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

Probably lining myself up to be shot here but.....

Just recently after looking at a various women's profiles, I have to say that I am completely dumbfounded as to where they come up with their description of their body size. Obviously I know there is some degree of subjectiveness, but that is, like I said, to a degree. I've just seen a woman who I would judge to be approximately a size 18 have on her profile that she is curvy. In my book it would be better suited to probably have large on there. This isn't just me trying to have a go as I have seen it from the other end of the spectrum with very slim women having curvy as their descriptor to account for them having a curvy bum/boobs. Just find that there doesn't seem to be any consistency with the descriptor and is especially difficult when someone doesn't have any photos! Do women ever find that they have the same issue with us men?

Please don't annihilate me

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By *ilmiss75Woman over a year ago

Thornton

Grabs the popcorn........

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By *isscheekychopsWoman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

Size is subjective....someone might see themselves as curvy where others not...same with men putting athletic and really they need beer belly size...

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By *ivemeyoursoulWoman over a year ago

Easter just around the corner!

Yes some men seem to have a different option of what athletic is to me,people can describe themselves how the heck they want to though can't they.

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

"Size is subjective....someone might see themselves as curvy where others not...same with men putting athletic and really they need beer belly size..."

Yeah but surely it's only subjective an extent and then common sense would prevail?

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

"Grabs the popcorn........"

Not looking to start anything here! I come in peace

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By *eanut Butter CupWoman over a year ago

B & M Bargains

It's just a word. I don't even look at it on profiles. I go off pictures.

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By *oetic licenceCouple over a year ago

Matlock

It really depends on the body shape, height etc when I was size 18 I carried it well as I'm 5'8 I wouldn't have called myself large, but I do understand what you mean. Lisa.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"Size is subjective....someone might see themselves as curvy where others not...same with men putting athletic and really they need beer belly size...

Yeah but surely it's only subjective an extent and then common sense would prevail?"

People see themselves differently it's not about common sense it's about how that person sees themself I get loads of messages saying I shouldn't describe myself as large...I see myself as large so that's what I have put on my profile

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

"It's just a word. I don't even look at it on profiles. I go off pictures."

I do tend to look at it, especially when people don't have any photos on public.

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By *ilmiss75Woman over a year ago

Thornton

"Grabs the popcorn........

Not looking to start anything here! I come in peace

Haha

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

Curvy is a shape, not a size.

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By *eanut Butter CupWoman over a year ago

B & M Bargains

"It's just a word. I don't even look at it on profiles. I go off pictures.

I do tend to look at it, especially when people don't have any photos on public. "

I don't even bother with people who have no public pictures

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

I'm a size 18, and I'm curvy. Some might say that I have curves in places you shouldn't

or that my curves are too big haha! I can really stick any label on myself I choose, you can see my body in my pics and can probably see that I maybe walked past a gym in 2007 but haven't been near one since!

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

It's best to look at pics I think

But I sort of agree

But some like bigger girls and call them curvy

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

"I'm a size 18, and I'm curvy. Some might say that I have curves in places you shouldn't

Of course you can label yourself whatever you wish! I mean I've had a profile on POF and found people tended to be a lot more "honest" RE their body description. For me personally curvy for me would go up to maybe like a size 14 max, but hey that's just my opinion

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By *innamon!Woman over a year ago

no matter

"Curvy is a shape, not a size."

You can still be curvy at size 18\ 20.

I agree the choices are pretty bad. It is time we had better choices. I dont like seeing a man call himself curvy.

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

"I'm a size 18, and I'm curvy. Some might say that I have curves in places you shouldn't

I don't think you can get more honest about your body description than putting pics of yourself online in your lingerie

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

I don't even look at that section on a profile, so I always find it funny that people seem so interested.

I go based off of pictures. And if a profile doesn't have pictures, then I don't care how they describe their body because I'm not interested anyway.

