I have been working with the fiercest plus size bodies for more than 8 years now. And although some have already awakened their Erzulliesta within, some are just about to have their Universe shaken up. What do I mean by that? There are some who come by the showroom to start their journey towards it. With that in mind, they tend to still carry with them some body myths that are not helpful to their journey. And hopefully, with a bit of time shared with us, they are able to let them go.
So what are these body myths?
#1 “I HAVE NO WAIST LINE, ARIES”
I am yet to meet a woman who does not
have one and until that day comes, all that I can say is that… ALL WOMEN have a
waist line. It is basically the smallest part of your torso.
And even if you “think” you do not have
one, grab a belt and make one. Place it at the most comfortable and smallest
part of your torso and there it is!
#2 “I HAVE TO LOOK SLIM. FASHION IS
SUPPOSED TO MAKE LOOK SLIM.”
Actually, I think the term we are all
really looking for is “flattering”. Flattering means it looks good on you and
what “looks good on you” is a very fluid concept for fashion.
I mean think about it, some regular size
women love adding volume and their aim is to add and make a specific shape that
looks pleasing to the eye. Oversize is even a trend in fashion! So it is not
just about looking slim. It is about looking flattering.
Furthermore, you can “look slim” with
some fashion pieces of course, but if it is umcomfortable, you know you will
never wear it!
#3 “MY DRESS SIZE IS A DIRECT REFLECTION
OF MY HEALTH.”
Oh goodness. No. Other numbers like
blood pressure, blood count, heartbeat rate and so on are the direct
indications and reflections of your health.
DRESS SIZE depends on fabric and style.
You will bounce from one size to another DEPENDING on those two
characteristics.
So please, for the sake of your own
health, never consult your stylist for your physical well-being! Lol.
Erzullie is an invite-only fierce plus size fashion designer brand from the Philippines dedicated to serving the style of the empowered Erzulliesta. Get invited: www.erzullie.com
