I've never actually been to a festival before! It's a shame this theme wasn't in a couple weeks time when I'll be popping my festival cherry. I don't really have any interest in festivals. While I love music and dancing (and drinking) I'm a bit if a nana, and the thought of a long day of standing, dirt and sunburn turns me off.
I imagine it's all about comfort, versatility and a certain indie vibe. For me a kimono is the ultimate festival wear; this one is heavy enough to beat summer chills (just not yesterday's). A flowy maxi skirt and cropped tee is cool and comfy for dancing the day away. And in Australian summers hair must definitely be UP and out of the way!
Skirt: Belle Curve
Tee: Seraphim Clothing
Necklace: ASOS
I've been feeling a little self conscious this week and when I wore this to a country market I could see some judgemental looks. And I won't lie. It hurt. Enough so that I changed in the car. And I so thought I was over being affected by stuff like that. But they got me on a bad day. And the "fat girls can't wear this" thoughts resurfaced. So frustrating! It's like 2 steps forward, 1 step back. And some middle aged lady in a vest gives me the scowling up and down and I hate myself again.
Fortunately I'm getting better at removing stains. A part of this is looking at beautiful fashionable plus size women and how amazing they look and realising maybe I do too. Another is reminding myself that when I look a girl up and down most of the time i'm actually thinking "I like her top/necklace/hair", "what a great print/cut", etc. And lastly I remember that not everyone will like my style whether skinny or fat. It's not personal. It's taste.
So here I am. Feeling better. And planning my next cropped look with some fear but not enough to stop me :)
What's your advice for festival wear?
I love it. It's a fabulous outfit. It really is two steps forward, one back sometimes but it's worth it. And really, it's a matter of taste.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this outfit! I think you look amazing! It can be hard to dress the way you want, so many people really are judgmental and all the looks do get to you, I just try and tell myself "well, not everyone can have taste as fabulous as me" :P
ReplyDeleteLove this outfit Elle, remember girl you are GORGEOUS!!! btw your hair is awesome :)
ReplyDeleteYou look fucking fabulous!!!!! Keep doing you cause you're wonderful! Xo
ReplyDeleteI am sure the "looks" were hey that girl looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou really nailed the festival look. If I'd seen you out wearing this, I would give you a high five! Sorry to hear the bastards got you down. It happens to me sometimes too. You really do look amazing here, though. And that top bun in a spectacular!
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