Influencers Open Up About Dressing Confidently For Your Curves

They say that we should dress as we feel comfortable, but what is that meant to mean when we have been told how to dress curvy bodies a certain way for so long? Plenty of people have heard the only way to embrace our bodies is to cover all those bumps and hide away beneath “flattering” patterns and “forgiving” materials.

Thankfully, the world is changing, and people are now embracing their bodies more than ever before. Sure, it might take a while to feel comfortable in our skin, but we might have some help thanks to the influencers opening up about dressing confidently for your curves.

Javiera says we shouldn’t worry about how to style clothes

If there is one thing Javiera wants the world to know, it’s that we should buy the clothes we like and worry about how we will style them later. Javiera opened up to Cosmopolitan about it all, where she confessed she has avoided clothes in the past if they seem “a little different” and still regrets missing out on adding them to her closet. Instead, she now looks for the clothes that make her happy and welcomes them in with open arms before figuring out how to wear them as a part of her look. After all, if you love the clothes you’re wearing, you’ll start to feel more confident immediately, right?

Maddie Dragsbaek thinks now is the time to experiment

For years, Maddie Dragsbaek is one of many who feels they have been told to “dress quieter, cover up more, and explore less than others.” However, the influencer now feels like it’s time to push those thoughts aside and let her “maximalist” personality shine through. Maddie admitted to Cosmopolitan that she wants to experiment with “more eccentric pieces” instead of hiding away behind patterns and fits that she has worn for so long. The result? We could find pieces that leave us feeling more confident than ever before.

Gess Pugh often takes fashion inspiration from those around her

Plenty of people look to the world around them for inspiration in all aspects of life, with Gess Pugh doing just that. She told Cosmopolitan that she will be “inspired by the people I come across throughout my day,” from someone crossing the street to a barista at the local coffee shop. Whoever it is, Gess will look at their outfits and figure out how she can incorporate their style into her own look to create something brand new. Although many people with curvy figures have been told to stick to the tried-and-tested looks, Gess isn’t afraid to experiment, even if things don’t always work out.

Stephanie Yeboah has ditched the idea of avoiding things because of her curves

Plenty of companies have long been accused of not being inclusive when it comes to their sizing. Thankfully, things have come a long way, and it’s something that’s really opened the door for influencer Stephanie Yeboah. She told Cosmopolitan that so long as something comes in her size, “I’m gonna wear it.” In fact, Stephanie added that it doesn’t matter if it comes from the men’s or maternity section - she’s always going to go for clothes that make her happy. Still, that hasn’t stopped Stephanie from checking out plenty of smaller, independent brands on the market when looking for her latest addition.

Influencers can give us some of the best advice in life, especially when it comes to dressing confidently for your curves. Sometimes, it’s all about seeing how other people have learned how to love their bodies and translating that into our own lives.