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Cindy219 05-11-2006 05:13 PM

i am nearly 5'2 and weigh (at last check) either 126 or 127 and wear

pants/jeans 6P (have many 4P's i am trying to get back into)
shirts XS-M depending on brand
dresses 4P 6P it varies. I have a few size 2's at home i am trying to get back into as well.

kittymuse 05-11-2006 05:15 PM

I'm 5'11", about 250 lbs. I wear size 22 tall jeans from Wal-Mart: they fit wonderfully right out of the dryer, and get very loose after a couple of wears. I might be ready to try a 20 tall. On top I'm a 2x, mostly because my hips are so big. I could be a 1x or maybe even smaller if I wanted my shirts to stop at my belly (but that's not something I want people to see).

I think I was in middle school when I made the transition from 13 juniors to 14/16 misses. I've always been big, but I'd be very happy to be a 14 again. I think I'd have to weight about 180 to be a 14 again. I'll get there someday!

TivoFanatic 05-11-2006 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by penpal
I'm 5'5" and weigh 189. I wear anything from 14/16 tops to 18/20 pants but I have a couple size 16 pants that are loose! It's amazing how sizes vary from brand to brand.

That is a HUGE pet peeve of mine. I HATE the sizing of women's clothing. I own 2 IDENTICAL shirts from Lane Bryant. Both are a 1X, only different colors, one fits decent the other is tight. I just wish all sizes were standard. I can understand in different countries they might be different but standard within the country (US for me)

Jtjoray 05-11-2006 05:26 PM

Im 5' 9" and I weigh 212 pounds. I started at 263 in a size 22/24. Im now in a size 18 and they are all starting to fall off. So I should probably be wearing 16's but dont want to waste the money right now. I've noticed that the longer Ive been doing this the faster my sizes are going down.

mommyof1 05-11-2006 07:58 PM

I am 5'7 and 1/2 weigh 212 and in a size 18- 16 depends on the maker. In tops 1x and some xl. Cant wait to see those 10s.

Brendalee 05-11-2006 08:22 PM

5' 4, 254? lbs and I wear a 22/24 generally and 2x tops. Love Lane Bryant and Fashion Bug ;)

NFC2006 05-11-2006 08:41 PM

Tough call because I hate tight/fitted shirts. LOL I'm just about 5' 3.5" tall and large framed...and right now I wear 4X-5X in tops, a 44-46DD, and a 1X-2X in bottoms. I have some really old Roaman's tops that are a 3X and still fit really comfortably, though. I'm hoping to be able to squeeze into a size 10-12 (both for tops and bottoms) within the next year.

lottie63 05-11-2006 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kristine724
I'm 5'10" at 264 lbs. I'm a large framed women. I currently wear size 20 pants & shirts. However they are getting looser so hopefully by the end of this month I can start buying some size 18's. I will never be in anything smaller than a size 14 pants due to my hips, and for the shirts I will never get below size 16 due to my broad back and shoulders. (these are the sizes I wore when I was at my healthiest & lightest weight).

Wow, I'm 269 and I wear a size 24! That's IT I must have the biggest hips on earth!

jtammy 05-11-2006 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glory87
Here's a site for that:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...ages/17182.htm

Women:

height over 5' 5"
small = wrist size less than 6.25"
medium = wrist size 6.25" to 6.5"
large = wrist size over 6.5"


Darn, I always thought I was "big-boned", turns out I'm not! :o I've just always had well-padded bones.

GonnaLooseitagain 05-11-2006 10:32 PM

I agree this is a hard question, it will depend on how you are built. I am
5' 6" and 160lbs I am between 8-10 size. I have 36inch bust, 28.5 inch waist and 38 inch hips....

TamiL 05-12-2006 08:38 AM

I'm 5' 3" and can wear a tight 14 or 16 jeans and atleast a 1x top. I have no idea what I weigh. I've been dieting for 3 weeks now and am just happy to be able to wear the jeans I have! Its been stretch pants for sooo long here.

I have never worn a top smaller than a 14 because I wear a 38 DD bra and its a really tight fit, even when I weighed in at 117 before I married again (well it was a 34 DD then). Its a family curse.

I would like to be able to wear my size 7 shorts that my husband is so fond of before my 10 year wedding anniversary next July (2007).

I do not have a scale and cannot get one. I become a slave to the scale and refuse to eat if the answer I get is not what I want.. Several years ago when dieting I became so obsessed with every morsel of food I ate that my hair began falling out. I would wake up and weigh myself and then not eat anything for days at a time. It was scary and I'm not sure I have beaten that mindset. So for now, no scale for me. Just clothing sizes to try to fit into slowly....and hopefully a more healthy approach to my body.

getncontrol 05-12-2006 11:26 AM

I'm 5'6" and currently 153. I wear a comfy size 10 and can squeeze into some 8's. My tops are mostly L with a couple of medium t-shirts.

fitgal2 05-12-2006 01:22 PM

Hey
I am 5'2 1/2 , 131 pounds and wear a size 5 or 7 depending on the cut/store.

