Ladies 5'7 -5'8, measurements and clothes sizes?

RawCarrots · April 2013

I know it varies depending on whether you have more weight on your hips or boobs, or what our BF% is, but trying to estimate what weight/measurements would get me into a smaller size clothes

I'm 5 '7.5 (171cm), and currently 180lb and in size 14(UK). When I started was 190lb and was 14-16.

ahviendha · April 2013

i was 206 when i started, size 14, am at 160 and size 8/10. medium frame, 5'7", junk in the trunk but not upstairs :laugh:

hamsterlid · April 2013

I'm 5'7, and 183lbs. I wear (UK) size 14 on the bottom and 10/12 on the top, depending on space for my chest.. My measurements are 38-28-43.5 so a bit off balance.

Montarosa456 · April 2013

I'm 5'7 and normally a 8/10 on top due to small chest and mainly a 10 on bottom (pushing 12 hence being on here) not sure of my measurements but last time I checked 34-27.5-36 body fat 21% I am about 146lbs right now. Prob worth mentioning I do a lot of sport 135lb for me makes a 10 pretty roomy, hope rhat helps but everyone is so different & therefore some else with same height/weight could be different

ohsoretro1 · April 2013

I'm 5'7 and 151 lbs. My measurements are 33-30-39 and I just fit into a Canadian size 10/11 on the bottom and a size 6/8 on top. I'm pretty pear shaped so I can get away with a smaller dress size but I really should be in a size 12 on the bottom I think. I refused to buy a larger size so I'm really squeezed into the one pair of jeans I have that still fit. (Thank you whoever invested jeans with elastic comfort waists!)

majope · April 2013

I'm 5'7" and 159.2 pounds. I wear an 8 or 10 (US) depending on cut, or a woman's medium. Measurements are 37-29-39. I was 200 a little over two years ago, and wore a US 16 or 18.

rileamoyer · April 2013

5'7" Started at 203lb on MFP (after losing 10 lb). Currently 139. Wearing Med or 8/10 tops. Small or size 4 to 6 slacks - tall US sizes

nikig7 · April 2013

Hi I'm 5'7 and about 205 right now :sad: ...measurements? Approximately 40-34-49 :ohwell: . Needless to say...I have a long way to go!

Ranna51 · April 2013

I'm 5'7" and weigh 152 pds - I wear a size 8 or 10 depending on the cut. Used to be a 6 or 8 until I hit menopause. I'm working on losing 10 pds and hope to get back to a 8 slim or 6 full.

nikig7 · April 2013

OH..forgot to add...clothes size. Size 12 on top and 14-16 bottom

brit_lah · April 2013

I am 5'7 and pear shaped. I also have a large butt in proportion to the rest regardless of what weight I am.

These are U.S. sizes (sorry I don't have tape measurements):

180 lbs - Size 14 pants (verging on 16) , size 12 top (and that's getting tight)

170 lbs - Size 14 pants, size 10/12 top

160 lbs - Size 12 pants, size 10 top

150 lbs - Size 10 pants, size 8 top

140 lbs - Size 8 pants, size 6 top

130 lbs - Size 6 pants, size 4 top

120 lbs - Size 4 pants, size ?? top (can't even remember)

So as you can see, my sizes stay consistent with dropping about 1 size per 10 lbs, which I read is typical. I've also read though that once you get in the high sizes (like 20), that most people drop/gain a size will be more like 20 lbs (correct me if I'm wrong), but I've never weight heavier than 185 lbs. My top is always smaller than my lower half.

BodyCombatGirl73 · April 2013

I'm in Canada so my sizes are based on that but I do see some differences if I am shopping in the US (am generally a size smaller...but no, they haven't changed sizes for vanity at all! HaHa!).

I am 5'8" and currently 137 lbs. I have a teeny-tiny top (read, small boobies and small waist, etc) but am wider on the bottom (with slightly "thicker" thighs). My tops are XS or S (size 2 or 4); pants/jeans are a 6 (sometimes a 4 if bought in the US!); skirts are anywhere from 4-6; dresses are usually a 4, but can be as low as 0, 2, or even a 6 depending on cut. A-line cuts are the best for me.

Current measurements are: 31 bust, 26 waist (at narrowest), 38 hips
So, clearly on the pear-side!

RawCarrots · April 2013

Thank you! I must check how does the UK sizes compare to USA and Canadian. I'm trying to organise and input all my measurements so far in MFP, they are all over the place in different pieces of paper and in centimetres.

JenniDaisy · April 2013

5'7 and weigh 150lbs, started at about 185 lbs

size (UK) 12 on bottom, but some places it's a loose 12 (M&S!) 30 inch waist

on top who knows! I'm VERY large busted but i'm 33.4- 34 in chest.

wiseeliz · April 2013

I'm 5'7" and currently weigh 161 lbs (after starting at 182 in January). I wear a women's medium on top and a 10/12 on the bottom depending on brand, cut, etc. For better or for worse, genetics have endowed me with big ol' thighs, which makes pants shopping just the most fun thing EVER.

Angie52732 · April 2013

I'm 5'7 and am fluctuating between 230-235 lbs. My pants range from a size 14 to a size 20 depending on the brand. Liz Claiborne & Jennifer Lopez are size 14 - and lees range from 16-20 depending on what style. My tops are generally a L (12/14) or XL (16/18) with an occasional size 20, again depending on the cut.

klhessling · April 2013

5'6.75" 136 lbs
34 chest
28 waist
36 hips
Size 4 pants
Small tops

jolene_ca · April 2013

5'7" 154lbs 34-30-37 Shirts are a size M and jeans are anywhere from a 6-10(US sizes) depending on brand/cut. I've noticed higher end brands use less vanity sizing than cheaper brands.