A recent viral TikTok video has sparked discussions about body acceptance, challenging societal beauty norms, and emphasizing the value of embracing your skin.
The trending video portrays Gillian, a proud plus-size woman who boldly expresses herself and celebrates her distinct individuality, particularly through her fashion choices.
“I’m a fatty and wear what I want in my pool. I don’t care if it makes my neighbors uncomfortable,” she said via the Scottish Sun. The title of her video was: “What I wear in my pool that makes my neighbour feel uncomfortable.”
In her video, Gillian, who goes by the handle @spanxbeluga, demonstrates her unabashed approach to poolside design, shifting from a bright orange summer dress to a pale blue bikini.
@spanxbeluga Wear what you want because and let others let you live rent free in there minds. Swimsuit is from @Alpine Butterfly shoes from @Torrid sunglasses from @Amazon #ifykyk #fyp #plussizecommunity #bodypositivity #fatcommunity #plussizetiktok #plussizefashion #plussizeedition #whatiwear ♬ I’m Good (Blue) – Cupido
While she is frequently chastised for her clothing choices, Gillian has stated that she is dedicated to demonstrating that everyone deserves the opportunity to express themselves via fashion without being evaluated by others’ ideas.
When someone mentioned that modesty was dead, Gillian responded sarcastically that it “should have ᴅɪᴇᴅ a long time ago.”
However, Gillian’s comments area has been inundated with positive feedback, with many people applauding and admiring her confidence. Some people even suggested that her neighbor’s ᴄʀɪᴛɪᴄɪsᴍ of her fashion choices was motivated by jealously.
Gillian addresses the matter directly, emphasizing that her purpose is not to make people uncomfortable, but that she should be allowed to wear whatever makes her happy and confident.
“It is not my goal to make people uncomfortable. People are uncomfortable because I wear what I want, and I’m a bigger person,” she said, per the Scottish Sun. “It’s not on me. I’m not going to cover up. I’m just not gonna cover up for anyone. That’s not who I am. I’m not going to feel bad about how I look,” she added.
Gillian stated that she is simply content with who she is and what she sees in the mirror, saying, “I’m comfortable in my own skin, and I wear what I want to wear. Clothing is a form of expression, and I want to wear what I like, and that’s just what I do. And society isn’t going to tell me not to.”
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