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By *lassy pair OP   Couple
over a year ago

Greenwich London

What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ? "

I'm fat, can see that in my pics, no dress size required....unless someone is going to buy me clothes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

why not just put fit or unfit,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not curvy im round or should we say fat either way I am what I am (kat) xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't think think curvy is a particular size, it's a shape. I know a woman on here who is a larger dress size but her waist size is very small compared to her hips. That's curvy. Then you also get big girls who are flat.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've always had my dress size on my profile. Then full-length pictures on my friend-only pictures. I've always wanted to be completely open with my size.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Different people would use different definitions.

You could have ten women all the same dress size in a room and have no two shapes alike. Throwing more labels at people is unnecessary.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"why not just put fit or unfit,"

Because you can be bigger and actually quite fit...

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By *onnor999Man
over a year ago

Wrexham

put up public pics and let people decide for themselves of they like the look of you or not. if not that's their problem. no matter what size you are you can't account for everyone's taste. show your pics with pride

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By *lassy pair OP   Couple
over a year ago

Greenwich London


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ?

I'm fat, can see that in my pics, no dress size required....unless someone is going to buy me clothes "

You never know someone might

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"why not just put fit or unfit,

Because you can be bigger and actually quite fit..."
xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not sure how meaningful that would be. I'm a size 18, but I look completely different from a size 18 who is 5 foot. Or one who is completely top heavy or completely pear shaped.

People can look at photos and make their own mind up.

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ? "

You can be a curvy size 6 or 26.

Curvy to have curves. Adding a dress size would make no difference. You can still be fat at any dress size.

Yes I am fat but I also have curves, my Boobs are bigger than my belly and my ass is large so I don't fall over.

I am also short so I look fatter than if I was taller.

It's up to us to describe ours selves as we wish not for others too. This is why we have pictures so we can see.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I'm size 12 and curvy my friend is also size 12 but quite boyish in shape. I don't think you can infer body shape from dress size.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm size 12 and curvy my friend is also size 12 but quite boyish in shape. I don't think you can infer body shape from dress size."

indeedy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"why not just put fit or unfit,"

But then I would consider my self a fit fatty. I enjoy food but also walk and cycle every where...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Different people would use different definitions.

You could have ten women all the same dress size in a room and have no two shapes alike. Throwing more labels at people is unnecessary."

This. Also, statistically speaking the UK average is size 16....if you're reading curvy as the next step up from average I'd personally say ladies who are size 18ish would therefore put themselves as curvy....or "rather fat", to you. All of the descriptions are subject to interpretation and are there for how people choose to describe themselves...not how each and every other _iewer would.

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By *osieWoman
over a year ago

Wembley


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ? "

I have my height and weight; that is a good indicator; I am a non-curvy, non-fabulous fatso

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By *itsAndTaffCouple
over a year ago

Grays, Essex


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ? "

Weight is very personal one persons fat is another persons slim

Surely if they don't fit your preference/criteria just scroll on

Although no names are named I find inferring anyone is fat is body shaming which there is never any call for

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dress size 14

But I wear size 8 hotpants.

(They didn't have size 6!)

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By *lassy pair OP   Couple
over a year ago

Greenwich London


"put up public pics and let people decide for themselves of they like the look of you or not. if not that's their problem. no matter what size you are you can't account for everyone's taste. show your pics with pride "

Yes but we all know camera do lie most of the time, and we do try to take pic in an angle to make us look good and slim too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm not sure how meaningful that would be. I'm a size 18, but I look completely different from a size 18 who is 5 foot. Or one who is completely top heavy or completely pear shaped.

People can look at photos and make their own mind up. "

You don't look like an 18 because of your height and shape. You are curvy. Men's shapes can be misleading too.

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By *itsAndTaffCouple
over a year ago

Grays, Essex


"why not just put fit or unfit,"

I know someone who's a size 20 and has run several sub 5hr marathons

Fit or Unfit??

Why not just scroll on if someone isn't your preference

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By *uckandbunnyCouple
over a year ago

In your bed

Dress sizes are completely rubbish. They have no meaning and differ from shop to shop.

Bought my wife a size 12 blouse the other day. Tries it on and it's too big. But we have size 12, 14, 16 and 18 clothing at home.

At least in men's clothing they either have actual sizes. Ie 32 inch waist or don't both pretending and opt for small medium large etc.

I think on this site we have opted for average. But to some we would be too big others too slim.

For each other just perfect.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm not sure how meaningful that would be. I'm a size 18, but I look completely different from a size 18 who is 5 foot. Or one who is completely top heavy or completely pear shaped.

People can look at photos and make their own mind up. "

Exactly this. I'm also a size 18 and have a very different figure to you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i'm a 12-14 and it's mostly belly. dunno if dress size helps everyone.

i also have naked pics up so people can see my body shape.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"put up public pics and let people decide for themselves of they like the look of you or not. if not that's their problem. no matter what size you are you can't account for everyone's taste. show your pics with pride

Yes but we all know camera do lie most of the time, and we do try to take pic in an angle to make us look good and slim too "

If it bothers you to this extent, then surely just make your preferences clear when messaging....if you have an "upper limit" on what you desire that's your prerogative, but where's the need for all the supposed shock about people taking flattering pics?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

People would just lie

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By *lassy pair OP   Couple
over a year ago

Greenwich London


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ?

Weight is very personal one persons fat is another persons slim

Surely if they don't fit your preference/criteria just scroll on

Although no names are named I find inferring anyone is fat is body shaming which there is never any call for"

Nothing wrong with been fat we discussing the definition of the word curvy and should it be changed to a dress size instead

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was only thinking about this last night, not the dress sizing just

What is curvy

I think it's a pointless description! Some slim girls think they are curvy, some girls are curvy, some curvy girls think they are slim/fat and some fat girls think they are curvy. If I was chatting to a "curvy" girl who only had a face pic and arranged to meet I would have no idea what to expect

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Why is it just curvy that is the focus of your ire?

I think slim seems to be pretty subjective too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I was only thinking about this last night, not the dress sizing just

What is curvy

I think it's a pointless description! Some slim girls think they are curvy, some girls are curvy, some curvy girls think they are slim/fat and some fat girls think they are curvy. If I was chatting to a "curvy" girl who only had a face pic and arranged to meet I would have no idea what to expect "

So don't arrange to meet them then

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"why not just put fit or unfit,

Because you can be bigger and actually quite fit..."

