Women's reg. sizes-what weight did it for you?

Dottie27

Women, especially those 5'2"-5'4", at what weight did you cross into regular sizes from the plus sizes?

JMRGrant

For me it was around 210-215. Remember it also depends on your build, the cut of the clothes and how tight you like to wear your clothes. I do know it was a great experience to buy my first "Missy" clothes (I bought 2 pair of size 16s and 1 pair of size 18s) for the 1st time in many, many years. I still have a long way to go, but I've noticed that my 16s are starting to get loose, however I'm not buying new pants until I can get into a 12 confortably (I'm too old to wear "tight" jeans anymore - I enjoy breathing too much). Anywho - good luck and hang in there!

JRena225

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I know everyone differs...i'm just starting but i'm at 22W and 5'3ish weigh 296 (finally in the 2's)...

Dottie27

Thanks for sharing. The regular size clothes would be a big NSV for a lot of us.

Sauchie

I'm about 5'1" and weighed in at 223, just getting into the size 20s. I have a size 18 on standby for next month (fingers crossed)

jagh09

I'm the same. I'm between 5'6" and 5'7" (seem to be losing height but not losing the weight, sadly). When I get down under 220, I can start shopping in "regular" stores again. To be honest, I cannot wait! I'm so sick of showing up to work wearing the exact same clothes as the other 2 "bigger gals" in my office, because we all shop at the same stores. HA!

Every body is different for sure. I see girls my height starting out on MFP at 150 and that's the weight I am aiming for! ha.

JRena, good for you on reaching those 2's girl! Keep at it!

Dottie27

You will definitely do it!

jagh09

Sorry, I just realized you were asking the 5'3" gals! I'm a little taller.

k2quiere

Sad to say, but I don't EVER remember being in regular size clothes. I was 205lbs and a size 20 in middle school, 20 years ago. I will let you know when I get there though because I may throw myself a shopping spree!!!

kelika71

I'm just under 5'3, 185. I can't answer that and quite frankly, no woman can! Here's what I've learned: the store/manufacturer, the way your body is (apple vs pear)...it all varies. I'm starting to figure out how others work this. You see, depending where I go and what brand I get, I can be a 14/16 or clear up to a 22! That's a HUGE gap!! Any woman who's honest with the numbers, is like that, too.

In other words, no one is ONE size unless they stick to ONE brand. Let's face it, who does? One of my friends and I were talking about this and we figured it out...a person is multiple sizes, they just name the smallest size they're in as "their size." Really, who's going to name the largest?!

sclosson

Wow, it is amazing the difference in body shape makes. i currently weigh 203 and am still wearing my 22s. They are getting looser , but I can't even imaging getting into 18s any time soon.

staceyo1211

Im 5'2, when I started in Jan 2011 I was 205 and wore a size 16. I lost 20-25 pounds and that is when I moved out of plus sizes. Today I weigh 152 and can wear a size 10.

agibsonky

I don't remember the weight I crossed, but I remember that it seems like the sizes changed much faster the smaller I got. It seems like it took forever to go from a 22 to an 18, but really not long at all to go from a 12 to an 8. I think it all varies a lot by manufacturer.

bonkers5975

I know you asked the short gals, and I don't qualify, but thought I'd share anyway as it has been a huge NSV for me. And I'm struggling now and feel a little focus on these victories will help me quite a bit. So I am 5'10 and have just crossed into reg sizes, especially for tops, and I'm 238 right now. I'm a 16 top, but find that 18 W in pants better fit my curves.

I've had a weird experience, too; though I'm excited as all get out to be able to shop a new department, I think that now, after all these years of ugly tent plus size clothes, manufacturer's are now making plus sizes prettier than reg sizes!?! Is that just me? I tend to have a bit of a bohemian style, I like things flowy and frilly. I just remember complaining for years that ps didn't offer any really pretty styles, those were saved for reg sizes. Oh well. Happy to be where I'm at!

Good luck!

Dottie27

There are a lot of nice looking plus size clothes, but the selection for stylish clothes tends to be pretty limited unless you want to pay a lot of money. I can relate to larger women in a workplace wearing the same clothes. When one of us finally finds something nice looking, the others definitely want to know where she bought it!

