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Reader poll: Doing research for some different body shapes and sizes... so what is the best way to describe gals in size 12 and up?

6:29PM Wed, July 28 2010

Pxxr66cg78s8wmc4z71g_normal @meaggiepie

I don't know, but I'm excited! I am 5'4 and have hips & boobs-major bummer with some of the fashions out right now.

6:30PM Wed, July 28 2010

Xvpjl9mzni2uh8dunzz3_normal @covetchicago Chicago

size 12 and up is a pretty wide range of sizes..I wouldn't lump together. better to take on shapes than sizes, in my book

6:31PM Wed, July 28 2010

Alooscostello_normal @alooscostello NEPA

curvy

6:31PM Wed, July 28 2010

6829_1263061855838_1208460522_2417833_6940860_n_normal @chicspace

do they need to be described? what do you call sizes 0-4, and sizes 6-10 (or whatever random size groupings one makes)?

6:32PM Wed, July 28 2010

Twitter_bc_icon_normal @bklyncontessa

average?! normal?!

6:34PM Wed, July 28 2010

9453de1127faf5d99a62886e3edce3e5_normal @nicky_t Watford

Real Girl Size.

6:34PM Wed, July 28 2010

Cf1d52862ecbfd10dc9732395170d599_normal @whatiwore

I'm actually doing shapes as well!

6:34PM Wed, July 28 2010

Image_normal @amalia_PR Ottawa, Canada

hey Jess, what is the link to the store that makes the braille necklaces that you and the other delightful dozen have?

6:35PM Wed, July 28 2010

Cf1d52862ecbfd10dc9732395170d599_normal @whatiwore

That necklace is by Jess LC.

6:36PM Wed, July 28 2010

330077814_normal @Dianaelisarb Guayaquil-Ecuador

you can check www.youlookfab.com that blog has a good aproach for body shapes and sizes

6:38PM Wed, July 28 2010

8ea14f22440e1d5e1a2acfe653cb45a5_normal @rosecityqueen Pasadena, California

i used to say big girl, my niece corrected me, she prefers plus size.

6:42PM Wed, July 28 2010

Image_normal @amalia_PR Ottawa, Canada

just odered the "breathe" necklace. thanks for the tip!

6:43PM Wed, July 28 2010

About_me_circle_normal @jacquelynclark ÜT: 43.550891,-...

pleasantly plump! Is that rude? I always enjoyed this term :)

6:44PM Wed, July 28 2010

Cf1d52862ecbfd10dc9732395170d599_normal @whatiwore

thanks!

6:51PM Wed, July 28 2010

7018724c151287b0e28d197a348d2e71_normal @scarls17 I'm in my head.

The majority? Hahaha.

6:53PM Wed, July 28 2010

135534060_normal @katiebrownhair philadelphia

love your blog, but please don't lump size 12 with "plus size" or "full figured" or whatever. 8 -12 are the most common sizes.

7:03PM Wed, July 28 2010

Me_normal @noellehardesty

I'd like to describe myself as "average"... I have mothering hips, haha. :)

7:06PM Wed, July 28 2010

Cf1d52862ecbfd10dc9732395170d599_normal @whatiwore

That's exactly what I'm trying NOT to do! I'm looking for a way to describe an all over curvy woman.

7:08PM Wed, July 28 2010

Avatar-alt-pola-sm_normal @meowsk

My husband and I were discussing this last night and determined it all comes down to curves vs angles... both equally sexy

7:19PM Wed, July 28 2010

135534060_normal @katiebrownhair philadelphia

curvy isn't too bad. I do agree with most girls tho, its hard to be "grouped". maybe shapes are best - hourglass, pear, etc

7:23PM Wed, July 28 2010

Profile_pic_normal @SonjavonFranck

Hmmm... That's hard! Vuluptious? Marilyn Monroes? Brickhouses? LOL! Guess it depends on how you described the under size 12's...

7:28PM Wed, July 28 2010

B7978add2cea784a7f9f85c098b77775_normal @kristenhavens Los Angeles

Gals size 12 and up: Average. Not a fun word but accurate!

7:29PM Wed, July 28 2010

Photo_on_2010-03-05_at_15 @rachelgab

I'm a size 8-10 and am 5'9 and I describe myself as "statuesque" kind of like Joan Holloway :)

7:30PM Wed, July 28 2010

8963bcb2de2fc9b505b70a3a85a17c40_normal @cardamomaddict Kitchener, ON, Canada

Personally I'd rather see description of their silhouette: one could be a size 12 hourglass, pear, Doric column...

7:41PM Wed, July 28 2010

Tumblricon_normal @marlabryan Memphis

As a retail manager, I call plus sizes "women's sizes". I'm a 16, however I don't get why people are so touchy about this.

7:52PM Wed, July 28 2010

6829_1263061855838_1208460522_2417833_6940860_n_normal @chicspace

totally agree with your size tweet :)

8:24PM Wed, July 28 2010

Xvpjl9mzni2uh8dunzz3_normal @covetchicago Chicago

:)

8:26PM Wed, July 28 2010

Image_normal @ericajpolleys Houston, TX

Um, describe them how you'd describe people sz12 & below. Most people fit into basic shapes (hourglass, etc) regardless of sz.

8:39PM Wed, July 28 2010

Photo_on_12-4-11_at_1 @erinfinnerty Philadelphia.

average

8:43PM Wed, July 28 2010

5193d3617a23444e5b8cc4280418fde9_normal @BeautifullyInv Somewhere in the Midwest, USA

I think you may be safer describing the body type (hourglass, apple, pear) etc. Most would say plus size, but some hate that term

10:20PM Wed, July 28 2010

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