Who knows what weight that would be. Sizes vary from maker to maker. People who exercise will wear a smaller size than those who don't, what shape you have, etc. Will a 5 be long enough for you?
How old are you? Womens sizes are in even numbers, 2,4,6,8. Size 5 is juniors sizing. If you're over 18 I would recommend reconsidering where you shop.
i disagree with katel a bit. Yes, the pants may not be "appropriate" for anyone over 25. But i love juniors clothes. i go into the womans dept and it is things my mom would wear. Nothing fun. So i often go where they sell plus size junior things. The articles are usually cheap and don't last a long time (depending on the store of course), but then you get to buy more later LOL! i know juniors pants don't work for everyone. But sometimes it's like you just want a few fun pieces.
-fm
edited to add, yup i am old, 35.
Last edited by foodmasochist; 11-21-2010 at 12:24 PM.
Hi Okie
I wear a size 6 now, sometimes even a 4 depending on the style and brand. I can't wear junior sizes though, just don't fit my body right. I guess I'm old because I've never had trouble finding things I like in the women's department, much easier than the plus size section ever was.
I think any goal is lovely. I would not get so hung up on the actual size until you are there. For example, a size 5 5 years ago is probably a size 1 or 3 today due to recent sizing changes. Also the junior sizes (odd) reflect smaller hips than the woman's sizes (even).
Good luck and enjoy the journey!!
Last edited by kittycat40; 11-21-2010 at 02:21 PM.
The Misses section is not just for little old ladies, it's for ladies who have grown into women. Pregnancy often changes a girls shape beyond that of a "Junior". I find lovely fashionable clothing in the Misses department. Like CyndiM said, I MUCH rather shop in the Misses section than the Plus size department...
Oh and to answer the op's question, if I wore juniors clothes, I can fit into a 5 now at the weight of 138...though they do not flatter my body type and jeans often result in the nasty looking camel toes syndrome. I have a long torso and curvy hips, Juniors are made more for girls with shorter mid body sections and narrow hips.
I have 2 daughters who are 5'6". One is 118 and wears a 0/2 and one is 123 and wears a 2.
Don't know if that helps.
.
I find I am drawn to the younger women's clothes only because they fit my body better. I've had 3 children and don't have the flare in the hips that the women's wear usually has.
I'm 5'5.5" and wear a 4, a 2 on my lower points. I got into the size four originally at 122ish pounds, I've reshaped a little with strength training and am still in them at 128. And they fit better now.
Hmmm...I'm not sure what size a 5 is in women's sizes, I'm guessing a 4/6. I'm 5'-6" and since I was 150 I've fit into 8/10s. I'm 141 now and still in 8/10s. I think in juniors I'd be a 9, but I'm not sure. Now not to toot my own horn and I know many people feel an 8/10 is on the bigger side, but I feel freaking fantastic at this size and I wear it well, most people think I'm 10 lbs less than I am and closer to a 4/6. I also know there are girls my weight who wear smaller sizes than me, so body type is a big player. Just take it as it comes and see how you feel when you get there. Like I said I feel really good at an 8/10, I think I may dip into a 6/8 as my body settles in (I always lose inches after lbs) but I think I personally would look too thin at a 4/6, but that's just me.
Anybody out there wearing size 5 jeans at 5'6?
