Is it unreasonable to want to be a UK Dress Size 6 (US 2) ?
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Deadsoulfreak
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I want to go down to this size. Some people say it's healthy, some say it's healthy skinny, and some say it's too thin. I don't see a problem with wanting to be this size or being this size though...
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I'm a UK size 6 and I'm not unhealthy or scary skinny! What size are you now?1
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Along as your doing it for yourself and not because anyone wants you to then there is no harm I don’t think1
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TeacupsAndToning wrote: »How tall are you and what kind of frame do you have?
I can never go beyond a certain size because my hips- it's impossible for me to be a size 2.
This too! I remember someone saying they had 37 inch hips but they were super slim so they physically couldn't lose any more inches due to their bone structure2 -
TeacupsAndToning wrote: »TeacupsAndToning wrote: »How tall are you and what kind of frame do you have?
I can never go beyond a certain size because my hips- it's impossible for me to be a size 2.
This too! I remember someone saying they had 37 inch hips but they were super slim so they physically couldn't lose any more inches due to their bone structure
That's exactly it. My hips are 36 inches and they haven't and won't budge - so it's physically impossible
How tall are you? I wouldn't have guessed 36 inch hips from your profile pic (that makes it sound like I'm saying 36 inch hips are big, I'm not, you just look so slim)0 -
Oh yeah, also how tall are you @Deadsoulfreak ? If you're really tall then a size 6 may be a bit small0
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Deadsoulfreak wrote: »I want to go down to this size. Some people say it's healthy, some say it's healthy skinny, and some say it's too thin. I don't see a problem with wanting to be this size or being this size though...
Depends on how tall you are and what your current weight is. I'm barely 5' and I'm anywhere from a 00-2 depending on brand, and it isn't unhealthy at all. It'd actually be more unhealthy if I were a larger size because of how short I am. I don't think it's unreasonable to have this as a goal pending that it's healthy for your frame and your body.1 -
Don't worry about what anyone else thinks. If it is what you want, make a goal to work towards. And if you realize a US size 6 is good on you, then thats great too! I am 5'3, and 186 lbs size 14. At 148 lbs i am a US size 6 and look like a 4! Every body is different, what works for one person won't work for another..good luck!0
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I'm 5'2 115-120 lbs and am a 2 (occasionally 0 or 4 depending on how things are cut). Definitely depends on height considering I'm not all that skinny!1
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TeacupsAndToning wrote: »How tall are you and what kind of frame do you have?
I can never go beyond a certain size because my hips- it's impossible for me to be a size 2.
I'm 5'3 and have a medium frame.0 -
Oh yeah, also how tall are you @Deadsoulfreak ? If you're really tall then a size 6 may be a bit small
I'm 5'30 -
Honestly, I'll buck the trend here and say don't focus on the size tag. Wear stuff that fits you properly and makes you look and feel amazing. Work on your weight and strength for yourself, not for a tag.
The trend in vanity sizing means my wardrobe has sizes 10-18 and medium to XL (US sizing) that all fit. It sounds nice to say "I'm a size 0" but it doesn't really mean anything. Plus it can get discouraging when you're trying to shop and one brand the smaller size fits so you feel all good about yourself, and the next brand you have to take the largest and you psych yourself out thinking you've gained weight.
So I gave up on that. I try on what I like and if it looks good, I add it to the collection.
Happy shopping! 8 -
sugaraddict4321 wrote: »Honestly, I'll buck the trend here and say don't focus on the size tag. Wear stuff that fits you properly and makes you look and feel amazing. Work on your weight and strength for yourself, not for a tag.
The trend in vanity sizing means my wardrobe has sizes 10-18 and medium to XL (US sizing) that all fit. It sounds nice to say "I'm a size 0" but it doesn't really mean anything. Plus it can get discouraging when you're trying to shop and one brand the smaller size fits so you feel all good about yourself, and the next brand you have to take the largest and you psych yourself out thinking you've gained weight.
So I gave up on that. I try on what I like and if it looks good, I add it to the collection. Happy shopping!
Was just about to say this myself! The sizings over here in the UK are awful at the moment, not a lot of consistency and it's always the same shops you hear people have trouble in!
I'd personally say to get to a weight or measurements where you feel comfortable and healthy, don't focus too much on what size clothes you are wearing otherwise you'll be hung up on that all the time and when/if you visit a shop where that size doesn't fit, it'll massively dishearten you!
Keep going, stay healthy and be happy with yourself, not so much the numbers on your labels 4 -
I'm at a healthy place right now, 5'5/120lb and fit in size 6. That being said, I can't fit my calves into skinny jeans. No matter what size you are, clothing styles that suit your body shape always look the most flattering 3
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Deadsoulfreak wrote: »Oh yeah, also how tall are you @Deadsoulfreak ? If you're really tall then a size 6 may be a bit small
I'm 5'3
And how much do you weigh?0 -
My wife is 5’3, a size 6 at 110lb
She looks healthy at this weight.2 -
TavistockToad wrote: »Deadsoulfreak wrote: »Oh yeah, also how tall are you @Deadsoulfreak ? If you're really tall then a size 6 may be a bit small
I'm 5'3
And how much do you weigh?
102 lbs so I don't understand how I still can't fit a size 6
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Deadsoulfreak wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Deadsoulfreak wrote: »Oh yeah, also how tall are you @Deadsoulfreak ? If you're really tall then a size 6 may be a bit small
I'm 5'3
And how much do you weigh?
102 lbs so I don't understand how I still can't fit a size
Because you're just not built that way.
You're underweight for your height as it is so you should NOT be trying to lose more weight.
Why are you so bothered about being a particular size?4 -
TavistockToad wrote: »Deadsoulfreak wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Deadsoulfreak wrote: »Oh yeah, also how tall are you @Deadsoulfreak ? If you're really tall then a size 6 may be a bit small
I'm 5'3
And how much do you weigh?
102 lbs so I don't understand how I still can't fit a size
Because you're just not built that way.
You're underweight for your height as it is so you should NOT be trying to lose more weight.
Why are you so bothered about being a particular size?
I honestly thought I was built that way tbh. Being a size 6 just means everything to me, it's hard to explain. Maybe my hips need to be 32 inches before I fit a size 6 though, as they're currently 32.5 inches.0
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