This Mothers Day was filled with many surprises. One of which included this dress from Sidney! Yes, that's right Sidney picked this awesome dress out for me! Many people that know me would look at my wardrobe and call it stylish. I on the other hand would call it safe and sometimes boring. Over the years I have struggled with trying not to be safe with my wardrobe. I have some pieces that add a POP of color or a little edge, but most of my clothing is safe. I like to call it the neutral rainbow. Don't get me wrong, I have come a long way from a closet full of browns, tans, greys, and blacks, but I'm not quite were I want to be.
When I pulled this dress out of the bag, I thought this is something I would never buy for myself, but when I tried it on, I beat myself up for not trying a style like this sooner. I've always looked at print on the manikins in my favorite stores and walked away because I just knew that those prints and these curves would not go together; oh how I was wrong. This dress made me feel sexy and edgy; two feeling I have not felt in while. Because of my weight gain most of the clothing in my closet has become off limits and shopping itself has become a depressing experience rather than an exciting one. This dress, along with some of the other items Sidney bought for me, has helped me to realize that my curves were not the problem, I just needed to re learn how to dress myself. I can still shop at my favorite stores and keep up with the latest trends, but I just need to learn to compliment my body, rather than insult it.