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"Collins dictionary definition:- If you describe a woman as petite, you are politely saying that she is small and is not fat. "Fucking Collins! | |||
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"Collins dictionary definition:- If you describe a woman as petite, you are politely saying that she is small and is not fat.
Fucking Collins! "Your title is define petite and that's what that did | |||
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"Cheeky fecker Im no bbw "I am ,nothing wrong with me | |||
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"Cheeky fecker Im no bbw
I am ,nothing wrong with me
"Its his sweeping generalisation i was calling out... Nothing wrong with me either  | |||
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"5'3" in height or under." Height alone does not define petite. Height and body type do. I'm under 5'3 and I've never been called petite. Lexi | |||
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"I'm size 8 and 5'2 and a half but don't consider myself petite when I'm out and about on my own. I do like bein around really tall guys though cos then I feel cute! " You are cute 24 7 no tall guy needed!!! | |||
"How can size 12plus be bbw surely 16+" | |||
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"How can size 12plus be bbw surely 16+" 18+ please! | |||
"5'3" in height or under." That would mean I'm petite and BBW in the same time and I don't feel like either of those terms
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"How can size 12plus be bbw surely 16+ 18+ please! " Done | |||
"Think Tinkerbell" Kylie | |||
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"Love petite girls Once I called a petite girl petite and she was offended so I think I need to learn a bit more about what is petite.. I now know after being on fab that anything over size 12 is BBW but what is petite? " I’m surprised at you generalising, that’s not usually your style, you’re in the forums a lot and not usually like that I’d say petit is higher and weight based, I’ve always been stalled small because of my height and I’m 5’4 which google called the average for a woman in uk but I find most are taller than me, go figure 
I also used to be a 16/18 and was never referred to and didn’t feel like a bbw, I was always called curvy, I’ve recently lost a lot of weight though and am now a size 8, I still see myself as curvy but people are referring to me as petite now, maybe it’s one of those perspective words and definition has been changed by society | |||
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"Girl I know is short and size 20 Hun you ain't petite you a dumpling" | |||
"Petite refers to stature not weight. Most people still think petite means skinny when in fact petite has nothing to do with weight. Petite is the term used in the fashion industry to describe a woman who is 5'3 tall or under. Petitewomen come in all shapes and sizes, whether they're a size 4 or 14." That's my understanding of the word. | |||
"Petite is 5ft 2 or under in height. Dress size is not relevant. "That’s not petite.. that just short | |||
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"They make petite clothing in sizes up to at least size 18 in many brands, so for me definitely about height and arm/leg. length rather than weight. " I can buy nike running shoes in my size. This does not make me a marathon runner.... | |||
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"Cheeky fecker Im no bbw
I am ,nothing wrong with me
Its his sweeping generalisation i was calling out...
Nothing wrong with me either "I never said there was anything wrong with you two | |||
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"How can size 12plus be bbw surely 16+ 18+ please! " Now you are pushing it.. it has to stop somewhere and previous fab threads have concluded that anything over size 12 is BBW | |||
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A flashback to my early 20's
Jo.Xx | |||
"They make petite clothing in sizes up to at least size 18 in many brands, so for me definitely about height and arm/leg. length rather than weight. I can buy nike running shoes in my size. This does not make me a marathon runner...." Bit different as that refers to the use of the shoe...You can, however, buy a wide or a narrow fit and still buy an 8 etc in both. In clothing terms, rather than colloquial meaning, it is all about arm, leg and torso length. | |||
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"The opposite of me. " You look lovely and you know how famous you are on fab! X | |||
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"Everyone is trying to squeeze everyone in to a pigeon hole... we are all different sizes shapes and have different preferences... maybe we should just leave it at that... "Everyone here is always squeezin' something into somewhere. | |||
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"Petite, small and dainty that's how I see petite op. " So petite has to be petite?  | |||
"Everyone is trying to squeeze everyone in to a pigeon hole... we are all different sizes shapes and have different preferences... maybe we should just leave it at that...
