Haven't bought NEW clothes in ages. At 5'4, 188 lbs, What size might I wear??

jeanie_dee
on 11/8/07 11:04 pm

At 245, the "norm" for me was 2x for shirts/tops. And 22/24 in pants. Since I've lost weight, "the norm" isn't working anymore. I hate to shop, and I like to get in & out reallllly quick! So what size would you say I'm closer to now? My body is average (not big or little in any particular places). Thanks to all, and for any suggestions!!

Jeanie
Oh, Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. For His mercy endures forever.
- Psalm 136:1

Dev *.
on 11/8/07 11:09 pm - Austin, TX

Lap Band on 03/22/06

At 5ft 6in and 185, I fit into some 12's and some 14's, so i would think you might be in the 14 maybe 16 range (regular sizes).

Banded 03/22/06 276/261/184 (highest/surgery/lowest)

Sleeved 07/11/2013 228/165 (surgery/current) (111lbs lost)

Mom to two of the cutest boys on earth.

mommybellz
on 11/8/07 11:38 pm - Western, NY

Lap Band on 05/18/07

Hi there, congrats on the weight loss. I'm 5'4" and around 195 and I'm a 16-18 depending on the pant. Good luck.

Jennifer

ohhvicky
on 11/8/07 11:23 pm - Las Vegas, NV

VSG on 02/25/09

Hey there...I am 187 and 5'3...and now I fit on a straight Large in like sweat pants..and a 14 in jeans or pants...some 12 dresses are fitting..hope this helps...I just went to Target last night cause I am sick of looking at my own self LOL...everything I own is WAYYYYY to big...happy shopping

Sheli
on 11/8/07 11:25 pm - Bath, ME

Lap Band on 08/01/07

I am 5'4 and 189. My pants are size 16, shirts XL (18)

I have no waist but normal hips and normal thighs. I am larger chested and wider shoulders. (I add that because someone with a tiny waist might be a size 14 at my weight (but not me with my humpty dumpty shaped body.)

Good Luck!!

Sheli

pre-op 246, surgery day 228, goal 145, current 140.5,

EdieMcGee
on 11/8/07 11:40 pm - The Land of Pleasant Living, MD

Lap Band on 10/09/07

I would start with 16's. I'm 5'5" and the last time I weighed in the 185-90 range, I wore a 16. Edie

all-time high/consult/surgery/current/goal 315/299/292.2/250/150

(deactivated member)
on 11/8/07 11:56 pm - Brockton, MA

Lap Band on 04/02/07

I'm 5'4" and weigh 167, I wear a 14 pants, need it for the waist but the legs and butt are loose. I think a lot depends on your body type, I carry weight around the middle.

jeanie_dee
on 11/9/07 12:35 am

I'm glad I posted this and thank you so much for your help! I'm shocked at the thought of "me" possibly being/or fitting into a size 16 pants. Until now I've just been hitting the thrift stores & yard sales picking up a few clothes here and there. If it looked big, sloppy and roomy, it usually fit! But with this wt loss, I'm feeling like the woman in me is emerging. The woman I hadn't seen in years!! "Girl Clothes".....is what I want, anybody remember that line in the movie "Always" w/Richard Dreyfus & Holly Hunter??

Jeanie
Oh, Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. For His mercy endures forever.
- Psalm 136:1

Chelle B.
on 11/9/07 4:00 am

At 5' 4-1/2", and 186# - I am in a size 14. I am really small boned tho. I've been buying clothes too small from the beginning, and then "shopping" in my own closet!

Be careful, or you may find yourself in my novel...

losingleslie
on 11/9/07 4:10 am - Central FL, FL

Lap Band on 03/06/07

I was 262 at my highest - I'm 5'4" too with short legs and a longer torso.

Now, at 173 I am in size 12's and size L shirt. I do look for petite sizes because reg pants are way too long.

I'd say size 14 for you! If you have short legs - try 14P for length!

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Haven't bought NEW clothes in ages. At 5'4, 188 lbs, What size might I wear??