https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-confident-are-you-with-your-body Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:26:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-confident-are-you-with-your-body#post-1303989 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 15:27:15 +0000 Anonymous 1303989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome Linda. Angie is a great example for positive body image. She has some posts in the archives on how to conceal or camouflage a muffin top, on 'surrendering the waist' and about dressing for all the body types, as Joy mentioned--about 6000 posts in all! She is a great teacher. I'm sure as you dig into the site you'll find many nuggets of wisdom you can share with your clients.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-confident-are-you-with-your-body#post-1303966 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 15:04:34 +0000 Truecolors 1303966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, ladies, for responding to my question! </p> <p>I am so impressed by your super-positive attitudes toward your bodies. I love love Joy's (and others) acknowledgement that we all have body challenges, no matter what your body type or weight is. Highlighting your assets, knowing your body type , and expressing your personality with your signature style all keep your self-confidence high, even when you may not be at your ideal weight. </p> <p>The reason I teach people about their colors, body type, style, inner personality, etc., is that I know that self-knowledge is everything. As Viva points out, knowing yourself is key. Developing your own signature style gives you focus when you are building or maintaining your wardrobe.&nbsp; </p> <p>Bottom line - beauty comes from within, and if we have a beautiful, loving heart toward ourselves and those around us, we can live more confidently. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-confident-are-you-with-your-body#post-1303796 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:18:04 +0000 viva 1303796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's so interesting to think about this question now, after being on this site for about 8 months, because I probably would have answered it quite differently before. YLF has helped me with body image and dressing in a number of ways:</p> <p>1 - showing me -- every day -- a variety of women in real-life dressing scenarios has made me&nbsp; simply accept my own body as one type on a spectrum<br />2 - looking at WIWs of women of all shapes, sizes, and styles and complimenting them on their great choices and their beauty again underscores for me the beauty in all of us<br />3 -&nbsp; understanding my body type has helped me let go of pining for items that simply don't work (anything that requires a waist) rather than blaming myself or my body for something not fitting well<br />4 - emphasizing my assets puts my personal focus on what I really love about my body<br />5 - I am developing a style that works with my body type and my personality, and continues to work despite weight fluctuations -- understanding body type is key<br />6 - Boyfriend jeans and slouchy trousers are godsends on bloaty days, and are still fashionable</p> <p>PS Sorry for the poor grammar - this is horribly written, but it's early. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-confident-are-you-with-your-body#post-1303779 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 09:55:34 +0000 Janet 1303779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Joy said.</p> <p>We all have things about our bodies that are challenging to dress, or that we are self-conscious about, regardless of size or weight. If its one thing I've learned here, it's that we ALL have challenges -- even someone whose body type seems totally enviable.</p> <p>I rarely think of the idea of camouflage when it comes to dressing, but I do aim for flattery, or sometimes even our phrase we use around here, JFE for "just flattering enough." I am currently not at my ideal weight or size, but I'm happier with my body than at I've been for most of my life because I am active and grateful for my health. Ten pounds and smaller thighs would not really make that much difference in how I dress, and that's a really freeing realization. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-confident-are-you-with-your-body#post-1303752 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 07:12:29 +0000 catgirl 1303752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At the moment, not very - am feeling out of shape and paunchy. But working on it by doing more of the fun stuff I used to do to stay in shape Nd trying to stay positive! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-confident-are-you-with-your-body#post-1303666 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 03:35:23 +0000 Anonymous 1303666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This site shows us beautiful, stylish women of all sizes and shapes. It is sad that weight is a factor in whether or not a woman feels confident and beautiful. Did you see Angie's tips on how to dress various body types? I don't know that I'd think of that as camouflage, more like emphasis on your assets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-confident-are-you-with-your-body#post-1303645 Tue, 15 Jul 2014 03:09:32 +0000 rachylou 1303645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel I'm body confident. My weight has never been a source of stress for me - except when I became type 1 diabetic and lost a tremendous amount very fast. That was traumatic admittedly. And I did have to redo everything. </p> <p>My one sore spot is dress trousers. A few pounds and things no longer fit. That's a pain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-confident-are-you-with-your-body#post-1303386 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 23:13:58 +0000 Truecolors 1303386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone!</p> <p>I just found this forum and am excited to participate. How does the issue of <b>weight gain or weight loss </b>affect your<b> self-confidence </b>and the way you dress? I know for myself, even a weight gain of a few pounds causes me to dress more "strategically" so I can camouflage the bulge. </p> <p>I teach women how to dress confidently, and I find that our body shape and weight plays a tremendous hand in how confidently we walk out the door. Any great camouflage clothing tips? Thanks! </p>