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By *ilmiss75Woman over a year ago

Thornton

"I'm a size 18, and I'm curvy. Some might say that I have curves in places you shouldn't

Well that's how people differ... To me -

Slim... 6-12

Average .. 12-16

Curvy. 16-20

Large. 20-24

Fabulous. Over 24

But that is only my view. I don't expect anyone to agree with me and I certainly wouldn't question what others have on there profile about themselves

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

"I don't even look at that section on a profile, so I always find it funny that people seem so interested.

I go based off of pictures. And if a profile doesn't have pictures, then I don't care how they describe their body because I'm not interested anyway.

fair play

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By *oluptuousWetOneWoman over a year ago

Wokingham / Reading

You mention the ladies only but the same could be said for a lot of the men on the sight

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By *oluptuousWetOneWoman over a year ago

Wokingham / Reading

"Curvy is a shape, not a size."

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

I think a lady of any size is allowed to class herself as any description she chooses, as we all see ourselves differently, then by looking at her photographs you can then decide whether or not you were interested. I class myself as fat with a wobbly belly and a huge ass but as there isn't a section for that I went for fabulous

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

"I'm a size 18, and I'm curvy. Some might say that I have curves in places you shouldn't

Well that's how people differ... To me -

Slim... 6-12

Average .. 12-16

Curvy. 16-20

Large. 20-24

Fabulous. Over 24

But that is only my view. I don't expect anyone to agree with me and I certainly wouldn't question what others have on there profile about themselves

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u can't put 12-16 in the average category lol

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

Athletic and rugby build springs to mind

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

I have had people saying I should put slim but I don't believe I am slim! So curvy suits how I see myself x

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

"You mention the ladies only but the same could be said for a lot of the men on the sight "

Well I haven't been on a lot of men's profiles to know but that is why I asked in my OP if women had encountered a similar thing!

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By *ilmiss75Woman over a year ago

Thornton

"I'm a size 18, and I'm curvy. Some might say that I have curves in places you shouldn't

Well that's how people differ... To me -

Slim... 6-12

Average .. 12-16

Curvy. 16-20

Large. 20-24

Fabulous. Over 24

But that is only my view. I don't expect anyone to agree with me and I certainly wouldn't question what others have on there profile about themselves

u can't put 12-16 in the average category lol "

Why not?

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

"I have had people saying I should put slim but I don't believe I am slim! So curvy suits how I see myself x "

Think curvy is definitely right for you!

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

"I'm a size 18, and I'm curvy. Some might say that I have curves in places you shouldn't

Well that's how people differ... To me -

Slim... 6-12

Average .. 12-16

Curvy. 16-20

Large. 20-24

Fabulous. Over 24

But that is only my view. I don't expect anyone to agree with me and I certainly wouldn't question what others have on there profile about themselves

u can't put 12-16 in the average category lol

Why not?

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. Lol because they are totally not in the same category

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By *ilmiss75Woman over a year ago

Thornton

"I'm a size 18, and I'm curvy. Some might say that I have curves in places you shouldn't

Well that's how people differ... To me -

Slim... 6-12

Average .. 12-16

Curvy. 16-20

Large. 20-24

Fabulous. Over 24

But that is only my view. I don't expect anyone to agree with me and I certainly wouldn't question what others have on there profile about themselves

u can't put 12-16 in the average category lol

Why not?

. Lol because they are totally not in the same category "

Like I said... I don't expect anyone to agree with me... Haha

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

"Curvy is a shape, not a size.

You can still be curvy at size 18\ 20.

I agree the choices are pretty bad. It is time we had better choices. I dont like seeing a man call himself curvy.

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That is right as well and yeah more choices would be better and as well for us men, there is no "muscle" choice.

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"Curvy is a shape, not a size."

Exactly, well said that man.

It's also a much more flattering adjective than the alternatives, so I'm sticking with it!

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By *limaxinnylonCouple over a year ago

CHESTER

It's hard to differentiate as women see themselves in a different way to maybe what men would describe us as. I personally would describe myself as curvy as I have hips and a bum however other women or men would say I am slim as I am a size 8-10. It's all about body confidence and sexiness I think comes from that.... You are lucky to find a woman who actually likes their body! Ha!!

