History of Shapewear and Body Autonomy
If you’re like me, you just finished binge-watching Bridgerton and can’t get enough of the glamorous lifestyle of each character. The young ladies are in pursuit of finding a husband, and so they work hard to ensure their attractiveness. Some characters work on their piano skills, others on just the right dress. Though the show is fictional, it has me wondering how much we find ourselves trying to shape and conform our own bodies and lives in the pursuit of acceptance and love. My question is, are things like shapewear and bodily autonomy mutually exclusive?
12 Actually Inclusive Clothing Brands
Not all brands offer a wide range of sizes or even show those different sizes on different models! To help you get started, I have compiled a list of great places to begin.
Body Representation and Inclusivity in the Fashion Industry
Have you found yourself spending hours on end looking not only for clothing in your size but a model with a similar body size to YOU to help you visualize what it will look like on?
How to Take Care of Yourself This Election Week
How to practice self-care and take care of yourself during Election Day (and week).
Is Dieting Supporting Your Values?
How is diet culture supporting your values? And more importantly, how is it not.
30+ Resources to Educate Yourself about Anti-Racism
“Anti-Racism work is not self-improvement work for white people” – Rachel Cargle
