Is a size 12 chubby?

US size 12–14 is usually considered “Large” and some brands do start “plus sizes” at 12.

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Is size 12 overweight?

There is a large amount of size 6 and size 8 celebrities currently promoting a range of fitness DVD's which suggest that any dress size greater than them is considered to be overweight. However depending on your height; a dress size 12 is considered to be within a healthy BMI range.

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What size is considered chubby?

This is what might politely be called the chubby category, with body mass indexes (a measure of weight for height) of 25 to 30. A woman, for instance, who is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs between 146 and 175 pounds.

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Is a size 12 considered plus-size?

Plus-size clothing is generally considered a women's size 18 and beyond. “Missy” or “straight” sizes range from 00–16/18, XXS–XXL whereas plus sizes range from 12W–28W, 0X–4X and greater. You might think plus sizes are just extended straight sizes, but guess again.

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What size is curvy?

The characteristic measurements of a curvy person are: bust - circumference between 100-110 cm. waist - between 75-90 cm. hips - between 100-110 cm.

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Is size 14 curvy or fat?

Generally, yes, most people I know around a 14 I'd consider overweight but that doesn't mean I don't also think they're beautiful. Of course it's overweight. But then most people are these days, so it's normal. Under/healthy/overweight are factual categories based on weight and height, not dress size.

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What does a size 10 woman weigh?

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.

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Is size 12 plus-size Australia?

Sizing in Australia is not synchronous with the US; plus-size garments are considered to be size 16 and upward, which is the equivalent of a US size 12.

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What is the most attractive dress size?

The majority of the men (nearly 86% of them) preferred a woman with a dress size 14 to 16.

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What's considered chubby for a woman?

Women with more than 30 percent body fat and men with more than 25 percent body fat are considered obese. Morbid obesity is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of more than 40, which equates to approximately 100 pounds overweight for men and 80 pounds for women.

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How do I know if I'm chubby or fat?

Adult Body Mass Index

If your BMI is less than 18.5, it falls within the underweight range. If your BMI is 18.5 to <25, it falls within the healthy weight range. If your BMI is 25.0 to <30, it falls within the overweight range. If your BMI is 30.0 or higher, it falls within the obesity range.

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Is size 12 overweight Australia?

Australian fashion houses have expanded the measurements of the average size 12 item of clothing so it fits women with a waistline of 88cm, which is considered obese.

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Is size 12 and 14 plus-size?

The lack of mid-size women wearing a 10, 12 or 14 is apparent. And if they are there, they're considered plus-size.

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What is size 12 models?

Female measurements: Plus-size women working in modeling are usually a size 12 and above. Their weight should typically be between 161 and 205 pounds, with a chest size of 41” to 45”.

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Is size 12 normal?

The Average Size for Women in America

The average size of an American woman has historically been reported as a size 14. The clothing industry somewhat took this into account and adjusted its sizes. Though, most labels didn't even do that; the majority of clothing lines still sell up to size 12 and that's it.

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Is size 12 a medium?

What dress size is a 'Medium'? 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.

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Is a size 10 chubby?

In standard women's clothing sizes, Size 10 is considered “Medium”. A woman who is 4′ 10″ or less and wears size 10 Petite clothing would likely be considered overweight.

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