Jayne xx

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

What's the difference between ample and large?

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

"Curvy is a shape, not a size.

Exactly, well said that man.

It's also a much more flattering adjective than the alternatives, so I'm sticking with it!

"
Thanks and yes, that is right too

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

I picked fabulous because i think my body is fabulous. If others don't agree that's just tough....i have enough pictures for you to make up your own mind and to base a decision on whether I'm likely to make you wanna heave or whether you'd quite like to get up close and personal. I never look at body descriptions of others as i make my mind up based on their pics not how they see themselves.

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

"What's the difference between ample and large?"

Good question lol

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By *all and ChainWoman over a year ago

Truro

Strange is it not, if someone who was 5' 2" in their socks started calling themselves "Tall" everyone would fight to be first to tell them that no, actually, you are a shortarse...

But when it comes to body shape, suddenly the tape measure does not matter, all that matters is what they "feel" or so they all claim.

And don't get me started on bra / tit sizes, what was a C cup is the new G, because, feewings innit...

The truth is (and the truth is *never* something to be uttered on the forums, how *dare* you challenge someone else's feewings...) that women are remarkably easy to sell stuff to.

And so you can sell pretty much any woman pretty much any item of clothing by ensuring two simple things;

1/ it fits her.

2/ the label says it is a dress size two or three or four or five sizes smaller than it actually is.

If you're 5' 8" or under then 10 stone / 140 lbs / 63.5 Kg is pushing the limit of what you can be and call yourself slim.

Curvy used to mean just what it said, it did not include bingo wings, folds of fat anywhere, or a waist equal to or larger than hips.

Fat used to mean Hattie Jaques, it's the new normal, donchaknow.

And the old adage about the difference between being slim and athletic was the athletic could do 50 pull ups in a row, if you could do 20 or less you were slim or skinny.

Let me be very clear here, I do not care one iota what size or weight or shape you are, your body, your business, I only start caring when you try to tell me that words no longer mean what they always have, because of your precious feelings.

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By *oxy_minxWoman over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

I'm a size 6-8 and was tempted to change mine from slim to average as I am getting softer in the middle and gaining what I call saddlebags but after perusing other profiles I decided to just keep it as slim. The descriptions on here are very limited

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

"I'm a size 6-8 and was tempted to change mine from slim to average as I am getting softer in the middle and gaining what I call saddlebags but after perusing other profiles I decided to just keep it as slim. The descriptions on here are very limited

Choice is limited here, I agree!

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By *eavenscentitCouple over a year ago

barnstaple

Fat and proud here with lovely curves...lol

I don't care as long as I have fun

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By *oluptuousWetOneWoman over a year ago

Wokingham / Reading

I've always said if they had it I'd select "Buddha like" as an option

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

"Probably lining myself up to be shot here but.....

Please don't annihilate me

Yeah a lot of men have athletic that I just see as slim. I don't go my descriptions and go by photos. No photos no interest.

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

"Fat and proud here with lovely curves...lol

I don't care as long as I have fun"

But you are honest, which is how it should be...in my opinion anyway

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

Ok so they have pictures so you can see what they look like and make your own mind up so why would you even take any notice of what they call themselves

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By *ficouldMan over a year ago

a quandary, could you change my mind?

I had myself as average as I felt I had a bit of a belly and love handles but more more people said slim, so I have changed it.

It's our own Body perceptions behind the difference we see here and a bit of _oetic licence, pictures we say speak a thousand words however meeting in person is the only way to truly realise.

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

people describe themselves as they see in the mirror

Other people's opinions are exactly that

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

Id like to be pleasantly plump but therea not a box

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

"Ok so they have pictures so you can see what they look like and make your own mind up so why would you even take any notice of what they call themselves"

I did add in here as well for people with no photos....

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"Probably lining myself up to be shot here but.....

