08/09/2025
A few years ago, when I recovered from hypothalamic amenorrhea, I did a few things that really helped to improve my body image. One of those things was to finally pass on some of my old clothes that never truly fit right. They always pinched in some places, and I always felt self-conscious, which led to a lot of body checking and pinching to try and get them to fit. Wearing them always felt uncomfortable, and that's exactly how I felt within myself. For years, I tried to change my body and hoped that one day I would like wearing those clothes; it was always my body's "fault."
I did an audit of my wardrobe. I tried on every item and ruthlessly put them in a pile to give away. This alone was a very challenging process—to "admit" that those clothes did not fit me.
I went out and went to different clothing stores, and I spent more money on better-quality clothes. How I felt in those new clothes, and not having to see my old ones all the time, was quite life-changing.
If this resonates with you, could it be that maybe you're due for a wardrobe audit too?
Do it!🤍