Too true...im 3stone over weight,or so im told by the medical world/bmi calculator...but do 5 spin class a week& swim a mile under an hr 4/5 a week

Back to OP question.Around a 14 seems to be start of a more curvy figure.But as i look at dresses and sizes alot in shops...6/8/10 & 18/20/22 seem to stay in stock longer with 14/16 selling out faster...so that seems to be a guide to whats average shape/size these days

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"why not just put fit or unfit,

Because you can be bigger and actually quite fit...

Too true...im 3stone over weight,or so im told by the medical world/bmi calculator...but do 5 spin class a week& swim a mile under an hr 4/5 a week

Back to OP question.Around a 14 seems to be start of a more curvy figure.But as i look at dresses and sizes alot in shops...6/8/10 & 18/20/22 seem to stay in stock longer with 14/16 selling out faster...so that seems to be a guide to whats average shape/size these days "

Yep, Roy Nelson is a fit guy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't know what 'curvy' means any more. It was always supposed to describe Jennifer Lopez type bodies, now it's more Rebel Wilson.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also I see pics where a woman says she's a size 10 or 12 and she's either lying or squeezed in.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"why not just put fit or unfit,

Because you can be bigger and actually quite fit...

Too true...im 3stone over weight,or so im told by the medical world/bmi calculator...but do 5 spin class a week& swim a mile under an hr 4/5 a week

Back to OP question.Around a 14 seems to be start of a more curvy figure.But as i look at dresses and sizes alot in shops...6/8/10 & 18/20/22 seem to stay in stock longer with 14/16 selling out faster...so that seems to be a guide to whats average shape/size these days "

i don't even see anything that nice once size goes to a 14 or over. it starts turning into frumpy clothes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Everyone has different ideas on what curvy means.

I think I'm curvaceous but others may call me fat. It's all down to personal perception.

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen


"Why is it just curvy that is the focus of your ire?

I think slim seems to be pretty subjective too. "

I would agree with this, but I have a stomach so maybe I'm not as slim as some would expect

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By *ippzMan
over a year ago

birmingham


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ?

I'm fat, can see that in my pics, no dress size required....unless someone is going to buy me clothes "

I see you as curvy not fat...curves are sexy

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

I have no idea what I am anymore!

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By *ippzMan
over a year ago

birmingham


"I've always had my dress size on my profile. Then full-length pictures on my friend-only pictures. I've always wanted to be completely open with my size.

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Love to see that full length picture

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"why not just put fit or unfit,"

I'm a size 18 but rank half marathons last year.... What do I put?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Dress sizes aren't consistent hough are they. I am a size 18 in most shops yet have a size 20 coat from next I can't do up. Just have pictures and let people make up their own mind.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think the descriptions on Fab are flawed. Wtf is "fabulous"? and "athletic" for men is misleading too. Is it a shape or an ability?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Different people would use different definitions.

You could have ten women all the same dress size in a room and have no two shapes alike. Throwing more labels at people is unnecessary.

This. Also, statistically speaking the UK average is size 16....if you're reading curvy as the next step up from average I'd personally say ladies who are size 18ish would therefore put themselves as curvy....or "rather fat", to you. All of the descriptions are subject to interpretation and are there for how people choose to describe themselves...not how each and every other _iewer would. "

Well saying the average is 16 so 18 is curvy isn't right because the average is over weight since we are talking stats. The average U.K. Female has a BMI that puts them in the overweight category so that's just means 18 is even more over weight. I'm 100% not saying I agree or disagree I'm just talking stats like you are

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm not sure how meaningful that would be. I'm a size 18, but I look completely different from a size 18 who is 5 foot. Or one who is completely top heavy or completely pear shaped.

People can look at photos and make their own mind up. "

Wow ?? ??????

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I was only thinking about this last night, not the dress sizing just

What is curvy

I think it's a pointless description! Some slim girls think they are curvy, some girls are curvy, some curvy girls think they are slim/fat and some fat girls think they are curvy. If I was chatting to a "curvy" girl who only had a face pic and arranged to meet I would have no idea what to expect

So don't arrange to meet them then "

Why not? "Curvy in my _iew of things is my ideal body type. I like my ladies to look like women not little girls but when I think of curvy I think 1960s boobs and butt and a little waist not rolls of fat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think the descriptions on Fab are flawed. Wtf is "fabulous"? and "athletic" for men is misleading too. Is it a shape or an ability?"

I selected fabulous.

Why it only big girls get to be described as such? Aren't I fabulous too?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That whole "size 16 is average" argument is flawed too. It's the average in this country (which has an obesity epidemic)

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"I think the descriptions on Fab are flawed. Wtf is "fabulous"? and "athletic" for men is misleading too. Is it a shape or an ability?

I selected fabulous.

Why it only big girls get to be described as such? Aren't I fabulous too? "

Fabulous is a state of mind

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Oops meant damn my fabulous fingers

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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"That whole "size 16 is average" argument is flawed too. It's the average in this country (which has an obesity epidemic) "

Oh good! You've returned with positivity during the festive season.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I was only thinking about this last night, not the dress sizing just

What is curvy

I think it's a pointless description! Some slim girls think they are curvy, some girls are curvy, some curvy girls think they are slim/fat and some fat girls think they are curvy. If I was chatting to a "curvy" girl who only had a face pic and arranged to meet I would have no idea what to expect

So don't arrange to meet them then

Why not? "Curvy in my _iew of things is my ideal body type. I like my ladies to look like women not little girls but when I think of curvy I think 1960s boobs and butt and a little waist not rolls of fat

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If body shape is an important part of attraction for you, why would you arrange to meet someone without knowing what their body shape looks like and then complain about it afterwards?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"why not just put fit or unfit,"

Because that is a state of health, not a size or shape.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"That whole "size 16 is average" argument is flawed too. It's the average in this country (which has an obesity epidemic) "

As you are on a UK website, looking for women in the UK, you only need to know the UK average.