Please don't annihilate me

guess what.....and this is going to blow your fucking mind, but.......what other people put on their profile has absolutely fuck all to do with you!!!

told you it was ground breaking, mind blowing realisation shit didnt i!!!

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

"Ok so they have pictures so you can see what they look like and make your own mind up so why would you even take any notice of what they call themselves

I did add in here as well for people with no photos...."

Why would you care what people with no photos describes themselves as? I have no time for people who can't add a few pictures.

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

We should have more category's to choose from on our profiles. I would use a few of these " looks better in clothes " " more cushion for the pushing " Built for comfort not speed " " This is not a beer belly, it's a gas tank for a sex machine "

Or " I have many boobs " in profiles..

That would make profiles much more fun

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

"Probably lining myself up to be shot here but.....

Please don't annihilate me

guess what.....and this is going to blow your fucking mind, but.......what other people put on their profile has absolutely fuck all to do with you!!!

told you it was ground breaking, mind blowing realisation shit didnt i!!!

It's in effect a social site, surely it does when you are creating a profile for OTHERS to view?

Nice touch with the expletives, really enhanced you getting that point across haha

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

I always refer to myself as fat or morbidly obese, cuts out the confusion. Profile wise I say fabulous, cos that was the largest option!

I'm 6ft 2 and a size 24/26. I have curves, just in the wrong places.

Curvy to me is akin to Sophia Loren type curves back in the day. Each generation is told something different by the media, so no wonder we are all confused by body type labels.

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By *ittlemisssassypantsCouple over a year ago

South East Wales

Hmmm....starting to think I should change my description from curvy to large....

Sassy

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Ok so they have pictures so you can see what they look like and make your own mind up so why would you even take any notice of what they call themselves

I did add in here as well for people with no photos...."
so you aasume someone who you cant see has the sane perception of a word deacribi g themaelves aa you

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

"Hmmm....starting to think I should change my description from curvy to large....

Sassy"

You've got some lovely legs & a lovely curvy figure

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

" "This is not a beer belly, it's a gas tank for a sex machine ""

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

The body type choices aren't great in fairness. I'd describe my self as slim with curves but I can only choose one.

With regards to men's profiles, I look at their pics and ignore the body type they've chosen. If they don't have pics I move in to those that do.

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

"Ok so they have pictures so you can see what they look like and make your own mind up so why would you even take any notice of what they call themselves

I did add in here as well for people with no photos....so you aasume someone who you cant see has the sane perception of a word deacribi g themaelves aa you"

Obviously not the exact perception but that's what this whole thread is about. I would have thought peoples perceptions would've been within the same range but just saying on here I'm seeing perceptions that aren't even in this galaxy!

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

"Id like to be pleasantly plump but therea not a box"

Lmao you are so not plump !

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By *omethingSoGoodAboutSofiaWoman over a year ago

Blackburn/Preston

I prefer looking at pictures in all honesty as the choice of description is limited...I was 4 sizes bigger in my first pics and described myself as curvy...now 4 sizes smaller and 4 stone lighter, I still describe myself as curvy! Sometimes I feel fat as fuck, other times, sexy as fuck, I'd rather not put either of those down though and let the curves prevail!!!

It's all subjective as is a lot of stuff on here, make your own judgement on things!

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By *ittlemisssassypantsCouple over a year ago

South East Wales

"We should have more category's to choose from on our profiles. I would use a few of these " looks better in clothes " " more cushion for the pushing " Built for comfort not speed " " This is not a beer belly, it's a gas tank for a sex machine "

Or " I have many boobs " in profiles..

That would make profiles much more fun

If we're doing this I want ''more chub to rub'

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Probably lining myself up to be shot here but.....

Please don't annihilate me

guess what.....and this is going to blow your fucking mind, but.......what other people put on their profile has absolutely fuck all to do with you!!!

told you it was ground breaking, mind blowing realisation shit didnt i!!!

It's in effect a social site, surely it does when you are creating a profile for OTHERS to view?

