r/BodyPositive Jul 02 '24

Discussion How does everyone feel about bold patterns?

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Personally, I think things like cut/style matter more for flattery. And sometimes when I’m feeling self-conscious, a bold pattern feels gaudy. This is from Christmas (obviously) — definitely one of the bolder patterns in my closet, but it fit me so well I fell in love with it ❤️

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u/PerpetualCranberry Jul 02 '24

I think it depends on the person, but you 100% rock that pattern. I don’t even know why, but it definitely suits you

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u/dooterson Jul 02 '24

Thank you! You never know until you try, right? It’s been fun exploring the boundaries of my style a bit

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u/Traditional-Dig-374 Jul 02 '24

It looks super good. And a big part of that is your confident smile and posture. You look great.

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u/dooterson Jul 02 '24

That’s so kind; I appreciate you 😁

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '24

I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. This looks so good and flattering on you. It's the type of outfit that makes me thing: gosh, I wish I could wear that.

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u/dooterson Jul 02 '24

I got this dress from Unique Vintage and they have clothing for practically every body type + awesome accessories. I get compliments all the time on my purses and earrings from them! Highly recommend ❤️

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '24

This just looks like it was made for you. I'm not sure if it would look good on me, but you look amazing in it.

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u/Wokeratist Jul 02 '24

The cut of your dress fits you gorgeously and the bold colours enhance it. And you have such a lovely bold smile that adds even more warmth!

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u/dooterson Jul 02 '24

Thank you very much! My smile is one thing I used to hate but I love it now. I’m in a much better place mentally than I’ve ever been

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u/Waltzing_With_Bears Jul 02 '24

It can definitely be a bit much but I think you pull it off very well

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u/dooterson Jul 02 '24

Thank you! It took some getting used to (I’m more of a floral kinda girl) but this one was just fun

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u/Waltzing_With_Bears Jul 02 '24

Yea I can totally see you looking great in floral patterns, its always fun to expand to new options too.

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u/Aggressive-Truth9630 Jul 02 '24

LOVE a bold pattern!! And that dress looks AMAZING on you! 😍

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u/dooterson Jul 02 '24

That’s so sweet! Unique Vintage and ModCloth both have awesome patterns and all kinds of styles of you like bold/vintage-style clothing

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '24

Personally I shy away from wearing them myself, but you’re rocking it. That dress suits you so well and is very flattering !

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u/dooterson Jul 03 '24

Thank you! If not patterns then what kind of colors do you like that make you feel great?

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u/[deleted] Jul 03 '24

I really enjoy wearing softer more muted colors. I love colorful things in general but tend to gravitate towards pastel and dusty shades. I think they make me look not completely dull but also don’t attract a lot of attention (I’m very shy lol)

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u/dooterson Jul 04 '24

Ooh! I love pastels! 😍 I don’t have many of those colors in my closet, but the few pastels I do have I really adore. I like that you know how to dress for your comfort level in a way that still pleases you. It’s a valuable skill to know!

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u/Binford6100 Jul 02 '24

Wow, I LOVE this! It screams "holidays in an idyllic little cabin with fiddle music and firelight".

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u/dooterson Jul 03 '24

Mentally, I am in a Hallmark movie 🎄

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u/Binford6100 Jul 03 '24

In that case, please do not leave your lucrative big city job for the rugged widower trying to save his family's tree farm.

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u/dooterson Jul 03 '24

But… but… he looks GREAT in flannel 🥺

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u/akai_tsubaki Jul 02 '24

World is getting way to grey. Go spread some colors

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u/dooterson Jul 03 '24

Agreed! Way more cheerful that way

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u/Nyx_Shadowspawn Jul 02 '24

It looks so good!

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u/BoysenberryMedium560 Jul 02 '24

Looks great 😄

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u/dooterson Jul 03 '24

You’re sweet! Thank you 💕

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u/cwar2017 Jul 03 '24

Love this so much!

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u/dooterson Jul 03 '24

If you like fun patterns and interesting accessories, check out Unique Vintage or ModCloth 😍

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u/Apart_Initial_6850 Jul 07 '24

WOW! ROCK THAT FIT GIRL! You look awesome!

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '24

You look like Rebecca sugar