Everyone here is always squeezin' something into somewhere."Or someone | |||
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"As a direct translation from French, petite as a adjective means: small (petit, faible, modeste, limité, léger, modique) little (petit, peu de, faible, court, sans importance, pygmée) short (court, bref, petit, faible, de courte durée, à court terme) petty (petit, insignifiant, simple, étroit, sans importance, secondaire) quiet (calme, tranquille, paisible, silencieux, doux, petit) toy (jouet, petit, d'enfant remote) Oxford English Dictionary definition: (of a woman) attractively small and dainty. A fashion definition is: In fashion and clothing, a petite size is a standard clothing size designed to fit women of shorter height than the average, typically 160 cm (5 ft 3 in). I hope this clears up your confusion OP?" You have been great help! So here is the question based on the above. Are Victoria’s Secret models petite? | |||
"As a direct translation from French, petite as a adjective means: small (petit, faible, modeste, limité, léger, modique) little (petit, peu de, faible, court, sans importance, pygmée) short (court, bref, petit, faible, de courte durée, à court terme) petty (petit, insignifiant, simple, étroit, sans importance, secondaire) quiet (calme, tranquille, paisible, silencieux, doux, petit) toy (jouet, petit, d'enfant remote) Oxford English Dictionary definition: (of a woman) attractively small and dainty. A fashion definition is: In fashion and clothing, a petite size is a standard clothing size designed to fit women of shorter height than the average, typically 160 cm (5 ft 3 in). I hope this clears up your confusion OP? You have been great help! So here is the question based on the above. Are Victoria’s Secret models petite? " Depends on which definition you are using | |||
"As a direct translation from French, petite as a adjective means: small (petit, faible, modeste, limité, léger, modique) little (petit, peu de, faible, court, sans importance, pygmée) short (court, bref, petit, faible, de courte durée, à court terme) petty (petit, insignifiant, simple, étroit, sans importance, secondaire) quiet (calme, tranquille, paisible, silencieux, doux, petit) toy (jouet, petit, d'enfant remote) Oxford English Dictionary definition: (of a woman) attractively small and dainty. A fashion definition is: In fashion and clothing, a petite size is a standard clothing size designed to fit women of shorter height than the average, typically 160 cm (5 ft 3 in). I hope this clears up your confusion OP? You have been great help! So here is the question based on the above. Are Victoria’s Secret models petite? Depends on which definition you are using "Thinking about it, most probably not. They aren't small (height wise), although it would depend on your definition of small (waist, or height). | |||
"Everyone is trying to squeeze everyone in to a pigeon hole... we are all different sizes shapes and have different preferences... maybe we should just leave it at that...
Everyone here is always squeezin' something into somewhere."So very true... not always successfully... | |||
"Petite, small and dainty that's how I see petite op. So petite has to be petite? "Petite means small it's French for small
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"5'3" in height or under. That would mean I'm petite and BBW in the same time and I don't feel like either of those terms
K"You're just hot
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"Petite, small and dainty that's how I see petite op. So petite has to be petite?
Petite means small it's French for small
"So petite has to be small, small and dainty according to the above  | |||
"Petite, small and dainty that's how I see petite op. So petite has to be petite?
Petite means small it's French for small
So petite has to be small, small and dainty according to the above "100% agreed. | |||
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"Petite, small and dainty that's how I see petite op. So petite has to be petite?
Petite means small it's French for small
So petite has to be small, small and dainty according to the above
100% agreed. "I'm 5' 2.5, a size 8. To most people that would be petite. However, I'm solid - not dainty! | |||
Peach x | |||
"How can size 12plus be bbw surely 16+ 18+ please! Now you are pushing it.. it has to stop somewhere and previous fab threads have concluded that anything over size 12 is BBW " Now you are pushing it. I can be a size 14/16/18. The 18 would be in certain shops that come up smaller and because I’m too heavy. I would never say I’m BBW | |||
"How can size 12plus be bbw surely 16+ 18+ please! Now you are pushing it.. it has to stop somewhere and previous fab threads have concluded that anything over size 12 is BBW Now you are pushing it. I can be a size 14/16/18. The 18 would be in certain shops that come up smaller and because I’m too heavy. I would never say I’m BBW " What is a BBW then in your opinion? | |||
"I define myself as fae but that doesn't make me a faery....however some of my clothes say 'petite' on the label therefore I must be. I'm going to change those labels with a sharpie to 'Fae' and that'll be my new label
Peach x"Haha peach funny as always | |||
"How can size 12plus be bbw surely 16+ 18+ please! Now you are pushing it.. it has to stop somewhere and previous fab threads have concluded that anything over size 12 is BBW Now you are pushing it. I can be a size 14/16/18. The 18 would be in certain shops that come up smaller and because I’m too heavy. I would never say I’m BBW What is a BBW then in your opinion? " Not a size 12 for sure. | |||