Dottie27

Thanks for the inspiration today! It's nice to know that even before hitting ONEderland, that I might have a significant NSV!

littlesuzieq

I'm 5'4" and can finally fit into my size 14 jeans at 182. They're a little snug but I'll take it. At 200.4 (my highest weight) I was wearing 16-18 pants and 1x-2x shirts (darn bust anyway). I'm finding that I'm still wearing L-XL shirts because I don't like things to be tight.

Good luck on your weight loss! The best NSV is being able to change sizes in your clothes. To me, that's progress. The number on the scale is just that... a number.

aberkdaber

I'm 5'1 and I currently weigh 175 and am wearing any wehre from 13 to 16! I think its like a lot of other people say it just depends where you shop and what brands!! Good Luck to you : )

MzBug

I'm 5'5" and pear shaped. I crossed to regular sized shirts at around 235, and pants at 225 depending on the cut and style of course. Misses XL capri pants are loose, so I am back in between sizes again.

evonday

I'm 5'4" and I wear a size 18 at ~210 lbs.

I gathered up about 4 pairs of old pants I couldn't fit into before, and I'm can fit in all but 1.

lindaj13

Wow I want to shop where y'all shop. I'm 5'5" and at my heaviest, 180 lbs, I wore size 16 jeans, slacks and capris and extra large tops. I am now 159 lbs and just barely able to get into some size 12's in pants and med. (size 12 tops) but I know I'm not yet a true size 12.

bullriderswife08

Im 5'4" and I believe I was about 190 when I started to wear an 18w Im proud to say that I am now out of that and can fit into a juniors sz 17! And comfortably too! I can't wait until that 17 turns into a 15 and just keeps going down!!!

gina4766

I hit 18's at about 215 and 16's at 200, in 14's now at 181. I am 5' 4" and 45 years old.

StaciO

I am 5'2" and started at 257 in a size 24W. At around 215 I went into a size 18W. I have been wearing those with a belt since Christmas asn went shopping last weekend and bought a regular old size 14 in jeans, a dress and 2 pairs of shorts. I weigh 193 right now. I also bought 2 summer tops in XL. Woo, hoo!

infamousmk

I'm currently 212 (5'3") and wearing my 16s again (mostly Target brand). When I got down to 203 early this year I was wearing all 16 and squeezing in to some 14. I know that when I'm around 180 I wear mostly 14. I haven't fit in anything smaller for over a decade, so I can't tell you much about that.

kammmmay

I don't remember the weight I crossed, but I remember that it seems like the sizes changed much faster the smaller I got. It seems like it took forever to go from a 22 to an 18, but really not long at all to go from a 12 to an 8. I think it all varies a lot by manufacturer.

This is definitely true. 5 or 10 pounds can make a huge difference when you're going from size 0 to 2 or from 2 to 4 because the pants are only an inch or so bigger around in the waist, but as the sizes get bigger, there is a bigger difference between sizes.

Where do plus sizes start? Size 12? I am 5'4 and was in a size 12 dress and size 10 pants last year when I weighed 170. I have no idea what size I wear now. My body is all mis-proportioned after having my baby, so my regular clothes are still way too small, but my maternity clothes are way too big. Hopefully it will settle down soon, especially as I lose more weight.

ShrinkinMel

I'm 5'8" and its about 200-215 for me too that I can get into 18s which can be found in reg. sizes at some places.

Dottie27

Congratulations to all of you who are now wearing regular sizes! It's very inspiring to those of working toward it.

jamleee

Just curious, what do you guys consider a regular size? I know what size I would like to be, but I honestly don't know what size is considered regular. At my highest I was a 12 & XL, now a size 8 is baggy on me.

amsparky

Great topic!

When I started, I was 207 and in an 18/20 (I''m 5'1"). Now I am 170 and in a 12.

steph1278

I'm by no means near your height. I'm 5'11", but at my highest weight, I was wearing a very tight 24W in pants, sometimes a 26W and 26/28 or 22/24 in tops. I am currently in 16W-18W pants depending on the store and a 14/16 top although I can wear an XL in regular size tops. Can't wait to be able to shop in any store and not need a plus size store or section.