Anonymous wrote:I'm 5'9" and pretty fit. When I was a 12/14 I was definitely fat. No question. At a size 10 (and 165 lbs) I could still lose 10-15 lbs but am borderline normal.

165 is a normal BMI for 5'9" ... and likely a size 10 or 12 depending on the individual and the cut of clothing.

Anonymous wrote:You have to go by weight/height and bmi to answer this. But the average sized woman at 5'4 wearing a size twelve? Yes.

This. Theres a huge difference between a size 12 woman who is 5'11 and one that is 5'4". Clothing doesn't matter.

I used to be a size 14 (and probably pushing it) - I'm an athletic and fit size 4 now. I can say I definitely used to be fat.

However, I don't go checking people's tags to see what size they are, before judging (in my own head) if they seem fat.

It depends on height, build, etc. Also clothing makes a big difference.

OMG people. did you ever think that a size 12 might be that way because of wide hips? I am constantly told I am thin, but then people are shocked when I say I'm a size 12. I can't change my bones.

You have to go by weight/height and bmi to answer this. But the average sized woman at 5'4 wearing a size twelve? Yes.

I'm a size 6, and sometimes I look in the mirror and think I'm fat.

No

Yes, size 12 is enormous, even if it's 12 TALL.

I'm size 12 on top and 8 at the bottom. I don't think I'm fat, but I have always wanted to be smaller, even when I was 6 on top and 2 on bottom.

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Anonymous wrote:I wear a size 4 (6 in some pants) and I think I am fat a lot of the time.

I look horrible in yoga pants and most types of jeans due to my build--Stocky, muscular legs and 5'4".

As a size 12-- I'd be a house.

Yes, you would, because you are short. Someone who is 6' and size 12 might still look decent, because of her height and proportions.
It all depends on one's height and body composition.

I agree! My sister is 4 inches taller and wears bigger size and looks much thinner.

It's not just height. It's build. I'm 5'3", 138 lbs and I wear a size 12 and I'm very fit. If you saw me, you would never believe I wore a size 12 because I have a lot of muscle and everything is in proportion.

That makes zero sense. If you were fit and 138, it means that you have a ton of muscle. Muscle takes up a lot less space then cat, so how can you possibly be a size 12?

I'm late to the party but size 12 is definitely fat, unless you're over 6'.

I'm 5'9" and pretty fit. When I was a 12/14 I was definitely fat. No question. At a size 10 (and 165 lbs) I could still lose 10-15 lbs but am borderline normal.

Yes

Anonymous wrote:I am 5'9'' and 140 lbs..I am all wide hip and butt. broad shoulders but a small bust cup. I could wear a size four or 6 up top but down below i am a 10 or a 12. I think my natural weight is probably 135 and when I am really working out and eating great I could be 130..then I am usually a size 8 pants.

This is me too. Except I have small shoulders but big boobs. My bmi is right in the middle. I have been called thin, perfect, curvy, and asked if I was pregnant when I was not. I consider myself very average. Not fat, not thin.

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Anonymous wrote:Few women are a size 12 due to muscle unless they are body builders. I would consider a size 12 chubby but not fat. Probably someone who could lose 10-30 lbs depending on height

This is me. I am 5'9" and defintely need to lose 25-30 lbs. But I have never really been below a size 10, even when I was 40 lbs lighter. Of course that was before size deflation.

Same. I'm 5'9" with an hourglass shape and when I was very skinny and fit I could wear a 10. I can wear a 12 when I am in a healthy BMI. Currently a 14/16 and working to lose weight.