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to wonder if a 5’7 female is ‘big’

383 replies

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

OP posts:
PenanceAdair · 07/01/2023 18:53

Notimeforaname · 07/01/2023 18:51

I think 5'6 to 5'8 is considered average height for women
Really?!

Yes the last time I checked...but don't hold me to that as I haven't checked in a very long time, although I still think so.

Bemyclementine · 07/01/2023 18:53

Spent too long wondering what half female meant. Anyway, I'm 5ft 7 and not tall really. I'm big because I'm overweight

ImaginaryDragon · 07/01/2023 18:53

UK Average height 5 ft 5, I believe. You are taller than average for the UK. I personally don't think people look tall unless they are 5ft 11 and over.

SpicyFoodRocks · 07/01/2023 18:53

I think you are the perfect height. I will swap my 5 foot 2 for you!!

WingBingo · 07/01/2023 18:53

I’m 5’10” and although I am tall for a female, not especially so

AmazonsFuckedUpFreeMusicFeature · 07/01/2023 18:53

Uk average height for females is 162cm iirc. So yes with 170cm you are above average. Not something spectacular, but above, yes

WimpoleHat · 07/01/2023 18:52

I would say you’re tall - but then I’m definitely short! Objectively, I bet 5’7” is about one standard deviation away from the average, so you’re tall, but not super tall. I doubt you’d stand out in a room full of people for your height, if that makes sense!

Poonicorn · 07/01/2023 18:52

I raised an eyebrow at "half female" as well. You never know these days if someone is actually saying that seriously!

Butchyrestingface · 07/01/2023 18:52

I'm 5 ft 2 and I think 5 ft 3.5 is the average female height where I am (East Coast of Scotland). So yes, 5 ft 7 would be considered tall and I am jealous.

GarlandsinGreece · 07/01/2023 18:52

I’m the same height and 8 stone 9 pounds. I do have long legs, so sometimes struggle with trousers, but I refer to myself as “short tall”.

Basically it’s 5’8 minimum to be a fashion model, so I consider those women truly tall.

AnxiousPancreas · 07/01/2023 18:52

WhiteCatmas · 07/01/2023 18:49

Go to Germany or the Netherlands, far away from Hobbiton.
There 5 foot 7 is small.

5’7.5 is above average height for a woman in both Germany and the Netherlands. So, no, it’s not “small” in either of those places.

Notimeforaname · 07/01/2023 18:51

I think 5'6 to 5'8 is considered average height for women
Really?!

Everydaywheniwakeup · 07/01/2023 18:51

I'm 5'7 and feel very average. I'd hoped to be 5'9, I think that's a nice height.

Tulipvase · 07/01/2023 18:51

ZeroFuchsGiven · 07/01/2023 18:50

Ffs ignore me

I thought the same so it’s not just you.

PenanceAdair · 07/01/2023 18:51

Wow at the self-deprecation there. Should other 5' 7 women run and hide in shame?

I think 5'6 to 5'8 is considered average height for women but it depends who you're around. You could be the tallest or shortest amongst people you see everyday or right in the middle.

roxyro · 07/01/2023 18:50

I think you must be mixing with small friends. You are an ideal height. I’m 5’10” and have always wished to be a couple of inches shorter but 5’7” -5’8” is a great height. Would never want to be short. Why do you think models have to be so tall?

Laiste · 07/01/2023 18:50

No, not head turningly tall at all these days.

Are your mates quite short?

I'm 5'5'' and my 3 20 something DDs are all taller than me. No.2 is about your height and she loves heels and doesn't look or 'feel' tall.

Notimeforaname · 07/01/2023 18:50

I'm 5"2 , most females I know personally are between 5foot and 5'4 so to me you are quite tall yes

TrishM80 · 07/01/2023 18:50

No not really tall. Slightly above average probably. All your friends must be really petite if you feel huge next to them!

RandomUsernameHere · 07/01/2023 18:50

ZeroFuchsGiven · 07/01/2023 18:49

What do you mean 'half female'?

7 1/2 inches

ZeroFuchsGiven · 07/01/2023 18:50

Ffs ignore me

Notimeforaname · 07/01/2023 18:50

I'm 5"2 , most females I know personally are between 5foot and 5'4 so to me you are quite tall yes.

Illbeready · 07/01/2023 18:50

I'm 5ft10 so I'd say your average.

GoodnightJude1 · 07/01/2023 18:50

I’m 5’10 and don’t feel particularly tall nowadays. When I was younger (40 now) people always used to comment on my height but nobody ever does now. I’d say 5’7 is average…certainly not tall.

gfy · 07/01/2023 18:50

ZeroFuchsGiven · 07/01/2023 18:49

What do you mean 'half female'?

I think op meant she's 5 foot 7 and a half, female.