In Australian women's clothing, size 10 is typically a Medium, not a small, fitting measurements around 85.5cm bust, 67.5cm waist, and 95.5cm hips, whereas Small (S) is closer to size 6, but size 10 in UK/AU also converts to a US size 6 in some apparel, making it feel smaller in some US contexts; always check the brand's specific chart.
In Australia, a size 12 is generally considered a "straight" or "missy" size, falling within average ranges, but due to vanity sizing and inconsistent measurements across brands, it can represent different body sizes; health-wise, a larger waist (over 88cm for women) is a risk factor, and the actual average Australian woman is now closer to a size 16-18, meaning a size 12 is smaller than average, though "fat" is a subjective term related to body image and health metrics like BMI, not just a single number.
The US is two sizes smaller. Meaning if you are a 10 in an Australia size you are a 6 in a US size . If you are an 8 in an Aus size you are a 4 in a US size. However, a "small" Aus is the same as a "small" US.
That being said, to me, generally, for a person who is ~5'5", I would say that "slim" ends at around size 4 , and sizes 6-8 are then "average" or "standard" or whatever you want to call it. Size 10-12 would read as "curvy" to me and then sizes 14+ would probably read as plus-sized.
Your most consistent and "true" weight is generally in the morning, after using the restroom and before eating or drinking anything, because your body has had time to digest overnight, leading to less fluctuation from food, liquids, and daily activities. Weighing at the same time, with minimal clothing, and under consistent conditions helps track trends more accurately than weighing at night when weight is higher due to meals and hydration.
Our beautiful bodies come in all shapes and sizes, and what might be considered "average" by one brand simply won't work for everyone. The average Australian woman is reportedly a size 14-16, yet many brands still don't cater well to this size range.
Tasmania had the highest rate of obesity with 37% of adults reporting a BMI of 30 or higher, while the ACT had the lowest rate with just under 30% of adults reporting a BMI of 30 or higher.
Understanding What “Midsize” Means in Women's Clothing
Mid-size generally refers to US women's sizes 10-16. It refers to a body type that's between smaller, “straight” sizes and plus-sized.
At what time of the day are you heaviest? Generally speaking, people are at their heaviest after eating a meal and at their lightest after strenuous exercise where they sweat out their water weight.
Passing a bowel movement can cause a small reduction in body weight as a person's body expels waste products. However, it is rarely significant and does not amount to long-term weight loss. A person's weight fluctuates throughout the day.
“After a swim or a shower, your body can absorb 1 to 3 cups of water, increasing your true weight by a few pounds.”
Find your BMI by typing your height and weight into this BMI calculator from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Women with a BMI of 25 to 29.9 are considered overweight. Women with a BMI of 30 or more have obesity.
The technical definition of curvy refers to a waist-hip differential of . 75 . For example, a woman with a 36″ hip is curvy if her waist is 27″ or less.
70kg isn't inherently heavy for a woman; it depends heavily on height, body composition, and build, but it often falls into a healthy range for taller women, while for shorter women, it could lean towards overweight. For example, a 175cm (5'9") woman at 70kg has a healthy BMI, but a 163cm (5'4") woman at the same weight might be considered borderline overweight, according to this article from The Daily Telegraph.
A male who is under 200 pounds or 90 kilograms. Generally used to refer to males who could be overpowered and taken advantaged of by other males who are above 200 pounds. Could also be used as a general statement about a male weighing approximately 140-160 pounds or 60-70 kilograms.”
To drop a dress size we're looking at a weight loss of approximately 5 to 8 kilograms (kg), which is around 1 stone. This figure will obviously vary from person to person, as it is dependant on height, body shape, starting weight and how much muscle you have.