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Reply 1
UK size 14-16
Reply 2
what about the average height? thanks
Reply 3
I don't think the average size tells you much about what size clothes you'll be able to find (although it probably should). You should be able to find UK sizes 8 -14/16 fairly easily I would have thought, I'm an 8/10/12 and I find clothes quite easily!
Reply 4
thanks, but i just wanted to find out the ave height so i can find out the length of most jeans/pants.. i'm oriental, and so i'm quite petite and hence the worry
There is no average size cos a 14-16 might be a 12-14 in another shop. Has no one else noticed this?

I don't think it will be hard to find clothes in the UK that fit unless you are a majorly obese yank?

There are many clothes shops..... I have never had a problem finding clothes
Reply 6
The majority of stores carry pants in Petite, Regular & Tall. I couldn't tell you the exact lengths as each store is a bit different. My mom is 5'3" & easily buys clothes. Anyway there are plenty of places that will alter stuff for you for not very much money. I'm sure you won't have problems, the UK has a much better selection of clothes than most other countries I have visited.
I'm sure you will find something - you not been to London before? or Brighton?
Reply 8
InaSpin
I don't think it will be hard to find clothes in the UK that fit unless you are a majorly obese yank?

wow how ignorant
Reply 9
I'm 5'1 and a size 10 bottom, so I find jeans etc in petite sections. However I'm majorly top heavy (size 14 or 16) so it's quite hard finding things that fit nicely. I just do all my shopping in France.
Reply 10
InaSpin
There is no average size cos a 14-16 might be a 12-14 in another shop. Has no one else noticed this?


Yeah, saying I'm a 8/10/12/14 can be quite irrelevent because sizes vary so much - and some people squeeze themselves into things whilst others don't.
keenya2006
wow how ignorant


but how oh so very true eh
do your shopping before you come. petite clothes are available but only in certain shops. another thing is that shoes out here are *alot* wider. if you have small narrow feet then it can be hard to buy shoes that fit properly.

*edit* dont expect to find clothes smaller than a size 8
Reply 13
I'm 5" tall and a size 6-8 and I have no problem finding clothes :smile: Petite trouser lengths are usually about 28-29" I think which is a pain for me because I have a 32" leg although I'm short :rolleyes:
high priestess fnord
do your shopping before you come. petite clothes are available but only in certain shops. another thing is that shoes out here are *alot* wider. if you have small narrow feet then it can be hard to buy shoes that fit properly.

*edit* dont expect to find clothes smaller than a size 8


When is the last time you went shopping? Lots of high street stores inc. topshop etc. carry a petite range or, if not, a variety of sizes. I agree about shoes though, not that it affects me and my yeti sized feet :redface:
Reply 15
InaSpin
There is no average size cos a 14-16 might be a 12-14 in another shop. Has no one else noticed this?


hell yes. i bought a tshirt, a jacket and a shirt from the same shop once in sizes 14, 12 and 16 respectively.. ****ing ridiculous
medic_bex
hell yes. i bought a tshirt, a jacket and a shirt from the same shop once in sizes 14, 12 and 16 respectively.. ****ing ridiculous


me too, and i always find i am a size 8 in dorothy perkins and next but a 10 or 12 in topshop usually:mad:
It is pretty dumb..my mom is very petite and fairly slim..a 10-12 on average. She told me she had to buy 2 jackets in size 18 the other day. Thank god I don't shop at the same stores as her or I'd be into the 20+ sizes, despite being an average build! I know it is only a number..but I still don't like thinking I'm in a size 22, even if it's just in one store.
medic_bex
hell yes. i bought a tshirt, a jacket and a shirt from the same shop once in sizes 14, 12 and 16 respectively.. ****ing ridiculous

I've dne that before. Bought a pair of size 14 and size 16 jeans in new look at the same time! I mean what size am i??? I'd be betetr of being a 15, or 14 1/2 :p:
Reply 19
white_haired_wizard
but how oh so very true eh

It's still not a majority, as you can see, Im not obese....but yeah go ahead, be a bitch that uses stereotypes.