I Love My Body, Regardless of My Size
Plus-size women get a bad wrap. Who says we can’t be sexy, love ourselves and have it all? Traditional beauty standards are being redefined daily. Feeling sexy is different than feeling pretty. Sexy is defined as being sexually attractive or desirable. When a plus-size woman wants to be sexy, she really doesn’t have to do much differently than any other woman. Society has placed so many negative images on a fat body that plus-size women have started to believe we can’t be sexy. As a body positivity activist and Curvy Girl That Rocks, I love my body and here are seven ways I feel sexy as a plus-size woman.
I Wear What Makes Me Feel Good
It is pretty hard to be sexy when you are not happy with what you are wearing.
When I want to feel sexy, I wear my favorite color, black, a red lip and my favorite
pair of ankle boots. When I have on clothes that match my mood, nothing can
stop me.
I Don’t Do What Makes Me Uncomfortable
When setting out on the journey to find one’s inner sexy, it is important to remember
that achieving sexiness does not have to come with a price. A plus-size woman
can be just as sexy as she wants to be without being uncomfortable. It is not
necessary to wear constrictive clothing, tight shape-wear or corsets to be sexy.
I Highlight My Assets
Reaching the highest level of sexiness can be achieved by knowing which body
parts to highlight and which body parts to not. I enjoy wearing body contouring
fabrics with built-in support. I avoid busy patterns and floral prints and use color
blocking to add length as I am only 5’4”.
I Don’t Focus on My Imperfections
Nothing can kill a mood faster than a Debbie Downer. When I want to feel sexy, I
make sure to look at my glass as half full rather than half empty. I don’t focus
on the things I don’t like about my body but the things I love about my body.
Walk the Walk
Have you ever heard the saying, “sexy is an attitude”? Truth be told, it totally
is. Sexy is not one particular look, style or outfit, sexy is an attitude. Sexy is
confidence, swag and personality.
I Don’t Go Outside My Comfort Zone
I often remind myself that the goal is to be sexy, not awkward or uncomfortable.
Who doesn’t think a seven inch pair of heels are sexy? I know I do. But, I’ll tell
you what is not sexy, the sight of someone who is clearly in pain or about to fall
over after each step.
Simple is Best- Don’t Overthink It
The key to being sexy is keeping things simple. I can’t stress enough the importance
of this tip. I have vivid memories of doing-the-most before a date, only to find myself
frustrated and no closer to being sexy than when I started two hours ago.
Us plus-size women have to stick together. I hope you enjoyed my tips on things I do to feel sexy.
To learn more about me visit www.IzzySpears.com or check out my book
“Diary of a Curvy Gal”, to learn how I grew to love myself after growing up fat.
Xoxo
