just curious: size to weight ratio

kayemme
kayemme Posts: 1,782 Member
edited September 29 in Chit-Chat
so i'm curious what your height/weight and most dependable dress size is. i just read a blog about someone who weighs almost 50lbs less than me, but is in the same dress size, so it got me thinking, "wow, i wonder what kind of variation i will find if i ask."

so here i am, asking. ;)
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  • kimmerroze
    kimmerroze Posts: 1,330 Member
    I am 140lbs
    5'3"
    2-4 dress size
    4-6 pant size
  • want2walknotwaddle
    want2walknotwaddle Posts: 77 Member
    i am 209lb and wear an english 18 mainly but 16 on bottom
  • leonardk09
    leonardk09 Posts: 86 Member
    I'm 230. 5'7"... 12-16 dress size, and 14-16 pants :) Long way to go, but I'm pretty tall and proportionate.
  • agleckle
    agleckle Posts: 235 Member
    It all depends on your body composition. Muscle weighs more than fat but takes up less volume... so someone that is 150 lbs with 18% body fat would generally be a smaller size than someone else who is the same height and same weight but has like 27% body fat...
  • Kristybalogh
    Kristybalogh Posts: 15
    I am 177 lbs and I wear size 14 dress and pants
  • angiesteele
    angiesteele Posts: 366 Member
    I am 5'4" weigh 202 lbs and wear a size 16 really comfortably and can fit in some 14's....it is amazing the size difference but it all depends on the brand too becasue last night I was able to "squeeze" a size 11/12 from Aeropostale....which i thought ran small. Interesting to see the answers....
  • skinnylizzard
    skinnylizzard Posts: 460 Member
    I'm 148 and wear size 8-10
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I'm 5'9"
    187 lbs
    14-16 dress size
    12-14 pant size
  • Alison_84
    Alison_84 Posts: 86
    I'm 148 "ish", 5'6" and a size 8 leaning toward a 10 (Canadian sizes). I can JUST squeeze into one pair of size 28 jeans (my goal jeans!) but prob a 30 for most pants......
  • Learnin2LuvMe
    Learnin2LuvMe Posts: 465 Member
    I'm 5'1,and weigh 205 and just bought a size 12 dress,my sister weighs about 180 5'2 and is the same size,so thought that was weird too,but she has a bigger butt,and I'm big in the hips,so it'll be different for sure..
  • souperficial
    souperficial Posts: 122 Member
    I'm 5'5", 180, 14/16 pants, but I'd say I'm pretty disproportionate. All of my weight's in my hips and stomach.
  • Andee08
    Andee08 Posts: 147 Member
    I am 5'1" and I weight 155lbs and wear a 9-10ish in pants and a 12 in dresses due to the girls.
  • bethmiller3377
    bethmiller3377 Posts: 27 Member
    I'm 5'5", 162 pounds last I checked, and in a size 10. Goal is to be 140 in a 6/8. :-)
  • maryd4love
    maryd4love Posts: 164 Member
    - 191, 5'3 and I wear XL top and 14 bottom
  • lsusanw
    lsusanw Posts: 1
    I am 5'7", weigh 180 and wear sizes 12-16 (dresses 12-14, tops 12-16, bottoms 14-16). Last time I was a size 10 I was 117 pounds and appeared to have an adams apple (too skinny)!
  • kgagnon7779
    kgagnon7779 Posts: 216
    I am 5'10"
    154 lbs
    20% body fat
    I wear a size 6 dress and a size 4-6-8 pant depending on the brand.
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    so i'm curious what your height/weight and most dependable dress size is. i just read a blog about someone who weighs almost 50lbs less than me, but is in the same dress size, so it got me thinking, "wow, i wonder what kind of variation i will find if i ask."

    so here i am, asking. ;)

