Accept the body you have and make the most of what you've got to feel great about yourself. Baggy clothes do no one any good. Once in a while, if you feel like cozying up at home in two tons of a security blanket, put on your favorite oversized sweatshirt and curl up in front of the TV (not with a gallon of Rocky Road either). But by all means, dress like you give a darn when you leave the house!

I am not telling you to wear clothes that are tighter than Maria Carey's tank top, I'm suggesting that you wear clothes that fit! Clothing should act like a second layer to your flesh that emphasizes what you want to highlight and camouflages what you want to detract. But that won't happen if you feel like an old rag.

Go out and have some fun. Laugh. Frolic. Have a swell time. Think about how thrilling life could be the next day. Then, go shopping. If you are in less of a funk, you'll clothing choices will be less tedious and more alive.

No one is twisting your arm to carry a baggy potato sack to the dressing room. What you choose to buy is up to you. So, if you know that your clothes are dreary, why continue to buy that style? Obviously, you see what other girls are wearing and know that they look better. So, keep those thoughts of a more exciting wardrobe in your head the next time you shop.

If there are physical changes that you want to improve upon, go out and do it. Don't sulk about it. Woe is not you. If your weight really bothers you-- workout, eat better. If it's not that much of a concern, then stop lamenting and move forward.

Feel good about who you are. No matter how fabulous your wardrobe is, it's still just clothing. Gorgeous clothes and a dreary outlook, still make a dull person. Project an air of self-confidence and poise and what you're wearing will suddenly look better. While you are at it, look at the total picture. wear your hair and makeup in a flattering manner. Start small, then go for the big changes. Most important-- smile.

-January 10, 2003

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