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to wonder if a 5’7 female is ‘big’

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moonmoon123 · 07/01/2023 18:47

I’m a 5’7 and a half female, in your completely honest opinion do you think I’m tall or average height. I feel massive and huge next to every other girl, don’t wear heels ever and hate it.
im just under 9st and feel I just look like this absolute giant.
I never am called tall by anyone but believe I am.
In your opinion is 5’7-5’8 ‘really tall’ for a female

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BigMandsTattooPortfolio · 07/01/2023 19:08

I’m 5’ 9”. I love being quite tall.

cont · 07/01/2023 19:07

you are average height.

Are you fishing for compliments? I don't know how you can feel massive at 5'7. There's MANY women taller than u and they definitely don't look 'big' or 'massive'Confused

5128gap · 07/01/2023 19:06

Its taller than average and a lot slimmer than average. So 'big' isn't appropriate as a description. I'd imagine you as tall and willowy like a model which a lot of women would love to be.

Christmascracker0 · 07/01/2023 19:06

I’m 5ft8 and always say I’m “quite tall”.

I know more women shorter than me than taller!

Aldith · 07/01/2023 19:06

My sister and sister in law are 5ft 7 and my mum is 5ft 8 so no I wouldn’t consider you tall. I on the other hand am definitely short by a decent margin compared to the rest of my family. I’m 160cm or just under 5ft 3.

ZeroFuchsGiven · 07/01/2023 19:06

Im 5'5 but I'm the tallest woman in my family, mum, grandparents and aunts, my dd is 21 and 5'2. My favourite aunt was called Dot, she had size 1 shoe and she really was a dot 😂

PuttingDownRoots · 07/01/2023 19:05

Depends on your age... in my mothers generation (60s+) it would be very tall
Talker end of average in mine (30s)

Then just average in my daughters generation, who are not even teenagers yet but half of them are that height or taller already.

Average height is increasing!

PenanceAdair · 07/01/2023 19:04

5'3 being average in the UK is a surprise. I thought at least from 5' 5.

Oblahdeeoblahdoe · 07/01/2023 19:03

Ooh, I'd love to be 5'7" or taller! Join a netball club, you'll feel tiny then

HitMeWithAHotNoteAndWatchMeBounce · 07/01/2023 19:03

5’7” ?

What a bizarre height to get fixated about.

I have two inches on you and freely wear heels.

ZeroFuchsGiven · 07/01/2023 19:02

SallyWD · 07/01/2023 19:00

Exactly!! Was obvious to me

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Have a medal then as it honestly did not first read like that lol

leithreas · 07/01/2023 19:02

gfy · 07/01/2023 18:58

Where?

5 foot 3 is average in the UK for women so op is taller than average if in the uk but I'm the same size and don't feel all that tall.

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That includes the older generations too though. Women are definitely taller these days.

Tulipvase · 07/01/2023 19:02

TiptoeThroughTheToadstools · 07/01/2023 18:57

I'm 5'11 I think I'm considered tall but I am often dwarfed by other women

Often? Really?

Ineedabloodybreak · 07/01/2023 19:02

ZeroFuchsGiven · 07/01/2023 18:49

What do you mean 'half female'?

I read that three times and then realised 😂
I'm almost 5ft 7 and how I wish I was a little taller. Just a bit.

Then again I must be thankful for being 5ft 6. I love wearing high shoes so I can fake being tall.

I think many would be jealous of you OP!

GeneticallyModifiedGrump · 07/01/2023 19:02

I'm just under 5'10 and most definitely plus sized....compared to me you would look relatively small.
I guess if you stand next to someone who is 5'3 and weighs 7.5 stone you will look much bigger.
It's all relative and fairly pointless worrying, as far as I know there isn't a surgery to take inches off someone's height.

Twizbe · 07/01/2023 19:01

I'm 6ft so no, not that tall.

That said I don't feel as obviously tall as I did when I was younger. The internet has definitely made clothes shopping easier.

Cuppasoupmonster · 07/01/2023 19:01

Well it isn’t average, 5ft4 is average so yes you’re a few inches taller than that. Kids are getting taller all the time though so I do wonder how reliable the statistics are. I’m 5ft8 and really like it, tall but not taller than most men if you see what I mean.

Azulocean · 07/01/2023 19:01

I’m 5’7, always felt “tall” and paranoid about wearing heels when younger. Late 20’s went out with a friend and wore flats as she’s only 5’5, and met up with our other friend who took us to a gay bar. I couldn’t see over peoples heads and felt so small, absolutely hated the feeling. Have felt very grateful for my height ever since!

oh and I still get asked for get things down from the top shelves for others and it dawns on me I should be very grateful for my height….long body…legs are that long really but hey can’t have it all ha ha

piedbeauty · 07/01/2023 19:01

You're a couple of inches taller than average but very slim, and in no way a giant!!!

SallyWD · 07/01/2023 19:00

meganorks · 07/01/2023 19:00

For everyone getting upset about 'half female' I'm pretty sure OP means '5 ft 7 and 1/2 inches'

Exactly!! Was obvious to me

meganorks · 07/01/2023 19:00

For everyone getting upset about 'half female' I'm pretty sure OP means '5 ft 7 and 1/2 inches'

leithreas · 07/01/2023 18:59

GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 07/01/2023 18:58

I'm 5'6" and I'd say I see equal numbers of women who are taller / shorter than me. I've never ever felt 'tall' or 'short'. I thought I was bang on average actually.

I was going to say the same thing. I'm 5'6" and feel about average. I wouldn't count 5'7 as tall at all. It's completely unremarkable.

SallyWD · 07/01/2023 18:59

I also 5 ft 7.5 and I'm definitely taller than 90% of my friends. I do have a couple of female friends who are over 6 ft. I realise I'm not exceptionally tall but 5 ft 7 is tall for a woman. I just googled "average female height UK 2022" and apparently its 5 ft 3! I'm surprised! I thought it was about 5 ft 5. So yes we are 4 inches taller than the avarege woman.
I have noticed though that younger women are getting taller. I live in a studenty area and there are often young women who are much taller than me. I'm definitely feeling shorter than I used to!

Idlechitchat · 07/01/2023 18:59

I’m the same height as you OP and have lots of female friends that are taller than me. I sometimes feel tall if I’m wearing heels and standing next to someone shorter, but certainly not like a giant! We all come in different shapes and sizes ☺️

PAFMO · 07/01/2023 18:58

Butchyrestingface · 07/01/2023 18:56

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