BMI, measurements and sizes

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  • After posting my thread on vanity sizing I started wondering what are "normal" measurements for my size (ok, I get that there is A LOT of variation due to body shape but I'm just curious). So if anybody wants to share you could put your BMI (since there's a pretty big difference when you're carrying around 200 lbs at 5'9" vs. 5'0"!!!), measurements, and current size(s) maybe include what store...

    For me:

    BMI- 33
    Measurements:
    Bust-46"
    Waist-38"
    Hips-44"
    Size:
    14 pans seem to be too big at Old Navy so I'm guessing a 12 there but I have a pair of H&M size 12 pants that are still a bit too tight (but a size 14 skirt fits perfectly). In tops I'm normally a L or XL (but I can't wear button down tops or empire waisted ones).
  • I'm 165 and 5'3" putting my BMI at 29.

    Bust: 43
    Waist: 35
    Hips: 40

    American Eagle jeans: baggy size 8, but no where near a 6
    Gap khakis: incredibly tight 10

    Generally a medium in tops, but a large in unforgiving material. Hope that helps!
  • 5'2"
    166.5
    BMI 30.5
    42.5
    39
    42.5

    UK18/20 top, depending on fitting. Cd be UK22 if it is button down.
    UK14/16 trousers, if they're elasticated waist.
    UK16/18 skirt or trousers with fixed waistband.

    Basically, they still feel pretty huge sizes.
  • I wear a 20W/22W in Walmart and JCPenney jeans, depending on the cut/how much stretch, etc. My stats are:

    Height: 5'6"
    Weight: 249lb
    BMI: 40.2
    Bust: 44"
    Waist: 36"
    Hips: 53"
  • Ht: 5'5"
    Wt: 162
    BMI: 27
    Bust: 39
    Waist: 33
    Hips: 42

    Size: 10/12, tops M/L. Twelve is probably more accurate: there are plenty of 10s out there that are Way Too Small and plenty of 14s that aren't exactly falling off of me (especially in fitted skirts/dresses--all my weight is in my lower stomach and I'm really short waisted, so fitted things fit really weird. I do most of my shopping through thrift stores, so I don't really know brands.
  • Height: 5'2"
    Weight: 180.1 lbs
    BMI: 32.9
    Bust: 39"
    Waist: 30"
    Hips: 42"

    I just got into my first pair of size 14 jeans, but have been able to fit into size L tops for a while. I can sometimes go down a size in skirts, but pants are bigger since I have huge legs.
  • Height: 5'4"
    CW: 156.8#
    BMI: 26.9
    Bust: 39
    Waist: 33
    Hips: 39

    Tops I wear a M in most. Pants/Jeans are 6/8 (I just bought 6s and they fit! But, some of the 8s still fit too!)
  • Height: 5'9"
    CW: 242#
    BMI: 35.7
    Bust: 48"
    Waist: 45"
    Hips: 49"

    I'm mainly a size 18W and I shop at stores like Old Navy, Macys, Ross and Target. I'm mostly an XL in most knit tops and stretchy bottoms, though some are still a bit too small.

    My HW was 288# with a BMI of 42.5. My measurements were 52-51-55 and I wore a small22/large20. Pretty solid in the XXL range.
  • Height: 5'8"
    BMI 28

    Bust: 41
    waist 33
    Hips 43

    Size 14 or 16 pants. Large or XL tops. Maybe it depends on the brand. I can wear the occasional 12, but not usually.
  • I don't have a tape measure nearby so I can't provide measurements, but I do have other info...

    Height: 5'8"
    BMI: 25.4ish
    Current Weight: 167-169 lbs (I'm on hiatus atm so I'm maintaining)
    Shirt Size: Medium or small at most stores
    Pant Size: 9/10 at Maurices, but it varies from store to store.
    Other info: I am pear-shaped, so others at my height may wear smaller pant sizes or wear larger shirts sizes depending on their given shape.
  • Quote: Height: 5'8"
    BMI 28

    Bust: 41
    waist 33
    Hips 43

    Size 14 or 16 pants. Large or XL tops. Maybe it depends on the brand. I can wear the occasional 12, but not usually.
    That's about where I was at 186. Once you hit 180 you should be able to fit into 12s easily. : )

    Dhani
  • I'm 5'9", and currently about 230

    BMI- 34
    Measurements:
    Bust-41"
    Waist-36"
    Hips-48"
    Size:
    All my jeans right now are OLD Lane Bryant size 18s. They are quite baggy in the waist, but fit in the hips. I have no clue what size I wear anywhere else, because I haven't gone jeans shopping. I hate it because of the big difference in my hips and waist, it's sooo frustrating for me! Tops, I'm in a large for the most part
  • 5'4 and a half, yo-yo-ing around 127

    BMI - 21.5
    Measurements - 32-26.5-35
    Size: (US sizing) Dress size 4-6, jeans size 6, tops XS-S, juniors' 7.
  • Quote: That's about where I was at 186. Once you hit 180 you should be able to fit into 12s easily. : )

    Dhani
    Oh HUGS for telling me that!!!!! I've been stuck at this weight for SO LONG, so maybe that's just the incentive I need!
  • 5'2.5" (though it's probably closer to 2 1/4")

    weight: 151.4

    BMI 27.2

    Bust: 38.5
    Waist: 29
    Hips: 39.75