UK/ Europe Clothing

CosmicMuffin · 03-21-2007, 08:18 AM

I am so confused by the sizes here. I am not sure what is equal to what in American sizes. I get told ours is one size or two sizes smaller than here. But then I chicken out when I need to buy something.

So I am trying to figure out about what someone would weight to be a UK size 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, etc.....

I also am trying to figure out about how much you need to loose to move down a size.

lou-bi-wan · 03-21-2007, 09:13 AM

Rough guide would be (I think): -

UK America
10 6
12 8
14 10
16 12
18 14
20 16

Different shops do different sizes though so I try everything on (which I hate)

At the moment I wear 14's from Matalan, 14-16's from Primark (both are dead cheap, great for downsizing

)I have 16's from NEXT although some 18's fit me from there?? I have one pair of size 12 trousers which are the exception from Matalan.

It's crazy but I think the new zero sizing is worse!!

CosmicMuffin · 03-21-2007, 09:29 AM

That helps me a lot. I was looking at your stats too and that helps. I hate the clothing sizes are not the same no matter where you go.

shykins · 03-21-2007, 09:50 AM

oooohhhhh i am sooooooo happy i am equivalent to a size 8 in america!!! YAAAYYY i aint never been a size 8 not nowhere ever woohoooo

i got into a per una size 10 but usually need a 12 but then some places its 14... peacocks are usually ok and i take 12's there

its so frustrating cos u end up taking 3 sizes of everything into the changing room just to find which one fits that day grr

x

CosmicMuffin · 03-21-2007, 09:53 AM

I don't buy anythign here because I don't understand all the sizes.

shykins · 03-21-2007, 09:57 AM

cosmic jus go into a shop .. pick up 12,14,16 and go for it lol

x

Kissa · 03-21-2007, 04:45 PM

Try Gap! They sell in US sizes but the staff are really knowledgeable and will get you your correct size. Doh, you understand US sizes!

I love going in there as I can wear a 4! I am a 10 UK most of the time although M&S allow me an 8. Some of the trendier shops like Topshop I need a 12.

Cosmic, never, never, never stop shopping. It is bad for you, especially on LC. lol

CosmicMuffin · 03-22-2007, 04:31 AM

I am scared something will be a huge size and then I will feel really bad.
Well someone's birthday and cakes were brought in today. That will not help with the clothing size thing. But I am being good.

Maid of Erin · 03-30-2007, 05:03 AM

I just bought two pair of trousers yesterday and two tops. Happy to say they were in a smaller size than before. One trouser is a black w/ faint pin stripe down the legs which I will wear to my neice's confirmation next month. I need to hem them. I normally wouldn't buy anything I have to alter (I am not short, 5ft 7inches), but they were good quality and only 18 euro! The other pair are jeans. One top is a casual jumper w/ a hoodie thing and the other is a blue silk top w/ a v-neck and flowy type sleeves. Silk and it was only 24 euro.

I

TK Maxx.

I am not a shopper at all, in fact I hate it most days. But we deserve to look good, no matter what size we are, so get out there Cosmic and buy yourself something nice. There are some good sales on right now too!

lou-bi-wan · 03-30-2007, 05:50 AM

Woohoo, smaller size is always a boost to the ego, congrats.

Kissa · 03-30-2007, 12:48 PM

Oh Maid, TK Max and I have relationship! Great work on the size down. What a wonderful feeling.

CosmicMuffin · 03-30-2007, 12:55 PM

TK max is great. You have to make regular trips.

Glamour Puss · 04-05-2007, 02:59 AM

Cosmic, I hate clothes shopping here too. Whenever I actually do buy something it sits in my wardrobe unworn for ages until I end up donating it to charity. I think I just shop at the wrong stores as what's closest to me is M&S and Tesco's. Recently solved my clothing dilemma as DH has outgrown his old Levi's and now they fit me!!! I like the way men's Levi's fit so much better than the women's ones anyway. There's no vanity sizing it's just waist and length measurement and there you go! So my "uniform" is worn Levi's and t-shirts. Good thing I'm a SAHM and don't have to dress up for work!

