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Height Pros/Cons

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  • bevvykins
    bevvykins Posts: 11
    I agree! I hate trying to find shirts long enough!
  • bevvykins
    bevvykins Posts: 11
    OMG yes forgot those cons..... NO I DONT PLAY BASKETBALL OR VOLLEYBALL....and .... can we start making shirts for women with LONG TORSOS please!

    I agree! I hate trying to find shirts (or dresses) long enough
  • clobercow
    clobercow Posts: 337 Member
    6'2"

    I have a wide frame so I don't look tall. Can't wait to be lean and muscly!
    Frickin Cabinet doors are right at temple level. Ever hit your head on the corner of a cabinet. FUUUUUUU!
  • TBoom915
    TBoom915 Posts: 115 Member
    5'1

    pros- I can date a pretty wide range of guys
    I look insane hourglassy cause of my shorter torso
    Easier to tell when I've lost weight

    cons-Harder to carry weight, if I gain 5 pounds it shows big time.
    People using me as arm rests

    This...Exactly...I'm 5'2
  • Jeeenjohnson19
    Jeeenjohnson19 Posts: 54 Member
    5"10

    Pros- Looking lighter than what I weigh, being able to eat more haha!

    Cons- If I wear heels i'm taller than my boyfriend, however I don't even own heels because of my size 8/9 (UK) feet! So main con is shoe shopping takes twice as long.
  • hpsaucette
    hpsaucette Posts: 102 Member
    5'6.65

    Cons: I always thought I was a plain 5'7 but recently discovered I'm just that lil bit shorter and now have a thing about it.
    Whenever a guy is within inch or two of my height for some reason I think I'm taller and immediately subconsciously find him less attractive.
    Always wanted to be that lil bit taller, preferably in the legs.

    Pros: A least I can be considered vaguely tall.
    Still get told I'm cute despite me assuming I'm gargantuan.
    Can wear any style of shoe and get away with it.
  • myth4ever
    myth4ever Posts: 372
    6'4 Tower of Power

    Pros..... limitless

    Cons....EXPENSIVE...can't get the bargain furniture, clothes, cars, I really wanted a smart car..but until they make a SUV I am screwed!
  • _Christine_
    _Christine_ Posts: 1,385 Member
    5' 8"

    This site makes me feel short. Thanks guys, thanks a lot. :grumble:
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    6'4 Tower of Power

    Pros..... limitless

    Cons....EXPENSIVE...can't get the bargain furniture, clothes, cars, I really wanted a smart car..but until they make a SUV I am screwed!
    Tower of Power. I effin' love that. I'm totally stealing that,
  • knackarsch
    knackarsch Posts: 53
    I'm 5'8
    Pros: at a healthy weight, I look like a tall, blonde, busty... well, everything that's stereotypically envied/wanted. I was like Jessica Rabbit 60 pounds ago. I never appreciated it when I had that body! Can't wait to reclaim it. I've never had a problem finding tall men to date, they seem to appreciate women who aren't tiny.

    Cons : know how hard it is to find cute size 11 shoes that don't look like hooker/tranny heels? Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with prostitutes or fabulous cross dressers, but that's not the look I'm going for. That said, I feel great in heels, tall, statuesque. Just need to cut back on the Rubenesque part.

    One more con - I have very short legs for being as tall as I am. I'm all torso. This means normal jeans fit me fine, but I have the damnedest time finding shirts that don't ride up, especially with the big boobs. Dresses also never fit me right, the waist of the dress hits me mid-boob. My cons would be moot if we were all nudists!
  • reenasamaan
    reenasamaan Posts: 66 Member
    I'm 5'5''!

    Pros:
    -I rarely have to deal with clothing that's too short on me.
    -I can wear 5" heels and still be shorter than my fella (which I like).
    -I'm pretty "Average." My height is not something about me that stands out. And sometimes you just don't want to stand out.

    Cons:
    -I think a lot of great clothing looks ace on taller women. See: high waist jeans, maxi skirts, flowy tops, tea-length anything. Heels definitely help but sometimes, your feet just don't want 'em.
    -Gotta lose more weight to notice a difference. I thought I'd be happy at 135 lbs and really wasn't - even though it's in the middle of my acceptable weight range for my height.

    Honestly, I feel my 'best' if I'm wearing heels... but I think it's less to do with how I feel about my height and more how you carry yourself. It takes a special balance :)
  • myth4ever
    myth4ever Posts: 372
    6'4 Tower of Power

    Pros..... limitless

    Cons....EXPENSIVE...can't get the bargain furniture, clothes, cars, I really wanted a smart car..but until they make a SUV I am screwed!
    Tower of Power. I effin' love that. I'm totally stealing that,
  • myth4ever
    myth4ever Posts: 372
    6'4 Tower of Power

    Pros..... limitless

    Cons....EXPENSIVE...can't get the bargain furniture, clothes, cars, I really wanted a smart car..but until they make a SUV I am screwed!
    Tower of Power. I effin' love that. I'm totally stealing that,
    By all means it's yours!
  • mmeddleton
    mmeddleton Posts: 100 Member
    5' 8" here.

    To be honest, it's not something I ever gave much thought to. I'm pretty comfortable in my own skin.

    Pros: It probably helped keep my noggin relatively dent-free while serving on submarines and it makes it pretty easy to get in and out of my Porsche.

