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What size should I be

143 replies

Lara96 · 08/05/2026 16:57

I know everyone is different but if you are 5ft 6 and weigh 14st 4lbs roughly what size would you think you would be.

OP posts:
SilenceInside · 08/05/2026 17:37

I’m a smidge shorter than you and I was a size 16 to 18 when I was that weight, but I would be shopping in the places where I knew they were the more generous sizes.

Badgerstmary · 08/05/2026 17:39

It completely depends on the shop & how you carry your weight but I’d say 18/20.

allthingsinmoderation · 08/05/2026 17:41

Depends on your measurements and the brand.
Measure your bust,waist and hips and check against size guide measurements .

mcgruder · 08/05/2026 17:41

I’m 5’6” and 10st 4 and a size 14 so I would say 18/20

seven201 · 08/05/2026 17:41

I’d guess 18/20 but it really depends on your build.

ithinkilikethislittlelife · 08/05/2026 17:44

16/18. I was 5ft 1 and nearly 13 stone. I was a 14/16. I’m now 8 1/2 stone and size 8-10.

Rhubarb24 · 08/05/2026 17:44

alexandrasm · 08/05/2026 17:00

Don’t be stupid! I’m 5 foot 3, 15 stone 9, and an 18!

Really? I'm 161cm, and I was an 18 when I weighed 80kg (12st8.4lb apparently) at my heaviest. I'm a fairly muscular/larger build too.

When my 5ft1 SIL weighed 15 stone, she was a size 22/24.

mochimoons · 08/05/2026 17:44

EltonJohnsSunglasses · 08/05/2026 17:13

Too many variables to answer really - I'm 5ft 2 and weigh 11st and am a size 10, I do a lot of weightlifting, so body composition can affect it greatly.

I'm 5'4" and weigh 11st and I'm a size 10/12 so I assume a chunk of my weight is muscle mass. It's so hard to gauge size based on weight alone.

RaininSummer · 08/05/2026 17:46

coulditbeme2323 · 08/05/2026 17:04

To be honest I would have said the same

Well I'm an 18 and nearer a 20 on the bottom half at 5 2 and 13 stone so this just proves that there's no easy answer to OPs question

AliciaMay · 08/05/2026 17:47

So probably a 18/20 thanks for the replies

Jackreacherstrousers · 08/05/2026 17:49

18/20

ApolloandDaphne · 08/05/2026 17:50

That's my height and weight. I'm a size 16 mostly but can go up or down depending on shop/sizing.

jocktamsonsbairn · 08/05/2026 17:53

I’m 5’5”, weigh 14 stone and wear a 16

Legoleopard · 08/05/2026 17:56

Lara96 · 08/05/2026 16:57

I know everyone is different but if you are 5ft 6 and weigh 14st 4lbs roughly what size would you think you would be.

Im 5'6, weigh slightly heavier (15stone) and im a good 16. Got a belly, tits, ass n thighs!

Legsahoy · 08/05/2026 17:57

I was a large size 16 at that weight

AnnaQuayRules · 08/05/2026 17:58

18 or 20.

Questionsssss · 08/05/2026 17:58

PalePinkPeony · 08/05/2026 17:06

I am 5ft6” and weight 12st. I’m a 14/16. So I would have thought an 18

Wow! I’m 5ft5 and at 12st I’m a size 12!

somanychristmaslights · 08/05/2026 17:59

No one can answer that. It depends on body composition as well, for example if you’re very muscular, where you hold your weight etc. why does it matter, just buy whatever size that fits.

LemonandLimesoda · 08/05/2026 17:59

A UK 16?

Unicornsandprincesses · 08/05/2026 18:14

I'm about 5 ft 6 and at 12 stone I'm a 14

At 13 stone i was a 16-18. more towards the 18.

So at 14 stone.. maybe an 18-20?

JumpLeadsForTwo · 08/05/2026 18:23

Depends on body shape/ boob size and shop. I’m a 1/2 stone less under that, same height, pear shape so 14 top 16 bottom. If you are all boobs/ tummy then potentially 18 top

JLou08 · 08/05/2026 18:23

alexandrasm · 08/05/2026 17:00

Don’t be stupid! I’m 5 foot 3, 15 stone 9, and an 18!

What's stupid about it? It's only one size larger than you and people hold weight differently so could be different sizes at the same weight.

JLou08 · 08/05/2026 18:26

Questionsssss · 08/05/2026 17:58

Wow! I’m 5ft5 and at 12st I’m a size 12!

I'm 5ft 5, 10.5 stone and size 12-14. I suppose it shows you couldn't tell someone's dress size from their height and weight.

14goingon40 · 08/05/2026 18:27

Muscle weighs more than fat so it depends on that. Probably 18ish??

Nottinghillrose · 08/05/2026 18:30

18-20 I’d say. Speaking from experience.

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