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"How can size 12plus be bbw surely 16+ 18+ please! Now you are pushing it.. it has to stop somewhere and previous fab threads have concluded that anything over size 12 is BBW Now you are pushing it. I can be a size 14/16/18. The 18 would be in certain shops that come up smaller and because I’m too heavy. I would never say I’m BBW What is a BBW then in your opinion? Not a size 12 for sure. " How about size 16 and over? | |||
"Another one bites the dust...." Who are you talking to? | |||
"How can size 12plus be bbw surely 16+ 18+ please! Now you are pushing it.. it has to stop somewhere and previous fab threads have concluded that anything over size 12 is BBW Now you are pushing it. I can be a size 14/16/18. The 18 would be in certain shops that come up smaller and because I’m too heavy. I would never say I’m BBW What is a BBW then in your opinion? Not a size 12 for sure. How about size 16 and over? " A 16 is a UK average. I would say it’s over a size 20 at least. | |||
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"A 5ft size 18 would be very different to a 6ft size 18. I don’t think you can say it by a size. " True, should be make a height to size ratio chart to get some accurate results? | |||
"A 5ft size 18 would be very different to a 6ft size 18. I don’t think you can say it by a size. True, should be make a height to size ratio chart to get some accurate results? " Why does it matter to you so much? | |||
"A woman under 5'3". The end "A 5’ 3” and size 16 person would not be petite by any standards | |||
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"A 5ft size 18 would be very different to a 6ft size 18. I don’t think you can say it by a size. True, should be make a height to size ratio chart to get some accurate results? Why does it matter to you so much? " If I am going to do something I’ll do it properly  | |||
"Lacey’s reet petite... Well, she's so fine, fine, fine She's so fine, f-f-fine She's so fine She's so fine, fine, fine She's really sweet The finest girl you ever wanna meet Oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh Reet petite The finest girl you ever wanna meet " Here we go poetry | |||
"A woman under 5'3". The end
A 5’ 3” and size 16 person would not be petite by any standards "They would still shop in the petite section. It caters to their height. | |||
"i thought it meant small/slim all over but not including height" Sounds about right! | |||
"A woman under 5'3". The end
A 5’ 3” and size 16 person would not be petite by any standards
They would still shop in the petite section. It caters to their height. "And we are back to zero | |||
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"i thought it meant small/slim all over but not including height" In fashion it’s related to height, below 5ft3 | |||
"Who honestly gives a fuck. " I know, not sure why I waste my time on mindless things like this. | |||
"Who honestly gives a fuck. " Ermmm obviously all the respected members who have taken some precious time to comment.. duh | |||
"A woman under 5'3". The end
A 5’ 3” and size 16 person would not be petite by any standards "It refers to stature, not size. | |||
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"A woman under 5'3". The end
A 5’ 3” and size 16 person would not be petite by any standards
It refers to stature, not size."He won’t listen. | |||
"A woman under 5'3". The end
A 5’ 3” and size 16 person would not be petite by any standards
It refers to stature, not size.
He won’t listen. "It has to be in proportion though and I’ll listen | |||
"A woman under 5'3". The end
A 5’ 3” and size 16 person would not be petite by any standards
It refers to stature, not size.
He won’t listen.
It has to be in proportion though and I’ll listen "Go to the petite section of a shop and tell me the variation of sizes they have. | |||
"A woman under 5'3". The end
A 5’ 3” and size 16 person would not be petite by any standards
It refers to stature, not size.
He won’t listen.
It has to be in proportion though and I’ll listen
Go to the petite section of a shop and tell me the variation of sizes they have. "Let’s go together? | |||
"I'm size 8 and 5'2 and a half but don't consider myself petite..I do like being around really tall guys cos then I feel cute! " Substitute ‘petite’ for ‘cute’ | |||
"Me. I'm petite. I'm a shrimp " You can barbecue it, boil it, bake it, sauté it. Pan fried, deep fried, stir fried. | |||
"A woman under 5'3". The end
A 5’ 3” and size 16 person would not be petite by any standards
It refers to stature, not size.
He won’t listen. "Ya that's becoming clear | |||
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"A woman under 5'3". The end
A 5’ 3” and size 16 person would not be petite by any standards
It refers to stature, not size.
He won’t listen.
Ya that's becoming clear "I think you are petite | |||
"I always thought it meant someone short and slim. I learned something new. I'd still call someone short and slim petite. If they were short and not slim I'd just say they're short & fat. " FTFY | |||
"Love petite girls Once I called a petite girl petite and she was offended so I think I need to learn a bit more about what is petite.. I now know after being on fab that anything over size 12 is BBW but what is petite? " Did she say why she was offended? | |||
"A woman under 5'3". The end
A 5’ 3” and size 16 person would not be petite by any standards
It refers to stature, not size.
