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Lately I?ve seen a bunch of articles or memes that push the idea that women over 40 should wear whatever they want, that short women should wear whatever they want, that women at the beach should wear whatever they want.
I like the message. It?s a critical reminder that our joy and beauty comes from the inside and that our clothes can express this, no matter our age or our size. These messages intend to tear down limitations set by the fashion industry, celebrity culture and intense body consciousness. And if a grown woman decides to flaunt her body?booty included?then I say: get it girl.
But what about our young daughters and their young booties" How do we keep their inner voices strong and self-loving, free from shame, self-loathing or a subconscious desire to meet someone else?s sexual standards" The first place to start: Watch your language. Try your best not to criticize your own or someone else?s weight, size or shape. Our bodies are part of our power and delighting in them, feeding them, is life affirming. Teaching our kids to not just tolerate their bodies, but to like them, is good. But that doesn?t mean you can?t encourage modesty if it?s a value you hold dear. So how do you help your daughter feel empowered and mindful of what she?s putting out there" In short: what do you do when your tween daughter wants to shimmy into a pair of booty shorts" First, some context: many women of all ages wear tight yoga pants or leggings. Bu...