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What size do I look?

213 replies

CheeseSandwich1 · 22/05/2026 08:53

I’ve recently (finally) lost 4 stone after having a baby 18 months ago. I’m 5ft 7. What size do I look and any ideas for flattering outfits? I still have a really large chest and bigger thighs so help would be appreciated as I’m really struggling with what to wear.

What size do I look?
OP posts:
Jane143 · 22/05/2026 14:00

16 top

OneCoralGoose · 22/05/2026 14:05

StylishAndBeautiful · 22/05/2026 13:53

It seems that you are.

Because I don't think telling someone who lost weight they look the same size as before is very kind and also there is noway this person thinks she is a size 18 unless they have no idea about size

andthat · 22/05/2026 14:11

CheeseSandwich1 · 22/05/2026 09:47

I love the first and second one! Thank you so much. I’m going to order and hopefully it fits and I’ll have the confidence to wear them.

I always cover my boobs which obviously makes them look bigger. For instance in my picture I would never wear that white top out without a jumper over the top as I don’t have the confidence to wear form fitting things. Need to start as I’m fed up of looking like a blob!

@CheeseSandwich1 one day you’ll (hopefully) be old looking back on that photo and wondering why you didn’t embrace your amazing figure!
You look absolutely incredible… don’t hide yourself away in baggy tops…your future self will look back and think ‘wow… I looked amazing!’

dramalessllama · 22/05/2026 14:14

I don't know what number size you are, but you look beautiful! Well done on taking better care of your health!

Yetone · 22/05/2026 14:15

GoodkneeBadKnee · 22/05/2026 09:02

18 top 16 bottom.

Agree with this.

Feis123 · 22/05/2026 14:19

Not a very frank photo, you stand like a typical model, one leg conceals the other, three-quarter turn. Difficult to recommend.

deepdas · 22/05/2026 14:24

size 14 with massive boobs - you look amazing

Chatterlyssecret · 22/05/2026 14:27

My guess would be a 16 . you have a beautiful shape.

TheGander · 22/05/2026 14:29

14 below the waist, 16 up top.

feelingsickpreggo · 22/05/2026 14:36

I'd say size 10-12 bottom and size 12-14 top (because of bust)
You look wonderful, what a great figure!

Alwayswonderedwhy · 22/05/2026 14:36

Great figure. Around 16/18?

bafta16 · 22/05/2026 14:37

I think same colour trousers and top and contrast over. V necks, loose shirts.

Congrats on weight loss.

ToastSafeFromMothsAndDogs · 22/05/2026 14:43

You look fabulous! I thought basically size 14, but you might need 12-16. The issue is going to be that clothes aren’t really made for your shape! Have you tried bravissimo tops?

Anonymouseposter · 22/05/2026 14:43

Your a real hourglass and it will be difficult to find something that’s a good fit on both your boobs and your waist. I would have said 16 top and 12/14 bottom. You look great

StylishAndBeautiful · 22/05/2026 14:48

OneCoralGoose · 22/05/2026 14:05

Because I don't think telling someone who lost weight they look the same size as before is very kind and also there is noway this person thinks she is a size 18 unless they have no idea about size

It wasn't in the OP.
Dress size is just a number. OP looks great.
The pp answered the question in the thread title.

LadyWiddiothethird · 22/05/2026 14:54

I see you have said what size you are,I was going to say 14 bottom and 16 top and you certainly don’t look like a ‘blob!”you look fabulous.

StylishAndBeautiful · 22/05/2026 14:54

Lornacranium · 22/05/2026 13:29

Personally, I think you are just being nasty.

What's nasty about saying someone looks a size 18 or 16?

MabelAnderson · 22/05/2026 14:55

CheeseSandwich1 · 22/05/2026 09:18

Thanks everyone for your comments!

I started as a 16-18 4 stone ago! Now I’m in 12 bottoms but I’m still sometimes needing a 16-18 top which is heartbreaking 🥲 I think my boobs must be making me look huge still!

You do look a 12, just a larger cup size. Make sure your bras fit well as it’s hard when weigh changes, have a look at Bella Rosa lingerie, she is on Instagram, as she sells a lot of Polish brands that fit well for bigger cups.

brahmsandnegroni · 22/05/2026 15:00

Sorry I haven't read the full thread but have you thought of breast reduction surgery if this is bothering you (I personally recommend). A K cup sounds quite uncomfortable. And congratulations!!

Caddycat · 22/05/2026 15:02

You look lovely and well done for losing 4 stones. Its difficult to judge from just one photo, but I would say a 14/16 depending on the brand. I think height plays a lot in this - a 12 for someone who is 5'7 would be fairly slim when it isnt for someone who is 5'1, so dont get hung up on the label, especially if shopping in shops targeting a younger clientèle. I would avoid high neckline, they dont do much for larger chests.

DancingNotDrowning · 22/05/2026 15:42

OneCoralGoose · 22/05/2026 13:52

Are you trying to be a dick.

Lots of posters have suggested a size 16 - which was my first thought - and the OP clearly has a bigger bust to account for a size up for her top.

OP looks great but she doesn’t look like she’d fit into a 40” circumference blouse.

Farageisacupidstunt · 22/05/2026 15:44

I had the same problem as you OP. I lost over 5 stone but my boob size only went from an H to a G. Sooo frustrating. I, like PPs, have found Fairly Curved to be exceptionally good at big up/small down clothing. I think the owner is an F cup but I'd guess the rest of her body is a 10-12 so she absolutely understands the predicament and has designed clothing accordingly. Good luck X

OnlyHasEyesForLoki · 22/05/2026 15:55

You look fab! I’d say a 16 top and 14 bottom but lycra is your friend and a stretchy dress fitted at the waist would show off your figure. I would anything flowy that drops from your boobs which would make you look bigger. I had huge boobs until I had a breast reduction and my biggest mistake was wearing anything flowy - I looked like Demis Roussos 🤣

WestwardHo1 · 22/05/2026 16:04

You look great and I'm properly envious of your baps 😁

MrsSchadenfreude · 22/05/2026 16:23

14