Size 12= about 40 inches of fabric

PetulantOne

Native American/Caucasian 5' 3" 146lbs I'm in between a 12 and a 10.

Bentley2718

White/American Indian, 5'7", 157, 10/12. Yes, that's right, a 10 or a 12. I'm always a way higher clothing size than other people with similar height and weight.

princesscookiepops80

white, 5'5 , 230, size 16

karint74

40 inches of fabric around your waist is quite a lot seeing as how carrying weight around your waist means you're more at risk of heart disease/diabetes etc.
We have an advert here that says if your waist measures more than 80cm for women (which is 32 inches) it is an indicator of internal fat deposits, which can coat the heart, kidneys, liver and pancreas, and increase the risk of chronic disease.

It IS important.

The OP didn't say 40 inches of fabric around the waist. I'm pretty sure she meant total...or at least one complete garment (pants, shirt...whatev).

Size 12 is 40 inches waist...For God's sake, don't be so obtuse. Where do you think they're measuring???

Size 12=40" waist? Really? In all of the size charts I've ever seen, it's more like a 31-32" waist, maybe 40-41" hips. My measurements are 36-30-39 and I'm a 10. 47 years old, white, 5'5.5" 144 lbs. Started out at 41-36-43 and 165 lbs, somewhere between a 14 and a 16.

This size reference chart is interesting. You can plug in your measurements and it shows what size fits you of various brands. U.S. folks, be sure to toggle over to the U.S. button in the upper right hand corner. The default setting shows U.K sizes (approximately one size up from U.S.)

http://sizes.darkgreener.com/

Reinventing_Me

40 inches of fabric around your waist is quite a lot seeing as how carrying weight around your waist means you're more at risk of heart disease/diabetes etc.
We have an advert here that says if your waist measures more than 80cm for women (which is 32 inches) it is an indicator of internal fat deposits, which can coat the heart, kidneys, liver and pancreas, and increase the risk of chronic disease.

It IS important.

The OP didn't say 40 inches of fabric around the waist. I'm pretty sure she meant total...or at least one complete garment (pants, shirt...whatev).

Size 12 is 40 inches waist...For God's sake, don't be so obtuse. Where do you think they're measuring???

My size 12 was NOT a 40 inch waist...it was smaller. The image that came to MY mind (since I sew) was fabric, measured and cut. If I'm wrong, sue me. But I'm pretty sure that proves the entire point of this thread: that "size" is not always an accurate indicator of one's true SIZE.

For kicks and giggles, I looked at some ladies clothing measurement charts and not one of them listed a size 12 as a 40 inch waist. The largest waist size I came across was 31.5 inches for a size 12.

Sooo...

Reinventing_Me

40 inches of fabric around your waist is quite a lot seeing as how carrying weight around your waist means you're more at risk of heart disease/diabetes etc.
We have an advert here that says if your waist measures more than 80cm for women (which is 32 inches) it is an indicator of internal fat deposits, which can coat the heart, kidneys, liver and pancreas, and increase the risk of chronic disease.

It IS important.

The OP didn't say 40 inches of fabric around the waist. I'm pretty sure she meant total...or at least one complete garment (pants, shirt...whatev).

Size 12 is 40 inches waist...For God's sake, don't be so obtuse. Where do you think they're measuring???

Size 12=40" waist? Really? In all of the size charts I've ever seen, it's more like a 31-32" waist, maybe 40-41" hips. My measurements are 36-30-39 and I'm a 10. 47 years old, white, 5'5.5" 144 lbs. Started out at 41-36-43 and 165 lbs, somewhere between a 14 and a 16.

This size reference chart is interesting. You can plug in your measurements and it shows what size fits you of various brands. U.S. folks, be sure to toggle over to the U.S. button in the upper right hand corner. The default setting shows U.K sizes (approximately one size up from U.S.)

http://sizes.darkgreener.com/

Thank you! You posted this before I could (I'm still at work). I was like "no way 12=40".

DiaryOfaThickFitWoman

What does skin color and/or ethnicity have to do with anything? That's ridonkulous.