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By *lassy pair OP   Couple
over a year ago

Greenwich London


"That whole "size 16 is average" argument is flawed too. It's the average in this country (which has an obesity epidemic)

Oh good! You've returned with positivity during the festive season."

Specially after Xmas where food scattered every where and you spoilt for choise

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By *est Wales WifeCouple
over a year ago

Near Carmarthen

Then of course there is the whole issue of dress size 'inflation' or vanity sizing where manufacturers have deliberately made their clothes bigger over time but not altered the size labels.

Waist to height ratio is considered more accurate than BMI these days. Ideally a person's waist should be less than half their height.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think the descriptions on Fab are flawed. Wtf is "fabulous"? and "athletic" for men is misleading too. Is it a shape or an ability?

I selected fabulous.

Why it only big girls get to be described as such? Aren't I fabulous too?

Fabulous is a state of mind "

When I'm dancing around the kitchen, twirling and spinning, I feel absolutely fabulous

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I was only thinking about this last night, not the dress sizing just

What is curvy

I think it's a pointless description! Some slim girls think they are curvy, some girls are curvy, some curvy girls think they are slim/fat and some fat girls think they are curvy. If I was chatting to a "curvy" girl who only had a face pic and arranged to meet I would have no idea what to expect

So don't arrange to meet them then

Why not? "Curvy in my _iew of things is my ideal body type. I like my ladies to look like women not little girls but when I think of curvy I think 1960s boobs and butt and a little waist not rolls of fat

If body shape is an important part of attraction for you, why would you arrange to meet someone without knowing what their body shape looks like and then complain about it afterwards?"

Because she's says she is curvy so why wouldn't I that her word for it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dress size wouldn't work for me. I have wide hips and a big bum, I can't wear fitted dresses.

My shoulders don't fill out a size 18 dress, my boobs, stomach and bum do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Then of course there is the whole issue of dress size 'inflation' or vanity sizing where manufacturers have deliberately made their clothes bigger over time but not altered the size labels.

Waist to height ratio is considered more accurate than BMI these days. Ideally a person's waist should be less than half their height."

Yay. A clear pass for me I passed something

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I was only thinking about this last night, not the dress sizing just

What is curvy

I think it's a pointless description! Some slim girls think they are curvy, some girls are curvy, some curvy girls think they are slim/fat and some fat girls think they are curvy. If I was chatting to a "curvy" girl who only had a face pic and arranged to meet I would have no idea what to expect

So don't arrange to meet them then

Why not? "Curvy in my _iew of things is my ideal body type. I like my ladies to look like women not little girls but when I think of curvy I think 1960s boobs and butt and a little waist not rolls of fat

If body shape is an important part of attraction for you, why would you arrange to meet someone without knowing what their body shape looks like and then complain about it afterwards?

Because she's says she is curvy so why wouldn't I that her word for it? "

Because you said, and I quote "I think it's a pointless description! Some slim girls think they are curvy, some girls are curvy, some curvy girls think they are slim/fat and some fat girls think they are curvy."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Dress size wouldn't work for me. I have wide hips and a big bum, I can't wear fitted dresses.

My shoulders don't fill out a size 18 dress, my boobs, stomach and bum do. "

That's the classic pear shape.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Then of course there is the whole issue of dress size 'inflation' or vanity sizing where manufacturers have deliberately made their clothes bigger over time but not altered the size labels.

Waist to height ratio is considered more accurate than BMI these days. Ideally a person's waist should be less than half their height."

I've always passed that one even when I'm deep in obese territory...thank you genetics

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"That whole "size 16 is average" argument is flawed too. It's the average in this country (which has an obesity epidemic)

As you are on a UK website, looking for women in the UK, you only need to know the UK average.

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Agreed but I'm sure he was talking about the uk average. The uk average is a 16 which going by health experts is overweight so he is right

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I was only thinking about this last night, not the dress sizing just

What is curvy

I think it's a pointless description! Some slim girls think they are curvy, some girls are curvy, some curvy girls think they are slim/fat and some fat girls think they are curvy. If I was chatting to a "curvy" girl who only had a face pic and arranged to meet I would have no idea what to expect

So don't arrange to meet them then

Why not? "Curvy in my _iew of things is my ideal body type. I like my ladies to look like women not little girls but when I think of curvy I think 1960s boobs and butt and a little waist not rolls of fat

If body shape is an important part of attraction for you, why would you arrange to meet someone without knowing what their body shape looks like and then complain about it afterwards?

Because she's says she is curvy so why wouldn't I that her word for it? "

The site descriptors aren't that good for choosing body shape. I chose ample but have been told many times I'm curvy. I have flabby flesh on my stomach, that has been made worse by child bearing and an operation. This makes me now want to put curvy, even though my profile from the front looks curvy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ?

I'm fat, can see that in my pics, no dress size required....unless someone is going to buy me clothes

You never know someone might "

Doubtful, have to take a mortgage out for my size

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"That whole "size 16 is average" argument is flawed too. It's the average in this country (which has an obesity epidemic)

As you are on a UK website, looking for women in the UK, you only need to know the UK average.

Agreed but I'm sure he was talking about the uk average. The uk average is a 16 which going by health experts is overweight so he is right "

We are talking about the size descriptors on here and women describing themselves on here aren't we?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Then of course there is the whole issue of dress size 'inflation' or vanity sizing where manufacturers have deliberately made their clothes bigger over time but not altered the size labels.

Waist to height ratio is considered more accurate than BMI these days. Ideally a person's waist should be less than half their height.

I've always passed that one even when I'm deep in obese territory...thank you genetics "

Is that in inches?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"That whole "size 16 is average" argument is flawed too. It's the average in this country (which has an obesity epidemic)

As you are on a UK website, looking for women in the UK, you only need to know the UK average.

Agreed but I'm sure he was talking about the uk average. The uk average is a 16 which going by health experts is overweight so he is right

We are talking about the size descriptors on here and women describing themselves on here aren't we? "

Yes but you are the 1 who said he only needed to know the uk average

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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"Then of course there is the whole issue of dress size 'inflation' or vanity sizing where manufacturers have deliberately made their clothes bigger over time but not altered the size labels.

Waist to height ratio is considered more accurate than BMI these days. Ideally a person's waist should be less than half their height."

