The dress
For years I hid under layers and dark clothing.
Unfortunately for me I did not realize there was a whole new world out there,
waiting for me to discover it. Wearing dresses has literally changed my life. I
use to die of heat wearing capris and t shirts all summer long. While working
in environments with no air conditioning, torturing myself because I lacked the
confidence to try something new. I never had an issue wearing dresses to formal
events, but to me, being a big girl was a big enough obstacle, adding extra
attention to myself was not something I felt like subjecting myself too. Too
many times had I been bold enough to wear something, felt stares on me, and
scrapped the outfit… never to be worn again. So one day, I decided to try a
casual every day dress on. It was a little tighter around my natural waistline
and hit just above the knee. I looked at myself up and down in the mirror and
was actually okay with what I saw. I could not believe how flattering it was. I
thought for sure my lower belly would be highlighted in an outfit like this.
This was not the case at all!! This dress hit me in all the right places. I
marched up the check out and bought that damn dress, and every other colour in
that style. The first time I attempted to the wear one of the dresses in
public, I tried it on and quickly tore it off my body, threw it on the floor
and decided nope, not for me. It took a while before I actually felt ballsy
enough to wear it. While out for the first time wearing this dress, I didn’t
notice any bad looks (none more than usual) or anyone who appeared to be making
fun of me. I wasn’t hot, or feeling gross from being overheated. I had no need
to wear anything but bra, panties, and a dress. It felt great to not be layered
on a hot day.
There
are a few pros to wearing dresses as casual outfits. First and foremost,
comfort. If it is the right material and the right cut for your body, they are
as comfortable as wearing pj’s out. They are a complete outfit! You don’t need
to put any thought into what you are wearing. One dress, is everything put
together. Figure out your shoes and accessories and the rest is done. They are
much cooler in the summer than any other outfit, except maybe a bathing suit. I
cannot express how good I feel when wearing a dress. I really do feel if you
find a flattering fit, and cut, you will feel like a million bucks. Which is so
important. Us big girls have enough issues with body image and being down on
ourselves. We deserve a break and being able to find something that looks just
as good on thin people as it does on us.
The only
downfall to wearing dresses, and whether you admit this or not, but goddamn
chaffing on your inner thighs. I have heard a variety of remedies from various
sized women over the years. Here is a list of a few of the ways us ladies
combat the terror that is chaffing.
-deodorant rubbed on at the beginning of the day, or any
lotion, sunscreen
-Passion Party Body Dew works like magic. It slickens you up
so it’s easier on your skin
-Baby powder, or anything in that family
-Wearing shorts, or even “man underwear” longer boxer briefs
can help, and no panty lines
Hopefully this piece has inspired you to go out and at least
try on a dress. Even if it takes you ages to have the guts to wear it, give it
a shot. Give yourself a break, don’t always try to blend in, and be
comfortable. Hopefully it will put a little spring in your step when you see
how fabulous you look!
