A women's size 4 typically represents a slender or petite body frame in contemporary apparel sizing, falling well below the modern American median size average. Whether a size 4 appears "skinny" depends heavily on an individual's height, bone structure, and natural genetic build, as a person who is taller might look very thin in a size 4, while someone shorter may appear athletic or average. Because modern sizing varies widely across different fashion brands due to vanity sizing practices, numerical tags do not provide a universal standard for body weight or shape.