My waist is less than half my height but I'm still fat. Even at my biggest it was the case My waist should enable me to fit into size 12, my boobs and bum mean that I'm generally a size 16, occasionally I go up to an 18.

So OP, I don't think that fat and curvy are two stand alone terms. I've used fabulous because it's a tongue in cheek reference to how fabulous my body is now.

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By *osieWoman
over a year ago

Wembley


"Then of course there is the whole issue of dress size 'inflation' or vanity sizing where manufacturers have deliberately made their clothes bigger over time but not altered the size labels.

Waist to height ratio is considered more accurate than BMI these days. Ideally a person's waist should be less than half their height."

That is not difficult to achieve unless one is obese. Are you certain this is correct [height-waist]?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Dress size wouldn't work for me. I have wide hips and a big bum, I can't wear fitted dresses.

My shoulders don't fill out a size 18 dress, my boobs, stomach and bum do.

That's the classic pear shape."

That's what I say too, although my boobs make me look more hour glass from the front. It's not easy to describe oneself, especially when you are a realist, like me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Dress size wouldn't work for me. I have wide hips and a big bum, I can't wear fitted dresses.

My shoulders don't fill out a size 18 dress, my boobs, stomach and bum do.

That's the classic pear shape.

That's what I say too, although my boobs make me look more hour glass from the front. It's not easy to describe oneself, especially when you are a realist, like me."

Pear is nice though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Then of course there is the whole issue of dress size 'inflation' or vanity sizing where manufacturers have deliberately made their clothes bigger over time but not altered the size labels.

Waist to height ratio is considered more accurate than BMI these days. Ideally a person's waist should be less than half their height.

I've always passed that one even when I'm deep in obese territory...thank you genetics

Is that in inches? "

Erm...it wouldn't make a difference if it was inches or cm because it would give the same answer:

32"/5'10 is the same as 81cm/178cm

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I describe myself as wobbly. I have curves but they wobble when you touch them!

I don't have a full length pic on my profile but I am quite honest about being bigger, that my arse and thighs are huge. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

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By *eavenscentitCouple
over a year ago

barnstaple

I am fat but, have lost 2 stone. I have always excersised even when bigger. I am also extremely attractive inside and out. If people don't fancy me that is ok with me. I have absolutely no problem getting all the attention I need. Don't worry about my shape/size, I am a grown up and can decide what I am myself.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Then of course there is the whole issue of dress size 'inflation' or vanity sizing where manufacturers have deliberately made their clothes bigger over time but not altered the size labels.

Waist to height ratio is considered more accurate than BMI these days. Ideally a person's waist should be less than half their height.

That is not difficult to achieve unless one is obese. Are you certain this is correct [height-waist]? "

It's a crude measure to reflect the fact that it's more dangerous to carry a lot of weight around your waist than to be the same weight but with a slim waist and a big arse (for example).

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By *uckandbunnyCouple
over a year ago

In your bed

Huge generalisation alert!!!!!!

Women are too self critical, I tend to find as men we just opt for average what ever our body shape.

There are exceptions to this but taken as a population women seem to get it from guys and gals. Do yourselves a favour.

Your all gorgeous!!!!

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By *lassy pair OP   Couple
over a year ago

Greenwich London


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ?

I'm fat, can see that in my pics, no dress size required....unless someone is going to buy me clothes

You never know someone might

Doubtful, have to take a mortgage out for my size "

Stop it

You been so modest now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Then of course there is the whole issue of dress size 'inflation' or vanity sizing where manufacturers have deliberately made their clothes bigger over time but not altered the size labels.

Waist to height ratio is considered more accurate than BMI these days. Ideally a person's waist should be less than half their height.

That is not difficult to achieve unless one is obese. Are you certain this is correct [height-waist]? "

I'm 5ft 8, which is 60 inches. The only time I have had a 28 inch waist was when I almost starved to death. My normal waist, at my healthy weight is never under 30. I have wide hips and rib cage, even at a size 10 my waist was 30 inches at least.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Then of course there is the whole issue of dress size 'inflation' or vanity sizing where manufacturers have deliberately made their clothes bigger over time but not altered the size labels.

Waist to height ratio is considered more accurate than BMI these days. Ideally a person's waist should be less than half their height.

That is not difficult to achieve unless one is obese. Are you certain this is correct [height-waist]?

It's a crude measure to reflect the fact that it's more dangerous to carry a lot of weight around your waist than to be the same weight but with a slim waist and a big arse (for example)."

I've never had a cinched in waist. From a size 10-22.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Then of course there is the whole issue of dress size 'inflation' or vanity sizing where manufacturers have deliberately made their clothes bigger over time but not altered the size labels.

Waist to height ratio is considered more accurate than BMI these days. Ideally a person's waist should be less than half their height.

I've always passed that one even when I'm deep in obese territory...thank you genetics

Is that in inches?

Erm...it wouldn't make a difference if it was inches or cm because it would give the same answer:

32"/5'10 is the same as 81cm/178cm"

I suppose Haha. We just tend to use different measures for different things and I was unsure if that particular one was usually in inches. Means you need to convert the height first. Not sure it's that accurate. I'm 28-29 waist and a tad under 6"1 (73"). Think that would make me underweight on that system.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Possibly a good idea as some pictures can be deceiving & some individuals know how to photoshop very well, but then maybe the whole descriptive section on profiles needs an overhaul with an option to expand with statistics if you wish to do so

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Huge generalisation alert!!!!!!

Women are too self critical, I tend to find as men we just opt for average what ever our body shape.

There are exceptions to this but taken as a population women seem to get it from guys and gals. Do yourselves a favour.

Your all gorgeous!!!! "

Dunno about that. Men are just as self critical.

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By *lassy pair OP   Couple
over a year ago

Greenwich London


"Possibly a good idea as some pictures can be deceiving & some individuals know how to photoshop very well, but then maybe the whole descriptive section on profiles needs an overhaul with an option to expand with statistics if you wish to do so "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Dress size wouldn't work for me. I have wide hips and a big bum, I can't wear fitted dresses.

My shoulders don't fill out a size 18 dress, my boobs, stomach and bum do.

That's the classic pear shape.

