A "size 8" weight varies greatly by age, gender, and brand, but generally, for kids it's around 50-75 lbs (23-34kg), while for women, it could be roughly 120-135 lbs (54-61kg) with specific height, but size 8 in clothing often means different weights, with some women around 140-155 lbs fitting into size 8 pants.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.” - Urban Dictionary.
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.