Just to clarify, race doesn't have anything to do with it, that's my point. But your genectic background does and certain races do carry certain forms, therefore they could weigh differently, look differently to. Admit it or not it's true!!

BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY

I assumed size 12 US was a 40 inch waist, I'm European so I didn't know it wasn't. This thread is horsesh!t.

I know that European cows go "SHAZOO!", but how do European horses go?

BACONJOKESRSOFUNNY

What does skin color and/or ethnicity have to do with anything? That's ridonkulous.

Just to clarify, race doesn't have anything to do with it, that's my point. But your genectic background does and certain races do carry certain forms, therefore they could weigh differently, look differently to. Admit it or not it's true!!

Race has nothing to do with it, but... does? :huh:

hiphopjunkie02

Im White, 5' 4 1/2, 171 wear a size 9/10

DiaryOfaThickFitWoman

Also, whether 12 equals 40 inches or not, my 12 and your 12 may look different. Everyone's backside IS NOT shaped the same! How could it be? You have people ranging from all heights and weighing between 140-200 at a size 12. How can it be the same? Smh at some people. Reality is Reality!!

This is also not a health debate, its about size and perceptions. I know women at a size 13 with a 28 waist and no health problems. So again, your weight does not imply that you are healthy.....your weight does not mean you are fit or are not, necessarily.

Tell me this, how can health diseases, eye color and even personality traits pass along- but body structure can't? Notice I said structure, not weight.

IJS

Yet most important, we are happy, when "we" are happy. What you think is good may not be for someone else.

binglebandit

My size 12 was NOT a 40 inch waist...it was smaller. The image that came to MY mind (since I sew) was fabric, measured and cut. If I'm wrong, sue me. But I'm pretty sure that proves the entire point of this thread: that "size" is not always an accurate indicator of one's true SIZE.

For kicks and giggles, I looked at some ladies clothing measurement charts and not one of them listed a size 12 as a 40 inch waist. The largest waist size I came across was 31.5 inches for a size 12.

Sooo...

I thought this too only...40" just doesn't seem like enough to make anything. That's just over a yard of fabric. Even with a 60" bolt of fabric, 40" wouldn't get you very much. Maybe if you were really short, but I can't see making myself a pair of jeans with that little.

white, 5'11" (and 3/4, but I round down), 199, 14? (I haven't boughten new pants since I dropped 48lbs)

ShreddedTweet

Crazy thread is crazy.

WendyTerry420

That's about half as much as I need.

DiaryOfaThickFitWoman

I see some people are taking this thread out of context and looking to argue points. I googled how many inches a size 12 was, maybe it was wrong- I can careless. That is not the point of thread. I know some of you ladies get it, and I hope I have inspired you in some way. Love yourself and don't get attached to a size or weight, find a place were your most comfortable in.

Also, just to add, a lot of the rift reef people have said out of negativity is just proving my point even more. Regardless, we are all different.

To the person who questioned my posing race, say what you want- different races to pose certain physical characteristics. I know my intent for proposing race, please don't try to make it out like I'm being bias or racist, not the case at all.

WendyTerry420

Crazy thread is crazy.

It reminds me of Home Ec class. I got a "B" in that. An "A" in cooking, and a "C" in sewing.

jamiem1102

Asian, 5'5", 175 lbs, size 8/10

WDEvy

40 inches of fabric around your waist is quite a lot seeing as how carrying weight around your waist means you're more at risk of heart disease/diabetes etc.
We have an advert here that says if your waist measures more than 80cm for women (which is 32 inches) it is an indicator of internal fat deposits, which can coat the heart, kidneys, liver and pancreas, and increase the risk of chronic disease.

It IS important.

Actually for women, the important one is the hips to waist ratio... I have a lot more than 32 in of waist but my ratio is perfectly healthy as I do not carry my weight on the tummy area. Don't freak out people without research.....

Reinventing_Me

My size 12 was NOT a 40 inch waist...it was smaller. The image that came to MY mind (since I sew) was fabric, measured and cut. If I'm wrong, sue me. But I'm pretty sure that proves the entire point of this thread: that "size" is not always an accurate indicator of one's true SIZE.

