel better and people are noticing all the time now. They didn't really notice the weight loss until it reached over 50lbs.
Amy

I'm having the same issues......I started at 319 in a 26 fitted pants were snug. But I carry my belly area really weird...my muscles are messed up in that area so my stomach hangs out more than normal......I'm at 283 and my 26's are slipping off my waist as I walk really are too big but I don't have any choice....I have some 24's that have been tight on my tummy area still.........then thursday I tried on a 24 and it fit GREAT! I even got on a pair of 20's (I have the exact same pair in a 26) and they fit me great except for the poofy pocket thingy.....it wasn't bad but I didn't feel good wearing those yet.

I will be so excited when I hit the teen sizes!!! the smallest jeans I've worn in my entire adulthood is 14!

I pretty much have an hourglass figure. If an hourglass was covered in fat =P

HAHAHA!! That is great!

Me too, btw.

I am at around 280 and wear a 22 or 24 depending on the style of the jeans.

Since we're the same height, here's some numbers for a quick gauge:

At 155 lbs I was a size 12.
At 140 lbs I was a size 8-10
At 125 lbs I am currently a size 6

I've never been able to get to size 4 -- but I imagine if I magically managed to get to 115 lbs, I'd be a comfortable size 4 (never gonna happen! lol )

In the past year or so, my body shape has changed, and my hips are wider which makes it harder to fit into small sizes. Usually I end up buying a larger size and having it tailored.

A little off topic but I have also found that sizes fit differently now than they did before I had children. I am now the almost the same weight I was before my first child and there is no way I will be in the same size I was back then. I tried on a pair of pre-child jeans and I won't be in those for a long time.

My stats are a lot like JellyDisney's. I'm the same height too and pear-shaped -- when I started at 150 lbs or so, I was right about a size 10 (petite). I'd guess that I dropped a size for every 10-15 pounds, and was right at a 4 when I reached my goal to be under 115. But, I found I'm still firming up as I continue to exercise, and now can actually wear some 2's. So another variable is the effect from your exercise routine, not just weight loss. I also found that I lost weight LAST in my hips, since I tend to carry to carry my excess weight in the hips and thighs. (first on / last off!)

Women's sizes are REALLY not consistent though, which makes this process so much harder. Why can't they just sell us clothes based on inches, like men's clothes??

Let's see. I think I'm an hourglass with a beergut? (I like to think of it as a winegut).
I wore men's jeans at my heaviest (GoGo carpenter fit), I think 40. That was around 230 pounds. I didn't buy women's until 185ish when I found 16w fit perfectly. It was hilarious to wait so long and have everyone at work notice on the same day that I'd lost weight.
Now at 165 and wearing 14, although with today's jean sizing I can either
A - not button them up
B - get away with a 12

When I was much heavier it took a lot more weight to drop a size. I probably had to drop like 30+ before I went from 26 to 24.

Now it seems about 15-20lbs a size.

I think I'm mostly in 14s... just a few 12's and a few 16's tossed in.

And I've also heard that once you are down into smaller sizes like 4 or 6, that it only takes about 5 pounds to go up or down a size.

For me, between size 22 and 20 is like at least a 25-30 pound difference. Same for 20 down to 18.

And I've also heard that once you are down into smaller sizes like 4 or 6, that it only takes about 5 pounds to go up or down a size.


This is absolutely true, at least for me. @ 114lbs, i wore size 3, @ 120 lbs, i wore size 5, and @ 125 lbs, i wore size 7 - and @ 135 lbs, i wore size 9. So the smaller you get, the fewer lbs you'll need to lose to drop a pant size. (although i definitely understand the feeling that nowadays, sizes are quite vary depends on places, countries and such >.<")

for me, 30 (for the bottoms anyway).
i was a small/medium depending on the skirt/pant, and now it's either way too small, or very tight.

It really matters on you.. My sister is 200 pounds and wears a 12- 13... yet I am 177 and wear a 16.. go figure lol

I'm 5'8". I was an 18 at 220, a 16 at 210 and 14s were tight but fitting at 195.

The thing is that when you're in the plus sizes, they tend to have a more generous range. As you get into smaller sizes, it's about an inch between them, which usually correlates to about 10 pounds or so for my frame.