Glamour Puss · 04-05-2007, 03:03 AM

Cosmic, I do like New Look. It's cheap and trendy and where I get my "fashion" t-shirts!

lou-bi-wan · 04-05-2007, 03:05 AM

Mens jeans fit me better too!

shykins · 04-05-2007, 08:52 AM

yup same here was always nicking hubbys jeans.. problem now is his are too big for me .. still managed to get some reasonably fitting ones in wales relly cheap.. £3 each!!!!

x

lou-bi-wan · 04-05-2007, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shykins

yup same here was always nicking hubbys jeans.. problem now is his are too big for me .. still managed to get some reasonably fitting ones in wales relly cheap.. £3 each!!!!

x

£3 BARGAIN!!

03-21-2007, 08:18 AM	#1
CosmicMuffin Lovely, Luscious, Luxurious Loungie Brat Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KENTUCKY, Heart is in Essex, England (No white heels, blue eyeshadow, or dancing around my bag) Posts: 6,550 Gallery: CosmicMuffin WOE: Atkins '72	UK/ Europe Clothing I am so confused by the sizes here. I am not sure what is equal to what in American sizes. I get told ours is one size or two sizes smaller than here. But then I chicken out when I need to buy something. So I am trying to figure out about what someone would weight to be a UK size 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, etc..... I also am trying to figure out about how much you need to loose to move down a size.

03-21-2007, 09:13 AM	#2
lou-bi-wan MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,048 Gallery: lou-bi-wan Stats: 220/188/159-5.5.5" (Large frame) WOE: Low-carb-the-lou-bi-way Start Date: May 06	Rough guide would be (I think): - UK America 10 6 12 8 14 10 16 12 18 14 20 16 Different shops do different sizes though so I try everything on (which I hate) At the moment I wear 14's from Matalan, 14-16's from Primark (both are dead cheap, great for downsizing )I have 16's from NEXT although some 18's fit me from there?? I have one pair of size 12 trousers which are the exception from Matalan. It's crazy but I think the new zero sizing is worse!! Last edited by lou-bi-wan : 03-21-2007 at 09:24 AM.

03-30-2007, 05:03 AM	#9
Maid of Erin Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: County Kerry, Ireland Posts: 5,882 Gallery: Maid of Erin Stats: 320/285/160 WOE: Whole Food Atkins Start Date: April 2006	I just bought two pair of trousers yesterday and two tops. Happy to say they were in a smaller size than before. One trouser is a black w/ faint pin stripe down the legs which I will wear to my neice's confirmation next month. I need to hem them. I normally wouldn't buy anything I have to alter (I am not short, 5ft 7inches), but they were good quality and only 18 euro! The other pair are jeans. One top is a casual jumper w/ a hoodie thing and the other is a blue silk top w/ a v-neck and flowy type sleeves. Silk and it was only 24 euro. I TK Maxx. I am not a shopper at all, in fact I hate it most days. But we deserve to look good, no matter what size we are, so get out there Cosmic and buy yourself something nice. There are some good sales on right now too! __________________ Cindy

04-05-2007, 02:59 AM	#13
Glamour Puss Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 370 Gallery: Glamour Puss Stats: 247/151/148 5'6" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/15/2005	Cosmic, I hate clothes shopping here too. Whenever I actually do buy something it sits in my wardrobe unworn for ages until I end up donating it to charity. I think I just shop at the wrong stores as what's closest to me is M&S and Tesco's. Recently solved my clothing dilemma as DH has outgrown his old Levi's and now they fit me!!! I like the way men's Levi's fit so much better than the women's ones anyway. There's no vanity sizing it's just waist and length measurement and there you go! So my "uniform" is worn Levi's and t-shirts. Good thing I'm a SAHM and don't have to dress up for work! __________________ Tina "Cute but psycho... things even out" - Happy Bunny GOALS for 2008 WEIGHT - 148 lbs EXERCISE - 4X each week *Reached original goal weight of 154 lbs in July 2007* Last edited by Glamour Puss : 04-05-2007 at 03:01 AM.

