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If you're a size 8 and short (circa 5ft 2) what are your measurements?

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ThisMustBeMyDream · 03/03/2025 11:09

Wasn't sure where to put this, but as someone who has lost 7st now, I'm hoping there may be some others who can answer this.
I'm 5ft 2.5 and weigh 10st bob on. Bmi is 25.5. My measurements are 35in across my bust, 28in under bust. Waist (narrowest part) 26in. Hips (widest part) 35in. As of today, I've just been shopping and tried a variety of clothes on, both new and vintage. I'm a definite size 8. Even in older stuff. I'm interested to know if others have similar measurements and fit a size 8 as given my bmi is hardly great yet, I'm surprised.

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Mushmemellow · 03/03/2025 17:09

An inch taller at 5.3 and a half; size 8, weight 8st 10, bust 32, waist 26, hips 36. I’m also fairly toned, run and lift weights and have for years.

Just goes to show how different we all are shape wise. What body shape would you say you are?

Greendiamondbee · 03/03/2025 17:19

Wow, we are all created so individually. I'm 5"6 around 8.12. Bust I wear a 28/30 band (FF), 28" waist, 36 hips! Wear 8-12 depending on shop.

growinguptobreakingdown · 03/03/2025 17:21

5ft 4, was always size 8 at 9st.Now 9st 7 and often a 12.
Waist 28, 30F boob's, hips 34.My body shape has changed so much since I hit 50.

MsCactus · 03/03/2025 17:25

I'm 5ft 1" and my measurements usually (currently heavily pregnant) are:

35" bust
27" under bust
24-25" waist
37" hips

Size 6-8 in clothing. Before any kids (this isn't my first pregnancy) my measurements were the same but a 32" bust.

Johaanah · 03/03/2025 17:28

I’m 5ft 2, 8st 12, size 6- 8 measurements are:

Bust 34
Under Bust 31
Small Waist 28
Waist 29
Hips 34
Thigh 18.5

I’m smaller on my bottom half than top, 32E bust so not huge at all, I picked up some PJ bottoms at the weekend in a size XS and they are too big! BUT if you saw me I don’t look tiny, it’s quite odd, The only stuff I find that fits me well is the Next petite range.

ThisMustBeMyDream · 03/03/2025 17:29

Mushmemellow · 03/03/2025 17:09

An inch taller at 5.3 and a half; size 8, weight 8st 10, bust 32, waist 26, hips 36. I’m also fairly toned, run and lift weights and have for years.

Just goes to show how different we all are shape wise. What body shape would you say you are?

I'm an hourglass, but maybe slightly more bottom heavy.

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Miiaaoow · 03/03/2025 17:45

I'm 5'2.5 and weigh 7 stone 10
Waist: 25inches
Hips: 33
Under bust: 28 Bust: 33

I wear a 6 - 10 depending on the shop and type of clothing.

So you have very similar measurements to me yet weigh over 2 stone more.
I have noticed over the years that people who have lost a significant amount of weight seem to weigh more than they look. I'm not sure why this is.
Do you have a lot of muscle? I have barely any because of illness.

MsCactus · 03/03/2025 19:29

Miiaaoow · 03/03/2025 17:45

I'm 5'2.5 and weigh 7 stone 10
Waist: 25inches
Hips: 33
Under bust: 28 Bust: 33

I wear a 6 - 10 depending on the shop and type of clothing.

So you have very similar measurements to me yet weigh over 2 stone more.
I have noticed over the years that people who have lost a significant amount of weight seem to weigh more than they look. I'm not sure why this is.
Do you have a lot of muscle? I have barely any because of illness.

I think the answer is muscle. Apparently overweight people have more muscle because it's harder for their body to carry the fat so more muscle builds up than in slimmer people.

I once in my life got into exercise (briefly) and lost 2 inches from my waist, same measurements everywhere else, despite gaining half a stone. So I think muscle is probs responsible

ThisMustBeMyDream · 03/03/2025 21:09

I've been weightlifting for a year now, but my muscle mass has gone down during that time. I can feel my muscles, particualry on my thighs. But I'm not defined as such.
I weigh myself on scales at the gym, and that shows my muscle mass has gone down overall. It's really hard to gain muscle whilst in a calorie deficit. Which I still am. But I aim to gain muscle once I've lost my final 3lb.
2nd pic is all the different measurements the machine makes.

If you're a size 8 and short (circa 5ft 2) what are your measurements?
If you're a size 8 and short (circa 5ft 2) what are your measurements?
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