[Jesserz]

Originally Posted by ChickieBoom

I agree with TheSecondHalf too. I wasted 7 years waiting to live until I was smaller and I wish that I wouldn't have done that. I'll wear nice clothes when I lose weight, I'll look for a new job when I lose weight, I'll start dating when I lose weight...the list goes on and on. Now I'm 33 and am struggling not to dwell on all of that wasted time.

It doesn't take that much effort to do your hair or make yourself look nice when you're out. And I think that you'll feel even better. The key is to love yourself no matter what the number on the scale says. Don't wait to love yourself until you love that number. Be kind to yourself in whatever way that means to you.

That's exactly what I'm doing now. I don't want to do anything until I lose weight. I have turned down all kinds of opportunities just because I hate how much weight I've gained.

It is a sad thought now that I see all of you saying so. Why shouldn't we be able to look pretty? From all the little avatars, I see we're all pretty ladies so we should promote it! It's just hard not to think about what everyone else is thinking when we leave the house.

But what do they matter anyway? Go for it girl, let people think what they will. I guarentee there will be people out there like us who will admire you for it.

[Kayles]

I vote with wear whatever you want as long as it fits. I myself have been guilty of trying to wear items that are too small (and even too big) and it looks awful. However I think people can look good in any style at any size in properly fitted clothes. Go rock those trends.
The in thing at the moment is crop tops and I wear them with a plain fitted white or black vest underneath so I don't show off my stomach but can still feel cute and on trend.
Just like the others have said I feel tones better when I make an effort with hair and makeup and clothes.
I don't think anyone would judge you, and if they did it would be in a good way cause it shows you are taking pride in your appearance.