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Yes. Spriteling Send a noteboard - 04/09/2009 08:50:41 PM
The average American woman is 5'4", weighs 140 lbs, and wears a size 14 dress.


This seems off to me. At that height and weight I'd expect a size 10, maybe a 12 depending on the fit of the item in question.


I agree. I have a friend who is 5'3" and 140, and wears a size 6/8, depending on the brand. There is no way that 5'4" and 140 is a size 14.

Although since there's no standardization of sizing, I guess it's possible someone of that body type would be in a 14. I just wouldn't expect that to be the average size of what's in their closet.


Indeed.
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