That's what I say too, although my boobs make me look more hour glass from the front. It's not easy to describe oneself, especially when you are a realist, like me.

Pear is nice though. "

With a flabby stomach that I can't pull in? Losing weight is making it floppier and the epidermal layers have torn, they won't mend and will always sag. Men seem to be hung up on a fat stomach, which often accompanies big boobs and bums.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I thought this was gonna be a thread about who has gone up a dress size due to christmas food

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Possibly a good idea as some pictures can be deceiving & some individuals know how to photoshop very well, but then maybe the whole descriptive section on profiles needs an overhaul with an option to expand with statistics if you wish to do so "

Most people I have met have looked different in the flesh, facially too. I never photoshop, and I think my real life face looks nothing like my photos. Can't do anything about that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I thought this was gonna be a thread about who has gone up a dress size due to christmas food "

Probably me after what I ate yesterday

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol


"I'm not sure how meaningful that would be. I'm a size 18, but I look completely different from a size 18 who is 5 foot. Or one who is completely top heavy or completely pear shaped.

People can look at photos and make their own mind up.

Exactly this. I'm also a size 18 and have a very different figure to you"

It's such a minefield that photos are the only real way to figure it out. If the UK average is 16 (as mentioned above) then that also takes into account the average height, which is 5'5". Someone taller than that will look vastly different at that size than someone shorter and it doesn't even begin to take shape into account. I am 5'5" and a size 14. Yet I'd say I look fatter in photos than either of you two ladies because of where I carry it. I'm still curvy though; it's my shape not my size and I'll be damned if I can't describe myself how I want on here because of someone else's opinion. They can see for themselves how fat I am and if it's someone I actually like and might want to meet you can be damn sure I'll tell them in advance that there are horribly wobbly bits to contend with.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I thought this was gonna be a thread about who has gone up a dress size due to christmas food "

My waist size has increased, that's for sure

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By *lassy pair OP   Couple
over a year ago

Greenwich London


"Dress size wouldn't work for me. I have wide hips and a big bum, I can't wear fitted dresses.

My shoulders don't fill out a size 18 dress, my boobs, stomach and bum do.

That's the classic pear shape.

That's what I say too, although my boobs make me look more hour glass from the front. It's not easy to describe oneself, especially when you are a realist, like me.

Pear is nice though.

With a flabby stomach that I can't pull in? Losing weight is making it floppier and the epidermal layers have torn, they won't mend and will always sag. Men seem to be hung up on a fat stomach, which often accompanies big boobs and bums. "

The only Saluation is nib and tuck

But then who want go through that

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By *lassy pair OP   Couple
over a year ago

Greenwich London


"I thought this was gonna be a thread about who has gone up a dress size due to christmas food

My waist size has increased, that's for sure "

It is Xmas

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Dress size wouldn't work for me. I have wide hips and a big bum, I can't wear fitted dresses.

My shoulders don't fill out a size 18 dress, my boobs, stomach and bum do.

That's the classic pear shape.

That's what I say too, although my boobs make me look more hour glass from the front. It's not easy to describe oneself, especially when you are a realist, like me.

Pear is nice though.

With a flabby stomach that I can't pull in? Losing weight is making it floppier and the epidermal layers have torn, they won't mend and will always sag. Men seem to be hung up on a fat stomach, which often accompanies big boobs and bums.

The only Saluation is nib and tuck

But then who want go through that "

I have friends and family who have. I'm all done with operations but if it became a problem I'd consider it. I'm hoping I'm just going to have a little flappy stuff, by the time I'm back to a size 14. I don't think I'd look healthy at my age any smaller.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Dress size wouldn't work for me. I have wide hips and a big bum, I can't wear fitted dresses.

My shoulders don't fill out a size 18 dress, my boobs, stomach and bum do.

That's the classic pear shape.

That's what I say too, although my boobs make me look more hour glass from the front. It's not easy to describe oneself, especially when you are a realist, like me.

Pear is nice though.

With a flabby stomach that I can't pull in? Losing weight is making it floppier and the epidermal layers have torn, they won't mend and will always sag. Men seem to be hung up on a fat stomach, which often accompanies big boobs and bums. "

Really depends on the guy. Some love it and think the bigger the better. I always thought that the whole shape thing was just to help people buy flattering shaped clothes, so don't stress about it.. I have trouble with my shoulders in relation to my waist. Unless a shirt is fitted, one that fits my upper torso is baggy on my lower.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I thought this was gonna be a thread about who has gone up a dress size due to christmas food

My waist size has increased, that's for sure "

You should have asked Santa for a tapeworm if you never wanted to gain :p

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By *lassy pair OP   Couple
over a year ago

Greenwich London


"I'm not sure how meaningful that would be. I'm a size 18, but I look completely different from a size 18 who is 5 foot. Or one who is completely top heavy or completely pear shaped.

People can look at photos and make their own mind up.

Exactly this. I'm also a size 18 and have a very different figure to you

It's such a minefield that photos are the only real way to figure it out. If the UK average is 16 (as mentioned above) then that also takes into account the average height, which is 5'5". Someone taller than that will look vastly different at that size than someone shorter and it doesn't even begin to take shape into account. I am 5'5" and a size 14. Yet I'd say I look fatter in photos than either of you two ladies because of where I carry it. I'm still curvy though; it's my shape not my size and I'll be damned if I can't describe myself how I want on here because of someone else's opinion. They can see for themselves how fat I am and if it's someone I actually like and might want to meet you can be damn sure I'll tell them in advance that there are horribly wobbly bits to contend with."

If you have any wobbly bits you must really hide it well is we could not see any visible at any of your pic girl

Well done

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By *lassy pair OP   Couple
over a year ago

Greenwich London


"I thought this was gonna be a thread about who has gone up a dress size due to christmas food

My waist size has increased, that's for sure

You should have asked Santa for a tapeworm if you never wanted to gain :p"

If life was that simple

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I thought this was gonna be a thread about who has gone up a dress size due to christmas food

My waist size has increased, that's for sure

You should have asked Santa for a tapeworm if you never wanted to gain :p

If life was that simple "

My school teacher used to say he knew someone that literally did that, would swallow a tapeworm egg. Think he was bullshitting.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I thought this was gonna be a thread about who has gone up a dress size due to christmas food

My waist size has increased, that's for sure

You should have asked Santa for a tapeworm if you never wanted to gain :p"

Nah, I'll just rein the eating back in. Just as soon as I've finished this selection box

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By *unguya2zMan
over a year ago

coventry..ish


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ?

