Sweater: Abercrombie | Jeans: Abercrombie | Shoes: (Similar) | Earrings: J. Crew Factory
I recently spent the whole day shopping with my mom and I mentioned on Instagram that this trip was “good for my soul.” I want to explain this in more detail.
This was one of the first times I did not have a mini meltdown after having to size up at one of my favorite stores (I sized up because my old size was too small, not because I wanted a looser fit). In the past, instead of sizing up and having the clothes fit in a more flattering way, I would try to squeeze myself into the ill-fitting clothes or just walk away from the purchase all together. Let’s be honest, I have always been “blessed” with a small frame, but I never feel skinny or fit enough. Some days I don’t even want to go out, because I feel so insecure. This has been a life long battle that I have been relying on the Lord, my supportive husband and family to help me get through.
I eat healthy most of the time and workout, but it never seems to help me achieve the look I am striving for. I scroll through my Insta feed and see girls with six pack abs and think to myself “Even just having a flat stomach would make me happy.” On the flip side, I see women with beautiful curves who embrace their shapely bodies and I find myself wishing I had bigger boobs, a curvier booty and their confidence!
Being a woman of God, I need to focus on my inner beauty and truly embrace how He made me. It has taken 26 years to get here, and I am definitely still working on this (baby steps!), but I want to encourage you to accept your body the way it is! Just be your healthy, beautiful self!
In the pictures above, I am wearing the jeans I sized up on. They are easily my new favorite jeans! They are a perfect color for the transition to spring and are comfortable too. It was SO worth getting over my insecurities and buying the right size for my body!
Xoxo, Brit
Brittany Taulbee 