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Taller Women's Clothes Sizes Advice

katherine_startrek_fan
katherine_startrek_fan Posts: 425 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I am 5'10, 241 pounds, medium frame. I currently just fit into size 12 (loose 14). If I get to my goal weight of 175-180, what size will I probably be?

Any thoughts are appreciated.

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  • Nicola0000
    Nicola0000 Posts: 531 Member
    That's really hard to say, as people can be very different weight and height, and fit in different sizes. Im 5'7", 132 lb and Uk size 10
  • katherine_startrek_fan
    katherine_startrek_fan Posts: 425 Member
    For the first two sizes I dropped, it was around 20 then 15 pounds per time. Then it was around 10 pounds from 14 to 12. At the rate of 10 pounds per size, it seems like I would be a size 0 US by 180 pounds, which seems highly unlikely, as I would still be overweight.

    I have never been below an adult size 14 since I was ten and almost a foot shorter, so I just have no idea what to expect.

    What are your experiences with dropping into smaller sizes? Do you continue to drop them every 10 or so pounds? Is there a size that you stick at for longer, or do you reach a natural stopping point when you hit your natural best size?
  • tanowicki
    tanowicki Posts: 60 Member
    I'm 5'8" and 170-180 and am size 14. Depending on the cut, maybe 12 although I like to wear my clothes loose. At my heaviest, about 240, I was around size 18-20 so I haven't lost a lot of sizes. I think I lost 40 lbs before I lost my first size and am about 20 lbs/size. As I lost, I did find my pants became longer.
  • jbee27
    jbee27 Posts: 356 Member
    Totally dependent upon your body shape, and brand of clothing.

    I'm 5' 9.5", and 175. I currently wear anywhere from a size 8-12, depending upon the piece of clothing.

    At my heaviest weight of 220, I was generally wearing 16-18.
  • rbfdac
    rbfdac Posts: 1,057 Member
    Depends on your body! I am 5'9" and at 200 pounds with a large frame, I am around a size 12. (Not currently, but used to be)
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    As others have mentioned, it totally depends on your body shape. I am 5'10" and I started out at 203 lbs wearing a 12/14, which you are currently wearing at 241 lbs so that is already a big difference.

    Currently I am 153 lbs and wearing an 8/10 on the bottom and S/M on the top.
  • forevermaryb
    forevermaryb Posts: 108 Member
    I'm a definite pear, although when I was heavier, I was more hour-glass. I'm 5'9" and wore, for bottoms, US size 18 at my heaviest (215) and they were tight (I refused to get a 20). I dropped fairly quickly to a 16, stayed there for a long time and then went right into a 12 when I was around 160-165. I kept losing, skipped size 10 and am now comfortable in an 8 with my maintenance range of 140-145. I can wear a 6 if they are "curvy". For tops, I wore a size 2x, but I did like loser clothes. I was probably more of a 1x or even XL. Although I can wear medium tops, I often wear large just for the length of the arms and torso (and to have breathing room).
  • katherine_startrek_fan
    katherine_startrek_fan Posts: 425 Member
    I'm not sure what body shape I am... 42" on hips, 35" waist, 44" bust (36 band).

    If my hips were bigger, I'd say hour glass. If you go by band instead of bust, I'd be pear... I just don't know.
  • willrun4bagels
    willrun4bagels Posts: 838 Member
    Hard to say.

    I am 6'2", 215-220lbs depending on water weight etc., and I wear a size 10 or 12 in pants depending on the brand. I have a 36"+ inseam. At 281lbs, I wore a size 16/18 depending on brand.
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    At 5'11 and 215 lbs I was barely squeezing my bum into size US

    You'll only know when you get there.

    You may also find that, right now, your size 12/14s fit because they've been stretched out.
  • caracrawford1
    caracrawford1 Posts: 657 Member
    You'll do better to focus on body composition and health than a clothing size, as that number is meaningless, as the posters above have indicated
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    Like the others have said, it really depends on way too many factors to know for sure. You sound like you would be in around an 8 if you get to 175 lb, to me. But who knows.

    I'm 5'8" and at 241 lb I was still in an 18. Now I'm at 170 lb and wear 10-12.
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    britishbroccoli wrote: »
    At 5'11 and 215 lbs I was barely squeezing my bum into size US

    You'll only know when you get there.

    You may also find that, right now, your size 12/14s fit because they've been stretched out.

    The size I said got cut off. Weird. I was trying to say I was 215 lbs and US size 16.

  • esjones12
    esjones12 Posts: 1,363 Member
    katherine_startrek_fan wrote: »
    I am 5'10, 241 pounds, medium frame. I currently just fit into size 12 (loose 14). If I get to my goal weight of 175-180, what size will I probably be?

    Any thoughts are appreciated.

    Completely depends. I'm 5'8 and started at 228 pounds in a size 14/16. I'm now 188 pounds and only a solid 14. My thighs are too big to go down smaller even though it is loose around my waist :(

    Don't pay attention to numbers. Just get healthy and happy :)
  • caseycarla
    caseycarla Posts: 3 Member
    Wow! I'm actually jealous! :) My biggest problem is my waist......that's where it all gathers. I'm 5'10" with a large frame. At 243 lbs. I was BARELY fitting into a US 24. I'm currently at 206 and fit comfortably in a 20. I'll be happy to get to a 14, but will take smaller if it allows!
  • VegFit72
    VegFit72 Posts: 35 Member
    I'm 5'10", 147 lbs, 34" inseam for pants, 29.5/30 inch waist (at belly button), hip at widest point 35.5 ish. If pants have stretch about a size 6/7/9 depending on brand and cut.
  • cincysweetheart
    cincysweetheart Posts: 892 Member
    Way too many variables to answer that question. Also 5'10. I'm about 277 currently and wear a comfortable 24. I don't expect to be anywhere close to a 12 at 241. In fact I'd be thrilled if I could wear at 12 at 180.
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