How many pound to lose a dress size?

I was just wondering from peoples experiences... how many pounds did it take you to lose a dress/pant size?

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  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    Not possible to say - the scale does not have much to do with clothing sizes....the tape measure does...
    Take your measurements, do both cardio and strength training and forget about the scale - the next dress you buy will be smaller.....

    I weigh 10lbs heavier than last year this time, and I wear a pant size smaller than last year this time...Same make and model jeans...
  • redredy9
    redredy9 Posts: 706 Member
    I think 10 pounds per size is the general answer but I went down a size after losing only about 4 pounds.
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    I'm short, 5'4. 5 lbs. has always bumped me up a size (I've been in sizes 2 - 8).
  • justdoit52
    justdoit52 Posts: 24 Member
    I think it depends on what kind of working out you're doing as well as your body type.

    From personal experience, since starting Jillian's 30 day shred I've actually gained a couple pounds but my clothing is way looser.
  • Nich0le
    Nich0le Posts: 2,906 Member
    Depends on your height first, I found early on it only took 10lbs or so then I hit a point where it took 20 to make a difference, and since clothing size changes depending on where it's made...
  • sweetpeas2000
    sweetpeas2000 Posts: 42 Member
    For me it took 20 pounds, but that may also be due to me wearing my pants snug before I started losing. It's one of those things where you don't want to go out and buy a larger size because you're ashamed and disappointed in yourself. I'm a pear shape, so as far as dresses it depends. If it's A-line, I can go down quicker in size than in pants :frown:
  • Tiffikat
    Tiffikat Posts: 47 Member
    It's definitely different for everyone. I lost a pants size with 2-3 inches lost all over my body and 7 lbs.