For kicks and giggles, I looked at some ladies clothing measurement charts and not one of them listed a size 12 as a 40 inch waist. The largest waist size I came across was 31.5 inches for a size 12.

Sooo...

I thought this too only...40" just doesn't seem like enough to make anything. That's just over a yard of fabric. Even with a 60" bolt of fabric, 40" wouldn't get you very much. Maybe if you were really short, but I can't see making myself a pair of jeans with that little.

white, 5'11" (and 3/4, but I round down), 199, 14? (I haven't boughten new pants since I dropped 48lbs)

One would have to be pretty precise with the cutting. LOL

Congrats on your weight loss! It might be time to go on a mini shopping spree!

WDEvy

White, 5'6" 227 size 18. ( and this thread just opened my eyes as to why I always wore a size smaller when I bought clothes in the US, everyone else here at my height/weight seems to be wearing a 16. Bad Bad Canadian sizes!!)

MissKalhan

White 5'7" 155 size 9(almost 8)

FluroFaye

white 5'6 222 us size 14-16

Want to get down to about a US size 6-8

marycmeadows

I love your post!!

white, 5'6'', 187, waivering between a size 10-12.

pkw58

White 5'8" 129 lbs size 6 or 8

Parimositabloo

Absolutly true!!!

Latin, 23, 161 lbs, 5,3", size 12

DiaryOfaThickFitWoman

40 inches of fabric around your waist is quite a lot seeing as how carrying weight around your waist means you're more at risk of heart disease/diabetes etc.
We have an advert here that says if your waist measures more than 80cm for women (which is 32 inches) it is an indicator of internal fat deposits, which can coat the heart, kidneys, liver and pancreas, and increase the risk of chronic disease.

It IS important.

Actually for women, the important one is the hips to waist ratio... I have a lot more than 32 in of waist but my ratio is perfectly healthy as I do not carry my weight on the tummy area. Don't freak out people without research.....

I have seen thin people with large stomachs, some with larger tops period. So does that mean their healthy cause there thin or unhealthy cause the stomach is 40, or are they healthy cause their a size 4.......... Ijs, I agree its about proportions too!

ShreddedTweet

40 inches of fabric around your waist is quite a lot seeing as how carrying weight around your waist means you're more at risk of heart disease/diabetes etc.
We have an advert here that says if your waist measures more than 80cm for women (which is 32 inches) it is an indicator of internal fat deposits, which can coat the heart, kidneys, liver and pancreas, and increase the risk of chronic disease.

It IS important.

Actually for women, the important one is the hips to waist ratio... I have a lot more than 32 in of waist but my ratio is perfectly healthy as I do not carry my weight on the tummy area. Don't freak out people without research.....

It's a government campaign ergo a government sponsored advert. I'll wager they did their research. I understand you won't want to hear it when your waist is bigger than that, no one likes bad news.

DiaryOfaThickFitWoman

White 5'8" 129 lbs size 6 or 8

I'm 5'5 1/2, at 176 I was in a loose 9

The comparisons are crazy! I'm 229.6 today, do you think I would need to lose 100 more pounds to get to a 6-8............I'm a 16 today..........nope.

Thanks for the measurements!

Missjulesdid

40 inches of fabric around your waist is quite a lot seeing as how carrying weight around your waist means you're more at risk of heart disease/diabetes etc.
We have an advert here that says if your waist measures more than 80cm for women (which is 32 inches) it is an indicator of internal fat deposits, which can coat the heart, kidneys, liver and pancreas, and increase the risk of chronic disease.

It IS important.

The OP didn't say 40 inches of fabric around the waist. I'm pretty sure she meant total...or at least one complete garment (pants, shirt...whatev).

Size 12 is 40 inches waist...For God's sake, don't be so obtuse. Where do you think they're measuring???

Huh, and all this time I thought a size 12 was a 30-32 inch waist.... and that a 40 inch waist was a size 20. Where did I ever get a crazy idea like that? oh yeah every US size chart I've ever seen. But yeah, thanks for setting us all straight.

DiaryOfaThickFitWoman

Thanks everyone for the measurements! I appreciate it!!!!!