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03-21-2007, 09:29 AM	#3
CosmicMuffin Lovely, Luscious, Luxurious Loungie Brat Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KENTUCKY, Heart is in Essex, England (No white heels, blue eyeshadow, or dancing around my bag) Posts: 6,550 Gallery: CosmicMuffin WOE: Atkins '72	That helps me a lot. I was looking at your stats too and that helps. I hate the clothing sizes are not the same no matter where you go.

03-21-2007, 09:50 AM	#4
shykins MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,516 Gallery: shykins Stats: 262/147 goal WOE: atkins Start Date: 19th April 2004	oooohhhhh i am sooooooo happy i am equivalent to a size 8 in america!!! YAAAYYY i aint never been a size 8 not nowhere ever woohoooo i got into a per una size 10 but usually need a 12 but then some places its 14... peacocks are usually ok and i take 12's there its so frustrating cos u end up taking 3 sizes of everything into the changing room just to find which one fits that day grr x

03-21-2007, 09:53 AM	#5
CosmicMuffin Lovely, Luscious, Luxurious Loungie Brat Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KENTUCKY, Heart is in Essex, England (No white heels, blue eyeshadow, or dancing around my bag) Posts: 6,550 Gallery: CosmicMuffin WOE: Atkins '72	I don't buy anythign here because I don't understand all the sizes.

03-21-2007, 09:57 AM	#6
shykins MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,516 Gallery: shykins Stats: 262/147 goal WOE: atkins Start Date: 19th April 2004	cosmic jus go into a shop .. pick up 12,14,16 and go for it lol x

03-21-2007, 04:45 PM	#7
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,343 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	Try Gap! They sell in US sizes but the staff are really knowledgeable and will get you your correct size. Doh, you understand US sizes! I love going in there as I can wear a 4! I am a 10 UK most of the time although M&S allow me an 8. Some of the trendier shops like Topshop I need a 12. Cosmic, never, never, never stop shopping. It is bad for you, especially on LC. lol

03-22-2007, 04:31 AM	#8
CosmicMuffin Lovely, Luscious, Luxurious Loungie Brat Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KENTUCKY, Heart is in Essex, England (No white heels, blue eyeshadow, or dancing around my bag) Posts: 6,550 Gallery: CosmicMuffin WOE: Atkins '72	I am scared something will be a huge size and then I will feel really bad. Well someone's birthday and cakes were brought in today. That will not help with the clothing size thing. But I am being good.

03-30-2007, 05:50 AM	#10
lou-bi-wan MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,048 Gallery: lou-bi-wan Stats: 220/188/159-5.5.5" (Large frame) WOE: Low-carb-the-lou-bi-way Start Date: May 06	Woohoo, smaller size is always a boost to the ego, congrats.

03-30-2007, 12:48 PM	#11
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,343 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	Oh Maid, TK Max and I have relationship! Great work on the size down. What a wonderful feeling.

03-30-2007, 12:55 PM	#12
CosmicMuffin Lovely, Luscious, Luxurious Loungie Brat Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: KENTUCKY, Heart is in Essex, England (No white heels, blue eyeshadow, or dancing around my bag) Posts: 6,550 Gallery: CosmicMuffin WOE: Atkins '72	TK max is great. You have to make regular trips.

04-05-2007, 03:03 AM	#14
Glamour Puss Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 370 Gallery: Glamour Puss Stats: 247/151/148 5'6" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/15/2005	Cosmic, I do like New Look. It's cheap and trendy and where I get my "fashion" t-shirts!

04-05-2007, 03:05 AM	#15
lou-bi-wan MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,048 Gallery: lou-bi-wan Stats: 220/188/159-5.5.5" (Large frame) WOE: Low-carb-the-lou-bi-way Start Date: May 06	Mens jeans fit me better too!

04-05-2007, 08:52 AM	#16
shykins MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,516 Gallery: shykins Stats: 262/147 goal WOE: atkins Start Date: 19th April 2004	yup same here was always nicking hubbys jeans.. problem now is his are too big for me .. still managed to get some reasonably fitting ones in wales relly cheap.. £3 each!!!! x