Nice touch with the expletives, really enhanced you getting that point across haha

"
it is very simple. Just look at a picture. Do i like this person yes or no

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

Before fab i "thought" i knew what curvy was. Its the biggest thing that arguements start about on here.

It can be anything from a size 8 to a size 30 if thats how soneone sees themselves as curvy.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"Probably lining myself up to be shot here but.....

Please don't annihilate me

guess what.....and this is going to blow your fucking mind, but.......what other people put on their profile has absolutely fuck all to do with you!!!

told you it was ground breaking, mind blowing realisation shit didnt i!!!

It's in effect a social site, surely it does when you are creating a profile for OTHERS to view?

Nice touch with the expletives, really enhanced you getting that point across haha

view, yes....but if someone wants to describe themselves as curvy that is their choice and their alone, it really is non of your business. if they have pics and you like the look of them message them, if they dont have pics but you want to see message them and ask for some.

(thought i would do a non expletive filled post just for balance

)

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

"I have had people saying I should put slim but I don't believe I am slim! So curvy suits how I see myself x "

However you wish to describe yourself you are gorgeous. X

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

Why care what size people think they are when the put it on their profile if they have photos?

The photos are there for you to look at and decide if "YOU" find that persons attractive or not.

If you dont like what you see then just move onto the next profile.

Can't see the issue you have with what size people wish to put on their profile when they have photos up personally.

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By *uxom redCouple over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Curvy is a shape not a size. I described myself as curvy because I have curves they my not always be in the places,weight loss and gain, I'd like them but they are still cuvres.

So op I'm not allowed to call myself curvy because I didn't fit your idea of size?

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

Yes men are the same. The words I use are often different to how they describe themselves.

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By *iscretefuncoupleCouple over a year ago

Blackheath

A picture is worth a thousand words. Most people are a little shy and tend to put themselves down in descriptions of themselves! Tend to find most of the 'pretty' people very plastic and shallow ! Give us people with curves every time !

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

Or " I have many boobs " in profiles..

That would make profiles much more fun

If we're doing this I want ''more chub to rub'

I like it

Correction: for the men it should read " I have man boobs "

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

"Why care what size people think they are when the put it on their profile if they have photos?

The photos are there for you to look at and decide if "YOU" find that persons attractive or not.

If you dont like what you see then just move onto the next profile.

Can't see the issue you have with what size people wish to put on their profile when they have photos up personally.

This

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

"Size is subjective....someone might see themselves as curvy where others not...same with men putting athletic and really they need beer belly size...

Yeah but surely it's only subjective an extent and then common sense would prevail?

Same here, I get mail all the time telling me I'm to hard on myself, but my profile portrays how I see myself and how I want others to realise how I like look

I could put curvy but I'm not yet I have seen women even bigger than me put curvy and if that's how they see themselves that's fine, so long as they have honest pics does it really matter

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By *erdita Von TeaseWoman over a year ago

nottingham

"Curvy is a shape not a size. I described myself as curvy because I have curves they my not always be in the places,weight loss and gain, I'd like them but they are still cuvres.

So op I'm not allowed to call myself curvy because I didn't fit your idea of size? "

This

I'm slim but also curvy

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

"Curvy is a shape not a size. I described myself as curvy because I have curves they my not always be in the places,weight loss and gain, I'd like them but they are still cuvres.

So op I'm not allowed to call myself curvy because I didn't fit your idea of size? "

Exactly that. You can't call yourself curvy because you don't fit my idea of size.

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

I still don't know what the difference between ample and large is

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

"Size is subjective....someone might see themselves as curvy where others not...same with men putting athletic and really they need beer belly size...

Yeah but surely it's only subjective an extent and then common sense would prevail?"

If you think they look too fat for your liking leave them alone, it's not rocket science

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

"Strange is it not, if someone who was 5' 2" in their socks started calling themselves "Tall" everyone would fight to be first to tell them that no, actually, you are a shortarse...

But when it comes to body shape, suddenly the tape measure does not matter, all that matters is what they "feel" or so they all claim.