TivoFanatic 05-12-2006 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lottie63
Wow, I'm 269 and I wear a size 24! That's IT I must have the biggest hips on earth!

I would much rather have larger hips than a larger belly. At least larger hips is 'womanly', larger belly is just....well LARGE.

kristine724 05-12-2006 01:31 PM

Lottie63, I think have hips and a butt is a whole lot better than not, shake that booty girl!!!!! And be proud of it!

Miss DC 05-12-2006 02:17 PM

I'm 5'3" and 165 and i wear a size 12P (petite).

aschenbrodel 05-13-2006 02:19 AM

YIKES!! cafe ole!!

I can't believe the bust comment! How come if I lost 2 ounces suddenly I go from a B cup to a -A??????

Ahhhhhh!!!! I want boobies!

TamiL 05-13-2006 07:22 AM

LOL, sometimes boobies are a curse!!! When wearing loose tops I have been asked when I'm due.........I am not pregnant and don't intend to ever be again!!

csoar2004 05-13-2006 11:02 AM

5' 8"
At my heaviest (233) I was wearing 2x and they were tight.
At 146 I'm wearing size 6 & 8, depending upon manufacturer. :D <insert happy dance here!> I AM large boned (can palm a basketball!)/large framed and never in my WILDEST dreams (and they can get pretty wild - nudgenudge, winkwink) did I ever dream I'd be wearing single digit clothes. :D :D :D

Lady Jackyl 05-13-2006 02:16 PM

Im 5'5 and currently 130 and in a size 8. Hoping to get down to a 6. Tops Im a med. lost my boobs when I lost weight I miss em

kindred 05-13-2006 05:03 PM

I am 5'9" 147 lbs and I wear a size 8 in womens and 11/12 in the teen/young adult sections. I carry my weight in my hips/thighs/butt so that is my pants size. I wear medium/large shirts, I have a long torso so even thought I am small chested I have to get bigger sizes otherwise my bellybutton sticks out :) I have always worn this size at 125 lbs up to 160 lbs.

impossible princess 05-13-2006 05:51 PM

I was a size 14/16 at my biggest i'm an 8/10 now. i have been in a 6 but i gained a bit. Am trying to stick to what I am now.

Rahkstar 05-14-2006 01:38 AM

i'm 5'6.5" and weigh 237 as of last wednesday. at my starting weight, 268, i wore very tight 20's (probably should have been 22's). now, the 20's are very loose, and the 18's are a bit tight. in tops, i wear 2x. i seem to be losing weight from the top down, and then the hips down. my stomach refuses to budge! argh.

morrigan 05-14-2006 02:09 AM

I am 5'2 and 185. The pants that I wore at 195 before I had my second kid still don't fit. My tummy is just a different shape that it used to be.

Right now a XL T-shirt looks baggy and L T-shirt is too tight around my boobs. I am too short to wear t-shirts without them looking like dresses anyway. I bought a couple tanks at Walmart in an XL and they are a bit tight still.

At 217 I was wearing my mom's size 18-20 pants. Right now I am 185 and fit into some size 16's, but mostly they are too tight in the waist.

Pre kids I was a
size 14 at about 170 lbs
size 12 at about 160 lbs
size 10 at about 145 lbs
size 8 at about 130 lbs

I have never really been smaller than that.

My lowest was in HS. I still have a few pairs of jean from them in a Levi 28 waist and some size 5's and 7's. Crazy thing is I got teased a lot for being fat and right now those 5's and 7's seem superthin.

Arenace 05-14-2006 02:13 PM

Hello, I'm 5'4", weigh 182 and I'm in a size 14 pant and 16 shirt. I try to stick to the stretch jeans too, so that when my weight fluctuates I don't have to go clothes shopping!!

AJsMommy 05-14-2006 02:27 PM

Congrats on your weight loss **Stacye**...I can see the difference in your face, and you look beautiful before and after!! Way to go!!

The size question is always such an interesting one. At my highest of 228, I was an 18/20. I'm down to 212, and today I put on a pair of 14's. Now I know my 18's still fit, but I'm elated to have these on today! I work in the medical field, and wear scrubs most of the time...I typicall buy a XL, but they are getting quite baggy...however, I don't know that I can fit into a L yet. When I did WW years ago, I dropped to 170 and was a 10/12. I'm a XL on top, cuz I am busty :) which I hope to never lose...I think I'm one of the few who likes it.
Size is just a number, remember that...don't focus on who wears what size, etc. Focus on you, and where you feel comfy. Even in HS at 140, I was a 10...so I know I won't ever be a 4 or 6... Get to where you feel best, and live it up!!!! Whether thats a size 20, or a 2!!!! Be the best you!

