I know everywhere says 10 pounds is the norm to drop a pants size but everyone is different. I am 5'2" 155-160 pounds and i generally wear a 9/10 or an 11 in pants sizes. I'm wondering because i ordered these high-waisted shorts online in the largest size they come in and i can button them and zip it but just barely and i have to suck in a LOT because they're too tight. I just want to know how much i personally need to lose to make them fit because i think one pants size should be enough to make them fit right. THANKS :)I know everywhere says 10 pounds is the norm to drop a pants size but everyone is different. I am 5'2" 155-160 pounds and i generally wear a 9/10 or an 11 in pants sizes. I'm wondering because i ordered these high-waisted shorts online in the largest size they come in and i can button them and zip it but just barely and i have to suck in a LOT because they're too tight. I just want to know how much i personally need to lose to make them fit because i think one pants size should be enough to make them fit right. THANKS :)

its honestly not always about size. im super heavy and a size 0, so its not all about weight. work on toning your thighs and waist to drop a size

You just answered your own question. Everyone is different. It could be 5-10 pounds.