My best guess is that it depends on the shape you are when start out... I started at 190 and size 16. I just came back from the Gap...tried on a size 12 after losing only 27 pounds and they fit nicely... I lost all the weight in my hips, thighs and butt... but still have a nice size jelly roll stomach.. :)

When I started, I was in a 24W. I've lost 53lbs and fit very comfortably in a 22W, I haven't tried a 20W yet, but I'm sure it's right around the corner.

I find for every 15lb I lose, I drop a size although it depends. When I was 165 (highest weight), I wore size 12 or 14. At 155, I was about an 8/10. Now I am 140, and currently I wear a size 6/7. Today I just bought a pair of work pants from liz claiborne in a size 6 and they're lose so I assume I could fit into a 5. My final goal I've finally settled on is 125lb, which I assume will put me in a comfortable size 4. That has always been my goal, I know with my pear shaped body, I will never be a size 2, and certainly never a size 0 (which at 5 feet 7 and a medium frame would look sickly on me anyway!).

Okay, I finally have my answer! 8 months and 32 lbs to go from a Lane Bryant size 16 jean to a size 14. Finally!

This is a great thread. I'm 5'11 so when I was 305 I was a 22. I've lost 20 lbs and I'm mostly 18 but some 20's.

I just can't wait til I drop the 15 lbs to find out! ;)

jonsgurl - are you sure your sister is telling you the truth?? lol :) i know my own sister tends to exagerate about what sizes she is wearing :p

A little off topic but I have also found that sizes fit differently now than they did before I had children. I am now the almost the same weight I was before my first child and there is no way I will be in the same size I was back then. I tried on a pair of pre-child jeans and I won't be in those for a long time.

Children have ruined my body. I'm at the same weight as I was when I got pregnant. Before kids I was an 18. Now I am a 22/24 depending on the brand. Twins and a c-section didn't help.

It all depends on the person. I dropped sizes pretty quickly, but that's because I'm an apple by default. No one would know that now, but believe me - at my highest weight, my apple shape was painfully obvious. I also had a lot of extra fat on my back and thighs, so once I lost that, fitting into smaller sizes became easier.

I wore a 12-14 at 175. I was starting to pop out of some of my clothes but refused to buy anything bigger because the idea of being truly plus sized depressed me. I noticed my size 12's were fitting comfortably (and sometimes a bit loose) at 160. At 150-155, I was wearing 10's and sometimes 8's. Once I hit 145, I could fit some 6's. By the time I reached 135 (initial goal), I wore a 4-6. I still wear 4's and 6's at 125. I think I would have to weigh around 110 to wear anything smaller, and I have no desire to get that skinny.

I think sizing has changed a lot since I was skinny. I weighed 100-110lbs at age 17-18 and wore a 4-6. I'm 5'6". If I fit into a six again at 130, it's gonna be weird.

Roughly how many pounds would you estimate you lose in between pant sizes starting out? I'm 5'2" and pear-shaped and currently wearing a (tight!) 24W in jeans. I've got a pair of 20W jeans in a wash I just absolutely adore, but I can't for the life of me remember how much I weighed when they actually fit me!

I'm guessing that the "distance" between 24W and 20W is probably around 50 or 60lbs, but I'd love to hear from personal experience. Thanks!

We're the same height and had the same starting points (270s) Here were my stats

I am a busty hourglass if that makes a difference.

279/ size 24
259/ size 22
239/ size 18/20
219/ size 16/18
199/ size 14-18 depending
179/ size 14 solid
159/ size 10/12
140 (current weight) 6 -10 depending on the garment and the maker.

i was in the 14s when i was about 165-170=== at 160 i'm in the 11s and i'm going into the 9s now i'm between sizes where 11s work but are loose and some 9s fit ---i was a 16 from 185-170/5 and maternity from 185-196 --- i'm currently 7 months postpartum though

Oh interesting chart, Sharkysmachine. Let me see ... here's what I've been at as best I can remember (and keeping in mind that I was sort of in denial about my weight loss and didn't buy new clothes for a long time):

237 / 22-24
200 / 18
180 / 14-16
170 / solidly in 12 for most things I wear
160 / 10-12 depending

I just dropped into the 150s (whee - 159 as of this morning) and I'm waiting to see when my next size change will take place.

