‘I’m plus-size but I wear crop tops and bikinis – I grew tired of hiding my bod’
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A plus-size influencer has vowed to wear more crop tops and tight clothing because she's tired of covering up her body.
Alicia McCarvell often talks about how she's been taunted by trolls because of her appearance.
People are quick to say how "different" she is to her super-toned husband, Scott McCarvell, just because of her size.
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But the body positive content creator, who now boasts 1million followers on Instagram, told people she won't let others control what she wears.
In a brutally honest post she opened up about her body image insecurities and the obstacles she's had to overcome.
She admitted there are things about herself that she's self-conscious about, but she's trying to work on these things and said she needs to start wearing more outfits that make her feel good.
Writing on Instagram, Alicia said: "One of the things that I’ve done to change my relationship with my body was re-evaluate my relationship with clothing.
"For so long I used clothing to hide my fat body, because if people couldn’t see it, then it was less of a burden.
"I used my clothing to blend in, like a baggy t-shirt could help me take up less space.
"I’m a firm believer that if you hide something long enough, it creates a cloud of shame.
"As I started to speak to myself kinder and make choices out of love, I started to realize that my clothing didn’t really reflect WHO I was.
"I started picking out clothing that felt like me, and all of a sudden people were complimenting me.
"It wasn’t until I got my first crop top that I realized they weren’t complimenting the clothes, they were complimenting me showing up and being seen for the first time.
"I remember my baggy t-shirts, my comfort cardigans and my pants to cover my legs.
"I remember them because when I put them on, I was trying to hide the things I thought people would judge me for, hide the things I was judging myself for and shrink myself down."
The brunette beauty shared some pictures of herself looking glammed up in a tight, brightly coloured printed dress alongside the post.
She posed showing off her fabulous curves and glowed with confidence as she smiled for the camera.
Her hair was waved and gently brushed her shoulders, and she went for a soft-glam look with her make-up.
It's fair to say she looked sensational as she stepped out in the vibrant dress.
"Now when I put on clothes I think, how does this make ME feel, because that’s all that matters," she added.
"It started by taking off my cardigan at dinner, and has slowly led me to crop tops, bikinis and shorts – three things I never ever imagined I’d wear again.
"Full transparency I still struggle with my body – I can’t wear anything that’s not high-waisted because the thought of my apron belly hanging over makes me uncomfortable.
"I cringe every time I put on a cute pair of strappy heels, because I know my chubby foot is going to overflow through the straps.
"I still wear a full butt bathing suit because I’m uncomfortable with the amount of cellulite I have on my butt.
"But it’s okay, because I was taught to feel this way about these things, and I’m working hard to unlearn them.
"My goal this year is to wear more form fitting things that show my hips, my belly and sometimes even the outline of my belly button.
"Yes, it’s ruched and sure the flower pattern hides a bit of my nooks, but it’s a start."
Since she shared the post more than 85,000 people have liked it, and many were quick to comment too.
Her followers told her she looked "amazing", and praised Alicia for talking with such honesty.
One person said: "A vision."
Another added: "I saw Alicia McCarvell wearing form fitting dresses and strappy heels, so I went out and bought form fitting dresses and strappy heels."
A third also commented: "It’s perfect! Also, love your message.
"My body changed over the past few years, and I read this as an invitation to recognize if I’m hiding, or if my clothes truly reflect who I am. Thank you."
- Body Positivity
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