I'm Ditching Shape Wear Because Life's Too Short to Be Restricted by Your Underwear

Hey everyone—friends, family, and all those brave souls in public restrooms who know the struggle of spandex: I’m officially saying goodbye to shape wear. Bold move? Absolutely. But I’ve reached my limit. I’m tired of holding everything in. The days of returning home from a night out with indentations on my skin that rival the marks left by my ten-pound baby? That’s over! If you can’t accept my real body, that’s your problem, not mine.

Hiding My Body

Here’s the reality: I’ve been hiding my body since high school. I remember sneaking into Target and buying my first girdle. Picture something straight out of your grandmother’s closet circa 1955. I’ve battled body image issues for as long as I can remember, but what exactly was I hiding from? I’m not even sure anymore.

Let’s Get Real

When I, a 42-year-old mother of four, go out to dinner with my husband, is anyone really looking at me? No. Am I trying to impress anyone? Not at all! Do I care about other women’s opinions of my body? Nope, not anymore. There was a time when that stuff bothered me, but I’ve moved on. I have way too much on my plate to worry about whether my stomach is flat or my backside is perky. Who actually cares about my body? Honestly, no one!

The Place for Shape Wear

Do I think shape wear has its place? Sure, it had its moments when I was postpartum and needed a confidence boost. It helped when I squeezed into those pants I hadn’t worn in ages. But the last time I wore a pair of Spanx, I felt so uncomfortable that I honestly thought I’d be sick. Was it the wrong size? Maybe. Did I sneak off to the bathroom, take them off, and shove them in my purse? Absolutely!

Breaking Free from Diet Culture

Why do we do this to ourselves? Why do we keep falling for diet culture and unrealistic body standards? Just stop it! You don’t need to squeeze into a spandex suit to feel beautiful. There’s no reason to crash diet or get involved in those ridiculous MLM schemes that prey on your insecurities. It’s all just so gross.

Wear What Makes You Comfortable

Love wearing leggings? Or maybe jeans, dresses, or skirts? Guess what—you can wear those without any stretchy armor underneath! You can rock regular underwear, or even go commando if that’s your vibe! Just be comfortable. Don’t feel pressured to alter who you are for some superficial standard.

Expectations and Self-Love

And for heaven’s sake, don’t change your body to meet someone else’s expectations. If someone is shallow enough to demand you meet their beauty standards, you can definitely do better. You deserve better! No one should say they love you one moment and then tell you that you look better in Spanx the next. That’s nonsense.

My Changing Body

I’m not coming to this realization with the same body I had in high school. Oh no, this body has changed. Remember that ten-pound baby? Yeah, that made a difference. But you know what? My husband still finds me attractive because I’m the mother of his children. That’s the kind of love I want. He genuinely doesn’t care if I wear shape wear. In fact, he’s probably looking forward to our next date night when he doesn’t have to help pull those things up because I can’t reach!

Setting an Example for My Daughter

Beyond doing this for myself, I also have a daughter to think about. She’s only five, but she’s impressionable. She sees me in various states of undress but doesn’t see many other women. I want her to love and respect her body, so I need to set a better example by loving mine.

Burning My Shape Wear

In the 1960s, women burned their bras. In the 2020s, I’m planning to take a torch to a pile of my shape wear. Actually, let’s rethink that—I live in the suburbs, and I can’t risk burning down the neighborhood! Maybe I’ll ceremoniously bury them in the backyard because they’re dead to me now.

Embracing Freedom

So next time you see me at Target with my belly slightly above my waistband and my backside looking flat, know that I’m feeling free and fabulous. I won’t be wandering into the lingerie section unless I’m picking up some comfy Hanes underwear—maybe even a size larger to compensate for all the years of squeezing into tight ones. Life is too short to let shape wear suffocate you. Instead, embrace your body and enjoy dessert on your next date night! You deserve it and you’re worth it.

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In summary, I’m done with shape wear because life is too short for uncomfortable undergarments. I want to embrace my body and set a good example for my daughter. We should all feel free to be ourselves without the pressure of societal standards. Let’s celebrate who we are!

I’m Ditching Shape Wear Because Life’s Too Short to Be Restricted by Your Underwear