Also for what it's worth, I do think I could wear a smaller pants size if it weren't for the flab/loose skin around my belly. I hold (held) most of my weight in my belly and I'm still dealing with that. I could probably easily wear an 8/10 given my thigh and waist size, but the hips/belly do me in. :)

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I agree with others in that pant sizes are so individual. At 360 lbs, I wore a 28 plus. at 330, I wore a 24 plus. at 290, I wore a 22 plus. at 260, I wore a 20 plus. at 240, I wore 18 plus. At 220, I wore 16 misses. I wear either a 14-16 misses. All my weight is in my belly/hips/butt.

I was size 16 during pregnancy. I fit loosely into size 14 now but my one best pair of size 16 jeans still fit nicely. I don't get that. But I've got several pairs of size 14s that fit loosely which is good so soon enough I'll be in a 12? Not sure.

I'm a fat busty hourglass.

256- tight 22 loose 24 3x shirt

246- tight 22

220's- 20

210's- 18 to 20 depending on brand

190's was a 16

As a teen in the 130's I was a size 13, doesn't make sense or its the whole vanity sizing thing.

I change pant sizes with every ten pounds. I am 5'.

165 16
155 14
145 12
135 10
125 8
115 6
105 4

I gave away all of my larger sizes when I lost weight. I am now 114 and in very tight size 4 pants. That is why I am here. I kept the weight off for over a year, but this past summer I started binging again and I gained some of it back. I find these forums extremely motivating.

165/114/105

I started at 231 lbs and a size 20. I am now down to 202 and have only went down 1 pants size, to an 18. I thought it would happen quicker, but when I stopped and though about it, I think it's the way I'm built. Even when I was skinny (by my standards anyways) I was a size 14 but I was only 140-145 lbs. I was disappointed about the fact that I've only went down 1 size, but I think it's more important to lose the pounds first, the inches & the sizes will come

I'm 5'2 and very pear shaped I started out at 215 size 18/20 and now down 20lbs I am a size 14 - i do alot of exercise so i tend to loose more inches than weight which is just fine with me

I was a 24 at 340 lbs, now I'm probably a 22 at 300.

And my friend whos 100 lbs less then me wears 1 size smaller then me. It all depends on YOUR body. I'm smaller at the bottom, where she has gigantic hips.

I've been trying to figure this one out myself! At 5'4" and 245 lbs., I was a size 22 jeans. After I'd lost about 30 lbs. I bought some size 16s. Now I've lost another 30 and those damn 16s still fit just fine! I've got some 14s ready and waiting but I don't know if I'll ever get into them!

You'll get there. Look how far you have come already. I would love to trade places with you! It can get frustrating, but remember things are slowly moving in the right direction. Keep it up!

Definitely depends on your body type as others have said. I love everyone's charts. I thought I was the only one who remembered thing like this.
For me, 15 lbs per size.

I'm about the same height as you. Aside from body shape, what I've discovered is that my sizes fit differently depending on *how* I've dropped the weight in the past.
When I have dropped the weight only by dieting, clothes fit very differently than when I did it with regular exercise. I don't remember exactly what the correlation between weight and size has been for each case, but I am certain the 2 scenarios do not match.
Right now I am just over 190, and after about 15 lbs, I am just starting to be able to fit into my tighter 16's, but the looser of the same size still fit quite well.

I'm a loose 26 at 300, but when I use to weight 257 I was still a 24, and 22s were too tight.

The new LB system is confusing as **** anyway, so it's a wonder I even know numbers anymore! :dizzy:

I'm pretty confused about weight and pant sizes; I don't think I work on the same tiers as other people. Here's my history:

288-250ish size 22
250-220ish size 20
220-200 size 18
190 (my smallest) size 16

Kelly, I don't often seem to be the same size as others my height and weight either.

18: higher 180s and up to about 200 I'd guess
16: lower 170s and 180s
14: ~155-172
12: ~154 and down
10: ~137 and up (can't remember what weight I went from 10 to 12)
8: ~128-136

Like others, I have a smaller weight range at smaller sizes.