Women's reg. sizes-what weight did it for you?

For me it was around 210-215. Remember it also depends on your build, the cut of the clothes and how tight you like to wear your clothes. I do know it was a great experience to buy my first "Missy" clothes (I bought 2 pair of size 16s and 1 pair of size 18s) for the 1st time in many, many years. I still have a long way to go, but I've noticed that my 16s are starting to get loose, however I'm not buying new pants until I can get into a 12 confortably (I'm too old to wear "tight" jeans anymore - I enjoy breathing too much). Anywho - good luck and hang in there!

I'm the same. I'm between 5'6" and 5'7" (seem to be losing height but not losing the weight, sadly). When I get down under 220, I can start shopping in "regular" stores again. To be honest, I cannot wait! I'm so sick of showing up to work wearing the exact same clothes as the other 2 "bigger gals" in my office, because we all shop at the same stores. HA!

Every body is different for sure. I see girls my height starting out on MFP at 150 and that's the weight I am aiming for! ha.

JRena, good for you on reaching those 2's girl! Keep at it!

Sorry, I just realized you were asking the 5'3" gals! I'm a little taller.

I'm just under 5'3, 185. I can't answer that and quite frankly, no woman can! Here's what I've learned: the store/manufacturer, the way your body is (apple vs pear)...it all varies. I'm starting to figure out how others work this. You see, depending where I go and what brand I get, I can be a 14/16 or clear up to a 22! That's a HUGE gap!! Any woman who's honest with the numbers, is like that, too.

In other words, no one is ONE size unless they stick to ONE brand. Let's face it, who does? One of my friends and I were talking about this and we figured it out...a person is multiple sizes, they just name the smallest size they're in as "their size." Really, who's going to name the largest?!

Im 5'2, when I started in Jan 2011 I was 205 and wore a size 16. I lost 20-25 pounds and that is when I moved out of plus sizes. Today I weigh 152 and can wear a size 10.

I know you asked the short gals, and I don't qualify, but thought I'd share anyway as it has been a huge NSV for me. And I'm struggling now and feel a little focus on these victories will help me quite a bit. So I am 5'10 and have just crossed into reg sizes, especially for tops, and I'm 238 right now. I'm a 16 top, but find that 18 W in pants better fit my curves.

I've had a weird experience, too; though I'm excited as all get out to be able to shop a new department, I think that now, after all these years of ugly tent plus size clothes, manufacturer's are now making plus sizes prettier than reg sizes!?! Is that just me? I tend to have a bit of a bohemian style, I like things flowy and frilly. I just remember complaining for years that ps didn't offer any really pretty styles, those were saved for reg sizes. Oh well. Happy to be where I'm at!

Good luck!

I'm 5'1 and I currently weigh 175 and am wearing any wehre from 13 to 16! I think its like a lot of other people say it just depends where you shop and what brands!! Good Luck to you : )

I'm 5'4" and I wear a size 18 at ~210 lbs.

I gathered up about 4 pairs of old pants I couldn't fit into before, and I'm can fit in all but 1.

Im 5'4" and I believe I was about 190 when I started to wear an 18w Im proud to say that I am now out of that and can fit into a juniors sz 17! And comfortably too! I can't wait until that 17 turns into a 15 and just keeps going down!!!

I am 5'2" and started at 257 in a size 24W. At around 215 I went into a size 18W. I have been wearing those with a belt since Christmas asn went shopping last weekend and bought a regular old size 14 in jeans, a dress and 2 pairs of shorts. I weigh 193 right now. I also bought 2 summer tops in XL. Woo, hoo!

I don't remember the weight I crossed, but I remember that it seems like the sizes changed much faster the smaller I got. It seems like it took forever to go from a 22 to an 18, but really not long at all to go from a 12 to an 8. I think it all varies a lot by manufacturer.

This is definitely true. 5 or 10 pounds can make a huge difference when you're going from size 0 to 2 or from 2 to 4 because the pants are only an inch or so bigger around in the waist, but as the sizes get bigger, there is a bigger difference between sizes.

Where do plus sizes start? Size 12? I am 5'4 and was in a size 12 dress and size 10 pants last year when I weighed 170. I have no idea what size I wear now. My body is all mis-proportioned after having my baby, so my regular clothes are still way too small, but my maternity clothes are way too big. Hopefully it will settle down soon, especially as I lose more weight.

Great topic!

When I started, I was 207 and in an 18/20 (I''m 5'1"). Now I am 170 and in a 12.