What weight were you able to shop in regular instead of plus size clothing stores? I guess it is good to put your height down also when you respond! Looking forward to hearing from you!

The cup size is based on the difference in size between your chest and your boobs. I went from a 46D to a 42 DD with a 100 lb loss. I started in 26/28 and am now an 18 in pants and an xl/16 in tops.

So I got a pair of pants that are size 16 from the gap - a tiny bit tight but have stretch and were an only $24.99! I also got a babydoll wool jumber from Banana republic mostly because the size 14 fit! It was way too expensive but good for work and a size 14!!! The weirdest part of today is that I went to get a bra fitting and I went from a 40E (yes E) to a 36G - now have you guys ever heard of G before? ANd how did my boobs get bigger after losing 44lbs? WEIRD

yea Karen!!! I went nuts shopping when I found stuff in bannana republic that fit

where did you get your bra fitting done? i've seen 2-3 difft ways to measure- some use the measurement under your breasts; others right above to figure band size.. Its all confusing to me

<p>I am 5'3.5" and I am 195lbs. I am wearing 14s and 16s in pants and 14-18 in tops. It all depends on the cut, fabric, and brand. But I am thrilled to be able to pick up a size off the rack and 9 times of 10 it fits!</p>

I was fitted at a bra specialty shop called the Town Shop on the upper west side in Manhattan. They didn't measure me but eyeballed me and had me try on a bunch of the same bra in different sizes. I was so suprised by the size they even called in another fitter for a second opinion!

Reading some replies on this thread have me completely confused... I guess it's gotta also depend on how tight you can handle having things fit.

There are some posters on here that are fairly close to the same weight as I am, but inches shorter, which should technically mean they are bigger around, but they are wearing the same (or smaller) sizes tham me !!! I don't get it !!!

When I was banded I weighed 306 and wore a 26/28 pants and a 4/5X. I have now lost 100lbs and wear a 16 pants and a X/1X shirt....and I'm 5'11" !!!

Patricia

11/16/06

306/206/Around 180

I think it just depends on how your weight is distributed and how much muscle you have. Muscle is heavier and takes up less space than fat.

I've always been able to shop at regular stores for tops, even at my heaviest (272). Pants on the other hand, I wore a size 18 (I'm 5'8) from a plus-size store a few years back. Now I'm a 16 and I refuse to shop at a plus size store (the only ones around here are way too expensive..plus it's a mental thing for me)...so I can get 16's at a regular store and that has worked great for me.

Forgot to mention this...Kind of off topic...but I LOVE spanx!!!! I often buy clothes for "when" I lose a little weight so spanx has been a lifesaver. I can wear the cutest clothes like everyone else and not worry about my fat bulging out because the spanx keeps in allllll in lol.

I know this is an old post, but hey its new to me, I just found it...Pre band I was 197 pounds and I am 5'3. I wore a tight 14 loose 16. To date I am about 158 pounds and I am wearing a comfortable size 8 jeans right now. I see people smaller then me wearing bigger sizes. So I guess just different builds....My goal is a size 6. My boobs have dropped from a 40D to a 38C. Which I am glad, I dont miss them at all, nor do I miss the back aches that come along with them.....

Hi, I Started Out At 348 Wearing A 34 Dress And A 52dd Bra. Now I Am Wearing A 38f Bra And Was Wearing A 5-6x Shirt And I Am Wearing A 2x Now. I Am 5'7" .

I Am Going To A Ball In Dec And Had To Get A Gown. I Tried All The Big Stores But They Had Now Dressy Dress, So I Tried Dillard's. They Had A Huge Selection Of Dresses. I Told The Lady I Have Just Lost 133 Lbs And Think I Am In A 18-20. She Looked At Me And Said Lets Try A 16. I Said Yeah Right! It Fit. I Tried On At Least 20 Different Dresses And All But One Fit In Size 16. I Was Blown Away. I Am Now Down To 213 And Very Happy. This Was The First Time I Have Tried To Buy Anythng In A Reg Store In Over 20 Yrs.

Ladydi

I am 5' 2" and weigh 217. I just started wearing 14's :cry_smile: I guess it's all about where you carry the weight?

Hey Brandy - I see you started back a great thread! I'm 5'5/5'6 depending on the doctor's office - LOL

Started at 259 (22/24 Womens), Now 214 (14/16 Misses)

Forgot to mention this...Kind of off topic...but I LOVE spanx!!!! I often buy clothes for "when" I lose a little weight so spanx has been a lifesaver. I can wear the cutest clothes like everyone else and not worry about my fat bulging out because the spanx keeps in allllll in lol.

I wear the cupid body suits from walmart and really like them. They are spandex. I have never personally felt spanx ... what are they made of? I worry about having nylong type material since I am so hard on it with my long nails.

Hey Brandy - I see you started back a great thread! I'm 5'5/5'6 depending on the doctor's office - LOL

Started at 259 (22/24 Womens), Now 214 (14/16 Misses)

Yeah it's really weird to see how we all have huge size differences and barely fluctuate in weight... strange but interesting :cry_smile:

Yeah it's really weird to see how we all have huge size differences and barely fluctuate in weight... strange but interesting

Yea I'm down 45 pounds since sugery - but when I was at my heaviest 275 (16 pounds heavier than surgery weight) I still wore a 22/24. They were tight though - I refused to go to a 26/28. I needed to, but refused. I'm sure I was quit attractive in my painted on pants...I started wearing a lot of stretchy clothes too.

It is strange - but I'll take it! :cry_smile: