[QUOTE=Meadow_001]
Interesting read on clothing sizes.
This might explain some differences in the sizes you remember getting into.. the sizes have changed a lot so a size 5 now isnt what it was 10 or 15 years ago.
Well, that explains one thing, although it was nice the other day to actually get into a size (number-wise) that I wore before children (BC).
However, I was sure, back then, that my waist was significantly smaller, and obviously I've been reconfigured, thanks to carrying children both inside and out.
So, my upper body is unlikely to change substantially, even as a result of this WOE, as my rib cage was expanded due to pregnancy, and it's not apt to revert to its pre-pregnancy shape.
So, my measurements/sizes will likely remain fairly consistent on the top, while I can improve somewhat on the bottom.
For the record -
Height 5'2 or 5'3 (depending on if you ask me, or my son)
Weight (this past Monday) 160
Pants size - rather loose 10 or nicely fitting 8 (as of this week)
Dress - 12, hanging loose - probably won't be buying too many dresses, anyway - rather two pieces, as I can fit them better.
Besides, with my job, pants are almost a necessity (and there was a time I would hardly consider wearing pants - and wouldn't even try shopping for them).