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What size would you guess I am?

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m0therofdragons · 29/02/2020 16:02

Today I've seen a photo of me and I feel I look much bigger than I thought I was. Dh thinks I look fine. I'm wondering if my brain is just completely unable to identify what is normal anymore.

What dress size (UK) would you think I am and where on the bmi - healthy - overweight or obese?

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Goatinthegarden · 29/02/2020 16:49

I’m a bit confused by this. Is the photo not a true reflection of your size?

I’m 5’6, 163lbs and I’m aiming to lose about another 10lbs to be back to my ideal weight. I wear a 10-12 and look about the same size as you do in the picture, but I have a smaller bust. My BMI says I’m about 5/6lbs overweight.

letmepeeinpeace · 29/02/2020 16:49

I would've said size 16 and can see from the update that was wrong! Is it stretched?

friendineed · 29/02/2020 16:50
  1. Look quite healthy, but I would personally feel I needed to lose a few pounds.
Vgtasd · 29/02/2020 16:51

I think a size 16 but you're curvy and go in and out in all the right places xx

Knewyou · 29/02/2020 16:51

I’d say a size 14 slightly overweight

managedmis · 29/02/2020 16:51

Horizontal stripes do not help

lovehome · 29/02/2020 16:51

Size 10/12 waist 12/14 top

friendineed · 29/02/2020 16:52

You would need to stand near other women of varying sizes to get a true idea

m0therofdragons · 29/02/2020 16:53

Thank you for the comments, even those who guessed more than I am but did it kindly. I will always be curvey and even at size 8 I had wide looking hips next to my waist. My bust is a 32DD.

A line dresses often need to be a 10 or they're too big across my shoulders but my hips are really a 12. 14 jeans fall down (not just a bit roomy) so definitely not a 14. I think we all carry weight differently so for me, size 14 was when I was around 11st. It was comfy and roomy but wearable rather than falling down, now that's what a 12 is. I can get 10s on and do them up but can't feel relaxed or comfy.

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Disfordarkchocolate · 29/02/2020 16:54

14 (12 in some shops) or visa verse. You look in proportion and reasonably fit though.

m0therofdragons · 29/02/2020 16:55

@IvyKaty I'm 5ft 5.

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PepePig · 29/02/2020 16:56

12-14

AlexaAmbidextra · 29/02/2020 16:56

I can only assume that’s a dreadfully unflattering photo as I would have said a good size 16. I can’t believe that your a size 10 going by that.

m0therofdragons · 29/02/2020 16:57

You can see more of me in this one. Definitely hip heavy but I like curvy (just as well really).

What size would you guess I am?
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3luckystars · 29/02/2020 16:57

14 is a size 10 in America though.

changemynamechangemynamewhen · 29/02/2020 16:57

@AlexaAmbidextra give over and stop trying to be a blatant bitch

madcatladyforever · 29/02/2020 16:58

I don't know how tall you are but 12-14 if you are over 5.5. less if under.
You don't look overweight to me as you have a slim middle. I'd say the max weight you have to lose is probably around half a stone.
You look the same sort of of shape as my sister.

dottiedodah · 29/02/2020 16:58

About a 12 to 14 would be my guess .However its difficult to see as you are wearing dark clothes, and we can only see the front /side of you .Dont forget photos usually add on a few pounds as well !

lilgreen · 29/02/2020 16:58

14-16. I’m a 10-12 and smaller all over.

m0therofdragons · 29/02/2020 16:59

Not really worried if strangers on the internet believe me. I've said I don't think the photo is a true reflection of my size so not sure why you feel the need to have a go Hmm

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Heartofglass12345 · 29/02/2020 16:59

I would say a 10-12 only because you are curvy. Can I have your figure please?
Envy

rc22 · 29/02/2020 16:59

12-14 I don't think you look overweight.

changemynamechangemynamewhen · 29/02/2020 17:00

@motherofdragons you look stunning and have a beautiful figure and bet you are a decent person unlike some of the absolute harridans on here

Lipperfromchipper · 29/02/2020 17:01

@m0therofdragons pictures are very deceiving and it’s impossible to tell!! I would have said a size 10 tbh because I know what it’s like...I’m a size 8 and sometimes I look at photos of myself and I think I look so different and at least two dress sizes up. But you know what??! It really doesn’t matter, I have 2 happy healthy children, I am healthy and happy too, like you though I have days where I’m not happy about my body but then I realise that it’s never going to be what it was before babies (the very much wanted babies that I was so very lucky to carry). You should try some yoga, meditation and positive thinking to help change your mindset!!

FieldOfFlameAndHeather · 29/02/2020 17:01

A size 12. I think the angle of the photo maybe makes you look a bit chunkier in the thigh than you really are, but either way you are not large.

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