And don't get me started on bra / tit sizes, what was a C cup is the new G, because, feewings innit...

The truth is (and the truth is *never* something to be uttered on the forums, how *dare* you challenge someone else's feewings...) that women are remarkably easy to sell stuff to.

And so you can sell pretty much any woman pretty much any item of clothing by ensuring two simple things;

1/ it fits her.

2/ the label says it is a dress size two or three or four or five sizes smaller than it actually is.

If you're 5' 8" or under then 10 stone / 140 lbs / 63.5 Kg is pushing the limit of what you can be and call yourself slim.

Curvy used to mean just what it said, it did not include bingo wings, folds of fat anywhere, or a waist equal to or larger than hips.

Fat used to mean Hattie Jaques, it's the new normal, donchaknow.

And the old adage about the difference between being slim and athletic was the athletic could do 50 pull ups in a row, if you could do 20 or less you were slim or skinny.

Having spent last year in Italy I can categorically state that their average is considerably thinner than ours!

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By *uxom redCouple over a year ago

Shrewsbury

"Curvy is a shape not a size. I described myself as curvy because I have curves they my not always be in the places,weight loss and gain, I'd like them but they are still cuvres.

So op I'm not allowed to call myself curvy because I didn't fit your idea of size?

Exactly that. You can't call yourself curvy because you don't fit my idea of size."

So your perception of me is I'm a lager size than an 18 proving to me you have no concept of ladies sizes. I am a size 12-14. I have curves therefore I am curvy.

All you have succeeded in doing is proving you have no concept of ladies sizes and with this you have failed to prove you point!

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

My doctor describes me as obese.

My son tells me I'm a chubster.

I don't like either of those titles, so choose 'curvy' instead (although my dress size is the UK "average", I think the former title is more appropriate).

Choose the women who turn you on; size isn't always relevant!

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By *urvymamaWoman over a year ago

Doncaster

I'm a size 18 and I used to go by large all the time and constantly get told I was curvy not large so I've always gone by curvy since and haven't met any real objections to that

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

I prob should call myself large or ample but I don't like those descriptions and as I'm far from fabulous I describe myself as curvy.

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

"Curvy is a shape not a size. I described myself as curvy because I have curves they my not always be in the places,weight loss and gain, I'd like them but they are still cuvres

So op I'm not allowed to call myself curvy because I didn't fit your idea of size?

Exactly that. You can't call yourself curvy because you don't fit my idea of size.

So your perception of me is I'm a lager size than an 18 proving to me you have no concept of ladies sizes. I am a size 12-14. I have curves therefore I am curvy.

All you have succeeded in doing is proving you have no concept of ladies sizes and with this you have failed to prove you point! "

not quite true, he's also succeeded to prove how childish he is by suggesting his opinion is final

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By *uxom redCouple over a year ago

Shrewsbury

"Curvy is a shape not a size. I described myself as curvy because I have curves they my not always be in the places,weight loss and gain, I'd like them but they are still cuvres

So op I'm not allowed to call myself curvy because I didn't fit your idea of size?

Exactly that. You can't call yourself curvy because you don't fit my idea of size.

So your perception of me is I'm a lager size than an 18 proving to me you have no concept of ladies sizes. I am a size 12-14. I have curves therefore I am curvy.

All you have succeeded in doing is proving you have no concept of ladies sizes and with this you have failed to prove you point!

not quite true, he's also succeeded to prove how childish he is by suggesting his opinion is final

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

"Curvy is a shape not a size. I described myself as curvy because I have curves they my not always be in the places,weight loss and gain, I'd like them but they are still cuvres.

So op I'm not allowed to call myself curvy because I didn't fit your idea of size?

Exactly that. You can't call yourself curvy because you don't fit my idea of size.

So your perception of me is I'm a lager size than an 18 proving to me you have no concept of ladies sizes. I am a size 12-14. I have curves therefore I am curvy.

