Finding My Confidence Through Fashion
If you’re new-ish here, you probably don’t know how I became interested in sharing and promoting fashion on this platform.
back in 2011, I was in the midst of trying to find my style as both a photographer and as a woman. I birthed three kids in five years by the time I was 26, and overnight I had gone from 21 and cute to soft and uncomfortable. it didn’t help that I spent most of my days hiding my body in scrubs.
I started to devote a lot of time on Pinterest and Instagram desperate to find fashion inspo.
It was a legitimate SOS. like. HALP ME. I gotta feel human again.
While I was searching, I realized there was a huge gap in women’s fashion. so— I had to figure it out on my own, and it quickly became a passion.
I spent hours perusing racks and in dressing rooms.
I got bold with my style, making some major faux pas along the way.
I very awkwardly started putting myself in front of the camera to see what worked for my body type.
I never claimed to be a pro, but I knew that if this niche was missing for me, it was missing for you, too.
In doing this, slowly and surely, I found my style. I found my confidence.
It was the first time I realized that maaaaybe I actually did have something of value to offer other than my photography skills.
As someone who didn’t excel in anything in high school, for a long time I didn’t believe I had much to offer.
This personal project was the very beginning of the mindset shift that changed my life. I don’t know how or why, but I just knew that one day, the “average” bodied woman would be taking up space in the fashion world, on her terms.
So. as I was scrolling instagram and tiktok tonight, I actually started crying when I saw just how much fashion inspo and unapologetic body confidence is out there for us “in-betweeners,” and we should celebrate it.
body positivity.
embracing flaws.
fashion for your body, whatever type it is.
self-acceptance.
brands becoming more inclusive.
Not sure where to start shopping? I totally feel you. Check out This article from Glamour that lists some big fashon brands who have recently introduced plus sizes and begun showcasing more normal sized women throughout their advertising. You can also always check out my liketoknow.it for what I’m currently loving.
Happy shopping.