I'm fat, can see that in my pics, no dress size required....unless someone is going to buy me clothes "
you're stunning that's what you are.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ? "

You answered the question yourself. People can make up their own minds from looking at pictures so there's not really a need to label yourself or mention dress sizes. A tall lady in a size 18 is going to look a lot slimmer than a short woman in a size 18 so its pointless anyway.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I thought this was gonna be a thread about who has gone up a dress size due to christmas food

My waist size has increased, that's for sure

You should have asked Santa for a tapeworm if you never wanted to gain :p

Nah, I'll just rein the eating back in. Just as soon as I've finished this selection box "

Dig in lass.

I'm still on my Thornton's chocolate santa. I'm currently eating his sack and white chocolate beard. I'm not sure if that means I'm fab straight now There, that pun was for your Christmas.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"People would just lie "
. I don't lie im 22-26 depending on clothing if people don't like me for what I am the tough titties (Kat)xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ? "

curvy isn't a size, its an adjective which describes the shape of a woman..

adding a dress size would only confuse people...

why not just let people make their own minds up?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ?

I'm fat, can see that in my pics, no dress size required....unless someone is going to buy me clothes you're stunning that's what you are. "

You're very kind x

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By *heDevilsAngelCouple
over a year ago

Naughty

Dress size 8 but I'm curvy, does depend on your height too

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By *orkie321bWoman
over a year ago

Nottingham


"why not just put fit or unfit,

But then I would consider my self a fit fatty. I enjoy food but also walk and cycle every where..."

I definitely consider myself to be a fit fatty.

I go boxing training 4-6 times a week and can outlast all the young, athletic looking 20 yr old lads in the gym.

Body shape doesn't always tell the real story.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Dress size 8 but I'm curvy, does depend on your height too "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a dress size 8 but I sort all my curves in the same place. Easier to keep track of it

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ?

curvy isn't a size, its an adjective which describes the shape of a woman..

adding a dress size would only confuse people...

why not just let people make their own minds up? "

This.... I consider myself to be curvy.

I have a hourglass shape. I'm also 5'6" tall and usually a size 14 but weight almost 13 stone. Which makes me sound quite large...

I try to have flattering but honest photos to show what you actually get

Nita

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pictures can and do deceive, everyone wants to look their best.

Dress size would always help a man in building an overall picture but too many women would rather just hide their dress size.

It's the female equivalent of cock size.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I think everyone should be forced to work out their BMI and display it on their profile along with their height and weight so that potential shagsters can check it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was bordering on obese the last time I checked my BMI.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Pictures can and do deceive, everyone wants to look their best.

Dress size would always help a man in building an overall picture but too many women would rather just hide their dress size.

It's the female equivalent of cock size."

Exactly. Women go on about men worrying about their cock size but do the very same with their weight. It's hypocrisy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

well im a dress size 26/28

ive got pictures up but people always say 'no way are you that big'..

i am.. just have a massive bum n tits.. optical illusions and all that jazz

im not meeting so dont really ive a stuff.. people are 'built' in different ways.

i know some women who carry all their weight on their legs and have no boobs,, and visa versa

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

Doncaster


"put up public pics and let people decide for themselves of they like the look of you or not. if not that's their problem. no matter what size you are you can't account for everyone's taste. show your pics with pride

Yes but we all know camera do lie most of the time, and we do try to take pic in an angle to make us look good and slim too "

Not everyone does some of us are happy and confident to let it all hang out

Most would call me fat and that's fine. I use curvy because it's not how other define me that's important it's how I define myself

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

Doncaster


"well im a dress size 26/28

ive got pictures up but people always say 'no way are you that big'..

i am.. just have a massive bum n tits.. optical illusions and all that jazz

im not meeting so dont really ive a stuff.. people are 'built' in different ways.

i know some women who carry all their weight on their legs and have no boobs,, and visa versa"

Most of my meets tell me I look a lot slimmer in person, but I have an hourglass shape and I'm tall so performs a great optical illusion

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"well im a dress size 26/28

ive got pictures up but people always say 'no way are you that big'..

i am.. just have a massive bum n tits.. optical illusions and all that jazz

im not meeting so dont really ive a stuff.. people are 'built' in different ways.

i know some women who carry all their weight on their legs and have no boobs,, and visa versa

Most of my meets tell me I look a lot slimmer in person, but I have an hourglass shape and I'm tall so performs a great optical illusion "

see im 5 ft 2 (and 3/4) lol

like you stated though its how YOU feel.. fuck the haters

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't know what 'curvy' means any more. It was always supposed to describe Jennifer Lopez type bodies, now it's more Rebel Wilson. "

More like Jocky Wilson on here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think everyone should be forced to work out their BMI and display it on their profile along with their height and weight so that potential shagsters can check it.

"

32.5, 5'10", 227lbs. I'm not putting that on my profile, I'd only attract the fat fetishists.

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn


"I don't know what 'curvy' means any more. It was always supposed to describe Jennifer Lopez type bodies, now it's more Rebel Wilson.

More like Jocky Wilson on here "

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"I think everyone should be forced to work out their BMI and display it on their profile along with their height and weight so that potential shagsters can check it.

32.5, 5'10", 227lbs. I'm not putting that on my profile, I'd only attract the fat fetishists. "

Hang on WoobyWoo while I just check that.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Well I checked that and it did indeed come out at 32.5.

Please supply a brief description of how all that is distributed.

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By *lassy pair OP   Couple
over a year ago

Greenwich London


"

It's the female equivalent of cock size."

That summon it well

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ? "

I have no issue with this - in fact I think I state it on my profile! I can fully understand why some wouldn't though - and what would the male alternative be? X

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By *lassy pair OP   Couple
over a year ago

Greenwich London


"Well I checked that and it did indeed come out at 32.5.

Please supply a brief description of how all that is distributed.