He won’t listen.
Ya that's becoming clear
I think you are petite "I'm 5'6" | |||
"I always thought it meant someone short and slim. I learned something new. I'd still call someone short and slim petite. If they were short and not slim I'd just say they're short & fat. FTFY " Nooooo | |||
"Love petite girls Once I called a petite girl petite and she was offended so I think I need to learn a bit more about what is petite.. I now know after being on fab that anything over size 12 is BBW but what is petite? " | |||
"Love petite girls Once I called a petite girl petite and she was offended so I think I need to learn a bit more about what is petite.. I now know after being on fab that anything over size 12 is BBW but what is petite? Did she say why she was offended? " Napoleon complex maybe | |||
"A woman under 5'3". The end
A 5’ 3” and size 16 person would not be petite by any standards
It refers to stature, not size.
He won’t listen.
Ya that's becoming clear
I think you are petite
I'm 5'6" "In my book you are petite | |||
"Love petite girls Once I called a petite girl petite and she was offended so I think I need to learn a bit more about what is petite.. I now know after being on fab that anything over size 12 is BBW but what is petite? Did she say why she was offended? " She said ‘she is not petite’  | |||
"A woman under 5'3". The end
A 5’ 3” and size 16 person would not be petite by any standards
It refers to stature, not size.
He won’t listen.
It has to be in proportion though and I’ll listen
Go to the petite section of a shop and tell me the variation of sizes they have.
Let’s go together? "I think I will pass on that. Don’t want to ruin my street cred.  | |||
"Love petite girls Once I called a petite girl petite and she was offended so I think I need to learn a bit more about what is petite.. I now know after being on fab that anything over size 12 is BBW but what is petite? Did she say why she was offended? She said ‘she is not petite’ "But you just called a 5ft6 woman petite. That’s not correct. Maybe the offended lady was slim but not petite. | |||
"A woman under 5'3". The end
A 5’ 3” and size 16 person would not be petite by any standards
It refers to stature, not size.
He won’t listen.
It has to be in proportion though and I’ll listen
Go to the petite section of a shop and tell me the variation of sizes they have.
Let’s go together?
I think I will pass on that. Don’t want to ruin my street cred. " | |||
"Love petite girls Once I called a petite girl petite and she was offended so I think I need to learn a bit more about what is petite.. I now know after being on fab that anything over size 12 is BBW but what is petite? Did she say why she was offended? She said ‘she is not petite’
But you just called a 5ft6 woman petite. That’s not correct. Maybe the offended lady was slim but not petite. "Maybe | |||
"A woman under 5'3". The end
A 5’ 3” and size 16 person would not be petite by any standards
It refers to stature, not size.
He won’t listen.
Ya that's becoming clear
I think you are petite
I'm 5'6"
In my book you are petite "But I'm a size 12? | |||
"A woman under 5'3". The end
A 5’ 3” and size 16 person would not be petite by any standards
It refers to stature, not size.
He won’t listen.
Ya that's becoming clear
I think you are petite
I'm 5'6"
In my book you are petite
But I'm a size 12?"You will still be petite if you were size 24 | |||
"Another one bites the dust.... Who are you talking to? "Another word that means whatever the user wants it to mean.. | |||
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"A woman under 5'3". The end
A 5’ 3” and size 16 person would not be petite by any standards
It refers to stature, not size.
He won’t listen.
Ya that's becoming clear
I think you are petite
I'm 5'6"
In my book you are petite
But I'm a size 12?"According to Professor McClueless you’re a BBW then ?! | |||
"A woman under 5'3". The end
A 5’ 3” and size 16 person would not be petite by any standards
It refers to stature, not size.
He won’t listen.
Ya that's becoming clear
I think you are petite
I'm 5'6"
In my book you are petite
But I'm a size 12?
According to Professor McClueless you’re a BBW then ?! "No Tony, this one is Petite. Leave it alone now | |||
"Love petite girls Once I called a petite girl petite and she was offended so I think I need to learn a bit more about what is petite.. I now know after being on fab that anything over size 12 is BBW but what is petite? Did she say why she was offended? She said ‘she is not petite’ "Am I petite? | |||
"Love petite girls Once I called a petite girl petite and she was offended so I think I need to learn a bit more about what is petite.. I now know after being on fab that anything over size 12 is BBW but what is petite? Did she say why she was offended? She said ‘she is not petite’
Am I petite? "Yes, you are petite too | |||
