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NickNacks · 17/04/2016 07:59
Currently losing weight and though my pounds and inches are falling, my dress size isn't! And it's a bit depressing.
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StillAwakeAndItIsLate · 17/04/2016 08:28
Well I'm currently measuring 40-32-42 and I'm in anything from a 12 to a 16 because of ridiculous sizing in clothes!
My goal is to get to 36-28-28.
If you're losing pounds and your inches are falling, how is your dress size not changing?
StillAwakeAndItIsLate · 17/04/2016 08:28
Obviously I meant 36-28-38...
MadSprocker · 17/04/2016 09:09
I would say, depends on where you are shopping. I am size 12, take 10 in gap, could be any waist size in jeans in Uniqlo from 26 - 30, size 12 dresses two sizes too big in Boden, but size 12 trousers fine, can't breathe in size 30 Topshop jeans. Size 12 in most shops, but I have 32f bra size.
NickNacks · 17/04/2016 10:36
Hmm. I started at a 38" waist, and a size 20. I've only dropped to an 18.
I've lost 36lb in total and it's going well but it's just taking ages to drop a clothes size. I feel I'll be dieting forever to get anywhere near a lovely size 12.
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defineme · 17/04/2016 10:49
I think it depends on your height and body shape. ..i have never measured my waist, but I am wearing size 32 levi jeans and I am size 14-16 depending on the shop...I am 5ft 9, pear shaped and my bmi hovers around 25/26 so slightly overweight.
I recently lost over a stone and didn't change dress size-at my height it takes about 2 stone, I just had to tighten my belts!
Take comfort in the fact you will be looking a lot better and that is a far healthier waist size which is a good indicator of long term health. Dress size is pretty meaningless--my bum is a 16, my boobs are a 12- i don't fit any dress size.
Well done-that is fantastic progress!
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donadumaurier · 17/04/2016 11:13
You need this website sizes.darkgreener.com/ I swear by this thing.
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FeralBeryl · 17/04/2016 11:18
Omg Dona thank you! That link is amazing 
NickNacks · 17/04/2016 11:19
Wow that's really cool, thanks for that!
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NickNacks · 17/04/2016 11:21
And thank you defineme I am really pleased with my progress and determined to carry on, was just being a bit greedy and hoping for more! I'll keep working on it 
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Passthecake30 · 17/04/2016 12:03
38-30-39 here and a 12 (mostly)
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MadSprocker · 17/04/2016 12:17
Wow, well done on the weight loss. Has your bra size changed, and have you got the correct size? That can make a huge difference to whether clothes fit well or not.
NickNacks · 17/04/2016 12:35
I'm currently wearing a 34D which I think is right.
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HildurOdegard · 17/04/2016 14:29
I don't think a 34D can be right - that equates to an approx. 38" around-the-bust measurement, that's not a size 18!
NickNacks · 17/04/2016 14:37
Yes I have a 38 bust measurement. The 34D came from the bra intervention thread on here and I'm pretty sure is right.
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hugoagogo · 17/04/2016 18:24
It sounds like you might be more of a 14- 16!
When I started losing weight I was wearing 18s and 20s but going by my actual measurements I was at least a 22.
Clothes sizes aren't always the best guide. Well done on your 36 pounds 
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Gwenhwyfar · 17/04/2016 19:19
At 31.5 inches I should have been a 16, but could fit into a 10 in Next. Size inflation means a 32 inch waist will probably go into a 12 in most places, but it depends on the hip and bust size if the clothes have to fit over them too.
MorrisZapp · 17/04/2016 19:23
I have a 32 inch waist and I'm a reliable size 14 in most shops.
MrsLettuce · 17/04/2016 20:12
Apart from the madness of sizing, not everyone likes their clothes to fit in the same way anyway. So, in one dress I might be able to physically get into a 10, 'fit' the 12 but look (to my mind) much, much better in the 14. I'm allegedly a 12. There are people my size and shape who would choose the fit of the 10 or 12 or the 14.
Badders123 · 17/04/2016 20:20
I'm a 14/16
I put in s stone last year - which I have always found for me means
stone = dress size
MrsLettuce · 17/04/2016 20:29
Zara have very small sizing, the smallest on the high street AFAIK. They say you're a 16 based on the waist measurement. here. Topshop are famously teeny in their sizing too, they say you're halfway between a 14 and a 16 - can't link but you can click through on the site.
But, regardless of the fit you prefer 6 inches off the waist is absolutely, indisputably more than one dress size off.
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Gwenhwyfar · 17/04/2016 21:08
I've just read about the theory that your neck circumference is half your waist's. Not relevant to dress sizes, but sounds very interesting. I haven't measured mine yet.
NickNacks · 17/04/2016 21:54
My neck is 14" so not quite! Maybe it means 28" waist is my natural size that I should be?!
I know a 6" loss should mean more than one dress size but it really hasn't. My hips have decreased at a similar rate (lost 7"). My bust measurement started at 42".
Maybe I'm living in some sort of parallel universe 
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MrsLettuce · 17/04/2016 22:01
Which items are we talking about, specifically? What sort of fabric. Same or different shops?
NickNacks · 17/04/2016 22:24
Just regular stuff, jeans (next) same style exactly I just bought a smaller size down.
I bought some T shirts (fitted) from sainsbury's and two thin sweaters, u don't want to spend a lot of money as I'm still losing weight.
Shoes have shrunk two sizes though!
Knickers, coat and cardis in a 20 all still fit fine, not too baggy or anything.
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NickNacks · 17/04/2016 22:25
Feet. Obviously my feet have shrunk not the shoes!
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