"

It seem to be distributed very well from what we can see

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bit sexist just saying dress sizes, what happen to men they get it just as wrong

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By *lassy pair OP   Couple
over a year ago

Greenwich London


"Bit sexist just saying dress sizes, what happen to men they get it just as wrong

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Not at all waste size for men if that ever to be allowed as what good for the goose good for the ganders

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ?

I have no issue with this - in fact I think I state it on my profile! I can fully understand why some wouldn't though - and what would the male alternative be? X"

A quick straw poll indicates 'healthy' to be the male equivalent... once again though - a very subjective term and very much open to interpretation so doesn't really help

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By *eavenscentitCouple
over a year ago

barnstaple

And..some mens average or athletic are equally way off !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'm not sure how meaningful that would be. I'm a size 18, but I look completely different from a size 18 who is 5 foot. Or one who is completely top heavy or completely pear shaped.

People can look at photos and make their own mind up. "

You have a great figure x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Bit sexist just saying dress sizes, what happen to men they get it just as wrong

Not at all waste size for men if that ever to be allowed as what good for the goose good for the ganders "

That's ok then

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By *lowercandyWoman
over a year ago

Lancashire


"Different people would use different definitions.

You could have ten women all the same dress size in a room and have no two shapes alike. Throwing more labels at people is unnecessary."

OP surely you have to make a decision for yourself based on the photos you see.

A size 10 who's 4ft tall isn't going to carry weight the same as a size 10 who's taller so I fail see understand how it would help you ...

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By *lowercandyWoman
over a year ago

Lancashire


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ? "

OP

I've actually just read your profile and looked at your photos

You list as a 10/12 now I could look and think you were bigger than MY perception of a 10/12

Size doesn't help anyone...

_iewing good honest photos is a far better way to decide if a person is someone you think you would like....

Just like everyone else here

Take a look and if they're not for you move on to the next

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't list my size!

Should I ???

X

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By *lassy pair OP   Couple
over a year ago

Greenwich London


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ?

OP

I've actually just read your profile and looked at your photos

You list as a 10/12 now I could look and think you were bigger than MY perception of a 10/12

Size doesn't help anyone...

_iewing good honest photos is a far better way to decide if a person is someone you think you would like....

Just like everyone else here

Take a look and if they're not for you move on to the next

"

Very true and that what we doing anyway but the reason for the thread is to see other fabblers opinion on that, nothing more and nothing less, what you actually said was the obvious thing to do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Everyone will have different definitions dress size won't work as your profile says you are slim then a size 12 i personally would say slim is anyone size 8 and below and would say size 12 is average or athletic depending on your body tone. There is way to many people with different interpretations that the only real way is to see at least two full body pics

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By *lassy pair OP   Couple
over a year ago

Greenwich London


"I don't list my size!

Should I ???

X"

It is entirely up to you

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By *lassy pair OP   Couple
over a year ago

Greenwich London


"Everyone will have different definitions dress size won't work as your profile says you are slim then a size 12 i personally would say slim is anyone size 8 and below and would say size 12 is average or athletic depending on your body tone. There is way to many people with different interpretations that the only real way is to see at least two full body pics "

We like the way you mention I am size 12 without mentioning what we actually said 10/12 so the way you trying to saying that we are misleading we not as size 10 in our opinion is slim.

It is really nothing to do of what size I am it is just taken other people opinion what you classify curvy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's subjective. It's not like choosing curtains.

Even then bodies change.

And... There's more to a connection than what a tape measure says.

Look, don't like the _iew? Move on...

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By *evaquitCouple
over a year ago

Catthorpe

Fluctuate between an 8 and a 12, currently at a size 8 with a 6 waist but hips and bum are curvy still, with a wider back shape and petite boobs. Definitely describe myself as curvy especially being 5"2ish. Curvy has many different definitions but rounded shapes either on hips, bum and boobs or a combination of some with a waist that shows these are key. Just our pennies worth.

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

I lost 1/2 stone a few months ago due to a peptic ulcer, and struggling to put it back on, my boobs are now almost non inexistent, so a definite size 6 here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm curved and I'm size 22 and I'm strong as I lift 60kgs dead lift x 48 reps weekly sessions.

I say I'm ample - I say I fade a big arse they can see I have big breasts and I have full head to toe pics however they are in my best light .... I'm not going to put up my fugly ones am I .... ???

Having dress size helps however guys still may not relate so having pics helps ...I say having dress size on the profile helps .... and just FT the real u before a meet xx

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

Doncaster

Dress size will always be subjective and it depends on the individual. Believe it or not I myself Like Rubywoo am size 18 yet you look at us both our figures very are different. So it's really an utterly useless measure, your own eyes can tell you if there's an attraction there not a dress size

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By *lowercandyWoman
over a year ago

Lancashire


"

Very true and that what we doing anyway but the reason for the thread is to see other fabblers opinion on that, nothing more and nothing less, what you actually said was the obvious thing to do "

But as size is so personally subjective it's only your opinion when you _iew a profile that matters

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"put up public pics and let people decide for themselves of they like the look of you or not. if not that's their problem. no matter what size you are you can't account for everyone's taste. show your pics with pride "

this - yes - be honest, accept other people's preferences - myself, I like many different body types as it is more about personality, eye contact, the situation we are in - m x

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By *imited 3EditionCouple
over a year ago

Live in Scotland Play in England

Also agree that more descriptors aren't needed.

Photos work fine and while everyone has preferences, most people are bound to have relaxed these for someone they click with even if they don't fit that original criteria

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

How would it work if you take a size 10 jeans but due to out of proportioned boobies the top half is a 14

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol


"How would it work if you take a size 10 jeans but due to out of proportioned boobies the top half is a 14 "

Shop at Pepperberry? Or split the difference and put 12?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"why not just put fit or unfit,"

Or hows about....Gym Dodger ??

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By *osieWoman
over a year ago

Wembley

I have seen 'combination' sizes; legs, size 8, belly, size 18

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Different people would use different definitions.

