To me, body positivity means accepting your body as it is right now and being realistic about the inevitable changes in its shape and size. It’s about your ability to accept nature, aging and the fact that you have made personal choices throughout your lifetime that have brought your body to where it is. It's important to understand that your self worth and what's going on with your body physically are two separate things…that no matter what's happening inside or outside, you're still just as worthwhile as anyone. Self acceptance doesn’t mean not having goals or wanting to better yourself through healthier eating and exercise, it means being able to live in your body as it is right now while striving to be healthier and stronger! This isn’t always easy, especially given our cultures obsession with unrealistic ideals of beauty…it’s a process that must start over again each and every day!

Putting yourself around others who are striving to accept themselves and are positive about their bodies and life in general is helpful as well as supporting companies that encourage women to practice body positivity. That’s where Evelyn & Bobbie come in…they are a female founded company, led by females and their goal is to “uplift women, literally and figuratively”! They also just happen to make the most comfortable and flattering underwear you’ll find. Evelyn & Bobbie was “launched in 2013 by Founder & CEO Bree McKeen and her team of engineers and designers. They create beautiful, functional and premium products that empower women to stand tall and lead from the heart.”

“Self-love is a journey, and the path is paved with tiny triumphs we make everyday. From that small compliment you pay yourself when you need it most, to granting yourself permission to say “no”. ⁠

When Evelyn & Bobbie approached me to talk about their underwear (for the second time…I’m so flattered!), I was thrilled. They have a fabulous selection of bras, panties (knickers) and loungewear. The panties are seamless, don’t show under your clothing and are very comfortable. The Defy bra has no underwire, but still offers enough support for larger sizes. “The new Defy Collection was fit on over 150 bodies to ensure a perfect fit across the widest range of body sizes and shapes.” Evelyn & Bobbie is available on their website and is also available at Nordstrom. You will love this underwear so keep scrolling for shopping links!

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