Happy Independence Day if you’re listening from the USA! I pre-recorded this episode so I could spend the day at a 4th of July parade with my family in the morning and then hopefully taking a dip in our pool, because we are finally in our new home after many long months of (sometimes not so patiently) waiting! Wherever you are joining me in the world today, I hope your summer is off to a fabulous start and you’re having fun getting dressed for all the BBQs, beach days, and activities keeping you busy.

That brings me to today’s Q&A Thursday topic, which is going to be a bite-sized conversation about an accessory we’ve never talked about on the show before: BELTS! I’m going to tackle the subject of when to wear one, how to choose the right fabric and width for you, and answer our friend Kelsy’s biggest question about what I would consider essential for your wardrobe. If you struggle with when and how to accessorize your outfits with belts, there are a few very clear and strategic pointers you will not want to miss in this episode!

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One of my FAVORITE romantic comedies is Crazy, Stupid, Love. It’s brilliant. It’s funny. It’s full of unexpected surprises. I highly recommend it. And in that movie, Steve Carell, who plays the main character, describes his wife as the perfect combination of sexy and cute. It’s a superficial, but incredibly sweet compliment all at the same time. And I think it’s a compliment many of us would love to receive from our significant other.

But sometimes, we have body insecurities that make it really difficult to actually feel that way. I don’t know what area or areas you might be hung up on, hopefully none! But if you do have some physical features you’d rather not highlight when getting dressed, I have a hunch one of them might be your midsection. And if so, you’re not alone. Surveys have shown that 4 in 5 women worry about the appearance of their belly and their waist.

Now friend, if you’re struggling with negative self-talk or if this topic feels like it might be a trigger for you, I encourage you to pause right here and listen to HER Style Podcast episode 118 - Struggling with Negative Self-Talk? Make This One Simple Mindset Shift to Improve Your Body Image first. Please know that the last thing I would want is for you to feel any shame or judgment over your appearance. My goal, always, is to support you with being kinder to yourself and embracing your body where it is today, even if you have healthy and realistic goals you’re working towards. I want you to find gratitude for the body you have right now and get dressed in ways that make you feel good today.

If you’re in a healthy place with this conversation and you’re ready to talk about some tactical ways to divert attention away from your tummy, while treating yourself with a whole lot of gentleness and grace in the process, then join me for today’s episode where I’ll break down some very simple ways to hide your midsection while still looking sexy and cute.

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Question for you… Are you struggling with your workwear? Dress codes have gotten more lax, athleisure is often allowed, and we have more options than ever before. Yet we often find ourselves defaulting to the same go-to outfit uniform or with the challenge of aligning our professional attire with our style preferences.

Our friend Narissa is dealing with this issue right now and she asked me to help her find feminine styles for her career as a physical therapist without sacrificing on comfort. So in today’s episode, I’m on a mission to help you get dressed for work in a way that feels like you. Let’s explore how you can be more authentic in your on-the-job appearance so it’s just as much fun to get dressed for work as it is for play!

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