All you have succeeded in doing is proving you have no concept of ladies sizes and with this you have failed to prove you point! "

Didn't detect the sarcasm. You point-blank completely missed the reason/aim of the thread. Yes you are curvy, not denying that, you do fit that bracket. However if you read my OP and subseqeunt posts you would have understood that I'm talking about ladies who are e.g. Size 14+ who label themselves as curvy which, IMO isn't an accurate reflection.

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

"Curvy is a shape not a size. I described myself as curvy because I have curves they my not always be in the places,weight loss and gain, I'd like them but they are still cuvres

So op I'm not allowed to call myself curvy because I didn't fit your idea of size?

Exactly that. You can't call yourself curvy because you don't fit my idea of size.

So your perception of me is I'm a lager size than an 18 proving to me you have no concept of ladies sizes. I am a size 12-14. I have curves therefore I am curvy.

All you have succeeded in doing is proving you have no concept of ladies sizes and with this you have failed to prove you point!

not quite true, he's also succeeded to prove how childish he is by suggesting his opinion is final

Next time I'll put it in brackets for you (sarcasm).

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

I find the best way op is too look at the pics n decide for yourself instead of stiring up a hornets nest.

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

"Size is subjective....someone might see themselves as curvy where others not...same with men putting athletic and really they need beer belly size...

Yeah but surely it's only subjective an extent and then common sense would prevail?

Yes cheeky......but that's really just describing your lovely boobage. Most ladies like you would describe themselves as fabulous!

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By *uxom redCouple over a year ago

Shrewsbury

"Curvy is a shape not a size. I described myself as curvy because I have curves they my not always be in the places,weight loss and gain, I'd like them but they are still cuvres.

So op I'm not allowed to call myself curvy because I didn't fit your idea of size?

Exactly that. You can't call yourself curvy because you don't fit my idea of size.

So your perception of me is I'm a lager size than an 18 proving to me you have no concept of ladies sizes. I am a size 12-14. I have curves therefore I am curvy.

All you have succeeded in doing is proving you have no concept of ladies sizes and with this you have failed to prove you point!

No sarcasm here but you missed the point that it is the owner of the bodies perogative to class themselves in whatever category they wish too. Not your views.

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

"I find the best way op is too look at the pics n decide for yourself instead of stiring up a hornets nest. "

I agree with you and I do do that. This was more just an exploration as to why some peoples perceptions' are completely different to others, surely as a demographic you would expect the perception of descriptors to all fit within a certain range e.g. I can cook a mean thai green curry but if I were to say then, it is the best in the world, it wouldn't be valid - it would just be my opinion. This is, in essence, more or less the same thing!

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

"Curvy is a shape not a size. I described myself as curvy because I have curves they my not always be in the places,weight loss and gain, I'd like them but they are still cuvres.

So op I'm not allowed to call myself curvy because I didn't fit your idea of size?

Exactly that. You can't call yourself curvy because you don't fit my idea of size.

So your perception of me is I'm a lager size than an 18 proving to me you have no concept of ladies sizes. I am a size 12-14. I have curves therefore I am curvy.

All you have succeeded in doing is proving you have no concept of ladies sizes and with this you have failed to prove you point!

Just out of interest....i wonder what the OP thinks i should put instead of fabulous? I don't think i really fit anything because people are so hung up over choosing the right description...

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

my daughter is a size 6 - but shes curvy -

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

"Curvy is a shape not a size. I described myself as curvy because I have curves they my not always be in the places,weight loss and gain, I'd like them but they are still cuvres.

So op I'm not allowed to call myself curvy because I didn't fit your idea of size?

Exactly that. You can't call yourself curvy because you don't fit my idea of size.

So your perception of me is I'm a lager size than an 18 proving to me you have no concept of ladies sizes. I am a size 12-14. I have curves therefore I am curvy.

All you have succeeded in doing is proving you have no concept of ladies sizes and with this you have failed to prove you point!

I'm a size 14 and I put average. My meets have even described me as 'slim'. So you think I should put curvy OP? Or large?

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

I've listed as fabulous.