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San*_* 05-14-2006 02:46 PM

I wear a UK size 12-14. My Gap bought jeans are tight and they say US size 8. Obviously I am not wearing my waistsize 31 jeans anymore as they ripped :eek: My weight is just under 72 kg now, don't ask me to think what it is in other units, it's mildly overweight, as my height is 5ft6. I'm lucky in the way that my body fat spreads pretty evenly, yay at least one good thing about this. I think I'd like to be a UK size 8, haven't decided yet. Size 6 just seems a bit overly tiny. Oh well gonna go get a cuppa now and stop rambling on :coffee:

TivoFanatic 05-15-2006 12:03 PM

Shirt sizes...
 
It saddens me to know I will probably never wear smaller than a large sized tshirt. I am built like a football player (thank you Dad's genes), and my VERY broad shoulders will prevent my shirt sizes from going down further than that I believe

Kris B 05-15-2006 02:25 PM

I am 5'2", 135 lbs, and a size 6 or 8, depending on the brand and whether I am having a fat day or not (lol...kinda)

Amanda_mae 05-15-2006 04:17 PM

Interesting post. It's amazing how people at the same weight can be built so differently. Anyway, here are my stats:

**Edited to add: I'm 5'8" tall!!**

At 280 lbs I was a size 24 pants and a size XXL for shirts.
At 170-180 lbs I was a size 16 pants and size L for shirts.
Right now, at 152 lbs, I'm a size 10 pants and size M for shirts.

HandbagAficionado 05-15-2006 04:48 PM

I'm currently 148 pounds, and a very slightly snug size 10. I gained 15 pounds over the winter, and I am working my way back to 140 again (lol) so I refuse to buy any bigger clothes!

At my lowest of 138, I wore an 8/10 and a M top for NY&Co ... that's where I buy most of my work clothing. Oh, and I am 5'3".

When I first started my new way of life, I weighed 245 and was a snug 24/3X. Shirts were terrible because my chest was gigantic (not in a good way! although I do wish I had a little of that part back, lol)

Nadya 03-04-2012 12:20 PM

5'3.5"
~160 pounds
Medium shirt
Size 12 pants

Murph 03-04-2012 12:30 PM

5'5", currently 138

I wear a S or M top
8 or 10 pants or M if they are athletic type
8 dress or S or M if they are sized like that

When I started I was 190 and wearing an XL top and 18w bottoms.

valalltogether 03-04-2012 12:31 PM

5'2"

146

juniors pants: 7,9,11
womens: 6,8,10

tops: sometimes small, sometimes medium, sometimes large.


i'm sure that was helpful hahah

heathermichigan 03-04-2012 02:29 PM

I am 5 ft 10 in, 219 pounds currently and wear a 16 on bottom and XL on top.

When I was down to 203, I could sometimes squeeze into a L top and was wearing a 14 on bottom most of the time.

When I was at my high weight of 283, I was wearing a 24 (which was sometimes small) on bottom and a 3x top usually.

I'm chesty with wide shoulders, wide torso (stomach is always last to go), slimmer hips, and slimmer legs.
I will be happy to fit in a size 12 when I'm down to 170! Anything else will just be icing on the cake! :D

freelancemomma 03-04-2012 03:27 PM

My sizes are all over the place because I'm so tall (5'11"). I'm currently in my maintenance range of 140 to 145 lbs and my clothes are anywhere from a 4 (which I view as vanity sizing) to a 12. I'd say my average size is an 8.

Freelance

LadyWraith 03-04-2012 06:37 PM

I'm 5'1 and 157 lbs this morning. I desperately needed a new pair of jeans since my size 14s are pretty baggy now so I went shopping this morning. I can now wear a 10 short (always need that petite size) of Old Navy's trousers for work. Jeans, I'm between a 10 and 12. That size seems pretty standard for me in different brands. I settled for a tighter fitting cut size 12 jean from American Eagle and they are a *tad* loose. Even with my huge boobs, I'm now able to wear medium tps most of the time. :)

berryblondeboys 03-04-2012 06:59 PM

I am 5'6.5" with a large frame and I weigh 175. I wear 8-12 depending on the brand. I have fit a size 4 and a decade old size 16 at this weight - go figure. But in most things, seems I'm a 10 more than any over size and sometimes a medium and sometimes a large in tops- totally depending on how they cut the boobage aea.

lin43 03-04-2012 08:12 PM

Per my ticker, I'm a size 6 in just about every piece of clothing I've tried. I have some 8s and some 4s in my closet, but generally, a 6 (petite) fits.

mimsyborogoves 03-04-2012 08:18 PM

Currently, I'm an 18/XXL in bottoms, 14/16 (XL/1x/Juniors 2x) in tops, and an 18 dress size.


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