Which version of you are you dressing

For fourteen years I have dressed women of all body types, ages, styles, and for so many different occasions in their lives. From jury duty to weddings, romantic getaways to divorce parties, one thing all these women had in common was that what they saw in the mirror never matched the image of themselves in their minds. It's the cursed Snow White moment of "mirror mirror on the wall, show me what I think I look like". Women go through more body changes than any other living creature ever!!!! You get boobs in all sizes, you get waists in all sizes, hair sprouts in places you never imagine, you have mood swings due to hormones, childbirth affects your body shape, chemo affects your body, boob jobs (good and bad) affect your body, you name it! So when you go to a store and you have associates who look like they haven't had a decent meal in ten years and the first question out of their mouth is, "What size are you?", is it a wonder that many of you run for the hills? Fighting the "standards" of the fashion industry is an uphill battle that we all feel we will never win. So instead, create your own standards!!!!! Before getting dress, doesn't matter if you are staying home or going to work, stand in front of a mirror. And please, do this alone, no kids, no hubby, no one! Take a good look at yourself and accept what body type you are. Own up to your curves and lines and embrace them! The standard size is NOT what you see in the runways! The standard size nowadays is size 16! The average bra size is 36C! Every day, before you get dressed, even if it sounds like a drag, look at yourself in the mirror and accept whatever size you are, whatever shape you have. And then proceed to dress the body that you currently have!!!! I promise you, trying to hide your body behind clothes only makes you accentuate it. When shopping to revamp your wardrobe or just to start a wardrobe from scratch, do NOT take friends. I know its fun shopping with friends, but the problem many encounter is that they will try to dress you in what they want you to wear, and not necessarily what you want or feel comfortable wearing. Do not be afraid to tell retail associates to back off or to help you. They are there at your disposal. Go with a plan! Look at the store's websites, check out the sizes before you go in, look at how the outfits are put together, and put your own spin. Choose style icons! We women plan for everything, why not plan for the amazing woman you are dressing. Clothes are a way of expressing yourself, so why not let the world know that you are curvy, beautiful, and the best version of yourself!