    I don't wear dresses, so can't help much, but I'm

    5'3"
    130 lbs
    Pants: size 6-8

    Keep in mind that height, body composition (fat vs. muscle) and frame size are all going to be factors in what dress size two different people wear who are the same weight.
  • swinginchandra
    swinginchandra Posts: 418 Member
    I'm 5'6", 153 lbs. Wear a dress size 4/6, or pants size 6/8. Only reason my dress size is that small is because I'm ridiculously hourglass shaped... 36/27/38
  • njean888
    njean888 Posts: 399 Member
    I'm 5'2

    Weigh 135
    Wear size 4-6, mainly 6 but some 4's still fit.
  • mermx
    mermx Posts: 976
    I am 167lbs and wear(UK) size 14 pants and 16 on top.

    I think sometimes it also depends on your body shape. I am `apple` while some people are `pear` etc.

    from hips down I am very happy with my shape...but from hips up I am top heavy. Even when I was lighter in weight I still have to buy a bigger size top ;-(
  • sarahsmom1
    sarahsmom1 Posts: 1,501 Member
    It also depends were the clothes are made China, Bangladesh, Thailand,= asian countries are small If you want to find a across the board sizing no matter who the designer is , check QVC all their designers are held to a certain sizing. They have there size chart. Out on the market there is no standard sizing it is up to the designers,and their manufactures
  • swaymyway
    swaymyway Posts: 428 Member
    Height - 5ft
    Weight - 124
    Size - (UK) 10, (US) 6
  • kieva626
    kieva626 Posts: 191 Member
    I'm 5' almost 3
    130 lbs
    0-2 in dresses
    2 in pants
  • LauraJo08
    LauraJo08 Posts: 219 Member
    I'm 5'11
    Weight 190 lbs
    Dress size: 10
    Pants size: 10

    I am quite muscled, so even with my higher weight I can still wear smaller sizes (I know from experience that when I get to 175 or so I'll be a size 6).
  • vbennett7
    vbennett7 Posts: 99 Member
    I am surprised at the variations you got for responses! I read some who were the same size I used to be and the size I am now, and wonder how they do it!
    I am about 5'4
    Current weight: 143-145
    Dress size 10-12
    Pants size 8-10

    I used to be 178 and wore sizes 16-18
  • Riebop
    Riebop Posts: 275
    I'm 5'2"

    141 lbs
    Pant size: 6-8 depending on the cut.
    Wore a size 8 bridesmaid dress at the end of April. Depending on the brand, my shirt size is a small or medium.
  • stormieweather
    stormieweather Posts: 2,549 Member
    I am 5'5" and weigh 152 lbs. I wear a loose 6/tight 4. This applies to most off-the-rack clothing.

    Body comp is changing a lot though, what was tight 6 weeks ago is now loose, even though I've only lost a couple pounds in that time frame. Works for me!! :flowerforyou: :drinker:
  • SavCal71
    SavCal71 Posts: 350 Member
    I'm 5'2",
    At CW - 150ish pounds, and can wear an 8 consistently, *sometimes* a 6
    At goal weight (I was there for over a year) - 135ish pounds, can wear a 6 consistently and *sometimes* a 4

    I'm *this close* to being able to fit back into 4-5 skirts in my closet that are a 6. Another 5 pounds and I'll be able to wear them. Antoher 10 and they'll fit well again.
  • frostiegurl
    frostiegurl Posts: 708 Member
    I'm 5'8" with a 28 1/2 inch waist, 38 inch hips and weigh 153.8. Currently wear a 10-12 in pants (depending on manufacturer) and anything from an 8-12 in skirts and dresses (once again depending on manufacturer). [US sizing] I wear a medium shirt although I have a feeling I'll be in a small before the end of September.




    *edited to add that I do not wear anything that gives me even an inkling of a muffin top at all. So I may well be able to squeeze myself into an 8 pants but I have no desire to look like a sausage. :huh:
  • skittybang
    skittybang Posts: 1,525 Member
    5'9'' - 193 - Sz 12-14 Pants & Dress
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