There's no single weight for a size 8, as it varies significantly by brand, height, and body type, but it generally falls around 120-145 pounds (54-66 kg) for women, often fitting someone 5'4" to 5'7" with measurements like a 34-37 inch bust and 26-29 inch waist, but a muscular build can be size 8 at higher weights.
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.
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.
A size 8 is generally considered a Small (S) in US sizing but can sometimes be an Extra Small (XS) in Australian (AU) or UK sizing, though it often falls into a Small (8-10 AU/UK) for many brands, with some brands sizing it as XS (6-8 AU/UK) for tops/dresses, highlighting that sizing varies significantly by brand, so always check the specific size chart.
A 70kg woman usually falls into a Medium (M) to Large (L) dress size, depending heavily on height, body proportions (bust, waist, hips), and the specific brand's sizing, with some charts placing 70kg at the upper end of Medium and others at the lower end of Large. For example, some guides link 70kg with a Medium, while others connect it to a Large, so checking the brand's specific size chart with your measurements (bust, waist, hips) is crucial.
Your most consistent and "true" weight is generally in the morning, after using the bathroom and before eating or drinking anything. This provides the most accurate baseline because your body has processed the previous day's food and fluids overnight, resulting in less fluctuation from digestion, water intake, and daily activities. Weighing at the same time, in the same minimal clothing, and under consistent conditions (like in the morning) helps track trends better than weighing at night or randomly.
Is a size 8 dress medium or large? Primark US size 8 dresses are considered to be a medium in US and UK sizing charts.
If majority rules, a size 10 has a 36″ bust, 28″ waist and a 40″ hip. She's five foot five or six inches tall and weighs 140 pounds.
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.
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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.
This varies from brand to brand and by country. Some stores will consider a medium to be a size 10, while others a size 12-14. As an average, a Medium is likely to be a around a size 12. Generally a Small will be an AU 8-10 and a Large an AU 14-16.
Size 8 is commonly marketed as a “medium” or “large” depending on the brand's sizing scale.
Before I launch into it, here's how sizing works at Zara. Although to be honest, I challenge you to find any sizes at either end of the scale actually on a rail in a store. XXS (UK 6), XS (UK 8), S (UK 10), M (UK 12), L (UK 14), XL (UK 16), XXL (UK 18).