Really? A size 8 at 200 pounds?? WARNING: Clothing size rant

momzy2ncec
on 11/14/12 3:41 am
VSG on 07/17/12

I would be thinking the exact same thing as you. I am 5'3 and weigh in at 198 I wear a comfortable 14 in womens and a few 12s in stretchy dress pants. Those tags I have found to mean nothing I still have a pair that say 18 on them and I can't get them to zip.

                
Sunset1374
on 11/14/12 3:44 am - CT
VSG on 11/28/12

I have to admit this made me giggle a bit.  We all know that a person 200lbs cannot possibly fit into an 8.  This person who found maybe the only "mis-tagged" piece of clothing was ecstatic with being in a size 8 and she was sharing with everyone.  We are all guilty (well I will hopefully soon) of that showing off our new outfit because it validates our weight loss and hard work. Now the down side to that is, what happens when she tries on the next bit of clothing and does not fit back into that "size 8" but is now a 10,12,14???  What does that do to a mentality of someone that uses clothing as indicators of progressive weight loss?

This truly was a lesson I learned that I never thought of before now. You weren't petty or mean that I thought of and I probably would have reacted the same way.  We all like to see the sizes go down, but when you try on different clothes they may go up and down too.  I will be more mindful of sizes and continue to use weight and body mass indicators to reach my goals - clothes looking awesome on me will just be an added benefit. Thanks for that post.

        
Keywester
on 11/14/12 4:28 am
VSG on 12/05/12

Okay I think I have chuckled more at the responses. My first thought was could it be a 'designer" size 8, possibly a Kirsty Alley size 8?  Either that or she has one heck of a rack if she can fit into a size 8 at 200lbs.  When I was that skinny I wore a size 18.

Linda B.
on 11/14/12 4:33 am - CO
VSG on 09/13/12

I think it was a miss-mark or stretchy as too. I know things are different from brand to brand. But, I am 5'4", am currently 164 and there is no way I could get an 8 over my butt. I know this because I tried just for fun at the thrift store on Saturday. I did get into some size 12 & 14. I'm not going with clothing size for goal either. However, I have an old skating dress in the closet, when it fits, I'm there. So anyway, rant away, I "get it."

high weight 230 start of journey weight 217 surgery weight 191 current weight 138
           

happymom80
on 11/14/12 4:55 am - MO
VSG on 03/05/12

It sounds a little exaggerated or not quite real. I would caution all of us to be aware of the differences in body composition too though. One poster said she was about 288 and wore a 24/26...now at 220ish she is an 18. I can't remember her height. 

But I am one of those "heavier" people. At my heaviest I was over 350lbs...I stopped looking around that time. My largest pant size - I only bought 2 total - was a 26. Generally I was hanging out at 24 for years. Now I'm not super tall - 5'7" - not all that much taller than the other woman. But I was nearly 70lbs heavier than her heaviest weight and wearing the same size. Even now, I'm at 220 and I wear an easy 16...even in regular sizes at various stores. Many times they are almost too big...depending on the cut, material, etc. Size stuff obviously depends some on body composition and frame build. 

That said, her stuff doesn't sound quite right. Just saying...but for some people they just can't face reality b/c they are too caught up in getting to the right number. That is an indicator of some healing that has not happened...which I think should be seen as a sign that failure might be in the future if this issue is not addressed. Just sayin...I feel a little sorry for her. What she said she could wear had everything to do with her insecurity and struggles...just remember, it wasn't about you and she wasn't really trying to hurt or offend others. 

I get so frustrated with sizes sometimes. 

HW: 350+ (I didn't look after that)  SW: 328  

    

hwag5149
on 11/14/12 4:59 am

That's not extreme at all... my thought would have been "8? You mean 18?!" And then I'd find the store she bought the pants at and buy 14 pairs of pants in a size "2."

HW 380.8+  SW- 371.4  CW- 234.4  GW- 200 

 

(deactivated member)
on 11/14/12 12:45 pm, edited 11/14/12 12:46 pm - Greater Austin Area
VSG on 02/03/12

yeah that is the perfect way to put it! Thanks for making me laugh out loud tonight!

KnitsByMama
on 11/14/12 6:21 am - MO
VSG on 10/16/12

I completely agree with you. And I'd love to know where she bought that size 8...... :P 

It totally depends on how and where you carry your weight as far as clothing sizes as well. I mean I could weigh 200lbs and carry most of my weight in my hips/thighs so I have to wear a size 18W pants or I could be the same 200lbs and carry my weight in my upper body and wear a size12 pants. So you are completely right. Clothing sizes really do mean nothing. Vanity sizing sucks. 

frisco
on 11/14/12 6:43 am

My moms 6P jeans fit me perfect .......

Did I say that out loud????

frisco

SW 338lbs. GW 175lbs. Goal in 11 months. CW 148lbs. WL 190lbs.

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slimpickins5280
on 11/14/12 7:01 am - CO

 I want pictures.

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