Being Body Confident in Summer

BEING BODY CONFIDENT IN SUMMER

 

 

 I hate Summer. You sweat, you have no sense of routine, and then you sweat more. This has always been a time I’ve struggled with, having spent so many days and nights wishing I could just curl up in a jumper and drink hot chocolate. Unfortunately, the sun has been most stubborn this year, and it’s still going strong. Whilst the time for shorts is fucking terrifying, to put it lightly, we must power through this horrible, sweaty time. Here’s a few of my tips to feeling a little more body confident during Summer.

FIND STYLE INSPIRATION

I know that I’m not a size 6, so there’s no point me looking at size 6 people on Instagram and trying to look or dress like them. I love looking at people who have a more curvy body shape like me to get inspired and feel better about my body when I’m feeling crappy.

                                    

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CULOTTES

The most flattering trouser shape I swear! These are the flowiest trousers so they’re really handy in the hot weather, but they also pinch in at the waist to make you waist look smaller and your legs look longer. They also go with evvveeerryyttthhhiiinnnggg so you can dress them up with a shirt or dress them down with a comfy top. They also give you lots of freedom to move around comfortably, but cover your legs if that’s an area of insecurity for you.

GET A GOOD FITTING BRA

THIS CHANGED MY LIFE! Having DD boobs is the bane of my life, and it was always something I hated about myself, however investing in a good bra that gave me the support I needed was the best thing I’ve ever done. Having your boobies all supported and happy really can help make your whole body look better proportioned. As much as I wish I didn’t have to wear a bra or could just wear a bralette, having my boobs looking nice and perky in a cute bra makes me feel so much better about myself.

DON’T FORCE YOURSELF TO BE UNCOMFORTABLE

There’s no point forcing yourself into those shorts from 2 summers ago that you’re never going to fit into. Sometimes it can be daunting and scary if you have to buy bigger sized clothing than you’re used to, but better fitting clothes are going to look better on you! All shops’ sizes come up differently so don’t worry if you find yourself buying bigger sizes, it’s worth it to look bomb in your new clothes. Similarly, you’re not going to feel comfortable in shorts or a skirt that keep riding up so make sure to try things on and be realistic.

  HAIR AND MAKEUP

When I’m wearing something that I feel a little bit out of my comfort zone in, I like to put extra effort into my hair and makeup. Whether this be curling my hair, wearing red lipstick or wearing false lashes, it helps me feel that people will be looking at me in a positive way. Also, when I look in a mirror, my eyes go straight to my makeup or hair rather than immediately picking out negative things about my body.

TAKE PICTURES

When you get a new outfit, or do your hair or makeup, there is no harm in being a little bit vain! When you’re not feeling as great about yourself you can look back on your selfies and see that you’re actually hot as hell! Finding an angle or lighting that works for you can help your confidence so much, and it can be good to spend some time just focusing on the positive aspects of your appearance.

HAVE FUN

I feel most confident when I’m on my own, in my underwear, listening to some music (usually the mamma mia 2 soundtrack), and just feeling myself. It’s okay to look at yourself in the mirror and think you look hot. You don’t always have to impress other people, sometimes you’ve just got to do things to make yourself happy and love yourself.

 GIVE LESS FUCKS

At the end of the day, when it’s hot outside, we’re all sweaty and hot and bothered. The best thing we can do is make sure we’re as cool and comfortable as we can be. As daunting as it can be to get some more skin out, people have fat, freckles, stretch marks and so on. Everyone’s body is beautiful.

 Disclaimer: I speak as an individual and these tips may not work for everybody. I also only speak for my own body shape – I am curvy, tall, and I have big boobs and a big bum. If you are struggling with your body image and it is impacting your wellbeing, confide in somebody you trust and seek out professional help where necessary.