    Cons: Apparently, it is a big deal to a lot of people.
  • LouiseRose92
    LouiseRose92 Posts: 112
    oh another thing- I'm 5'4" and my fiance is around 5'7-5'8" and it doesn't bother me at all :)
  • Boobookittyfq
    Boobookittyfq Posts: 454 Member
    im 5'4
    so id say its pro i like tall but not too tall just tall enough he can throw me around lmao :laugh:
    and maybe pro again on women i like pettie women i ususally throw them around also ... :devil:
    con - its hard for me to find skinny jeans,pants that are shorter inseam , also if i gain a bit look heavy cause im short and big boobies :noway:
  • Skinny_Jeans_Soon
    Skinny_Jeans_Soon Posts: 326 Member
    I am 5'8" with a small frame.

    Pros - I love my long legs, I play volleyball and have good "ups", my pants always fit perfectly for length, I can weigh more and wear a small size.

    Cons - I "heart" heals but don't like being taller than my husband, I don't feel dainty, I always wanted to be "pocket sized"
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    I'm 5'2.

    Con - If I gain 5 pounds it shows. I don't fit into most clothes unless they are for juniors so it makes me look a lot younger than I really am.

    Pro - I can date almost any guy. Most guys are taller than me so it works.

    I really wish I was taller :(
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    5' 8" here.

    To be honest, it's not something I ever gave much thought to. I'm pretty comfortable in my own skin.

    Pros: It probably helped keep my noggin relatively dent-free while serving on submarines and it makes it pretty easy to get in and out of my Porsche.

    Cons: Apparently, it is a big deal to a lot of people.
    Your attitude is awesome. Just sayin'. ;D
  • metalvegan
    metalvegan Posts: 133 Member
    I'm 5'8 and my husband is 6'4. I could wear 7" heels if I wanted to (ha!), but we like being tall. It makes us feel more intimidating... we get to look down at a lot of people.

    ... Is that mean to say? Lol.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    Im 5'10 barefoot.

    The cons -

    almost every man I meet is face level with my tits, and since they are awesome, I just wont be able to get his attention. Plus I never feel safe when Im with someone smaller than me, and I like to feel safe with my significant other, not like I will have to be the one protecting them and always big spoon.

    I cant really walk into a place unnoticed or blend in

    I get "Amazon" a lot, which hurts to hear because it sounds so huge and aggressive and oversized.

    When you tell people how much you weigh, even if you are fit, they balk. A hundred and seventy what????

    Pros

    When a man can pick you up and toss you around, its a testament to his awesome strength, because he'll need it to be able to do that

    I cant really walk into a place unnoticed or blend in

    As a simple machine, I have advantages

    I have legs for days

    I can weigh 170 pounds and wear very little clothing.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,103 Member
    5'8"

    Pros: Tall enough to ride roller coasters

    Cons: Can't dunk a basketball (I can touch the rim)

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • Jalare
    Jalare Posts: 103
    6'1"

    Pros: I can gain 10 lbs of fat and it doesn't look like much
    Cons: I can gain 10 lbs of muscle and it doesn't look like much

    6'0", absolutely!

    Other Pro: People notice you as soon as you enter the room. Good when I'm feeling sexy!
    Other Con: People notice you as soon as you enter the room. Bad when I'm feeling blah!
  • Nixenne
    Nixenne Posts: 37 Member
    I get "Amazon" a lot, which hurts to hear because it sounds so huge and aggressive and oversized.
    When I hear "Amazon" I think tall, confident, self-sufficient, sure-as-hell-ain't-dainty-but-still-SEXY-AS-HELL, strong but still feminine. But maybe I'm strange. ;)
  • Nteeter
    Nteeter Posts: 190 Member
    Im 5'10 barefoot.

    The cons -

    almost every man I meet is face level with my tits, and since they are awesome, I just wont be able to get his attention. Plus I never feel safe when Im with someone smaller than me, and I like to feel safe with my significant other, not like I will have to be the one protecting them and always big spoon.

    I cant really walk into a place unnoticed or blend in

    I get "Amazon" a lot, which hurts to hear because it sounds so huge and aggressive and oversized.

    When you tell people how much you weigh, even if you are fit, they balk. A hundred and seventy what????

    Pros

    When a man can pick you up and toss you around, its a testament to his awesome strength, because he'll need it to be able to do that

    I cant really walk into a place unnoticed or blend in

    As a simple machine, I have advantages

    I have legs for days

    I can weigh 170 pounds and wear very little clothing.

    Im in love, Im 6ft. just sayin lol
  • Fabulous0318
    Fabulous0318 Posts: 4
    I'm 6'0" tall and have been since the 8th grade. there are no cons, it's only pros. some guys don't like tall women, but that's their con, not mine! :bigsmile:


    This!
  • MisterGoodBar
    MisterGoodBar Posts: 157 Member
    6'1, not really tall just taller

    pros: girls think im tall and i can wear a much heavier weight pretty dang well
    cons: not really tall enough to date most women who like to where heels in my own ethnic group (who are usual taller than 5'5-5'7). making 5" heels, which women love, a problem
  • luvva_luvva
    luvva_luvva Posts: 59
    5'10''

    Pros: can dance, and not fall over, but am still taller than most women :P

    Cons: Women seem to dig tall men (ie, over 6'0'')
  • BillyC96
    BillyC96 Posts: 7,560 Member
    6'2"

    Pros - seeing over crowds and getting a good view of stuff:smile:

    Cons - occasionally banging head on things :cry:
  • juliecat1
    juliecat1 Posts: 3,450 Member
    5 11

    Pros: I can reach things without a ladder. Changing lightbulbs is way easier. I like feeling tall and strong.
    Cons: finding clothes that fit! Not just in the legs but the sleeves too. Being asked jillion times growing up if I played for the basketball team. Short guys. :D
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