You could have ten women all the same dress size in a room and have no two shapes alike. Throwing more labels at people is unnecessary."

you win todays Internet !!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have seen 'combination' sizes; legs, size 8, belly, size 18"

I'm updating my profile cos ima size 8 !!!! xxxx

shoe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"why not just put fit or unfit,

Or hows about....Gym Dodger ?? "

Think i once worked with a guy of same name

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Curvy can be any size, size ten can be Curvy and so can size 18s, it just depends if they have an hour glass figure or a pear figure

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How would it work if you take a size 10 jeans but due to out of proportioned boobies the top half is a 14

Shop at Pepperberry? Or split the difference and put 12?"

This lady is curvy and sexy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a size 10 but class myself as curvy due to my extra round bum and extra chub on my hips.

H x

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By *ficouldMan
over a year ago

a quandary, could you change my mind?

Glad to see some many ladies giving so many similar but different answers...

I am now fully educated

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

id say wait til you see the person and then see - been surprised both ways in the past

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I lost 1/2 stone a few months ago due to a peptic ulcer, and struggling to put it back on, my boobs are now almost non inexistent, so a definite size 6 here "

Still curvy in my opinion K (male),curves in the right place

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't think photos alone are helpful as people can look very different depending on angles, lighting, clothes etc.

Height & weight would be more useful.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What size is curvy

Do you think it is a good idea to add dress size rather than a description, as we find many describe them self as curvy are rather fat, and we should be honest about it

What do you guys think ?

Gorgeous what else needs to be said

OP

I've actually just read your profile and looked at your photos

You list as a 10/12 now I could look and think you were bigger than MY perception of a 10/12

Size doesn't help anyone...

_iewing good honest photos is a far better way to decide if a person is someone you think you would like....

Just like everyone else here

Take a look and if they're not for you move on to the next

"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't think photos alone are helpful as people can look very different depending on angles, lighting, clothes etc.

Height & weight would be more useful."

If someone is going to misrepresent themself in a photo, what makes you think they'd give an honest figure for their weight?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am bbw lover. Chubby womens turn me on!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't think photos alone are helpful as people can look very different depending on angles, lighting, clothes etc.

Height & weight would be more useful.

If someone is going to misrepresent themself in a photo, what makes you think they'd give an honest figure for their weight?"

On that basis what point is there in stating height?

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By *lowercandyWoman
over a year ago

Lancashire


"I don't think photos alone are helpful as people can look very different depending on angles, lighting, clothes etc.

Height & weight would be more useful."

I think there'd be a lot of people not filling in that section!

Height is on the profile anyway

People can be abusive enough without amunition of weight!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't think photos alone are helpful as people can look very different depending on angles, lighting, clothes etc.

Height & weight would be more useful.

If someone is going to misrepresent themself in a photo, what makes you think they'd give an honest figure for their weight?

On that basis what point is there in stating height?"

or anything

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't think photos alone are helpful as people can look very different depending on angles, lighting, clothes etc.

Height & weight would be more useful.

If someone is going to misrepresent themself in a photo, what makes you think they'd give an honest figure for their weight?

On that basis what point is there in stating height?"

Because height is completely objective. If someone says they're six foot, I know what that looks like. If they say they're 15 stone, I don't have a concept of what that looks like so it's not meaningful information.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't think photos alone are helpful as people can look very different depending on angles, lighting, clothes etc.

Height & weight would be more useful.

I think there'd be a lot of people not filling in that section!

Height is on the profile anyway

People can be abusive enough without amunition of weight!

"

I certainly wouldn't give an accurate figure. I've posted it on here because I don't really meet from the forums, there is no fucking way I'd write that on my profile because people would just give me shit for it.

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By *lowercandyWoman
over a year ago

Lancashire


"I don't think photos alone are helpful as people can look very different depending on angles, lighting, clothes etc.

Height & weight would be more useful."

And in regards photos obviously we try to put our best side out there but if people look properly my photos don't hide anything .... and I'm honest when in conversation with people I'm looking to meet ... I don't need to discuss it with the rest of the site thank you very much!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't think photos alone are helpful as people can look very different depending on angles, lighting, clothes etc.

Height & weight would be more useful.

If someone is going to misrepresent themself in a photo, what makes you think they'd give an honest figure for their weight?

On that basis what point is there in stating height?

Because height is completely objective. If someone says they're six foot, I know what that looks like. If they say they're 15 stone, I don't have a concept of what that looks like so it's not meaningful information. "

and if someone says they're 5'3" and 15 stone I have a better idea what they look like than a profile with a boob shot, part of a leg (soft focus) and a "curvy" description.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't meet people when I haven't seen a face and full body pic (not necessarily naked). I don't remember the last time I looked at the body description. I don't much care about people's dress sizes or weight. A face pic and a full body pic usually tells me what I need to know about their appearance.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't think photos alone are helpful as people can look very different depending on angles, lighting, clothes etc.

Height & weight would be more useful.

If someone is going to misrepresent themself in a photo, what makes you think they'd give an honest figure for their weight?

On that basis what point is there in stating height?

Because height is completely objective. If someone says they're six foot, I know what that looks like. If they say they're 15 stone, I don't have a concept of what that looks like so it's not meaningful information.

and if someone says they're 5'3" and 15 stone I have a better idea what they look like than a profile with a boob shot, part of a leg (soft focus) and a "curvy" description."

But if all they've put is a boob shot and part of a soft focus leg then the chances of them having given you an accurate weight is very slight I would have thought.

I don't really understand why if people feel someone's photos don't give an accurate representation of what they look like, they can't just avoid that profile rather than suggesting more and more things to fill in. If you're so terrified of accidentally meeting a fatty, have a social first.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am a size 12-14 and I have my profile body type as curvy. I have curves but also a belly.

I think it describes my body as I am not slim, athletic or average..

S x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We don't meet them - but the discussion was about the benefits of how people describe themselves in profiles, not who we meet.

Size is a big factor for many people, so a more useful option for me would be actual stats rather than the unhelpful wishy washy options currently provided.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And better than more and more pointless words and numbers for no one to pay any attention to, are for people to just post decent photos.

Judging by the number of profiles demanding "no fatties", "gym fit" or "less than size 12 only" who still message me despite being a fat size 18 who hasn't seen the inside of a gym for at least 6 months, people have no concept of what different weights or sizes look like anyway.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Better to stick with the 'guess the number of sweets in the jar' option

(if they show enough of the jar)

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