Fat Forward
Tips for Wearing Your First Plus Size Bikini
I know how hard it is to put your body on display in public spaces. As fat people we've all been traumatized by the phrase "get your summer bikini body". The body positive movement has pushed back with the phrase "every body is a bikini body". While I believe that phrase now, it wasn't always the case. Unpacking the lies about beauty that we've internalized is a difficult process and the progress is not linear but it is so so worth it! Here are some of my tips on how I overcame my body shaming fears and am now able to rock a 2 piece swimsuit with my beautiful belly hanging out!
Fat Positive Y2K
Let's face it, Y2K had some really cute fashion trends but the body trends of the time were not cute. Bodies are not trends! For those that survived the era, its been a bit of a scare to see the trends of the time cycle back into style with rose tinted nostalgia glasses. Lets dive into how we can enjoy trends of the early 2000s with much more mindful and inclusive intentions.***Trigger Warning*** This blog post will discuss EDs, anti-fatness, and racism of the early 2000s. It will include photos from the era. First we must discuss the climate of...
Why Fat Isn't A Bad Word
Fat is an adjective, not an insult. Originally it was a word created to describe a person’s size. We’re reclaiming that meaning. Fat does not mean lazy, sloppy, clumsy, unworthy, etc. Fat is just the size of a person and fat people are diverse and beautiful. If you’d like to learn more about the reclamation of the word fat here are some great articles on the subject: 'Fat Is Not A Bad Word' by Fatima Mohammed. 'Fat Is Not A Bad Word' by Ashleigh Shackelford. 'When Did Fat Become An Insult?' by Ashley Austrew.