I need to buy this girl a Christmas present, and she is really into skirts. I don't know her size.. I am going shopping tonight and haven't been able to get in touch with her to ask.
Last time she told me her weight, she told me she was 250 lbs. She is about 5'6. Can anyone give me an estimate? So at least if it's wrong it's not like.. 5 sizes too big or something?! And I can exchange it. I just don't want her to be offended.
Thanks.
2006-12-21 10:17:17 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
um... maybe a size 22 or 24
2006-12-21 10:18:51 · answer #1 · answered by angie 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'd find her a gift card and tell her "I thought of getting you a skirt but thought you might enjoy picking it out yourself!"
Unfortunately, weight doesn't mean all that much with regard to size, especially when someone is taller. A lot of people have very densely-packed muscle and other people are large with very little extra weight!
You might try a one-size-fits-all waist as long as it's designed specifically for the plus-size woman. Also, your friend is fairly tall, so be careful to avoid the "women's petite." Many department stores still stock plus-size items under the assumption that heavy and short go together. I'd second the Lane Bryant recommendation, they have some lovely long skirts and a lot of nice sales at this time of year.
2006-12-21 10:26:15 · answer #2 · answered by pmosiejc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
6
2016-05-23 07:29:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a difficult question. What's her build like? Is she short waisted and wide, or well rounded and heavy boned? I'd say between 18-28 shuld have you covered. I'm plump and 200, and wear size 18 for the most part. You also have to take into account, though, that different brands have variations on their sizes.
18-20, 22-24, or 26-28
2006-12-21 18:51:57 · answer #4 · answered by Nyx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best friend is about that... and she's an 18/20. You might insult her by going to lane bryant, due to the fact that it's well known as a "fatty" store. So I would try old navy, definately, or even A&E extended sizes. However, if you're really into making her feel good, try New York & Company.
2006-12-21 10:43:40 · answer #5 · answered by Stormy & Dena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a size 18
2006-12-21 10:18:49 · answer #6 · answered by MsFancy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That is my description and I wear an 18-20, sometimes a 16 depending on who makes the clothes...There are a lot of different fits
You may get her a gift card for Old Navy, they have some cute plus stuff, that doesn't look matronly...(i.e. like older women's clothes) Old Navy is a store that everyone can usually find something in...Torrid has cute stuff, too
2006-12-21 11:21:00 · answer #7 · answered by nackawicbean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were to take a wild guess, it would be about a size 24. I have a friend who's about that same height and weight and i'm pretty sure that's the size she wears. Hope this helps!
2006-12-21 10:19:14 · answer #8 · answered by ♫Joshua's~♥~Girl♫ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I weigh 232 and am 5'7" and I wear a size 18. She should be around a size 20.
2006-12-21 10:29:24 · answer #9 · answered by pirulee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably A size 22 or 24,,,,you should just get her a certificate so she can pick out what she want and what will fit her.
2006-12-21 10:20:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My moms that height and weight and she wears a 18/20. Try clothing from Lane Bryant.
2006-12-21 10:19:12 · answer #11 · answered by Michelle R 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