SaligoBay Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 A survey on size says that the average French woman is 2.5cm taller than in 1970, and 2.5kg heavier.26% of the adult population are overweight, 8.3% are obese. Fatness is found more frequently among the retired, les ouvriers, agriculteurs, artisans, and chefs d'entreprises. Well-off people tend not to be fat.Women are taller in the North, but the "plus enrobées" are to be found in the south-east, with an average weight of 64.1kg and average height 162.4cm.The average British bosom is 12cm bigger than the average French poitrine.Sizes - 20% of women buy size 40. Over 30% buy 40 or 42. Less than 20% buy 36 or 38.And there you have it, France is expanding. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Well that makes me feel better since I am in the 40 group. Feltfairly svelt in the States where nearly everyone is overweight (ok,maybe not everyone), but upon arriving here, am reminded every day howmuch smaller European women (and men) are than Americans. Everytime I go to try something on ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistral Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 [quote user="SaligoBay"] the "plus enrobées" are to be found in the south-east, with an average weight of 64.1kg and average height 162.4cm. [/quote]It's strange. When I go from Cornwall to Provence through Devon and Brittany, I always have the feeling that the women get thinner the further south-east I go. But it's obviously only an impression, I must tune out the normal sized people and only notice the skinny ones. So, I'm still shorter than the average woman, no surprises thereI liked the comment on the news about this report that said that the clothes industry was going to size eveything up, because many women wouldn't want to admit they were no longer a size 38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggimeggi Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 [quote user="SaligoBay"]The average British bosom is 12cm bigger than the average French poitrine.[/quote]So that is why it is impossible to obtain a double D bra.Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumGirl Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 [quote user="Lori"]Well that makes me feel better since I am in the 40 group. Feltfairly svelt in the States where nearly everyone is overweight (ok,maybe not everyone), but upon arriving here, am reminded every day howmuch smaller European women (and men) are than Americans. Everytime I go to try something on ![/quote]And, almost everything I buy is too short!! I'm like a giantess in my village!PG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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