What size are you if you’re 5’8” and 10 and a half stone?

[Fearlesssloth]

Posting here for traffic. If you’re 5’8” and around 10st 8lbs what size are you? And what’s your BMI? My bmi is 22 and I’m between a 10 and a 12 but I think I must have a large frame or something cos I thought I’d be an 8-10 at this weight/this bmi

Im 5ft 9 and at 156lbs (11stone2lbs) i was a small size 10, dresses a size 8 and size 8 on top.

Edited to add BMI 23.1

I’m 5 foot 8 and 8.5 stone. Normally an 8 but sizing varies so much - sometimes 6 or 10, depending on the shop and the fit. I bet you’re a 10 in Next.

Hi OP,

A few months ago, I was the same weight. I’m the same height as you. I was a 12. I’m 10 stone exactly now and wear a size 10.

I think it’s more to do with your actual measurements than weight. Everyone at same height/weight will carry it differently.

I’m 5”7 and weigh 10 and a half stone exactly, BMI 23. I’m an inverted triangle shape with boyish hips but broad shoulders and 34E boobs. So my hips are an 8, my waist a 10-12 and bust 12-14.
Right now I’m wearing size XS knickers, a size 10 pair of jeans and a medium top.

It's so odd isn't it? I'm 5'4 and 12 stone and I'm in a size 12 in most things (jeans I'm often a 14, some tops I need a 10 depending on the shop) - the PP who's 3 inches taller than me but only 5lb heavier being a 14 baffles me. It must be how we're built. Shows the size of your clothes means very little though.

10st 8, 5'6. 10-12 sometimes 14 on bottom, 14-16 on top.
Before I had my first kid I was same weight and obv height but a size 8-10 on bottom and 14 on top. A lot more muscle then!

5”8
10 stone 10

Size 10, can fit in some size 8s

I lift weights and exercise daily so I’m a toned 10 stone 10

Yeah I am 5 foot 4 and at 12 stone I would definitely be a good size 14.

I have very little muscle though (disabled)

I’m 5ft4 or 5 and around 9st4/5, think that makes my BMI 22ish. Like you I’m a size 10/12, bigger at the bottom than at the top

Same here.

You’re a healthy bmi. That’s great. Wear clothes you like, that fit you.
Why does it matter about the label?

You're tall, and no matter how you slice it, if your BMI is the same when taller, there is more of you, hence the sizes go up. I would be surprised if you were less than a 10 at those figures. I'm over 5'10", a bit lighter than you but have size 10 hips, size 10/12 waist, and 12/14 shoulders. All sleeves are too short and I only buy mens' coats. Taller people need bigger clothes.

I’m 5’ 10” and used to weigh 10.5 stone many years ago! At that point I was a size 12, never less than that. Sizes are probably different now though.

Depends on the size of your frame- there are no hard and fast rules.

I'd say 10/12

I’m 5ft 6 , but exact same weight as you and I’m mostly a 12 , can get in a 10 with certain things

I am an 8-10 and my BMI is 18.6. There’s so many other factors you can’t predict dress size just by weight or BMI

I’m 5ft 5 and 10st 8 and I’m a size 10 top and bottom. Sometimes a 12 is more comfortable if it’s a shop known for sizing on the small side. I’ve always been heavier than I look though - I joke that I must have heavy bones! I go to the gym 4 times a week though so I’m quite small but “dense” if you know what I mean!

5 ft 8 inches tall, 10st 5 lbs, big-frame, small bosoms. I am a standard size 10 long in supermarket/Next/M and S jeans. Size 10 regular on top, and wear a padded bra to even up my proportions.

I am size 10 up to around 10 st 10, then 12 becomes more comfortable and looks better.

(I fluctuate between 9 st 10 which means I can fit an 8 sometimes and 11 st)

Probably could be if they're very sporty / muscular.

I am 5'8" and around 10 stone but definitely a 12 in most things. Occasionally get into a 10 but it's only really generous stuff like M&S.

If I weighed the same but a decent amount more of me was muscle I'm sure it would be possible to slink into a size 8.

When you're taller you would have to be a really low weight to be size 8-10. Size 10-12 sounds about right.

I am 5ft 4 and BMI 20.4, 8st6. I am a size 8 now so you would be very unlikely to be at 5ft8 and over 10 stone. Size 12 for me is chubby but definitely isnt for someone who is 5ft8.

Same! The above poster must be an extremely light person! And I'm not a generous 8, like a 6-8!

I'm 5'7 and a at 8 Stone 10 am a size 6. So you being a 10-12 seems right I'd have thought. Though BMI isn't really a good indicator of anything because as you say you may just have a larger frame

Agree. I'm 5ft 7in and when I weighed 10.5 stone I was a size 14 although some 12s fit me but only things with elasticated waists.

Forgot to say my BMI is 18.6