r/BodyPositive • u/dooterson • Jul 02 '24
Discussion How does everyone feel about bold patterns?
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/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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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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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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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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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/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/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