A women's size 8 (Australian/UK) generally measures around 82-86 cm bust, 66-70 cm waist, and 91-95 cm hips, but measurements vary significantly by brand, so always check the specific retailer's size chart for accuracy. It's roughly equivalent to a US size 4 or an Extra Small (XS) in many Australian stores.
A size 8 is generally considered a Small (S) in Australian/UK sizing but often translates to an Extra Small (XS) in US sizing, depending on the brand, as size 8 typically sits between XS and S with variations; always check the specific brand's size chart for accuracy.
American sizes for Ladies are the same as Australian. American sizes for Men are about half a size smaller than Australian; so if you wear an Australian men's 8½ then your American size will normally be 9.
If you are thinking a size 8 is fat then that's some serious body-dysmorphia. Even at 5ft or less, a size 8 is still very slim. No one could be a size 8 and have an unhealthily high BMI. For a lot of people, to be thinner than a size 8 would mean an unhealthily underweight BMI.
For example, the average shoe size in the US is between 7 and 8.5, while in Europe it's between 37 and 39.
An AU size 8 is generally equivalent to a US size 6 (women's clothing) or a US 8.5 (women's shoes), often representing an Extra Small (XS) in clothing with bust around 81.5cm (34in) and waist around 63.5cm (26.5in), but measurements vary by brand, so checking specific size charts is always best for accurate fit.
US size 29 jeans fits a 29-inch waist and 40-inch hip and corresponds to a US size 8.
So, a man's size 7 equals a woman's size 8.5 in most cases. Some brands convert slightly differently. See the chart in the next section for specific brand adjustments. If you are unsure of the brand-specific difference, just use the standard +1.5 rule: it works well for most shoes.
A curvy woman has a waist that is 10 inches or more smaller than her hips or her bustline. Curvy means shaped like an hourglass. No matter what size she is, she is shaped like an hourglass. A woman of 5′5″ that wears a size 8 tells us nothing about this woman's shape.
You should try to keep your waist size to less than half your height.
A size 8 is generally considered a Small (S) in Australian/UK sizing but often translates to an Extra Small (XS) in US sizing, depending on the brand, as size 8 typically sits between XS and S with variations; always check the specific brand's size chart for accuracy.
For your appearance, a waist circumference of anywhere from 0.4–0.5 times your height will look great, and being on the narrower side might be slightly more attractive. What matters more, though, is the ratio between your waist circumference and hip circumference (study).
The average body size for a woman varies by country and region. In North America, particularly the United States, the average height is around 5'4” (162.5 cm), and the average weight is approximately 170 to 180 pounds (77–82 kg).
For female models, a clothing size of 34 (max. 34/36) with a body size of 177-180 (176-181) cm is considered ideal at the beginning of their career. Your hip should be under 5 inches. For men models there is usually a clothing size of 48 (max.