I luuuurve being fabulous

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

"Curvy is a shape not a size. I described myself as curvy because I have curves they my not always be in the places,weight loss and gain, I'd like them but they are still cuvres.

So op I'm not allowed to call myself curvy because I didn't fit your idea of size?

Exactly that. You can't call yourself curvy because you don't fit my idea of size.

So your perception of me is I'm a lager size than an 18 proving to me you have no concept of ladies sizes. I am a size 12-14. I have curves therefore I am curvy.

All you have succeeded in doing is proving you have no concept of ladies sizes and with this you have failed to prove you point!

I'm a size 14 and I put average. My meets have even described me as 'slim'. So you think I should put curvy OP? Or large?

Judgin from whar I can see average seems like a sensible choice

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

"Curvy is a shape not a size. I described myself as curvy because I have curves they my not always be in the places,weight loss and gain, I'd like them but they are still cuvres.

So op I'm not allowed to call myself curvy because I didn't fit your idea of size?

Exactly that. You can't call yourself curvy because you don't fit my idea of size.

So your perception of me is I'm a lager size than an 18 proving to me you have no concept of ladies sizes. I am a size 12-14. I have curves therefore I am curvy.

All you have succeeded in doing is proving you have no concept of ladies sizes and with this you have failed to prove you point!

Just out of interest....i wonder what the OP thinks i should put instead of fabulous? I don't think i really fit anything because people are so hung up over choosing the right description..."

Probably go with average/curvy - you need wonder no more

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

"My doctor describes me as obese.

My son tells me I'm a chubster.

I don't like either of those titles, so choose 'curvy' instead (although my dress size is the UK "average", I think the former title is more appropriate).

Choose the women who turn you on; size isn't always relevant! "

the docs version of obese does my head in - if i get within the normal weight range i look ill and scrawny

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

"Curvy is a shape not a size. I described myself as curvy because I have curves they my not always be in the places,weight loss and gain, I'd like them but they are still cuvres.

So op I'm not allowed to call myself curvy because I didn't fit your idea of size?

Exactly that. You can't call yourself curvy because you don't fit my idea of size.

So your perception of me is I'm a lager size than an 18 proving to me you have no concept of ladies sizes. I am a size 12-14. I have curves therefore I am curvy.

All you have succeeded in doing is proving you have no concept of ladies sizes and with this you have failed to prove you point!

I'm a size 14 and I put average. My meets have even described me as 'slim'. So you think I should put curvy OP? Or large?

Judgin from whar I can see average seems like a sensible choice

That was rhetorical. Completely missed the point eh? I wasn't actually asking for your opinion.

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By *uxom redCouple over a year ago

Shrewsbury

"Curvy is a shape not a size. I described myself as curvy because I have curves they my not always be in the places,weight loss and gain, I'd like them but they are still cuvres.

So op I'm not allowed to call myself curvy because I didn't fit your idea of size?

Exactly that. You can't call yourself curvy because you don't fit my idea of size.

So your perception of me is I'm a lager size than an 18 proving to me you have no concept of ladies sizes. I am a size 12-14. I have curves therefore I am curvy.

All you have succeeded in doing is proving you have no concept of ladies sizes and with this you have failed to prove you point!

I'm a size 14 and I put average. My meets have even described me as 'slim'. So you think I should put curvy OP? Or large?

Judgin from whar I can see average seems like a sensible choice

That was rhetorical. Completely missed the point eh? I wasn't actually asking for your opinion. "

He does a lot of that!

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

I used to regard 'curvy' as having a hourglass figure. To me this means a proportionally large bust and hips in relation to waist. This 'shape' can exist on a size 10 woman or a size 18 woman. Basically it's body shape not size in my opinion. I was a size 10 prior to having children and now I am a size 14. I used to be slim, I now regard myself as average. I have never been curvy because I have never had that classic hourglass shape (unfortunately). However I have noticed that the term 'curvy' on a Fab has been used more to reflect the body shape of women larger than size 14, whereas a curvy size 10 would probably describe herself as slim.