My wife is about 5' 7" tall and has a big bone structure
(approx. 170-175 lbs)
What size sweater/jacket would she wear ?
I would hate for her to take it back because it was the wrong size, if you know what I mean.
This is a Xmas gift.
Im spending around $200+ for the sweater/jacket
2007-12-19 09:29:41 · 9 answers · asked by GabbaDo 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
get a gift card for that store
2007-12-19 09:32:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She sounds like a healthy woman. That's the problem these days, if everyone isn't a size 0-5, they "think" they're over weight. Tired of seeing skeletons. One answer was right though, about Marilyn Monroe, but back then the sizes still went by numbers, but they weren't equal to todays. Back then a 12 was a 5 or 7 today, which is normal and healthy. Your wife is fine, love her as she is!
2016-05-25 02:04:54 · answer #2 · answered by janell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm similar height and build to your wife but lighter and I wear a large in most shops. Generally, the more expensive the shop, the smaller the sizes. To be on the safe side, get her an XL especially if she likes things baggy. However, you do run the risk of a massive strop if she's a large. Have a look in her wardrobe and see what she buys from similar stores.
2007-12-19 09:38:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there anyway you can sneak a peak in the closet and check out the size of one of her other jackets or sweaters? Just be sure to pay attention if she complains that she has been loosing weight and her old clothes are too big now for her (or she's been gaining weight and they're too small) and she has nothing to wear.
2007-12-19 09:58:02 · answer #4 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd get a large. If you've already found the jacket you want to get her, you may want to hang around the store for a woman who is your wife size and ask her to try it on. I've done that alot when shopping for my husband or stepkids and always found people to be very accommodating, especially during the holiday season....but ask nicely!
2007-12-19 09:35:38 · answer #5 · answered by Maris 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either measure her, or look at the labels inside the stuff in her wardrobe when she's out. Sounds like she's probably a UK 18 or 20 but it's impossible to tell from a few words.
2007-12-19 09:37:48 · answer #6 · answered by who me? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least a large maybe an XL to be safe.
I don't know though! You should definitely ask her because that could really offend her.
2007-12-19 09:35:40 · answer #7 · answered by kendra m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well id say about a L/XL..but if its a sweater or ajcke tthen ud wanna be safe with an Xl n u'd eant it 2 b comfortable on her
2007-12-19 09:34:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
large/extra large. try a size chart at the store's website you are purchasing the coat from.
2007-12-19 09:46:09 · answer #9 · answered by Cherry Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