WIW:Thank you YLF - YouLookFab Forum

I am sitting at my desk crying as I type this. Tears of happiness. I struggled so hard to lose 75 lbs after my baby and lots of medical complications. But I still have 20+lbs fo excess lower abdominal skin which was literally dragging me down.

Until you guys taught me that style and fabness was not a number or a size. That I could wear stuff other than tunics and leggings!

I smiled at these pics today because I thought I was looking fat but I am not!!

Because:
a. I am not fat.
b. YLF has taught me how to de-emphasize problem areas.
c. I'm trusting myself and my body more with ...taking chances.

ON dress ( waves to TS!)
second base cami ( waves to Isabel (MA) for sharing this bit of Angie's advice from my pre-YLF days!)
Eliza J ruched blazer
black braided belt ?
naturalizer pumps
dichroic glass pendant
vintage earrings ( etsy)

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13 years ago

qfbrenda

Veteran

You look fantastic! I tried that dress and liked it, but alas... hubby didn't agree. You can rock it for me! It looks great with the belt and jacket.

lyn67

You are a beautiful and smart woman, Sona! So happy for you!!!:-)That dress is gorgeous and so polished on you with the blazer! Thanx for sharing!

Transcona Shannon

Waving right back at you Sona, you beautiful thing you!!! You look stunning and I'm so glad to read your comments. I went through that very thing myself and thank YLF every day for helping me find my self confidence. Crying right along with you...

HelenInCanada

Oh my goodness - GORGEOUS! You are SO welcome - and thank YOU for being an inspiring lady!

rae

(website)

OMG, Sona, I am tearing up with you! LOOK at how small your waist looks in this outfit, and you said tht is your problem area? Huge hugs to you, girlie, you are fab and don't forget it. I think this look could be another wonderful FFBO formula for you.

harmonica

I'm fairly new on YLF, so I didn't know any of your background before now, but you look absolutely STUNNING! I've seen some of your other outfits too, and they are all gorgeous. What you've written is so emotional, brave and fantastic. *Tears in my eyes*

Vicki

Sona, you are beautiful and IT SHOWS in these photos! Sending you a *huge hug* and for reminding us all why we love YLF. *Passing you a tissue.*

christieanne

Beautiful both in appearance and spirit

fern

You look radiant.
Great outfit, too.

ManidipaM

Ooh! Sona, you look FANTASTIC! As Rae said, this dress has GOT to be an FFBO for you. Utterly gorgeous. Not too over the top for work, but yes, still quietly *stunning*. And as usual, love your jewellery! The diachronic glass is perfect for that pattern.

cciele

Oh Sona, so happy for you that you've come this far. I love checking out your outfits and following you on your journey. "Radiant," as fern puts it, is a great description of how you look -- I can see your happiness glowing through!

catgirl

This is one of the best outfits you've posted, Sona! I love that dress so much! I hope you know now how beautiful you are.

Jjsloane

You look amazing (and it's even better that YOU realize this too!) Gorgeous outfit and wonderful about your realization.

Isabel

YAYYYYY !!!! I am sooo happy for you !

I wanted to say something when I met you ...but I had just met you so I kept quiet. You had mentioned before that you struggled with how you looked. And my first impression of you when you stood up was how tall and lean you looked. I definitely thought that how you saw yourself wasn't jibing with your actual body. I am so glad that you can see that now. You are just beautiful !!!

I love this outfit. The blue is amazing on you.

Jonesy

Sona! I've got goosebumps!! You look truly gorgeous in this dress and jacket combo! I'm so happy that you've embraced how utterly beautiful you are, and found clothes that can grace you, not cover you up :).

goldenpig

OMG Sona you look fabulous--this is one of my favorite outfits I've seen you in ever! I love the colors and pattern and look at your tiny waist! That pendant is divine--perfect to go with the dress. I know what you mean about body image--I've struggled with accepting my apple shape but YLF has also taught me how to dress for my shape and love my body the way it is. You look so stylish, so gorgeous, so radiant....you're a superstar! I really look up to you and thanks to you for helping me and inspiring me too! Big hugs!!!!

Beth Ann

Sona:

Such a beautiful dress! The color and silhouette are wonderful for you!

I'm so glad that the skills you've learned through YLF have allowed you to be grow in confidence and be more generous to yourself, as I'm sure you are with others.

One thing that helped me was the realization that I never look at another YLFer thinking, "Oh my, she's gotta do something about those thighs." I'm always thrilled to see her loving her shape and clothing her body with confidence. I'm not wishing that they would dress to look skinny, so why should I have that mindset for myself?

I'd encourage you to keep fashion fun, enjoying your gift for color and choosing beautiful garments. Remember to play up your strengths -- long, beautiful legs, dark shiny hair, gorgeous eyes -- not just hide what you think are your flaws. BTW -- this dress should help you realize that you do have a waist!

RandomThoughts (Andrea)

Sona, you are beautiful. I love that outfit. The dress is just fantastic on you, and the outfit proportions are spot on. Keep it up, girl!

Sylvie

You are beautiful in that outfit! Can't see a single figure flaw.

Diana

You look gorgeous, Sona! And I can say that, having met you in person, you are a beautiful, vibrant, amazing person inside and out. So happy that you are coming to that realization too! =)

Meredith1953

You look lovely, stylish and sleek in that outfit!

nicoleb

*claps* You look beautiful! I"m so glad you found YLF and are feeling so positive about your self and image now! Way to go!

Suz

Sona, you look stunning in this outfit! It is a total winner. So glad you are feeling better and that YLF has been part of that process! Be proud and confident!!!

Oh...and I'm not Angie, but I say K to the POWER of K.

Deborah

Now I'm crying too! Beautiful outfit and beautiful sentiment Sona. You are a beautiful woman and may you never forget it:)

Debbie

Sona-I too am crying. You are beautiful inside and out. This outfit is absolutely stunning on you. Your spirit shines through. I can't wait to see where the rest of the journey takes you!

MsMary

YAY, Sona!! On, like, every level!! You look amazing times a million, and even better than that, you are appreciating your own fabness!! Big hugs to you!!! XXX OOO

san

Yay Sona! It's so great to hear you appreciating your strengths. You are an amazing person and you deserve self acceptance. This is a good reminder for all of us to do the same. You are gorgeous.

sarah

Sona, this is GORGEOUS! And so are you!!!!!!!!!!!

Mochi

Aww, Sona. You are truly gorgeous but are also an exceptionally kind, intelligent, funny, interesting and generous person to boot. But back to gorgeous...because the undeniable proof is in the pics (and F2F, I should add). Everyone, no one wears bright, saturated colors like Sona does, by the way. This outfit is another winner.

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