Wearing yoga pants is not an invitation for you to call out to me or make any sort of comment on my derriere, sir.

I’m wearing these yoga pants for their purpose – yoga. They make me feel strong, healthy and powerful. I wear them for ME. Not for you.

I know I have a nice behind.

I appreciate that it served me well when I played lacrosse, allows me to run a quick 3-miles without a worry (even if I don’t run regularly) and supports me every day as I write and create.

It’s taken me a LONG time to feel comfortable and confident in my body.

When I first started playing lacrosse, I was frustrated at how much shorter my skirt was in the back than the front … so I had to go up a size. Not cute.

When I would go for a run in high school, I would notice some of the stares as I ran down the street. In college, after and now, it’s not just stares, it’s ‘compliments.’

It may seem funny, but it’s not really that fun when someone calls out to you (wearing a simple tee shirt and jeans): “How’d you get to be so bubbly?”

Plus, it can be really freaking annoying to find pants that fit my waist AND my hips.

Wearing things close to the body is more flattering for my figure, so if I wear a dress that hugs my curves, that’s not an invitation for any sort of sexual advance. That’s me owning my curves and wearing a dress that most flatters them.

These are only my challenges and my experience. I know I’m not alone.

Every woman. Every body. Every shape.

So, what does that create?

Women who are shy about being seen. Having to worry about being noticed for our figure instead of our smarts. Hiding ourselves so others don’t get distracted by our looks.

But why must we dim our beauty to make others more comfortable? To stop the unwanted cat calls and comments? We already know that doesn’t work.

We have to take back our power. Own our bodies. Love them. Stand confident in our presence.

WE is the operative word. As we stand united, we change the norm.

I hope to help create the reality where women can work in a male dominated environment and not have to worry about hiding their bodies (being appropriate, of course). I hope to help create the reality that women are supporting other women, not helping to tear them down.

I hope to help create the confidence in YOU to take that first step in OWNING your power, presence, body and confidence.

Will you join me in this hope? Help us make it happen?

One of the biggest takeaways that our clients have is the confidence in creating THEIR style in a way that works for their bodies. NO ONE is the same.

I want that for you.

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