3 Ways to Embrace Life Where You Are
When I was overweight, I am not sure if I had more confidence or was just so used to my routine that it gave me the perception that I was happy or content, at least. But honestly, I was unhealthy. I wore clothes that I thought I was supposed to wear. Still, brands did not have size-inclusive outfits that would help me express my love for fashion or allowed me to experiment with new and different looks. Yet, somehow I found what worked, and I accumulated lots of confidence trying new things. Here are three reasons why plus-size women have confidence.
1. We Find What Works for Us
In the past, when I struggled with my self-image, there were not many fashion brands that were as size-inclusive as they are today. So when I wanted to express myself, I often knew certain looks wouldn’t work for me. That’s why finding what works for you is essential. As fashion became more inclusive and even as I changed, I began to change my lifestyle. I found the outfits and pieces that worked for me, and that gave me such a confidence boost! When you find what works for you, expressing the joy it brings comes easier! There is nothing like the confidence of women.
2. We Break Out of Our Comfort Zones
Sometimes change is uncomfortable, which can give us the perception that we are fearful when it’s really just the unknown keeping us in a place of comfort. What made me come out of my comfort zone was knowing that I wanted to become the best version of myself: mind, body, and soul. I believed I deserved to have killer looks and not apologize for it. Finding your comfort zone is one thing, but taking action to challenge it something else entirely. Yet, plus-size women challenge their comfort zones every day just by being themselves. Simply being yourself becomes a revolutionary act when the world finds it appropriate to comment on your size and image.
3. We Overcome Fear and Act Boldly
During this change, I learned my struggle to get on camera came from a fear of not knowing how I would be received. Sometimes we get so caught up in our own inner chatter like, “What will they say?” However, overcoming the internal struggle is the most important, most challenging, and ultimately most rewarding part of fashion’s expression. There are women whose bodies are not always fairly or positively represented in media and fashion. Putting together size-inclusive looks are critical acts of boldness and revolution.
In my own personal journey, I had to gain the courage to overcome the harmful ideas I thought others held of me and my body. Then, as I got past that, I had learned to embody Alchemy as a principle. I had to believe that I could create whatever I wanted, including my look, using alchemy—the ancient art and science of transformation. The seeds of this fashion brand were planted while I was in the midst of my own transformation, and today they are wonderful fruits of love and labor. Our brand is excited to foster, share and celebrate size-inclusive fashion.
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