{"id":30040,"date":"2021-11-01T16:23:31","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T20:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/blog\/?p=30040"},"modified":"2022-07-19T10:54:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T14:54:40","slug":"personal-styling-for-plus-sizes-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dia.com\/blog\/fashion\/personal-styling-for-plus-sizes-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask A Dia Stylist: Holiday Style Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Do you always feel like the black sheep when you visit your hometown? Our resident fashionista has answers for the family members that just won\u2019t let you live your best life in your amazing wardrobe. Here\u2019s what Dana from Texas had to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Question: <\/b>My family thinks I\u2019m \u201ctoo much.\u201d They just don’t get my style, or any style at all. But I love showing off my figure, wearing the latest trends and making a statement. How can I stay true to my look without my outfit being the hot topic of conversation all night during holiday dinners?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dana, 25, Texas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a Family Reunion\u2026how fun. <\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Maybe it\u2019s just that you\u2019ve grown up since the last time you saw your auntie, GG, and\/or cousins, so now they get to meet the adult version of you. Or maybe you\u2019ve kept your distance for a minute without warning to protect your peace. The typical \u201cWhere\u2019ve you been?\u201d, \u201cYou just forgot about your old so and so, huh?\u201d, and \u201c Oh, you\u2019re just too good for your family now?\u201d passive-aggressive questions and assumptions roll in as you awkwardly sip on your hot chocolate, mimosa, or eggnog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then, once they get a good look at your face, their eyes roam to what you\u2019re wearing. Your heart begins to race, you\u2019re calculating what comebacks to put into play and how fast you can deliver them, but you\u2019re also trying to be respectful of your family members without \u201cpopping off at the mouth\u201d- an old Southern saying for overtly speaking out of anger or defensiveness. Sound familiar?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“But when you\u2019re confident, it\u2019s okay if you\u2019re occasionally misunderstood!”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve had my share of awkward moments with family members about my personal style. Fashion has always been a passion of mine. My style can go from convervative to provocateur at any given moment, and I\u2019ve heard it all. But when you\u2019re confident, it\u2019s okay if you\u2019re occasionally misunderstood! Whether you\u2019re wearing a sequin jumpsuit or a white T-shirt and jeans, someone will have an opinion about it. You can either find a middle ground by wearing something that you and everyone else approves of without losing your true self (slip on that bodycon dress with a long duster cardigan or a kimono), or come up with some witty comebacks while wearing what you want unapologetically. Here are my favorite ways to protect yourself and the best times to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Courtesy of HBO’s Insecure. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nice Nasty<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Nice nasty is being witty, but respectfully and with a smile.\u201d Your aunt, wearing the tacky makeup she JUST learned how to do from \u201cThe Youtube\u201d says something like \u201cThat sure is a tight dress for your <\/i>body, you sure you should be wearing that?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You smile. Take a breath. Tilt your head and say, \u201cI\u2019m just as concerned about your makeup as you are about how my clothes fit my curves. \u201d This will most likely leave her with that \u201c I never<\/i>.\u201d expression on her face that leaves room for you to excuse yourself. Or she might laugh and tell you how much she likes your with if she has a good sense of humor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remind Her That You Know Best<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019re naturally a trendy person, but suddenly everyone feels like they\u2019re an expert on style by association. Your aunt in her monochromatic hot pink outfit with rhinestones, zipper, and button details in the middle of winter says, \u201cTake it from me, you need to wear more color if you\u2019re going to wear something form-fitting like that<\/i> so you can camouflage your body\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your response? \u201cI\u2019m sorry, I thought someone wearing summer colors in the middle of winter said something?\u201dShe\u2019ll then grow confused and turn away as she gathers the fact that she\u2019s the one who needs to reconsider her unwanted fashion tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI love the way I dress and I\u2019m not apologizing for it. Love it or hate it, it\u2019s who I am .\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t Y\u2019all Have Something Better to Do?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes you just have to put your foot down and leave everyone speechless, respectfully. Let\u2019s say that your family is very persistent with how often they express their feelings towards how you dress. You\u2019ve done everything from distancing yourself to trying to ignore them.This time, the family bands together and takes turns teasing you, and this just isn’t the day to mess with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smile. Take a breath. Tilt your head and say: \u201cIsn\u2019t it exhausting? You guys take all year planning those tired jokes when y\u2019all could be using that same energy on something more productive like getting some business of your own? Such a sad day for y\u2019all\u201d Then say \u201canyone want dessert?\u201d. You want them to feel like they’re losing their touch and should maybe give up on messing with you. I bet they won\u2019t bother you again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These suggestions are meant to give laughs, lighten moods, and make people reconsider teasing you next time. You can always end each example with \u201cI love the way I dress and I\u2019m not apologizing for it. Love it or hate it, it\u2019s who I am .\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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